States formalize some relations into military alliances. A formal commitment could increase
credibility by signaling an intention to come to the aid of another state or by creating …

Inequality and taxation are fundamental problems of modern times. How and when can
democracies tax economic elites? This book develops a theoretical framework that refines …

The central assertion of this book is that states pursue social actions to serve self-identity
needs, even when these actions compromise their physical existence. Three forms of social …

Drawing on extensive interviews with gang members, this book provides a vivid portrayal of
gang life. Topics include the profiles and motivations of gang members; the processes of …

Why do cease-fire agreements sometimes last for years while others flounder barely long
enough to be announced? How to maintain peace in the aftermath of war is arguably one of …

A bold re-conceptualization of the fundamentals driving behavior and dynamics in
cyberspace. Most cyber operations and campaigns fall short of activities that states would …

Recently, calls for a 'synthesis' between rationalist and constructivist approaches have
become louder. The question how the different ontological presuppositions of the two …

The collection of articles in this special issue provides a comprehensive analysis of
European Union decision-making during the Eurozone crisis. We investigate national …

Using a database of recent articles published in prominent political science journals, we
show the rapid increase in terrorism research. Given this increased awareness and …

Why Noncompliance traces the history of noncompliance within the European Union (EU),
focusing on which states continuously do or do not follow EU Law, why, and how that affects …