War and Peace in the Taiwan Strait

Jacques deLisle, Stephen A. Cozen Professor of Law, University of Pennsylvania:
Kastner offers us a way to answer one of the most pressing international security questions of our time: How likely is war in the Taiwan Strait—and, in turn, the risk of conflict between the United States and China? Drawing together insights from international relations theory and deep knowledge of the case, Kastner gives us a valuable map to navigate these dangerous waters.

Thomas J. Christensen, James T. Shotwell Professor of International Relations and director of the China and the World Program, Columbia University, and former deputy assistant secretary of state for East Asian and Pacific affairs:
Scott L. Kastner’s War and Peace in the Taiwan Strait is a standout, combining deep area-studies knowledge with crystal-clear application of international relations theory to advance our understanding of one of this century’s most dangerous potential flashpoints for great-power conflict.