Cooperation and Protracted Conflict in International Affairs

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Exploring the dynamics of reciprocity in international relations, this book investigates when reciprocity fails to foster cooperation and when it leads to negative outcomes. It argues that both positive and negative cycles can stem from the same reciprocity process, emphasizing the need to recognize and understand these divergent paths. Through in-depth case studies on disputes between China and Vietnam, as well as Mexico and Guatemala, the author advocates for a broader discourse that includes the challenges of negative reciprocity in international negotiations and politics.