Becoming Rivals: The Process of Interstate Rivalry Development

by Brandon Valeriano

Book Overview

Rivalries are a fundamental aspect of all international interactions. The concept of rivalry suggests that historic animosity may be the most fundamental variable in explaining and understanding why states commit international violence against each other. By understanding the historic factors behind the emergence of rivalry, the strategies employed by states to deal with potential threats, and the issues endemic to enemies, this book seeks to understand...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0415537533
• ISBN13: 9780415537537
• Release Date: December 2012
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 168 Pages
• Weight: 0.93 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"