Testing theories of alliance formation: The case of Southwest Asia

International Organization

Volumn 42, Issue 2, 1988, Pages 275-316

  Walt, Stephen M ^a  

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EID: 84972421887     PISSN: 00208183     EISSN: 15315088     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1017/S0020818300032823     Document Type: Article

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