Essays about: "weapons of mass destruction"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 9 essays containing the words weapons of mass destruction.
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1. The Common Problem: Weapons of Mass Destruction and Anticipatory Self-defence in International Law
University essay from Lunds universitet/Juridiska institutionen; Lunds universitet/Juridiska fakultetenAbstract : The aim of this essay is to analyse the extent of anticipatory self-defence and how it is affected by the presence of weapons of mass destruction. As such, it will provide a summary of current law through doctrine, case law, and the treaties concerning the interpretation of article 51 of the UN Charter. READ MORE
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2. The United States’ Enemy Image against North Korea during the Presidency of Donald J. Trump : Decision-Making at the Elite-Level
University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för statsvetenskap (ST)Abstract : The United States' enemy image of North Korea has been on its political agenda since the Korean war. Weapons of mass destruction has, since the Cold War, shown the complexity it brings on conflictual interests and decision-makers persuading efforts. READ MORE
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3. A Eurocentric Study of New Terrorism - Assessing New Terrorism´s validity and applicability in describing European terrorism 2010-2018 using quantitative research.
University essay from Lunds universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionenAbstract : New Terrorism has been a highly regarded theory in the field of terrorism since the late 1990s, but how accurate is it in regards to European terrorism in 2010-2018? Are terrorists more lethal, primarily religious, part of transnational and decentralized organizations, and are they using CBRN-weapons? This paper uses a quantitative study, with a descriptive and retroductive approach, of all terror attacks in Europe 2010-2018, to examine New Terrorisms’ validity, and propose possible changes to the theory. I find that New Terrorism is partly correct. READ MORE
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4. “Huggables”, “furry lovers” and “weapons of mass destruction” - Entanglements of older, British singletons with (non-sexual) touch
University essay from Linköpings universitet/Tema GenusAbstract : In a cultural web of myth, sexualisation and prejudice, how do older, British singletons gain access to health-giving, non-sexual touch? This study takes interview material from five single women and three single men (all cisgender, white, heterosexual, British, between 37-76 years) and interlaces it with autoethnographic commentary, poems and artworks to explore negotiations around touch. Drawing on Haraway and Barad’s theoretical concept of “entanglements” (2008; 2007), cross-disciplinary connections are woven across feminist new materialism and social sciences, the body and discourse, the conscious and subconscious. READ MORE
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5. New Threats for the European Union and their Effects on Sweden’s and Austria’s Basic Officer Education : a comparative Approach
University essay from FörsvarshögskolanAbstract : During the Cold War, the largest threat against the countries of Europe was an enemy attack or invasion. After the end of the Cold War, the strategic environment changed drastically. The impending threat of a large-scale war was gone and the countries of Europe approached each other in the hope of cooperation with mutual benefits. READ MORE
