Core Intervention and Periphery Revolution, 1821-1985

Abstract

The association between periphery revolution and core intervention, 1821-1985, is examined in light of the world-system perspective. Two hypotheses are tested. First, a positive relationship between revolution and intervention can be found overt the longue durée of the two centuries. Second, however, the relationship is conditional on changing structural processes of the world system: the Kondratieff wave and the long wave of world leadership. Both hypotheses receive support from longitudinal data. Revolution is associated with intervention, but more so when the world system undergoes restructuring during Kondratieff expansions and hegemonic decline.