From Revolution to War: State Relations in a World of Change (original) (raw)
The text examines the outcomes of revolutions with a focus on the foreign policy behavior of newly established regimes. It compares two books discussing the relationship between revolutions and war, highlighting the importance of a regime’s national organization, resource confidence, and centralized control in determining whether new governments will engage in military conflicts. Key distinctions between 'radical idealists' and 'revolutionary realists' in leadership provide insights into differing foreign policies among revolutionary leaders. Furthermore, there is a mention of how enduring rivalries in international relations have garnered scholarly attention, culminating in a compilation of chapters edited by Paul Diehl.