Chapter 3 Flashcards
interstate war
war where participants are different states
civil war
war where participants are from same state
security dilemma
problem where states make efforts to defend themselves; cause other states to feel less secure -> arms race & war
crisis bargaining
bargaining interaction where one actor threatens to use force in event its demands are not met
coercive diplomacy
use of threats to advance specific demands in bargaining interactions
bargaining range
set of deals where both parties prefer deals instead of reversion outcome (status quo)
if reversion outcome -> war, bargaining range = set of deals preferred over war
bargaining range
set of deals where both parties prefer deals instead of reversion outcome (status quo)
if reversion outcome -> war, bargaining range = set of deals preferred over war
compellence
efforts to CHANGE status quo thru threat of force
deterrence
efforts to PRESERVE status quo thru threat of force
incomplete information
actors in stategic interaction lack information about interests/capabilities of other actors
resolve
actor’s willingness to endure the costs to aquire particular good
crediblity
believability of threat being carried out
brinksmanship
strategy where adversaries take actions to increase risk of accidental war, with hope that other actor will lose its nerve and make concessions (push it to the limit, game of chicken)
audience costs
political costs of backing down in agreeement or not following thru
preventitive war
war fought w/ intention of preventing an adversary from becoming stronger in future
