Essays about: "support weapon"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 11 essays containing the words support weapon.

  1. 1. In Search of a Posture of Peace : Nuclear deterrence and the possibility of a Non-Offensive Defence with examples of India, Pakistan and Kazakhstan

    University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för globala politiska studier (GPS)

    Author : Tijmen Hoekstra; [2021]
    Keywords : Non-Offensive Defence; Nuclear Deterrence; Nuclear Posture; Posture of War; Posture of Peace;

    Abstract : This thesis takes the initial steps to find what it calls a ‘posture of peace’, a counterpart to what Hobbes refers to as a posture of war (Hobbes 1651/2004: 79)1. A posture of war representsdefensive initiatives that can be interpreted by others as a certain preparation for conflict, and its base definition is used as a template to formulate an initial version of a posture of peace2. READ MORE

  3. 2. Understanding Iran ́s Nuclear Restraint : A case study of Iran ́s decision to sign the JCPOA

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

    Author : Martin Moks; [2018]
    Keywords : Iran; Nuclear Restraint; JCPOA; Moderates; Principalists; Factionalism; Sanctions; Non-Proliferation theory;

    Abstract : The spread of nuclear weapons is one of the greatest threats to world peace and has generateda scholarly debate concerning what underlying factors drive nuclear proliferation.Iran had for many years been accused of trying to develop a clandestine nuclear weapons programwhich has been a source of great concernon the world stage. READ MORE

  4. 3. Use the force? - An analysis of the effect of the TPN on the Legality of Nuclear Weapons

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Juridiska institutionen; Lunds universitet/Juridiska fakulteten

    Author : Sofia Björk; [2018]
    Keywords : public international law; nuclear weapons; Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons; Law and Political Science;

    Abstract : In its Advisory Opinion on the Legality of Nuclear Weapons the ICJ was unable to conclude definitely the legality or illegality of nuclear weapons in international law. Since then the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons have been signed, with the aim of establishing a total prohibition on nuclear weapons. READ MORE

  5. 4. Customer Satisfaction Drivers for Industrial Vending Systems : Evidence from the Manufacturing Industry

    University essay from Högskolan i Gävle/Företagsekonomi

    Author : Anna Backer-Meurke; Tove Gioeli; [2017]
    Keywords : Industrial Vending Systems; Industrial Product-Service Systems; Service Quality; Value Co-creation; Customer Satisfaction; Commitment; Trust;

    Abstract : Problem: Development of a firm’s offering is a vital weapon for competition. Obtaining knowledge on customer expectations and translating those into product development and superior service delivery is surrounded by prioritisation decisions. READ MORE

  6. 5. Master thesis within light warhead for support weapon : Investigation of defects, methods and requirement specifications in order to get a shell body shatter free

    University essay from Karlstads universitet/Avdelningen för maskin- och materialteknik

    Author : Adam Jansson; [2016]
    Keywords : warhead; support weapon; shell body; shatter free; defect; method; carbon fibre; epoxy; crack; delamination; porosity; CFRP; CFRE; NDT; verkansdel; understödsvapen; granathylsa; splitterfri; defekt; metod; kolfiber; epoxi; spricka; delaminering; porositet; OFP;

    Abstract : At launching the shell body, especially the backplane of the shell body, will be exposed to very high stresses due to acceleration, pressure and increased temperature from the propellant combustion. Defects in the shell body could in worst case for example result in high temperature gas leakage into the warhead and thereby ignite the explosives before exiting the launcher. READ MORE