Offence-defence Theory
Towards a Definitive Understanding
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 12907172 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Shiping Tang (0000-0003-2038-2598, corresponding author), T Shiping |
| Year | 2010 |
| Volume | 3 |
| Issue | 2 |
| Pages | 213-260 |
| Publication date | 2010-04-28 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | The Chinese Journal of International Politics (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1750-8916 • E-ISSN: 1750-8924 |
| Publisher | Oxford University Press (OUP) (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.1093/cjip/poq004 |
| OpenAlex | W2109302761 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 6 |
Offence-defence theory (ODT) dominates the understanding of many security and international relations (IR) theorists of the role in international politics that military technology plays. ODT has produced some of the most cited works in realism literature,1 as evident in the many works which—implicitly and explicitly—rely on ODT to propel their arguments.2 ODT is classified in such literature as quintessential defensive realism theory,3 and also identified as an important demarcation line between offensive and defensive realism.4 The impact of ODT goes far beyond that which it has made on strategic studies and the broader literature of realism. Its influence is such that even non-realists such as Robert Keohane, Lisa Martin, and Alexander Wendt have invoked ODT logic to operate arguments that counter the logic of (offensive) realism.5 ODT has always had its critics6 who, as they become more sophisticated over the years, often question the theory’s very foundations.7 ODT proponents have responded with a vigorous defence of both its validity and utility for understanding international politics. They tout its virtues of being structural and parsimonious,8 pointing out attempts still being made to reformulate, refine, and test ODT.9 As it now stands, however, the validity and utility of ODT remain contested and unresolved.10
Economics · Epistemology · International relations · International relations theory · Law and economics · Management · Offensive · Political science · Politics · Positive economics · Realism · Sociology · Global Peace and Security Dynamics · International Relations and Foreign Policy · Military History and Strategy · Law · Philosophy
The offensive posture of Nato’s missile defence system
Exploring Palestinian Weapon Proliferation during the Oslo Peace Process
Weakening of the state by occupying more lands
When Does Competition Become Conflict? Technology, Geography, and the Offense–Defense Balance
The security dilemma and ethnic conflict
America’s military interventionism
| Unique citing works | 6 |
|---|---|
| Citations per year | 0,4 |
| Citation span | 2011 - 2024 (14) |
| Citation velocity | recent |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 6 |