Sharing Security: The Political Economy of Burden Sharing

Sharing Security is an original and thought-provoking book examining the ways in which Western states have shared the costs of common efforts since the Second World War. It provides many new insights into the nature of modern international cooperation. Why do some Western States contribute more than others to common defenses, while others spend more on the European Union and overseas aid? What particular problems are involved in sharing the costs of global regimes, such as the UN and the climate change regime? Why have burdensharing disparities established in the aftermath of the Second World War proved such an enduring feature of the international system? By answering these and other questions, Sharing Security is a significant addition to our understanding of international relations. It will be essential reading for all those interested in European integration, international regimes, and postwar international relations.