The Power and Limits of Compellence: A Research Note

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Published: Spring 2018

Author
Robert Art

Author
Kelly M. Greenhill

A TV screen shows North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, right, and U.S. President Donald Trump during a news program at the Seoul Railway Station in Seoul, South Korea, March 17, 2018. President Donald Trump and South Korean President Moon Jae-in, who are both planning to meet North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un this spring, pledged Friday to maintain "maximum pressure" on his authoritarian regime and seek action on giving up his nukes, the White House said.

Overview

The authors offer a comprehensive review of the scholarly literature on compellence. They highlight the findings that could be of use to contemporary policymakers and identify gaps that inhibit a comprehensive understanding of the dynamics of compellence.

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Art, Robert J. and Kelly M. Greenhill. "The Power and Limits of Compellence: A Research Note." Political Science Quarterly, vol. 133. no. 1. (Spring 2018): 77–97.