Arms Races and Escalation: Some Persisting Doubts

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Author: Erich Weede

Publisher/Publication: The Journal of Conflict Resolution

 Volume/Issue: 24 (2)

DOI/ISBN: 10.1177/002200278002400205

Abstract: In his response to Michael Wallace’s article, Erich Weede expresses his skepticism about whether arms races are dangerous to peace and even questions their suitability as early warning indicators of war. In his mind, it is the breakdown of deterrence that poses a threat for peace. Part of the Wallace- Diehl debate on the quantitative study of arms races.

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