The Political Economy of Security
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Stephen G. Brooks' The Political Economy of Security offers a comprehensive analysis of how diverse economic variables affect security outcomes, studying sixteen pathways across interstate war, terrorism, and civil war.
Drawing on Adam Smith and extensive empirical literature, Brooks argues the relationship between economics and conflict is complex and contingent: economic factors can both promote peace and generate instability depending on context.
The book synthesizes and evaluates hundreds of studies to challenge simple unidirectional claims like 'trade prevents war' or 'globalization causes terrorism.
' It provides a theoretical framework for future research and practical lessons for policymakers using economic statecraft.
The work aims to reshape understanding of the economic-security interaction by emphasizing nuance, trade-offs, and the need for integrated institutional attention.
Drawing on Adam Smith and extensive empirical literature, Brooks argues the relationship between economics and conflict is complex and contingent: economic factors can both promote peace and generate instability depending on context.
The book synthesizes and evaluates hundreds of studies to challenge simple unidirectional claims like 'trade prevents war' or 'globalization causes terrorism.
' It provides a theoretical framework for future research and practical lessons for policymakers using economic statecraft.
The work aims to reshape understanding of the economic-security interaction by emphasizing nuance, trade-offs, and the need for integrated institutional attention.
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