The Origins of Alliances (Cornell Studies in Security Affairs)
Stephen M. Walt presents balance-of-threat theory to explain why states form alliances and how perceived threats shape international security relations.
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The Origins of Alliances examines the factors that lead states to align with one another in the international system.
Stephen M. Walt develops balance-of-threat theory to explain alliance formation and behavior.
The book analyzes historical cases to illustrate how states respond to perceived threats rather than raw power alone.
It remains a key reference in security studies and foreign policy scholarship.
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