Benson, Brett V; Bentley, Patrick R; Ray, James Lee - In: Journal of Peace Research 50 (2013) 1, pp. 47-58
The primary purpose of many alliances is to deter attacks on members of the alliance by potentially antagonistic states. Yet some alliances can increase the probability of conflict that may be initiated by alliance members. Cognizant of that possibility, states that wish to sustain peace may...