| ID | 097792 |
| Title Proper | Who is keeping the sea safe? testing theories of international law compliance |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Stiles, Kendall |
| Publication | 2010. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | Theories of international law compliance have blossomed in recent years and many have been subjected to rigorous testing. In this exercise, we argue that theories based on managerial models are particularly promising in explaining why certain states comply more readily with international rules governing the safety of international shipping. Specifically, we test a wide range of variables drawn from interest-driven theories, as well as society-driven theories of compliance, and compare their explanatory power to governance-driven theories to explain anti-piracy policies and safety aboard ship. While many governance-driven variables correlate with both outcomes, they explain ship safety policies particularly well. |
| `In' analytical Note | Cooperation and Conflict Vol. 45, No. 2; Jun 2010: p.139-161 |
| Journal Source | Cooperation and Conflict Vol. 45, No. 2; Jun 2010: p.139-161 |
| Key Words | International Law ; Sea Safe ; Testing Theories |