Essays about: "Brian"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 52 essays containing the word Brian.

  1. 1. Breaking the Silence. Nonviolent Resistance in Resilient Autocracies: Understanding the Effects of Framing Strategies on Popular Mobilization in Belarus and Russia.

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för freds- och konfliktforskning

    Author : Kseniya Piddubna; [2023]
    Keywords : keywords: nonviolent resistance; mass participation; state repression; framing; perceptions; Russia; Belarus.;

    Abstract : The study investigates the relationship between state repression and mass mobilization in resilient autocratic regimes. Using qualitative methods, I examine the question: How can state repression lead to mass participation of society in the nonviolent resistance movement? Developing Brian Martin’s (2012) theory, I hypothesize that framing of state repression by the regime and the opposition influence public perception and, in turn, participation levels. READ MORE

  3. 2. Credit Exposure Modelling Using Differential Machine Learning

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Matematisk statistik

    Author : Måns Karp; Samuel Wagner; [2023]
    Keywords : Counterparty credit risk; Differential machine learning; Exposure modelling; Heston model; Option pricing; Mathematics and Statistics;

    Abstract : Exposure modelling is a critical aspect of managing counterparty credit risk, and banks worldwide invest significant time and computational resources in this task. One approach to modelling exposure involves pricing trades with a counterparty in numerous potential future market scenarios. READ MORE

  4. 3. Barriers for peace mediators when shifting to an online environment : a case study of the UN in Yemen

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Teologiska institutionen

    Author : Brian Bruggeman; [2023]
    Keywords : Peace negotiations;

    Abstract : This research focuses on the opportunities and barriers of virtual peace diplomacy,examining the different aspects of this approach and analyzing its potential impact on thepeace process. In an era where conflicts have evolved into new forms of warfare, thecomplexities of mediation have intensified. READ MORE

  5. 4. Case Study On Chinas And Swedens Development Strategy In Ethiopia

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för samhällsstudier (SS)

    Author : Brian Bruggeman; [2022]
    Keywords : Development Policies;

    Abstract : Development assistance has been important in providing sustained socio-economic progress in a developing country. Overall, it has decreased consumption poverty, contributed to a rapid expansion of modern sectors (industry), enhanced government spending, and increased aggregate investment. READ MORE

  6. 5. Preprocessing of earthquake tremor data for tremor location

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

    Author : Brian Rydgren; [2022]
    Keywords : Tremor; Earthquake; Volcano;

    Abstract : When analysing volcanic seismicity and volcanic events, it is often interesting to focus on tremor, which is a signal of long duration. This is because not much is known about tremor. Unlike earthquakes, sources of tremor are difficult to locate due to them not having any clear onsets in the seismic signal. READ MORE