ABSTRACT
The global broadening and deepening of social, economic and political interdependence is often celebrated as an unconditional good. To the extent that increasing interdependence marks a decisive turn toward forging new global communities based on relationships of mutual benefit, celebration would seem warranted. Growing interdependence would then imply ever-widening circles of concern. It would also imply at least tacitly questioning the justice of global dynamics that have meant independence for some and dependence for (many) others. Such implications are, I think, entirely laudable and very much in keeping with efforts to skillfully and effectively secure public good.
