Essays about: "weapons"

Showing result 11 - 15 of 161 essays containing the word weapons.

  1. 11. European Union Membership: A Blockade for Arms Dealers? : A qualitative analysis of the membership's effect on the illicit trade of Small Arms and Light Weapons

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för freds- och konfliktforskning

    Author : Beata Lampers; [2023]
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    Abstract : This paper empirically examines the relationship between the European Union (EU) membership and its effect on the level of illicit trade of Small Arms and Light Weapons. Researchers have emphasised cooperation with the EU and similar organisations as a key to reducing the illicit trade in arms. READ MORE

  3. 12. The Ambiguity of the Russian Measures in Outer Space

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för statsvetenskap (ST)

    Author : Francesca Feltrin; [2023]
    Keywords : Outer Space; Russia; Militarization; Weaponization; Offensive Realism; Balance of Power;

    Abstract : Outer Space has been a contested domain since the Cold War but in the past few decades with the advancement of technology, it has become even more desirable. Outer space has become extremely important in our everyday lives from satellite telecommunications, television broadcasting, weather forecasting, and navigation. READ MORE

  4. 13. Assessment of How Design and Operational Parameters Affect Plutonium Production for Pressurized Heavy Water Reactors : A Study of the Ågesta, NRX and CANDU Reactors

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för materialvetenskap

    Author : Isak Hedberg; Stina Fredriksson; Axel Hallander; [2023]
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    Abstract : Nuclear weapons are an ever-present danger which threatens our very existence, which is whymany call for total nuclear disarmament. To do this, we need to know how many nuclear bombsthere are in the world. READ MORE

  5. 14. Nuclear Ambitions and Their Implications

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

    Author : Lydia Johansson; [2023]
    Keywords : Nuclear Weapons; Role Theory; Ontological Security; Military Policies; China; Russia; Law and Political Science;

    Abstract : China and Russia are two influential powers within the international system which have different understandings of the threshold of nuclear use. The purpose and effect of possessing nuclear weapons have been widely researched but have yet to be utilised to analyse the broader effect on security. READ MORE

  6. 15. In search of a posture of peace : Exploring the humanitarian response to nuclear weapons

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Teologiska institutionen

    Author : Tijmen Hoekstra; [2023]
    Keywords : Humanitarian Action; Nuclear Weapons; Disaster; Prevention; Posture of Peace; War; Security;

    Abstract : Nuclear weapons pose a threat to humanity and a disaster waiting to happen; should tragedy occur the humanitarian sector will undoubtedly be among the first to respond to the needs of the victims. The scale and scope of a nuclear disaster is bound to be far beyond the capability and capacity of states to adequately address, let alone humanitarian organizations. READ MORE