How the Weak Win Wars: A Theory of Asymmetric Conflict

How do the weak defeat the strong? Ivan Arreguín-Toft argues that, although many factors affect asymmetric conflict outcomes (for example, the relative power of the actors, their weapons technology, and outside support), the interaction of each actor's strategy is the best explanation. Supporting his argument with combined statistical and comparative case study analysis, Arreguín-Toft's strategic interaction theory has implications not only for international relations theorists, but for policy makers grappling with interstate and civil wars, as well as terrorism.

Author: Ivan M. Arreguin-Toft
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: 12/08/2005
Pages: 276
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.23lbs
Size: 8.76h x 5.84w x 0.88d
ISBN: 9780521839761

Review Citation(s):
Choice 10/01/2006 pg. 372

About the Author
Arreguin-Toft, Ivan: - Ivan Arreguin-Toft is Fellow at the International Security Program, the John F. Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University. He has authored numerous conference papers and his articles have appeared in International Security and The Cambridge Review of International Affairs. He is a veteran of the US Army where he served in Augsburg, Germany as a military intelligence analyst from 1985 to 1987.

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