Essays about: "military decision-making"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 40 essays containing the words military decision-making.

1. 1. NATO and their gold card holders : An entanglement analysis of Sweden and Finland's decision to apply for membership in NATO

   University essay from Försvarshögskolan

   Author : Emelie Moregård; [2024]
   Keywords : Strategic culture; Sweden; Finland; NATO; entanglement analysis; strategic behaviour; security policy; foreign policy;

   Abstract : The aim of this paper is to gain a greater understanding of the meaning-making process behind Finland and Sweden’s decision to join NATO in 2022, and by so, deviate from their long-standing tradition of military non-alignment. Instead of solely pointing to the Russian invasion of Ukraine as the official reason for NATO membership this paper suggests that the concept of strategic culture can provide one with a greater understanding of their decision to join NATO. READ MORE

3. 2. Courting Risk: A Prospect Theory Analysis of Putin’s Decision to Invade Ukraine

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutet för Rysslands- och Eurasienstudier; Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för informatik och media

   Author : Laura Best; [2023]
   Keywords : prospect theory; decision-making; rationality; 2022 Ukraine invasion; Putin; risk; loss;

   Abstract : On February 24, 2022, Russia launched a full-scale invasion into Ukraine under orders of Vladimir Putin. The invasion subsequently inspired a debate on the rationality behind this decision. READ MORE

4. 3. Constitutional Crisis And Securitisation : A Political Discourse Analysis of Sweden’s Courtyard Crisis, 6-18 February 1914

   University essay from Försvarshögskolan

   Author : Micaela Edhager; [2023]
   Keywords : Courtyard Crisis; Constitutional Crisis; Courtyard Speech; Government Crisis; Gustaf V; Karl Staaff; Parliamentarism; Political Discourse Analysis;   Securitisation; Securitisation Theory; Sweden; Borggårdskrisen; Borggårdstalet; Gustaf V; Karl Staaff; Konstitutionskris; Regeringskris;

   Abstract : In February 1914, Sweden faced a time of constitutional crisis, dubbed the Courtyard Crisis, when King Gustaf V publicly distanced himself from Prime Minister Karl Staaff and the Liberal Government over differences of opinion regarding the Swedish defence. Behind this, however, was also a dispute between two different political systems. READ MORE

5. 4. Concordance and the risk of military intervention in post-military states : A comparative case study of Indonesia and Myanmar

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

   Author : Elvira Svenheim Paldanius; [2023]
   Keywords : civil-military relations; military coup; civilian control; concordance theory; Southeast Asia; Myanmar; Indonesia;

   Abstract : The 2021 military coup in Myanmar is part of a much bigger trend towards democratic regression in Southeast Asia where military influence has played an important role. Previous research on the SEA region suggests that the citizenry has been overlooked in understanding how civil-military relations have been shaped. Rebecca L. READ MORE

6. 5. Modeling and Simulation for Forward Arming and Refueling Points : Enhancing efficiency and Decision- making in Military Operations

   University essay from Försvarshögskolan

   Author : Philip Muurmans; [2023]
   Keywords : FARP; military operation; military logistics; military capability; Modeling and Simulation; Monte Carlo simulation; discrete event simulation; IS framework;

   Abstract : This master’s thesis explores the application of Modeling and Simulation (M&S) techniques in military operations involving Forward Arming and Refueling Points (FARP). FARPs play a crucial role in supporting aircraft operations by facilitating deep penetration into enemy territory and ensuring sustained presence in the Area of Operation (AOO). READ MORE