Cooperation and Discord in U.S.-Soviet Arms Control

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Exploring the dynamics of U.S.-Soviet arms control, the book analyzes why two rival superpowers managed to cooperate despite the challenges of the Cold War. Utilizing an empirical approach to game theory, particularly Robert Axelrod's concepts, it highlights how "enhanced contingent restraint" strategies fostered cooperation in arms limitation. The theoretical insights extend beyond the specific cases discussed, offering significant implications for understanding state security behaviors even after the superpower rivalry ended.