Trust and international relations -- Fear and the origins of the Cold War -- European cooperation and the rebirth of Germany -- Reassurance and the end of the C

The difference between war and peace can be a matter of trust. States that trust each other can cooperate and remain at peace. States that mistrust each other e

The difference between war and peace can be a matter of trust. States that trust each other can cooperate and remain at peace. States that mistrust each other e

Trust is a core concept in International Relations (IR), representing a key ingredient in state relations. It was only relatively recently that IR scholars bega

Gauging another state's trustworthiness -- A weak form of trust reflecting external compulsion -- A semi-strong form of trust motivated by reputational consider