“ The security of the European powers was tightly meshed, ” says Cooperation Under Anarchy. “ Each power felt that its own security rested precariously on that of its allies, and therefore felt compelled to rush to defend its allies ​ — even when these allies had provoked their attackers. ”
Raamatus „Cooperation Under Anarchy ” öeldakse:„ Euroopa suurriikide julgeolekuplaanid olid tihedalt põimunud: iga riik tundis, et tema julgeolek sõltub liitlaste omast, ning pidas seepärast oma kohuseks neile appi rutata, isegi kui need olid ise oma ründajaid provotseerinud. ”