American allies in times of war : the great asymmetry /

Examines military cooperation between the US and its allies, demonstrating that demands cannot always be met by democratic allies due to domestic political constraints, and that concerns over military assets can further limit governments' ability to commit resources. Analyzes responses to the w...

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Main Authors: Von Hlatky, Stéfanie, 1982-
Corporate Authors: Oxford University Press.
Published: Oxford University Press,
Publisher Address: New York :
Publication Dates: 2013.
Literature type: eBook
Language: English
Edition: First edition.
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Online Access: http://www.iresearchbook.cn/f/ebook/detail?id=12ef7383ec724bb983161b478b6ba429
Summary: Examines military cooperation between the US and its allies, demonstrating that demands cannot always be met by democratic allies due to domestic political constraints, and that concerns over military assets can further limit governments' ability to commit resources. Analyzes responses to the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq by the UK, Canada, and Australia.
Carrier Form: 1 online resource (xvi, 181 pages) : illustrations.
Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references (pages 153-173) and index.
ISBN: 9780191654718
Index Number: JZ1480
CLC: D871.22