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Engeland, W. van (2014)

Two different paths, the nuclear programs of Libya and North Korea

Bachelor thesis | Politicologie (BSc)

One of the greatest dangers of contemporary international politics is the proliferation of nuclear weapons. New states who acquire nuclear weapons increase the risk of nuclear war or the spread of nuclear material to other parties. Two of these states in particular have been focal points of international efforts to stop the spread of nuclear weapons: Libya and North Korea. Existing theories of nuclear proliferation do not offer a solid explanation for this extreme difference in behavior. The internal characteristics of the regime and the concept of ‘security guarantee’ needs to be differentiated to adequately explain proliferation of nuclear weapons.

Nuclear Proliferation

Disarmament

Libya

North Korea

International Relations

Author

Engeland, W. van

Faculty

Faculty of Social & Behavioural Sciences

Specialisation

Politicologie

Supervisors

Willigen, N.J.G. van
Blom, J.G.W.

ECTS Credits

15

Language

en