An Agent-Based Model of the International Nuclear System

Despite efforts from the Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty and the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty, the last decade has seen a growing number of states in possession of nuclear weapons. As states enter and exit the nuclear proliferation arena, a set of rules (implicit and otherwise) guide each action. These actions have effects on the reactions of other actors. I investigate this phenomenon using an Agent Based Model to represent the interactions among seven states and the four calculation-based attributes: cooperation, acquisition, proliferation, and use. Each state is affected differently by the actions of others and defined by a slightly different set of boundaries. By calculating each attribute simultaneously, states are able to compare outcomes and act on the optimal one. The model simulates the actions and reactions of these states within the context of the set boundaries.

Grantor dc:publisher

Creighton University

Year dc:date.issued

2012

Author dc:creator

• Marascuilo, Anne

Advisor dc:contributor.advisor

• Clark, Terry D.

Statement dc:rights

• Copyright is retained by the Author. A non-exclusive distribution right is granted to Creighton University and to ProQuest following the publishing model selected above.

Language dc:language.iso

en_US

Handle dc:identifier.uri

http://hdl.handle.net/10504/38520

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:cdr.creighton.edu:10504/38520