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The Case of the "Commons" and Cyberspace: Concept Formation and Social Construction
(Georgetown University, 2011)
Despite conspicuous use of the term "the commons" in the security studies literature, little work has been done to define the concept of "the commons," as used in this context. Nor have scholars closely examined assertions ...
Combating Nuclear Trafficking in the Former Soviet Union & Eastern Europe: U.S. Nonproliferation Assistance and the Illicit Nuclear Trade, 1997-2009
(Georgetown University, 2011)
The illicit trafficking of fissile and radioactive materials emerged as a prominent threat following the collapse of the USSR. In the aftermath of September 11th, the issue has received renewed attention due to the ...
Parochial Opposition to Disarmament Regimes: Historical Trends and Implications for Future Disarmament Policy
(Georgetown University, 2011)
Modern proponents of nuclear disarmament frequently cite the success of the Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC) as a model regime for future efforts to abolish nuclear arsenals. Similarly, opponents of disarmament frequently ...
Reflections on International Relations Theory and its Relevance to the Twenty-First Century: The Need to Incorporate a Complex Approach
(Georgetown University, 2011)
This paper focuses on the problem that security studies has not adequately incorporated complex analytical methods. Current analytical methodologies used in social sciences adhere to reductionist approaches. This approach ...
On the other side of the coin
(Georgetown University, 2011)
Hezbollah has evolved since 1992 beyond its guerilla identity into a political identity. The sensitive period of 2000-2010 covers best the transformation from a full-fledged guerilla group to a credible political group. ...