How the Weak Win Wars A Theory of Asymmetric Conflict [Hardcover]

In this 2005 book, Ivan Arregu?n-Toft examines the nature of asymmetric conflicts to explain how weaker powers can win.How do the weak defeat the strong? In How the Weak Win Wars, Ivan Arreguín-Toft argues that although many factors affect asymmetric conflict outcomes (for example the relative power of the actors, their weapons technology, outside support), the interaction of each actor's strategy is the best explanation. Supporting his argument with a combination of statistical and comparative case study analyses, Arreguín-Tofts strategic interaction theory has implications not only for international relations theory, but for policy makers grappling with interstate and civil wars, as well as terrorism.How do the weak defeat the strong? In How the Weak Win Wars, Ivan Arreguín-Toft argues that although many factors affect asymmetric conflict outcomes (for example the relative power of the actors, their weapons technology, outside support), the interaction of each actor's strategy is the best explanation. Supporting his argument with a combination of statistical and comparative case study analyses, Arreguín-Tofts strategic interaction theory has implications not only for international relations theory, but for policy makers grappling with interstate and civil wars, as well as terrorism.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.List of figures; Preface; Acknowledgements; List of abbreviations; 1. InlS8