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Showing 1 to 17 of 17 for “"power projection"”.
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The Ladle and the Knife: Power Projection and Force Deployment under Reagan
… of the Reagan administration’s self-described projection of “peace through strength.” It argues that Reagan’s defense spending surge, “Star Wars” (SDI) missile shield policy, and 1983 invasion of Grenada gave the president confidence and political cover that allowed him to withdraw U.S. Marines …
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The changing character of power projection and maritime security in a digital age
… in cyberspace being utilised to project national power and influence and is a key component in the establishment and maintenance of international relationships, trade, and security. Although providing both opportunities and threats in terms of a nation’s foreign policy and more broadly in the …
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Softwar: A Novel Theory on Power Projection and the National Strategic Significance of Bitcoin
… theory) to formulate a novel framework called “Power Projection Theory.” Based on the core concepts of Power Projection Theory, the author inductively reasons that proof-of-work technologies like Bitcoin could not only function as monetary technology, but could also (and perhaps more …
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Transcending the Fight: Culture, Power, and Adaptation to the Information Environment
… this digitized world to project information power in order to get what they want, regardless if they are using unethical or illegal means such as cyber hacking or creating disinformation campaigns to skew voters' opinions. This poses a new challenge for national security professionals as they …
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The Role of United States Maritime Forces in Containing the Iranian Threat
… Finally, this thesis recommends that a policy of power projection be put in place and provides a plan for operationalizing this strategy with regards to the United States maritime forces' capabilities.
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Contingency munitions logistics planning and control : a framework for analysis
… posture today dictate the need to support global power projection into austere theaters with minimal planning horizons. This research explores planning and control for US Army intermodal logistics operations, specifically the mobilization of containerized sustainment munitions. To provide …
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The Recent Evolution of American Naval Power
… to increase the strategic leverage of U.S. naval power. After the dissolution of the Soviet Union and the subsequent deep reductions in American military spending, the Navy and Marine Corps have developed a strategy that emphasizes deterrence, crisis response, and power projection in the world's …
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China’s soft power investment in African nations
… Previous literature suggests that China’s soft power, such as scholarships, Confucius Institute, and iconic social infrastructure buildings, may be working to produce positive perceptions of China in African nations. However, few studies examine the causal link between China’s soft power …
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U.S. in the Unipolar Moment: Analysis of George W. Bush Middle East Foreign Policy
… then its foreign policy will be to demonstrate power projection via its military, and 3) if the U.S. aims at democracy promotion, the its foreign policy will be to implement economic aid and assistance programs to reform non-democratic governments and strengthen existing democratic institutions. …
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The effect of wing wall geometry and well deck configuration on the stability characteristics of amphibious landing ship dock (LSD) class ships
… and other amphibious assault craft in support of power projection operations. Analysis of the various LSD 49 Class alternative designs, revealed significant variance in the stability limits for each design. These variations appeared to be directly attributable to wing wall size, as well as to the …
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Military Modernization of the People's Liberation Army and the Prospect For Conflict With Taiwan
… is but one facet of China's recent quest for power and respect. The Chinese have reappraised the world balance of power and have fundamentally altered their military strategy and doctrine from that of People's War to what is currently labeled as Local and Limited War. The tenets of People's …
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The creation of the modern Republic of Korea Navy
… capability that is commensurate with a middle power with global interests.<br/>This thesis examines said modernisation both through an analysis of the force development program and its driving factors. Its original contribution is in its use of previously unavailable sources and author …
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Twilight of the Republic: Security Competition and the American Experience
… of primacy. Because of Washington’s massive power projection abroad, it has created a feeling of entitlement at home that goes against the tide of the Founding Fathers. Such a strategy also means that liberty is unnecessarily restricted in an effort to allay that government’s security …
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NORTH BY NORTHEAST: TOWARDS AN ASIAN-ARCTIC REGION
… and fisheries. Yet questions of identity and power projection are also paramount, as the Arctic allows the Northeast Asian countries to display their growing capabilities through scientific endeavors and maritime transits. Several of the Arctic Council’s member states, namely Canada and …
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“Otherwise, it’s War”: US-Taiwan Defense Ties and the Opening of the People’s Republic of China (1969-1974)
… War was continuing to grind down American power projection, and the People’s Republic of China (PRC) was emerging as a potential partner on the world stage. Despite the uncertainty of the situation, both President Nixon and National Security Advisor Henry Kissinger saw these circumstances …
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US foreign policy and energy resources during the George W. Bush administration
… dominance to support its global economic power. George W. Bush, like all his predecessors, pursued the Open Door Empire, especially with respect to access to foreign energy resources, which took on an even higher priority because of his ties to the oil industry and the belief that the US …
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The Impact of Oil Production and Consumption on the Balance of Power
- My research examines how states can exercise power through oil. What kind of balancing strategies they use to maintain or improve their power. I use quantitative data and the case studies of USA, Japan and USSR/Russia to research the question. - The novelty of my research is enhanced by the …