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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 explores how coercion today differs from coercion during the Cold War. It describes the constraints on the United States emanating from the need to work within coalitions and the restrictions imposed by domestic politics, and it assesses the special challenges likely to arise when an adversary is a non-state actor or when the use of weapons of mass destruction is possible.Product Identifiers
PublisherCambridge University Press
ISBN-139780521809917
eBay Product ID (ePID)87823453
Product Key Features
Number of Pages300 Pages
Publication NameThe Dynamics of Coercion: American Foreign Policy and the Limits of Military Might
LanguageEnglish
SubjectEconomics, Government
Publication Year2002
TypeStudy Guide
Subject AreaRegional History
AuthorDaniel Byman, Matthew Waxman
SeriesRand Studies in Policy Analysis
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height229 mm
Item Weight610 g
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Country/Region of ManufactureUnited Kingdom
Title_AuthorDaniel Byman, Matthew Waxman