A Strategic Logic of the Military Fait Accompli.

When trying to change the status quo in their favor, leaders sometimes launch sudden faits accomplis involving the costly, but limited, use of military force. In doing so, they hope that the potential defender accepts the consequences and does not pursue further military conflict. But comparatively...

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Published in:	International Studies Quarterly Vol. 60; no. 4; pp. 742 - 753
Main Author:	TARAR, AHMER
Format:	Article
Published:	Oxford University Press / USA Dec2016
Subjects:	International conflict Negotiation Crisis management Deterrence (Military strategy) Causes of war
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