A neoclassical realist interpretation of grand strategy -- U.S. grand strategy in the early phases of the Cold War -- The hardening of alliances in the 1890s -- Power, wealth, and time in the mercantilist period -- Britain's naval scare of 1909 -- Behind the Maginot Line : French grand strategy 1919-1939 -- The consequences of mismanagement : Soviet grand strategy in the 1980s -- Evaluating and refining the neoclassical realist approach
Summary
This book examines traditional balance of power theory from a political-economic perspective, using historical examples, to draw out distinctions between the liberal and realist approach and how this affects grand strategy
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 149-153) and index