RAND Studies in Policy Analysis: The Dynamics of Coercion: American Foreign Policy and the Limits of Military Might

Daniel L. Byman

ISBN 10: 0521809916 / ISBN 13: 9780521809917

Published by Cambridge University Press, 2002

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This book examines why some attempts to strong-arm an adversary work while others do not. Series Editor(s): Wolf, Charles. Series: Rand Studies in Policy Analysis. Num Pages: 300 pages, 3 b/w illus. 2 tables. BIC Classification: 1KBB; GTB; JPS; JWK; KCP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 242 x 160 x 24. Weight in Grams: 628. . 2002. Hardcover. . . . .

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: RAND Studies in Policy Analysis: The Dynamics of Coercion: American Foreign Policy and the Limits of Military Might
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication Date: 2002
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0521809916
• ISBN 13: 9780521809917
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

This book examines how the United States uses limited military force and other means to influence adversaries and potential adversaries. It reviews when limited force can and cannot work and examines a range of current challenges, including those of guerrilla groups or minor powers armed with nuclear, chemical, or biological weapons. It also looks at the complications arising from domestic politics and the difficulties of using force in an alliance.

Book Description

This book examines how the United States does, and should, use limited military force and other means of influencing adversaries and potential adversaries. It reviews when limited force can, and cannot, work. It examines a range of current challenges, including those of guerrilla groups, minor powers (e.g. Iraq) armed with nuclear, chemical, or biological weapons. It also looks at the complications arising from domestic politics and the difficulties of using force in an alliance.