"Must War Find a Way? A Review Essay"
Journal Article, International Security, volume 24, issue 2, pages 166-198
Fall 1999
Author: Richard Betts, Former Research Fellow, International Security Program, 1974-1975; Editorial Board, Quarterly Journal: International Security
Belfer Center Programs or Projects: International Security; Quarterly Journal: International Security
ABSTRACT
Richard Betts of Columbia University reviews Stephen Van Evera's book Causes of War. Betts assesses Van Evera's claim that "war is more likely when it is perceived to be easy" and offers his critical analysis of offense-defense theory and Van Evera's contribution to it.
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