Liberal Peace

'Michael Doyle has been our intellectual leader in connecting the strands of liberal peace theory -- institutions, ideas, and transnational ties -- in light both of classical political philosophy and contemporary empirical reality. This collection of his essays, with a new introduction and conclusion, represents a major statement of his position as well as a handy volume bringing together a number of his important essays.' - Robert O. Keohane, Princeton University, USA 'Ronald Reagan, Bill Clinton, and George W. Bush extolled the peaceful virtues of democracy, but the track record is mixed. In this thoughtful book, Michael Doyle sorts through the arguments in a convincing manner, and makes a powerful case for a liberal peace. This book demonstrates yet again why Doyle is one of today's leading theorists of international affairs.' - Joseph S. Nye, Jr., Harvard University, USA 'Rarely has a series of academic essays so profoundly influenced theoretical debate, empirical research, and foreign policy as those collected here. Drawing on seminal ideas from Immanuel Kant's Toward Perpetual Peace, Michael Doyle examines the relationship between liberalism and peace, develops its policy implications, and responds to critics. This collection of his path-breaking essays on liberal peace is sure to be a classic.' - Pauline Kleingeld, University of Groningen, the Netherlands 'Michael Doyle's researchahas educatedaan entire generation of scholars and policy-makers as to why liberal states enjoy peace among themselves, but also why they are tempted to engage in war against non-liberal states. This volume is essential reading for all those seeking to understand the on-going debate between liberals and their critics, as well as the important differences among contemporary liberal thinkers on issues of peace and war.' - Jennifer M. Welsh, University of Oxford, UK