We examine the mechanics of deterrence and intervention when fear is a motive for conflict. We contrast results … obtained in a complete information setting, where coordination is easy, to those obtained in a setting with strategic risk … distinguish predatory and preemptive incentives as determinants of conflict. We show that while weapons have an unambiguous …

We examine the determinants of cooperation and the effectiveness of deterrence when fear is a motive for conflict ….We contrast results obtained in a complete information setting with those obtained in a setting with strategic risk, where players … role of predatory and preemptive incentives as determinants of cooperation and conflict. In our model, weapons …

We examine the mechanics of deterrence and intervention when fear is a motive for conflict. We contrast results … obtained in a complete information setting, where coordination is easy, to those obtained in a setting with strategic risk … distinguish predatory and preemptive incentives as determinants of conflict. We show that while weapons have an unambiguous …