Essays about: "deterrence theory"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 28 essays containing the words deterrence theory.

  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]
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    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. “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

  5. 4. DO SANCTIONS SIGNAL FOREIGN AID DETERRENCE? : A Quantitative Study on the Signaling Effect of Sanctions on Foreign Aid.

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

    Author : Mila Cekredzi; [2023]
    Keywords : Sanctions; foreign aid; signaling effect;

    Abstract : Both sanctions and foreign aid are common foreign policy tools. States which violate international norms are often sanctioned by senders, at the same time those may be the states in the most need of aid. READ MORE

  6. 5. A Nation’s Ability to Fight a Modern War is as Good as its Technological Ability : A textual analysis on the contemporary challenges of hypersonic missiles and artificial intelligence on Sweden’s deterrence

    University essay from Försvarshögskolan

    Author : Joel Hägg; [2023]
    Keywords : Deterrence; Denial; Punishment; Extended; Capability; Credibility; Hypersonic missiles; Artificial intelligence;

    Abstract : Technological innovations such as hypersonic missiles and artificial intelligence represent a dynamic shift in contemporary warfare that invigorates new challenges for political and military decision-makers. The unprecedented and unpredictable speeds and trajectories of a hypersonic missile, in conjunction with the myriad of uncertainties affiliated with AI infiltration, reflect these challenges. READ MORE