Grynaviski, Eric.

Constructive Illusions : Misperceiving the Origins of International Cooperation. - 1st ed. - 1 online resource (225 pages)

Constructive Illusions -- Contents -- Acknowledgments -- Introduction -- 1. When Common Knowledge Is Wrong -- 2. Détente -- 3. The Anti-Ballistic Missile Treaty -- 4. The Decline of Détente -- Conclusion -- Notes -- References -- Index.

Eric Grynaviski challenges this conventional wisdom by arguing that when nations wrongly believe they share a mutual understanding, international cooperation is actually more likely, and more productive, than if they had a genuine understanding of each other's position.

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International relations -- Philosophy.
International cooperation.
Miscommunication -- Political aspects.
Detente.
United States -- Foreign relations -- 1969-1974.


Electronic books.

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