Essays about: "importance of theory to the study of political science"

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  1. 1. Cultural heritage under attack - Putin's motives for attacking Ukrainian cultural heritage

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

    Author : Ellen Archer; [2023]
    Keywords : Putin; Russia-Ukraine war; Cultural heritage; Conflict; Postcolonial theory; Law and Political Science;

    Abstract : On February 24th 2022, Russia invaded Ukraine. Since then Ukraine has reported damage to more than 1000 sites of cultural importance. READ MORE

  3. 2. Terminating Apartheid's Atomic Bomb

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

    Author : Oskar Hedman; [2023]
    Keywords : South Africa; Nuclear Disarmament; Tripart Accord; Frederik de Klerk; Nuclear Non-proliferation Treaty; Law and Political Science;

    Abstract : South Africa secretly produced six and a half nuclear weapons from 1978-1989 before undertaking a complete nuclear disarmament between 1989-1991; it is the only instance in history of when a state has discarded an indigenously developed nuclear arsenal and presents a unique case for studying the nuclear decision-making of states. This thesis is a theory-testing case study where I, by conducting a qualitative content analysis of previous research on South Africa’s nuclear rollback, examine how well Scott D Sagan’s nuclear policy model can explain the nuclear disarmament of South Africa. READ MORE

  4. 3. The Perception Divide: Exploring European and African Actors’ Views of the EU’s Climate Leadership at COP27

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

    Author : Olivia Nordell; [2023]
    Keywords : European Union; African actors; international negotiations; climate change; perceptions; leadership; role theory; Law and Political Science;

    Abstract : This study investigates the European Union’s self-perception as a global climate leader and contrasts it with the underrepresented African perspective on the EU’s role in international climate negotiations. Using a role-theoretical framework, the research analyses different leadership types and qualities, comparing European and African perceptions of the EU’s involvement in multilateral climate change negotiations. READ MORE

  5. 4. Insider-outsider divides and support for social investment policies

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

    Author : Antonio Giubilaro de Angelis; [2022]
    Keywords : Labor market dualization; insider-outsider divides; insider-outsider theory; social investment; welfare state; social policy; policy preferences; political behavior; public opinion.; Law and Political Science;

    Abstract : In recent years, many scholars have observed increasing polarization in the distribution of labor market risk, as well as social and employment rights. This phenomenon is often referred to as labor market dualization, a process deepening the divide between privileged insiders and less fortunate outsiders. READ MORE

  6. 5. Does economic diversification affect female labour force participation? - A study of the surge in female employment in the GCC region

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

    Author : Nikie Håkansson de Leeuw; [2022]
    Keywords : female labour force participation; economic diversification; gender equality; GCC region;

    Abstract : The aim with this thesis is to explore why the female labour force participation (FLFP) currently is increasing in one of the most conservative regions of the world: the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), while decreasing globally. (World Bank, 2022). READ MORE