According to functionalism, international integration – the collective governance and 'material interdependence' (Mitrany, 1933:101) between states – develops its own internal dynamic as states integrate in limited functional, technical, and/or economic areas.
Menurut fungsionalisme, integrasi internasional (pemerintahan bersama dan 'saling ketergantungan material' (Mitrany, 1933:101) antarnegara) memiliki dinamika internalnya sendiri setelah negara-negara semakin terintegrasi di sektor fungsional, teknis, dan/atau ekonomi.