@article{ref1,
title="Defensive Arms and the Security Dilemma: A Cybernetic Approach",
journal="Journal of peace research",
year="1996",
author="Bellany, Ian",
volume="33",
number="3",
pages="263-271",
abstract="A cybernetic approach is taken to the operation of the security dilemma under conditions favourable to its resolution when states have defensive intentions and access only to defensive weaponry. A systems model of this situation indicates that when only two parties are involved, the security dilemma is resolvable - the system attains a stable peacetime equilibrium - even when some of the above constraints are relaxed. But when more than two parties are involved, the preconditions for a stable equilibrium and resolution of the security dilemma become very much more demanding. The enquiry throws light on a diversity of contemporary issues, including the emerging multipolar international order, nuclear non-proliferation and non-offensive defence.<p />",
language="",
issn="0022-3433",
doi="10.1177/0022343396033003002",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0022343396033003002"
}