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Goliath's curse: a standalone construct

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Goliath'scurse1 CONSTRUCTGoliath's curseSECHSER · SECURITY STUDIES

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the finding that coercive threats from much stronger states often fail because targets fear that conceding invites further demands.

In security studies, Goliath's curse refers to the finding that coercive threats from much stronger states often fail because targets fear that conceding invites further demands. This meaning comes from Sechser (2010) in International Organization.[1]

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  1. Sechser, T. S. (2010). Goliath's Curse: Coercive Threats and Asymmetric Power. International Organization, 64(4), 627-660. https://doi.org/10.1017/s0020818310000214

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