How do states distribute the burdens of collective defense? This paper develops a network
theory of burden sharing. We focus on bilateral defense cooperation agreements (DCAs) …

This article uses the international relations (IR)'polarity'concept as a lens to view the shifting
great power dynamics in artificial intelligence (AI) and related enabling technologies. The …

Why do some international agreements yield more cooperation than others? I argue that the
network context of agreements conditions their effectiveness. I focus on bilateral defense …

The international system has entered a period of increased competition, accompanied by a
steady retreat from multilateralism and international institutions. The purpose of this article is …

This article presents the first comprehensive collation of available information on China's
provision of security force assistance (SFA) to African countries over the last two decades …

There is no question that the sudden outbreak of the coronavirus and the heavy causalities it
has brought to the United States have led to an unhealthy and even dangerous path toward …

El presente artículo tiene como objetivo analizar las mutaciones que viene sufriendo el
proceso de globalización a partir de la noción de “globalización de riesgos”. La irrupción de …

Critics of the expansive US grand strategy of deep engagement argue that the United States
should pursue strategies of retrenchment to avoid provoking conflicts with major powers and …

Is it strategically wise for the USA to stretch its protective umbrella over small nations in
Eastern Europe? Prominent critics have faulted US allies for acting recklessly and free-riding …

Abstract The Global South and Global North terminologies, in addition to several other
designations, have been used to classify the socio-economic nature of countries for …