Author profile: Heath Pickering

Will Japan Become a Nuclear Weapons Power?

Heath Pickering • Jun 29 2014 • Essays

Japan’s non-nuclear policy appears to be a pragmatic realisation of numerous domestic factors, perceptions of regional security, and faith in the US alliance.

Why Do States Mostly Obey International Law?

Heath Pickering • Feb 4 2014 • Essays

To explain why states are compelled to justify their behaviour according to norms, the best approach is to interpret the issue as a process that considers all theories.