Compellent Threats and the Paradox of Power

Open to the Public

History suggests that weak nations frequently stand up to military threats made by much more powerful challengers,

Date: Thu, Dec 8, 2005 Time: 12:15pm - 02:00pm Location: Littauer Building - Belfer Center Library, Room 369

History suggests that weak nations frequently stand up to military threats made by much more powerful challengers, often enduring costly fighting even when they cannot realistically expect to win. Why? In this talk, Mr. Sechser considers the relationship between military power and compellence, presenting statistical and narrative data in an effort to resolve the puzzle of unsuccessful coercive threats.

Please join us! Coffee and tea provided.

Everyone is welcome, but admittance will be on a first come – first served basis.