Alternative Futures Following a Great Power War Volume 2, Supporting Material on Historical Great Power Wars

Abstract

What happens after great power wars? The deterioration of U.S. relations with China and Russia in recent years has refocused attention on the possibility of a major conflict. But while substantial research has illuminated potential pathways for escalation, the long-term consequences of such a conflict remain poorly understood. To inform an analysis on the possible consequences of a great power war, the author examined ten cases of great power conflict since 1853. The author found that prewar predictions about conflict duration, intensity, parties to the conflict, and the post-war world have often been incorrect.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 15, 2023
Accession Number
AD1201220

Entities

People

  • Alexandra T. Evans

Organizations

  • RAND Corporation

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Cyber
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Civil War
  • Foreign Relations
  • Intergovernmental Organizations
  • International Law
  • International Organizations
  • International Relations
  • Military Science
  • National Politics
  • National Security
  • Platforms
  • Recreation
  • Second World War
  • Sociopolitics
  • Terrain
  • Treaties
  • Warfare

Fields of Study

  • History

Readers

  • Strategic Security Studies
  • Theoretical Analysis.