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When do states fight limited wars?: Political risk, policy risk, and policy choice

Joseph Lepgold Professor in the Department of Government, Georgetown University
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Brent L. Sterling Associate with DFI International, Washington, D.C.
Pages 127-166 | Published online: 24 Dec 2007

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