Essays about: "John J. Mearsheimer"

Found 5 essays containing the words John J. Mearsheimer.

1. 1. Does the support of Taiwan by the U.S. provide sufficient deterrence to prevent a Chinese invasion? A predictive study on the future of Taiwan

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

   Author : Joel Höglund; [2024-02-28]
   Keywords : ;

   Abstract : The 2023 invasion of Ukraine by Russia has cast new light on the tense situation in East Asia between China and Taiwan, the latter supported by the U.S. The potential for conflict between the two great powers China and the U.S. READ MORE

3. 2. Pax Mafiosa : A Comparative Study of the Camorra and the ‘Ndrangheta’s Transnational Expansions in 1990-2021

   University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för statsvetenskap (ST)

   Author : Victor Heidenfors Armblad; [2022]
   Keywords : Organized crime; rational choice theory; offensive realism; ‘Ndrangheta; Camorra;

   Abstract : In this comparative study the aim is to test the explanatory value and what can be inferred from theory building of criminological rational choice theory and offensive realism on the transnational expansions of organized criminal groups. Two analytical models, based upon the works of Ronald Clarke, Derek B. Cornish and John J. READ MORE

4. 3. “Let This Be A Warning: If You Attack Israel, We Will Defend Ourselves” : Assessing defensive and offensive realism as applied upon the Israeli conduct against Iran 2007-2020

   University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för statsvetenskap (ST)

   Author : Gustav Christensson; [2021]
   Keywords : Israel; Iran; Syria; defensive realism; offensive realism; Waltz; Walt; Mearsheimer;

   Abstract : In this theory testing case study the aim is to test which of the two competing theories, defensive and offensive realism, possess the greater explanatory power in regards to the Israeli action against Iran between 2007-2020, while subsequently assessing if either theory is applicable. Two competing analytical models, based around the seminal works of Kenneth Waltz, Stephen Walt, and John J. READ MORE

5. 4. Meta-Geopolitics of Central Asia : A Comparative Study of the Regional Influence of the European Union and the Shanghai Co-operation Organization

   University essay from Institutionen för ekonomisk och industriell utveckling; Filosofiska fakulteten

   Author : Hossein Aghaie Joobani; [2013]
   Keywords : Central Asia; Meta-geopolitics; the European Union EU ; China; normative power; the Shanghai Co-operation Organization; Realism; Constructivism; geopolitics; The Great Game; energy security; socialization; Confucianism; balance of power; Eurasia; the Shanghai Spirit; legitimacy; Tajikistan; Uzbekistan; Kazakhstan; Kyrgyzstan; Turkmenistan; Iran; Silk Road; geopolitics; John J. Mearsheimer; security dilemma; Xinjiang province; Sunni Muslims; Afghanistan war; 9 11 attacks; Soviet Union; human rights; defensive realism; East Turkestan; The EU Strategy for a New Partnership; China; SCO; CSTO; NATO; CIS.;

   Abstract : Central Asia has been the focal point of intense geopolitical power struggle throughout history. At the dawn of the 21st century, Central Asia has undergone major changes as the European Union and the China-led Shanghai Co-operation Organization have emerged as two normative powers, both seeking to influence the patterns of security governance in the region. READ MORE

6. 5. Trust and Uncertainty in International Relations

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

   Author : Adam Matheny; [2012]
   Keywords : International Relations; Offensive Realism; Trust; Cooperation; Certainty; John J. Mearsheimer; Philosophy of Science; Epistemology; Law and Political Science;

   Abstract : The topic of international trust is contentious within International Relations. If states cannot trust each other doubts are cast on the possibility of them cooperating at all. According to offensive realism states can not trust each other because states can never be sure about other states’ intentions. READ MORE