| Description |
xi, 248 pages ; 23 cm |
| Series |
Cambridge studies in international relations ; 33 |
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Cambridge studies in international relations ; 33
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| Contents |
Machine derived contents note: Part I. Theoretical Framework: 1. Introduction: war initiation in international relations theory -- 2. Explaining war initiation by weaker powers in asymmetric conflicts -- Part II. The Case Studies: 3. The Japanese offensive against Russia, 1904 -- 4. The Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, 1941 -- 5. The Chinese intervention in Korea, 1950 -- 6. The Pakistani offensive in Kashmir, 1965 -- 7. The Egyptian offensive in the Sinai, 1973 -- 8. The Argentine invasion of the Falklands/Malvinas, 1982 -- 9. Conclusion |
| Analysis |
Wars |
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Wars |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 224-241) and index |
| Subject |
Asymmetric warfare.
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International relations.
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States, Small.
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Great powers.
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War (International law)
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| LC no. |
93001794 |
| ISBN |
0521451175 (hardback) |
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0521466210 (paperback) |
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