Essays about: "Mutual Deterrence"

Found 3 essays containing the words Mutual Deterrence.

  1. 1. 'Is less more'? A Contemporary Debate on Nuclear Weapons

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

    Author : Veronica Gleizer; [2012]
    Keywords : Nuclear Weapons; Mutual Deterrence; Iran; Kenneth N. Waltz; Scott D. Sagan; Law and Political Science;

    Abstract : The global community has long been fascinated by – as well as terrified of – nuclear weapons. Since the introduction of the weaponry to the international arena in 1945, the goal has been to halt its proliferation. An ideal, future world is one that is free from nuclear weapons. READ MORE

  3. 2. A RACE BETWEEN EDUCATION AND CATASTROPHE? THE ROLE OF MINORITY ISSUES IN THE PREVENTION OF CRIMES UNDER INTERNATIONAL LAW

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Juridiska institutionen

    Author : Julia Gebhard; [2008]
    Keywords : International Human Rights Law; Law and Political Science;

    Abstract : Minorities are the part of a population that suffer most from conflict and are most likely to become victims of crimes under international law. This is acknowledged by one of the fundamental principles of minority rights law, namely the contribution to peace and stability. READ MORE

  4. 3. Deterring A Rogue- And Attempting To Stop Iran From Acquiring Nuclear Weapons

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

    Author : Annie Elizabeth Magnus; [2006]
    Keywords : Deterrence; Rogue State; Iran; The U.S.; Perceptions; Political and administrative sciences; Statsvetenskap; förvaltningskunskap; Law and Political Science;

    Abstract : Can deterrence work against a rogue state? The following analysis is done in order to test the validity of deterrence theory upon a rogue actor, and if necessary, to try and develop it further. Whereas the security strategy proved successful against the Soviet Union because of mutual assumptions of rationality, it is questionable if it works towards new challenges today. READ MORE