David A. Lake

The Statebuilder's Dilemma

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ISBN 13:
9781501704468
author:
David A. Lake
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Cornell University Press
language:
English
Publication Year:
2016
Pages:
256
Dimensions:
15.2 x 1.6 x 22.9 cm
Genre:
Society, Politics & Philosophy, Government & Politics, , David A. Lake,The Statebuilder's Dilemma,Cornell University Press,150170446X,International Relations,Political Science,Politics / Current Events,Politics/International Relations,Comparative pol
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New
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£25.36

Description

The Statebuilder's Dilemma: On the Limits of Foreign Intervention by David A. Lake explores the challenges faced by states seeking to build legitimacy in foreign territories. At its core, statebuilding is about creating a government that is widely accepted by the people it serves. However, this process can be fraught with difficulties. States may find themselves torn between promoting leaders who are loyal to their interests and those who enjoy widespread support among the local population. In some cases, this trade-off can lead to unstable governance and undermine the legitimacy of the state itself. The author examines these complexities through a range of case studies, including Iraq and Somalia. By examining the challenges of foreign statebuilding, Lake sheds light on the difficult choices that states must make when intervening in other countries' affairs.

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