The role of the nuclear power issue in the analysis of contemporary international relations.
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Authors
Lloyd, Ted Allen Jr.
Subjects
nuclear power
nuclear industry and commerce
political and economic analysis
France
arms transfer
reprocessing
reenrichment
uranium
nuclear industry and commerce
political and economic analysis
France
arms transfer
reprocessing
reenrichment
uranium
Advisors
Burke, D.P.
Date of Issue
1978-12
Date
December 1978
Publisher
Monterey, California: U.S. Naval Postgraduate School
Language
en_US
Abstract
Political analysis must keep pace with rapidly changing,
ever more complex international relations. This thesis suggests
that a systematic study of the nuclear energy issue is one logical
choice for comprehensive international political analysis.
Nuclear power policies and debates are examined for their ability
to reflect current international trends of conflict and
cooperation. Nuclear-related events trigger responses over a
wide range of issues, permitting an analyst to observe the
various courses of national foreign policy in action. As one
observes how nations interact in response to nuclear events,
patterns are revealed, thus increasing one's knowledge of contemporary
international relations. A paradigm is offered to
systematize the analysis of nuclear-related events. A nuclear
perspective is illustrated by examining worldwide trends on a
global scale, European trends on a continental scale, and French
foreign and domestic policies on a national scale. The nuclear
power perspective serves as a valuable analytical tool with
which to chart and interpret trends and events.
Type
Thesis
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Department
National Security Affairs (NSA)
Organization
Naval Postgraduate School (U.S.)
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