Strategic conflict avoidance and the diversionary use of force

Journal of Politics

Volumn 67, Issue 1, 2005, Pages 132-153

  Fordham, Benjamin O ^a  

^a BINGHAMTON UNIVERSITY   (United States)

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EID: 27744588709     PISSN: 00223816     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1111/j.1468-2508.2005.00311.x     Document Type: Article

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