Territorial Peace Borders, State Development, and International Conflict

Name: Territorial Peace Borders, State Development, and International Conflict
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ISBN: 9781107437241

ISBN-10: 1107437245

ISBN-13: 9781107437241

Edition: 2014

Authors: Douglas M. Gibler

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There is continued discussion in international relations surrounding the existence (or not) of the 'democratic peace' - the idea that democracies do not fight each other. This book argues that threats to homeland territories force centralization within the state, for three reasons. First, territorial threats are highly salient to individuals and leaders must respond by promoting the security of the state. Second, threatened territories must be defended by large, standing land armies and these armies can then be used as forces for repression during times of peace. Finally, domestic political bargaining is dramatically altered during times of territorial threat; with government opponents…

Book details

List price: $29.99
Copyright year: 2014
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Publication date: 8/21/2014
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 204
Size: 5.98" wide x 9.02" long x 0.43" tall
Weight: 0.616
Language: English