Defence Offsets and the Global Arms Trade: Explaining Cross-National Variations

This book provides the first comprehensive study of defense offsets, their economic, security, political, and theoretical implications. It offers a liberal-rationalist theory of defense offsets and demonstrates their worth through Qualitative Comparative Analysis (QCA) of fighter aircraft transfers and case studies. It is of interest to students of defense studies, defense economics, security studies, and international relations.

Format: Hardback
Length: 208 pages
Publication date: 06 February 2024
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This comprehensive book delves into the realm of defense offsets, offering a thorough examination of its economic, security, political, and theoretical implications. Its origins can be traced back to the second half of the 19th century, when defense offsets emerged as a significant aspect of the global arms trade and defense industry. Despite their prevalence, offsets have remained relatively understudied and under-theorized, prompting the need for this groundbreaking work.

The book aims to bridge this knowledge gap by presenting the first comprehensive theory of defense offsets. Drawing upon insights from scholars in defense economics and integrating the liberal paradigm of international relations, as well as reviving and adapting Robert Putnam's two-level game framework, the book proposes a liberal-rationalist theory of defense offsets. This theory is then substantiated through a rigorous Qualitative Comparative Analysis (QCA) of fifty-four fighter aircraft transfers from 1992 to 2021, encompassing a wide range of countries and regions. Additionally, three in-depth case studies are conducted, shedding light on offset negotiations and agreements concluded as part of fighter aircraft competitions in Brazil, India, and South Korea.

This book is of immense interest to students, scholars, and practitioners in the fields of defense studies, defense economics, security studies, and international relations. It provides valuable insights into the complex dynamics of defense offsets, their economic, security, and political implications, and their theoretical foundations. By exploring the historical evolution, regional variations, and case studies, the book offers a comprehensive understanding of this important phenomenon, enabling readers to navigate the complexities of the global arms trade and defense industry.

Weight: 571g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032501178