| How the Weak Win Wars: A Theory of Asymmetric Conflict Contributor(s): Arreguin-Toft, Ivan M. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0521839769 ISBN-13: 9780521839761 Publisher: Cambridge University Press OUR PRICE: $133.95 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: January 2006 Annotation: How do the weak defeat the strong? Ivan Arreguin-Toft argues that, although many factors affect asymmetric conflict outcomes (for example, the relative power of the actors, their weapons technology, and outside support), the interaction of each actor's strategy is the best explanation. Supporting his argument with combined statistical and comparative case study analysis, Arreguin-Toft's strategic interaction theory has implications not only for international relations theorists, but for policy makers grappling with interstate and civil wars, as well as terrorism. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Political Science | History & Theory - General - Political Science | International Relations - General - Political Science | Security (national & International) |
| Dewey: 355.42 |
| LCCN: 2004058131 |
| Series: Cambridge Studies in International Relations (Hardcover) |
| Physical Information: 0.88" H x 5.84" W x 8.76" (1.23 lbs) 276 pages |
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| Publisher Description: How do the weak defeat the strong? Ivan Arregu n-Toft argues that, although many factors affect asymmetric conflict outcomes (for example, the relative power of the actors, their weapons technology, and outside support), the interaction of each actor's strategy is the best explanation. Supporting his argument with combined statistical and comparative case study analysis, Arregu n-Toft's strategic interaction theory has implications not only for international relations theorists, but for policy makers grappling with interstate and civil wars, as well as terrorism. |
Contributor Bio(s): Arreguin-Toft, Ivan: - Ivan Arreguin-Toft is Fellow at the International Security Program, the John F. Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University. He has authored numerous conference papers and his articles have appeared in International Security and The Cambridge Review of International Affairs. He is a veteran of the US Army where he served in Augsburg, Germany as a military intelligence analyst from 1985 to 1987. |