02155nam 2200529 450 991080886130332120221222204820.01-68247-220-5(CKB)4100000011624832EBL7017687(AU-PeEL)EBL7017687(MiAaPQ)EBC7017687(EXLCZ)99410000001162483220221222d2017 uy 0engur|n|---|||||txtrdacontentcrdamediacrrdacarrierGambling and war risk, reward, and chance in international conflict /Justin ConradAnnapolis, Maryland :Naval Institute Press,[2017]©20171 online resource (264 p.)Description based upon print version of record.1-68247-219-1 Includes bibliographical references (pages [205]-236) and index.The bet to end all bets -- How weak players overcome stronger adversaries -- Game flow and reputation -- Mistakes, misperceptions, and losing the hand -- Russians and roulette."Gambling and War applies lessons learned from poker, blackjack, roulette, and other games of chance to the study of international conflict. Drawing on scholarly insights from a variety of fields, including probability, statistics, political science, psychology, and economics, Conrad offers thoughts on how we can better manage and prevent international conflict, the costliest game of all."--Provided by publisher.WarDecision makingNational securityDecision makingGamblingMiscellaneaStrategyInternational relationsWarDecision making.National securityDecision making.GamblingStrategy.International relations.355.0201Conrad Justin M.1697624MiAaPQMiAaPQMiAaPQBOOK9910808861303321Gambling and war4078492UNINA