Essays about: "Deterrence"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 67 essays containing the word Deterrence.

  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. The swing of the pendulum: Sweden's pivot to NATO : A case of small states' shift in security policy

    University essay from Försvarshögskolan

    Author : Irena Bonnier; [2024]
    Keywords : Security and defence policy; Sweden; NATO; Small states studies; Deterrence; Shelter theory s political military dimension; Realism; Foreign Policy Change; Domestic determinants of small states security policy; Process-tracing; Säkerhets- och försvarspolitik; Sverige; NATO; Småstatsteori; Avskräckning; Vindskyddsteorins politiska militära dimension; Realism; Utrikespolitisk förändring; Inhemska påverkansfaktorer på småstaters säkerhetspolitik; Processpårning;

    Abstract : Sweden is the only state in the Baltic Sea region currently not under NATO protection, which puts the state in a particularly vulnerable position. On 18 May 2022, Sweden officially deemed NATO alignment a more effective option of security strategy in projecting deterrence and dealing with the security challenges the state is facing, compared to a strategy of non-alignment which has been Sweden’s security posture for over 200 years. READ MORE

  4. 3. Something's in the Air: Exploring Wind Power Investment Incentives in Sweden

    University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för nationalekonomi

    Author : Herman Rogefors; William Karlsson; [2023]
    Keywords : Wind Power; Merit Order Effect; Swedish Electricity Market; Firm Profitability; Investments;

    Abstract : Swedish wind power generation levels have shifted materially over the last decade, nearly accounting for 20% of the total electricity supply by the end of 2021. Along with rapid infrastructure development, industry ownership structures have changed, and foreign equity in wind power is estimated to increase from 36% in 2016 to 66% in 2024. READ MORE

  5. 4. “THERE ARE WORSE THINGS THAN PRISON” : A QUALITATIEVE STUDY OF SPECIFIC DETERRENCE AND INCREASED PUNISHMENTS

    University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för kriminologi (KR)

    Author : Ebba Philipson; [2023]
    Keywords : deterrence theory; crime prevention; general strain theory; increased punishments; specific deterrence;

    Abstract : This thesis primary aim is to examine specific deterrence; the fear of punishment experienced by individuals who have committed crimes and subsequently received a punishment. Specific deterrence is assumed to deter criminals from reoffending. READ MORE

  6. 5. Differences and Similarities between the Nuclear Posture Reviews of 2010, 2018 and 2022 NPR

    University essay from Försvarshögskolan

    Author : Laban Persson; [2023]
    Keywords : Military doctrine; Nuclear Posture Review; Obama; Trump; Biden; nuclear deterrence;

    Abstract : .... READ MORE