Overview
Mankind has been struggling since Thucydides to understand the origins of war. Within the last quarter-century, however, many of the pieces of the war puzzle have begun to fall into place. This book builds on the available evidence and offers an important original theory as to the cause of war and means for its control. In doing so, the book simultaneously offers a new theory of international relations, bridging the gap between classical realism and idealism in international relations.The author, a former United States Ambassador, directs the Center for National Security Law at the University of Virginia and was the founding Chairman of the United States Institute of Peace.
Synopsis
As a former US ambassador and founder of the United States Institute of Peace, Moore (law, U. of Virginia) offers a new theory of international relations, bridging the gap between classical idealism and realism in international relations. His theory entails internal and external incentives affecting the decision to go to war at the national, international, and individual levels. Appendices include a graphic representation of incentive theory in war/peace decisions, an example of a methodology for measuring deterrence, and a list of the major US interstate wars. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR