Rallying around the Podesta: Testing diversionary theories across time

Article Abstract:

The diversionary theory is tested by broadening its spatial and temporal domain by examining the seven major powers of Renaissance Italy, using the directed-dyad research design, which allows for a more rigorous testing of the diversionary hypotheses and regime change that is used as a test of diversionary theory. It is seen that oligarchies are more likely to initiate wars during periods of domestic unrest than republics.

Italy, Public affairs, Social aspects, Analysis, Political aspects, Italian Renaissance

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Violent adolescence: State development and the propensity for militarized interstate conflict

Article Abstract:

A study on the influence of economic development on interstate conflicts is discussed. A hypothesizes on the non-linear relationship between economic development and state behavior in militarized conflicts where both extreme poverty and prosperity reduces the risk is explained.

United States, Scientific Research and Development Services, Development, Economic Programs-Total Govt, Administration of Economic Programs, Influence, Economic development, Interstate controversies

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