Thesis (Ph. D.)--University of Wisconsin--Madison, 1972. / Typescript. Vita. eContent provider-neutral record in process. Description based on print version record. Includes bibliographical references.

Thesis (M.S.)--University of Wisconsin--Madison, 1963. / Typescript. eContent provider-neutral record in process. Description based on print version record. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 104-107).

Approved for public release, distribution is unlimited / Scholars are usually attracted to South America because of the characterization of this zone of the Western Hemisphere as a zone with a "long peace". However, almost 200 years after achieving independence from Spain and Portugal, some countries are still facing unsolved territorial and boundary disputes. Thus, the purpose of this thesis is to assess the importance the balance of power has in the inter-state relationships in the Western Hemisphere. This thesis argues that Plan Colombia is creating an imbalance of military power between Colombia and Venezuela and this balance is important to their relations. Three possible explanations are used to explore the relations between these two countries, which are democratic peace, balance of power, and spiral model. The major conclusion of this thesis is that the implementation of U.S. policy in the region is creating an imbalance of power, and that the situation could lead the unbalanced country to increase military capabilities. The long history of misperceptions of the capabilities and intentions of the adversary could provide the dynamics that might trigger a war. Therefore, this U.S. policy is likely to increase tensions and instability in the dyad. / Major, Venezuelan Air Force

Thesis (Ph. D.)--University of Denver, 2006. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 269-280).

Thesis (M.A. in National Security Affairs)--Naval Postgraduate School, June 2004. / Thesis advisor(s): Harold Trinkunas, Jeff Knopf. Includes bibliographical references (p. 81-85). Also available online.

Thesis (M.A. in National Security Affairs)--Naval Postgraduate School, June 2004. / Thesis advisor(s): Harold Trinkunas, Karen Guttieri. Includes bibliographical references (p. 63-74). Also available online.

Thesis (M.A.)--Naval Postgraduate School, 2003. / Title from title screen (viewed Mar. 24, 2004). "March 2003." Includes bibliographical references (p. 67-72). Also issued in paper format.

Thesis (LL. M.)--Judge Advocate General's School, United States Army, 1988. / "April 1988." Typescript. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 87-106). Also issued in microfiche.

Dissertation (Ph.D.)--Auburn University, 2005. / Abstract. Vita. Includes bibliographic references.

Thesis (M.S. in Management)--Naval Postgraduate School, June 1990. / Thesis Advisor(s): McGonigal, Richard A. Second Reader: Dresser, Cynthia "June 1990." Description based on title screen as viewed on 20 October 2009. DTIC Identifier(s): Naval equipment, Taiwan Strait, foreign policy, North Pacific Ocean, Western Pacific Ocean, balance of power, weapon systems, defense systems. Author(s) subject terms: Technology transfer. Includes bibliographical references (p. 56). Also available in print.