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American allies in times of war : the great asymmetry / Stéfanie von Hlatky.

By: Material type: TextTextPublication details: Oxford : Oxford University Press, (c)2013.Edition: first editionDescription: 1 online resourceContent type:
  • text
Media type:
  • computer
Carrier type:
  • online resource
ISBN:
  • 9780191654718
  • 9780191756207
Subject(s): Genre/Form: LOC classification:
  • JZ1480 .A447 2013
Online resources: Available additional physical forms:
Contents:
A theory of asymmetric security cooperation -- Exceeding expectations : the UK and the War on Terror -- Canada-US relations and the War on Terror -- Australia : regional power, global war -- Conclusion : overcoming the great asymmetry.
Summary: The author focuses on military cooperation between the United States and its allies in times of war and asks: why are allies so unpredictable? The book shows that alliance demands related to military cooperation cannot always be fulfilled by democratic allies due to domestic political constraints. Additionally concerns over military feasibility can further constrain governments in committing resources to war.
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Includes bibliographies and index.

The author focuses on military cooperation between the United States and its allies in times of war and asks: why are allies so unpredictable? The book shows that alliance demands related to military cooperation cannot always be fulfilled by democratic allies due to domestic political constraints. Additionally concerns over military feasibility can further constrain governments in committing resources to war.

Introduction : why are allies so unpredictable? -- A theory of asymmetric security cooperation -- Exceeding expectations : the UK and the War on Terror -- Canada-US relations and the War on Terror -- Australia : regional power, global war -- Conclusion : overcoming the great asymmetry.

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