Perfect Deterrence Paperback / softback
by Frank C. (State University of New York, Buffalo) Zagare, D. Marc (Wilfrid Laurier University, Ontario) Kilgour
Part of the Cambridge Studies in International Relations series
Paperback / softback
Description
An important and timely contribution to International Relations and political science, this is the first general analysis of deterrence since the end of the Cold War.
Using non-cooperative game theory, the authors develop a new approach to deterrence (Perfect Deterrence Theory), which they apply to unilateral and mutual direct-deterrence relationships, and to extended-deterrence relationships supported by deployment policies such as Massive Retaliation and Flexible Response.
The authors focus on the relationship among capabilities, preferences, credibility, and outcomes to achieve a new understanding of threats and responses.
Some surprising conclusions emerge, indicating that credible threats to respond to attack can sometimes make an attack more likely, and that incredible response threats can sometimes promote peace.
With the application of deterrence theory in diverse social settings, and historical examples from before, during, and after the Cold War, this book provides a welcome new examination of the subject.
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Out of stock
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:442 pages, 15 Tables, unspecified; 38 Line drawings, unspecified
- Publisher:Cambridge University Press
- Publication Date:21/09/2000
- Category:
- ISBN:9780521787130
Information
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Out of stock
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:442 pages, 15 Tables, unspecified; 38 Line drawings, unspecified
- Publisher:Cambridge University Press
- Publication Date:21/09/2000
- Category:
- ISBN:9780521787130
