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Causes of war

by Stephen Van Evera · 1999

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What causes war? How can military conflicts best be prevented? A prominent political scientist here addresses these questions, offering ideas that will be widely debated. Van Evera's book demonstrates that ideas from the Realist paradigm can offer strong explanations for international conflict and valuable prescriptions for its control.

Balance of powerCase studiesInternational relationsWarMilitary art and science, historyCrimes against peaceAggression (international law)