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The Origins of Alliances (Cornell Studies in Security Affairs),Used
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The Origins of Alliances offers a different way of thinking about our security and thus about our diplomacy. It ought to be read by anyone with a serious interest in understanding why our foreign policy is so often selfdefeating.'New RepublicHow are alliances made? In this book, Stephen M. Walt makes a significant contribution to this topic, surveying theories of the origins of international alliances and identifying the most important causes of security cooperation between states. In addition, he proposes a fundamental change in the present conceptions of alliance systems. Contrary to traditional balanceofpower theories, Walt shows that states form alliances not simply to balance power but in order to balance threats.Walt begins by outlining five general hypotheses about the causes of alliances. Drawing upon diplomatic history and a detailed study of alliance formation in the Middle East between 1955 and 1979, he demonstrates that states are more likely to join together against threats than they are to ally themselves with threatening powers. Walt also examines the impact of ideology on alliance preferences and the role of foreign aid and transnational penetration. His analysis show, however, that these motives for alignment are relatively less important. In his conclusion, he examines the implications of 'balance of threat' for U.S. foreign policy.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'The Origins of Alliances'? A: The book explores the theories behind the formation of international alliances, emphasizing that states often ally to balance threats rather than just power.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Stephen M. Walt, a prominent scholar in international relations.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'The Origins of Alliances'? A: The book was published on September 11, 1990.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book has a total of 336 pages.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: This is the new edition of 'The Origins of Alliances'.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: What category does this book fall under? A: The book is categorized under Middle East studies.
- Q: Is this book in new condition? A: Yes, 'The Origins of Alliances' is in new condition.
- Q: What are the key hypotheses discussed in the book? A: Walt outlines five general hypotheses regarding the causes of alliances, focusing on how states respond to perceived threats.
- Q: Does the book discuss the impact of ideology on alliances? A: Yes, the book examines the influence of ideology on alliance preferences among states.