Sökning: "deterrence theory"
Visar resultat 1 - 5 av 56 uppsatser innehållade orden deterrence theory.
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
Kandidat-uppsats, Göteborgs universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionenSammanfattning : 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. LÄS MER
2. The swing of the pendulum: Sweden's pivot to NATO : A case of small states' shift in security policy
Kandidat-uppsats, FörsvarshögskolanSammanfattning : 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. LÄS MER
3. Hota att göra det som är fel att göra? : -En analys av kärnvapenavskräckningens varande utifrån ”Just war theory”
Kandidat-uppsats, Uppsala universitet/Etik och religionsfilosofiSammanfattning : The aim of this thesis is to discuss the ethical issues which arise by nuclear deterrence. I have taken the position that the use of nuclear weapons is morally wrong. Nuclear deterrence is kind of a preventive measure, but not a way of fighting a war. LÄS MER
4. USA och Norges avskräckningsstrategier i Arktis
Master-uppsats, FörsvarshögskolanSammanfattning : This qualitative study explores the application of deterrence strategies by the United States and Norway in the Arctic. Using the Regional Security Complex Theory to understand complex interactions in the region, the study finds that the countries have differing perspectives and strategies. LÄS MER
5. “THERE ARE WORSE THINGS THAN PRISON” : A QUALITATIEVE STUDY OF SPECIFIC DETERRENCE AND INCREASED PUNISHMENTS
Master-uppsats, Malmö universitet/Institutionen för kriminologi (KR)Sammanfattning : 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. LÄS MER