There is a widespread belief, among both political scientists and government policymakers, that "democracies don't fight each other." Here Joanne Gowa challenges that belief. In a thorough, systematic critique, she shows that, while democracies were less likely than other states…
There is a widespread belief, among both political scientists and government policymakers, that "democracies don't fight each other." Here Joanne Gowa challenges that belief. In a thorough, systematic critique, she shows that, while democracies were less likely than other states…
Argues that if Bill Clinton had fought back and not ignored the actions of Osama bin Laden the September 11 terrorist attacks never would have happened.
"The Treaty on Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons had many opponents when, in 1995, it came up for extension. The majority of parties opposed extension, and experts expected a limited extension as countries sought alternative means to manage nuclear weapons. But against all pr…
"The Treaty on Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons had many opponents when, in 1995, it came up for extension. The majority of parties opposed extension, and experts expected a limited extension as countries sought alternative means to manage nuclear weapons. But against all pr…
"The Treaty on Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons had many opponents when, in 1995, it came up for extension. The majority of parties opposed extension, and experts expected a limited extension as countries sought alternative means to manage nuclear weapons. But against all pr…
Rarely has there been a book as explosive and challenging as this brilliant analysis of today's massive geopolitical disorder. The triumphant collapse of communism has brought neither economic stability nor social democracy to the former Soviet Union. Nor, for that matter, to th…
Rarely has there been a book as explosive and challenging as this brilliant analysis of today's massive geopolitical disorder. The triumphant collapse of communism has brought neither economic stability nor social democracy to the former Soviet Union. Nor, for that matter, to th…
Machine generated contents note: -- Preface by Roger Cohen -- Cast of Characters -- Entities and Actions -- Chapter I: Shattered Plans, 1993 -- Chapter II: Ethnic Cleansing Wins, 1994 -- Chapter III: To Stay or Not to Stay, January-June 1995 -- Chapter IV: Finally, Diplomacy Bac…