Explore the intricate dynamics of global security with 'Military Alliances in the Twenty-First Century.' This influential book, published in 2022 by John Wiley & Sons, delves into the evolving politics surrounding military alliances, particularly in the context of contemporary power struggles involving nations like Russia, North Korea, and China. With a keen analysis of alliance politics, this essential read provides insights into how these crucial alliances are formed, challenged, and sometimes dissolve under pressure.

The author, Alexander Lanoszka, expertly navigates through themes of defense cooperation and the growing demands on US allies to bolster their military spending and operational support. In this compelling 272-page volume, you will find a fresh perspective that defies conventional wisdom regarding the functionality of military alliances today. Lanoszka argues that, while they appear to be at odds internally, these alliances are subject to dysfunction that is inherent to their structure.

Whether you are a student of international relations, a military strategist, or simply interested in current geopolitical affairs, this book is an indispensable resource for understanding the vital role military alliances play in global stability.

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Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781509545575
Year: 2022
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (UK)
Pages: 272


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Alliance politics is a regular headline grabber. When a possible military crisis involving Russia, North Korea, or China rears its head, leaders and citizens alike raise concerns over the willingness of US allies to stand together. As rival powers have tightened their security cooperation, the United States has stepped up demands that its allies increase their defense spending and contribute more to military operations in the Middle East and elsewhere. The prospect of former President Donald Trump unilaterally ending alliances alarmed longstanding partners, even as NATO was welcoming new members into its ranks.


Military Alliances in the Twenty-First Century is the first book to explore fully the politics that shape these security arrangements “ from their initial formation through the various challenges that test them and, sometimes, lead to their demise. Across six thematic chapters, Alexander Lanoszka challenges conventional wisdom that has dominated our understanding of how military alliances have operated historically and into the present. Although military alliances today may seem uniquely hobbled by their internal difficulties, Lanoszka argues that they are in fact, by their very nature, prone to dysfunction.