Books by Bruce Bueno de Mesquita

In this work two theorists of international relations analyze the strategies designed to avoid international conflict. Using a combination of game theory, statistical analysis and case histories, the authors evaluate the conditions that promote negotiation, the status quo and war.

No other introductory text delivers such an easily-understood contemporary explanation of international politics, while truly enabling students to learn how to use the key concepts and models themselves

This book, originally published in 1975, presents a theory of behaviour in coalitions. The theory is able to explain long- and short-term consequences of coalitions presenting a careful analysis of political party behaviour in India, and combining elements of positive political theory, empirical political science and psychology to explain coalition behaviour.

Using Game Theory (a theory based on the rationale that everyone acts in their own self-interest) he can foretell and even engineer events.

A guide to the turbulent future of Hong Kong. It begins with a concise historical overview, tracing how Hong Kong with its unique geographical setting, "textbook" free market economy, and industrious population, developed into one of the world's richest territories.