How Long to Read The Origins of Alliances

How Long Does it Take to Read The Origins of Alliances?

It takes the average reader 5 hours and 44 minutes to read The Origins of Alliances by Stephen M. Walt

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

How are alliances made? In this book, Stephen M. Walt makes a significant contribution to this topic, surveying theories of the origins of international alliances and identifying the most important causes of security cooperation between states. In addition, he proposes a fundamental change in the present conceptions of alliance systems. Contrary to traditional balance-of-power theories, Walt shows that states form alliances not simply to balance power but in order to balance threats. Walt begins by outlining five general hypotheses about the causes of alliances. Drawing upon diplomatic history and a detailed study of alliance formation in the Middle East between 1955 and 1979, he demonstrates that states are more likely to join together against threats than they are to ally themselves with threatening powers. Walt also examines the impact of ideology on alliance preferences and the role of foreign aid and transnational penetration. His analysis show, however, that these motives for alignment are relatively less important. In his conclusion, he examines the implications of "balance of threat" for U.S. foreign policy.

How long is The Origins of Alliances?

The Origins of Alliances by Stephen M. Walt is 336 pages long, and a total of 86,016 words.

This makes it 113% the length of the average book. It also has 105% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Origins of Alliances Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 7 hours and 50 minutes to read The Origins of Alliances aloud.

What Reading Level is The Origins of Alliances?

The Origins of Alliances is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

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