How the Weak Win Wars: A Theory of Asymmetric Conflict (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780521839761)

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.

Author: Ivan M. Arreguin-Toft
ISBN-10: 0521839769
ISBN-13: 9780521839761
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Language: English
Published: 01/02/2006
Pages: 276
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.23lbs
Size: 8.76h x 5.84w x 0.88d

Review Citation(s):
Choice 10/01/2006 pg. 372