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How the weak win wars : a theory of asymmetric conflict / Ivan Arreguin-Toft

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ARREGUIN-TOFT Ivan

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TextSeries: Cambridge studies in international relations. 99 Publication details: Cambridge : Cambridge University Press, 2005Description: xv, 250 pISBN:

9780521548694 (pbk) :

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Summary: Using statistical and historical analysis of several asymmetric conflicts this book establishes a theory to explain who is most likely to win in a given scenario. Shows that the interaction of similar strategic approaches favours the stronger side, while opposite strategic approaches favour the weaker side.

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Using statistical and historical analysis of several asymmetric conflicts this book establishes a theory to explain who is most likely to win in a given scenario. Shows that the interaction of similar strategic approaches favours the stronger side, while opposite strategic approaches favour the weaker side.

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