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Theories of international relations and their predictions for the proliferation of drones

dc.creatorMikulic, Michael Christian
dc.date.accessioned2020-08-22T00:03:12Z
dc.date.available2013-03-26
dc.date.issued2013-03-26
dc.identifier.urihttps://etd.library.vanderbilt.edu/etd-03262013-102418
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/1803/11433
dc.description.abstractDrones are constantly making national headlines as they are used increasingly in war by the United States and Israel. This thesis is concerned with drones, specifically, their possible diffusion among countries. Three major theories of international relations hypothesize potential ways in which drones may proliferate. The three theories are: offense-defense realism, power transition, and adoption-capacity. Each theory’s predictions are compared to the available data concerning drone proliferation and then assessed. Ultimately, I find evidence that a case can be made for all theories, with the caveat that neither theory is fully developed. Future direction should assess many of the issues.
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dc.subjectdrones
dc.titleTheories of international relations and their predictions for the proliferation of drones
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dc.contributor.committeeMemberMichaela Mattes
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thesis.degree.nameMA
thesis.degree.levelthesis
thesis.degree.disciplinePolitical Science
thesis.degree.grantorVanderbilt University
local.embargo.terms2013-03-26
local.embargo.lift2013-03-26
dc.contributor.committeeChairGiacomo Chiozza


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