Understanding Near Crises and Escalation in World Politics: A Mixed Methods Approach [Paperback]

Chapter 1: Near Crises and the Process of Escalation in World Politics? Chapter 2: Near Crises and Escalation Processes: A Systemist Exposition? Chapter 3: Dissecting the Dynamics of Near Crisis: Introducing the Diplomatic, Informational, Military, and Economic (DIME) Moves Dataset? Chapter 4: Postures and Portents: Action-Level Predictors of Near Crisis Escalation? Chapter 5: Terrorist and Insurgent Organizations in Near Crises: Who Participates and Why?? Chapter 6: Implications of Near Crises for the Policy Practitioner Community? Chapter 7: What Have We Learned?

This book analyses the near crisis phase of conflict and escalation in world politics.

'Understanding Near Crises and Escalation?in World Politics introduces the concept of near crisis to address a critical yet often overlooked issue: the policy decisions and actions taken in the prelude to crises or military escalations. The framework offers a fresh perspective that equips policymakers, and scholars, with valuable tools to mitigate entanglements before they escalate into full crises.'

Juan?E. Battaleme Martinez,?Secretary for Argentinean Defense International Relations, Ministry of Defense

'Near crises occupy the space where confrontations in international crises can escalate or de-escalate. In this outstanding first book-length investigation of near crises in world politics, the systemist method for graphically conveying arguments is employed to provide insights for academics and practitioners who seek understanding of the escalation dynamic.'?

Jonathan Wilkenfeld,?Professor Emeritus of Government and Politics at the University of Maryland and Director of the ICONS simulation project

'Understanding Near Crises and Escalation in?World Politics?is an indispensable read for natlC_