| ID | 105875 |
| Title Proper | Does Chain-ganging cause the outbreak of war? |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Tierney, Dominic |
| Publication | 2011. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | Realists have argued that fears over the defection or defeat of an ally can draw states into wars against their broader interests ("chain-ganging"). However, the logic underpinning chain-ganging theory is flawed, and the paradigmatic case-World War I-is not an instance of chain-ganging causing the outbreak of war. The paper draws on recent literatures on alliance restraint and the origins of World War I to provide the first extensive critique of chain-ganging theory, examines the impact on chain-ganging of a number of factors including power and interests, and suggests policy implications for an emerging multipolar system. |
| `In' analytical Note | International Studies Quarterly Vol. 55, No.2; June 2011: p.285-304 |
| Journal Source | International Studies Quarterly Vol. 55, No.2; June 2011: p.285-304 |
| Key Words | Chain - Ganging ; Outbreak of War ; Chain - ganging Theory ; Chain - Ganging - Illogic ; World War I |