The Dynamics of Coercion: American Foreign Policy and the Limits of Military Might

by Daniel L. Byman and Matthew Waxman

Book Overview

Successful coercion should be relatively simple for the United States. Since the demise of the Soviet Union, the United States is without rivals in military might, political influence, or economic strength. Yet despite the lopsided US edge in raw power, regional foes persist in defying the threats and ultimatums brought by the United States and its allies. This book examines why some attempts to strong-arm an adversary work while others do not. It...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0521809916
• ISBN13: 9780521809917
• Release Date: February 2002
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Length: 300 Pages
• Weight: 1.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"