Abstract
Abstract This study examines the impact of combining conditional inducements with threats in the context of militarized compellence. It introduces a novel variable to measure the presence of inducements and presents a theory and empirical tests supporting the hypothesis of an increased likelihood of successful outcomes when combining militarized compellent threats with inducements. This integration provides the target with a face-saving opportunity to exit impending militarized conflicts gracefully, and effectively signaling the coercer's sincere commitment and intention to bear associated implement costs. Statistical analysis addresses potential endogeneity and reveals a significant, positive association between inducement use and successful outcomes. Empirical evidence from a comprehensive statistical analysis underscores the effectiveness of adopting a simultaneous carrot-and-stick approach in militarized compellence. The result implies that perceived weaknesses linked to inducements can be mitigated by their combination with strong threats.
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