Compellence Theory

Compellence Theory is a strategic theory within the study of international relations and security studies that seeks to explain how actors use threats of force to induce an adversary to take a specific action, distinguishing it from deterrence by emphasizing coercion to change behavior rather than prevent action.

16

Publications

897

Citations

19

Authors

19

Institutions

Publications per year

2017–2026

2

Authors

19

  1. TS
    Todd S. Sechser

    University of Virginia, United States

    2 publications · 292 citations

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  2. RN
    Richard Ned Lebow

    Dartmouth College, United States

    2 publications · 44 citations

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  3. RJ
    Robert J. Art

    Brandeis University, United States

    1 publications · 21 citations

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  4. AR
    Aaron Rapport

    University of Cambridge, United Kingdom

    1 publications · 23 citations

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  5. AS
    Avi Shlaim

    University of Reading, United Kingdom

    1 publications · 37 citations

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Venues

  1. International Studies Review

    2 publications · 45 citations

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  2. International Organization

    IO · 2 publications · 221 citations

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  3. International Studies Quarterly

    2 publications · 51 citations

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  4. Choice Reviews Online

    CRO · 1 publications · 33 citations

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  5. The Journal of Politics

    JP · 1 publications · 68 citations

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