In this lucid and historically rich book, Nelson breaks important new ground in our understanding of how ideology shapes cooperation in international relations. By drawing attention to the conditions that give rise to leader fears of revolutionary contagion, Nelson forcefully and convincingly goes beyond standard accounts to systematically demonstrate the critical role of domestic politics in explaining how ideology affects alignment between states across history. In sum, this book is a brilliant addition to the study of international relations." -C. William Walldorf, Jr., Wake Forest University
Chad E. Nelson is an Assistant Professor of Political Science at Brigham Young University. His research interests include the international effects of revolutions, ideology and international politics, and the rise of great powers.