Essays about: "zero-sum games"

Showing result 6 - 7 of 7 essays containing the words zero-sum games.

1. 6. Re-Constructing the Zeal of Hamas; 'Armchair Philosophy' for Approaching Sainthood

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Master of Science in Development Studies; Lunds universitet/Graduate School; Lunds universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

   Author : Muhab Wahby; [2009]
   Keywords : International Relations.; Political Islam; Islamism; Peace and Conflict Studies; Realism; Terrorism; Israeli-Palestinian Conflict; Social Constructivism; Hamas; Social Sciences; Law and Political Science;

   Abstract : The paper researches the viable options for Hamas as a case study in the development of a peace paradigm through answering the question of ‘What should Hamas do, while under siege, to act responsibly in favor of the interests of its constituency?’ By comparing the logics of social constructivist and realist theories as methods of analysis in addressing the formulation, operationalization and social utility generated from ideologies, and specifically, Islamism, and the various forms it has taken shape in a post-9/11-postmodern world. While addressing the historical aspect and sources of ideological power that constitute our social reality through meanings, morals and rituals, derivations are made from the harsh conditions of an environment confined to conflict that transpired into Hamas’ structural foundation. READ MORE

3. 7. The Economization of Migration

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Juridiska institutionen

   Author : Martin Håkansson; [2007]
   Keywords : Folkrätt; Law and Political Science;

   Abstract : Being acquainted with four of the most famous games in game theory, we will learn that players often are better paid off cooperating with each other, but that the structure of the game forces them to defect from cooperation. Only when confronted with the zero-sum game the players have no incentive to cooperate. READ MORE