International Relations Theses: Recent submissions
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Crusade for freedom? United States democracy promotion from Reagan to George W. Bush
(University of St Andrews, 2008-11) - ThesisPresidents of the United States and other American policymakers have throughout history cited democracy promotion as one of the chief goals of American foreign policy, and the current administration of George W. Bush has ... -
Defending the “Satanic Verses” : constructive engagement: British-Iranian relations and the right to freedom of expression (1989-2004)
(University of St Andrews, 2008) - ThesisThis thesis aims to conceptualize what is often referred to in diplomacy, as a policy of “constructive engagement”, by employing neoliberal-institutionalist theories and conflict resolution approaches. The adopted “model ... -
Obligations of love : international political thought & the tradition of natural law
(University of St Andrews, 2008-06-25) - ThesisIdentifying human suffering as a socio-political phenomenon challenging the well-being and development of individuals, this work argues that International Relations requires a re-evaluation of its political structures in ... -
The consequences of Israel's counter terrorism policy
(University of St Andrews, 2008) - ThesisThe main focus of this thesis is to examine Israel's counter terrorism methods and their consequences and to debate the effectiveness of Israel's counter terrorism policy. By stimulating a debate on these issues it is ... -
Law, reconciliation and philosophy : Athenian democracy at the end of the fifth century B.C.
(University of St Andrews, 2008) - ThesisThe purpose of this thesis is to defend Athenian democracy against a long-established suspicion that the Athenian government, with its radical form of popular participation, was not only incompetent but also dangerous. ...