On Dangerous Ground

A Theory of Bargaining, Border Settlement, and Rivalry

Toby J. Rider (Texas Tech University), Andrew P. Owsiak (University of Georgia)

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Cambridge University Press
18 March 2021

Politics & government; International relations; International organisations & institutions

As a rule, countries consider clearly defined international borders to be paramount for their survival and prosperity. Most borders gain definition peacefully and, once they do, these definitions stick (i.e., the border remains settled). The failure to define borders, however, produces protracted, geopolitical, militarized competitions (or rivalries) between neighboring countries. Rider and Owsiak model this failure as a particular type of bargaining problem - namely, bargaining over territory that affects the distribution of power between neighbouring states significantly - that undermines efforts to resolve border disagreements peacefully. Countries must then overcome this bargaining problem or risk falling into a protracted rivalry, which then needs to be addressed with more resources. The authors develop a theory of how borders settle. They then explore the consequences of the failure to settle, theoretically connecting it to the onset of rivalries. This leads to the process that helps rivals overcome the bargaining problem, resolve their border disagreement, and terminate their rivalry.

By: Toby J. Rider (Texas Tech University), Andrew P. Owsiak (University of Georgia)
Imprint: Cambridge University Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 235mm, Width: 157mm, Spine: 22mm
Weight: 650g
ISBN: 9781108840347
ISBN 10: 1108840345
Pages: 300
Publication Date: 18 March 2021
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

1. Introduction; Part I. The Settlement of Borders; 2. Conceptual Foundations; 3. A Theory of Border Settlement; 4. An Empirical Evaluation of Border Settlement; Part II. The Effects of Unsettled Borders on Interstate Relationships; 5. A Theory of Borders and Rivalry Initiation; 6. An Empirical Evaluation of Borders and Rivalry Initiation; Part III. Borders and Rivalry Termination; 7. A Theory of Borders and Rivalry Termination; 8. An Empirical Evaluation of Borders and Rivalry Termination; 9. Conclusion.

Toby J. Rider is Associate Professor of Political Science at Texas Tech University. His work has appeared in The Journal of Politics, International Studies Quarterly, Journal of Conflict Resolution, and Journal of Peace Research, among other publications. Andrew P. Owsiak is Associate Professor of International Affairs at the University of Georgia. He coauthored International Conflict Management (with J. Michael Greig and Paul F. Diehl, 2019), and his work has appeared in The Journal of Politics, British Journal of Political Science, International Studies Quarterly, Journal of Conflict Resolution, and Journal of Peace Research, among other publications.

Reviews for On Dangerous Ground: A Theory of Bargaining, Border Settlement, and Rivalry

'On Dangerous Ground is a major work of scholarship on conflict processes. The book offers a compelling analysis that significantly advances our understanding of rivalry, notably in the context of bargaining over territory and settlement of borders. This volume is essential reading for scholars of International Relations.' Patrick James, Dornsife Dean's Professor of International Relations, University of South Carolina 'An innovative and path breaking book that combines theoretical insights from the issue and bargaining model approaches to help readers understand the dynamics of border settlement, rivalry onset, and rivalry termination. The authors show that territories whose settlement could shift the balance of power are at the heart of the most enduring and deadly rivalries in history.' Sara McLaughlin Mitchell, F. Wendell Miller Professor of Political Science, University of Iowa