Essays about: "kosovo foreign policy"
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1. Rule of law: a tool for security implementation in post-war contexts : An analysis of the EU’s engagement in Kosovo through the assessment of the political capability of EULEX
University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för globala politiska studier (GPS)Abstract : Corruption and low judicial structures are two downsides that post-conflict reconstruction countries are experiencing when declaring independence. In the case of Kosovo, at the eve of its unilateral independence, there were no definite objectives launched by neighboring countries in order to counter the flaws introduced by the new actuality of things. READ MORE
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2. Mythical Horizons and Liminality: Discourses of Kosovo’s Sovereignty
University essay from Malmö universitet/Fakulteten för kultur och samhälle (KS)Abstract : Despite the frequency of use amongst scholars of IR, myth remains largely a term of colloquiality. However, this paper aims to argue that as a distinct temporal and normative structure within discourse, it is a powerful tool for understanding the ways in which narratives give meaning to political phenomena, not just by describing how they are, but how they ought to be. READ MORE
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3. The Operational Code of Tony Blair : Did he experience Learning, Stability or Change in his Belief System during the period he was Prime Minister?
University essay from Södertörns högskola/Institutionen för samhällsvetenskaperAbstract : The intention of this project is to examine whether or not; Anthony Charles Lynton "Tony" Blair, experienced any belief changes or learning, during the period he was Prime Minister of the United Kingdom (UK), a period which lasted 10 years commencing 1997 until 2007. Our analysis will cover a timeline beginning from 1999 a point in time when the UK participated in NATO’s Operation Allied Force during the Kosovo War until 2006 when Britain took on the reins of the EU presidency for a six-month period. READ MORE
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4. MUSCELS FROM BRUSSELS; Closing expectations gap in Balkans
University essay from Lunds universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionenAbstract : This thesis examines the influence of the EU exerted in the dialogue between Kosovo and Serbia with focus on foreign policy instruments. Normalizations of relations between Kosovo and Serbia were considered to be hard case for any diplomacy knowing their past enmities, disputes and a tradition of not talking to each-other, yet EU was able to successfully conclude three-landmark agreement that have narrowed the gap of disputes between the parties, increased stability in the Balkans and open their pathway to EU integration. READ MORE
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5. The EU in Kosovo: Establishing the rule of law?
University essay from Lunds universitet/Rättssociologiska institutionenAbstract : Since the collapse of the Warszawa pact Central and Eastern European countries have changed their political agenda towards Western European countries (and the EU) by showing a political will to establish a (new) society based on Western principles and values. Simultaneously the Member states of the European Union have coordinated their foreign and security policy and shown an interest in solving different conflicts outside its borders in order to protect itself and develop cooperation with countries that are outside the EU. READ MORE
