Volatile States in International Politics

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Exploring the fluid dynamics of state behavior, Eleanora Mattiacci challenges traditional views in International Relations by illustrating how states oscillate between cooperation and conflict. The book provides insightful real-life anecdotes and data visualizations to uncover the roots of this volatility. It revitalizes discussions on critical concepts such as trust, escalation, reputation, audience costs, and treaty compliance, offering a nuanced understanding of international political interactions.