Perfect deterrence /

An important and timely contribution to International Relations and political science, this is the first general analysis of deterrence since the end of the Cold War. Using non-cooperative game theory, the authors develop a new approach to deterrence (Perfect Deterrence Theory), which they apply to...

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Main Authors: Zagare, Frank C. (Author), Kilgour, D. Marc (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Cambridge : Cambridge University Press, 2000.
Series:Cambridge studies in international relations ; 72.
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Online Access:CONNECT
Table of Contents:
  • Classical deterrence theory
  • Rationality and deterrence
  • Credibility and deterrence
  • Uncertainty and mutual deterrence
  • Unilateral deterrence
  • Modeling extended deterrence
  • Modeling massive retaliation
  • Modeling flexible response
  • Limited war, crisis escalation, and extended deterrence
  • Perfect deterrence theory.