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  1. 1. Securitized or Not Securitized? : A Case Study of Sweden's COVID-19 Strategy During the First Year of the Pandemic

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

    Author : Max Anklev; [2024]
    Keywords : Securitization Theory; De securitization; Non-securitization; COVID-19; Sweden;

    Abstract : This thesis analyzes Sweden's unique and puzzling approach to the COVID-19 pandemic by using the securitization framework, exploring if Sweden's strategy during the pandemic's first year reflects securitization, (de)securitization, or non-securitization. It employs content analysis to evaluate Sweden's response, analyzing primary sources and academic literature, and uses a discourse table based on existing theoretical studies by Barry Buzan, Ole Waever, and Jaap de Wilde (1998) and Lene Hansen (2012) to assess indicators of securitization, (de)securitization or non-securitization. READ MORE

  3. 2. Weaponizing Ambiguity : How do nationalist political attitudes in pre-election periods influence anti-immigrant voting  in the MENA region?

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

    Author : Cécile Landiech; [2024]
    Keywords : nationalism; anti-immigration; Middle East; North Africa; Kais Saied; Recep Tayyip Erdogan;

    Abstract : This research paper explores the effect of nationalist attitudes on anti-immigrant voting, focusing on the securitisation of migrants and its influence on anti-immigrant sentiments as a causal mechanism. Previous research indicates a correlation between shock events such as a vast influx of migrants and the perception of competition as precursors to anti-immigrant voting. READ MORE

  4. 3. The Pseudo-Unitary Group U(p,q) in Quantum Magnonics

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Materialteori

    Author : Maximilian Meyer-Mölleringhof; [2024]
    Keywords : quantum magnonics; materials theory; pseudo-unitary; quantum mechanics; magnons; antiferromagnets;

    Abstract : The study of magnons is an essential part of combining quantum information science and spintronics, allowing for the investigation of quantum properties such as entanglement in solid-state devices. Magnons are commonly described using the theory of T. Holstein and H. READ MORE

  5. 4. Postliberalism – a New Ideology? : A morphological analysis of postliberalism

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

    Author : Aleksandr Shpadi; [2024]
    Keywords : postliberalism; political theory; ideology; michael freeden; morphological analysis; communitarianism; liberalism; conservatism;

    Abstract : This study examines the emerging movement that has been described as ‘postliberalism’ which criticises the state of liberalism and seeks a different alternative. Postliberals have shown some prominence in the US and UK, as seen with Marco Rubio, the ‘Blue Labour’ faction in the UK, and even recognition from Viktor Orbán. READ MORE

  6. 5. Management Strategies at Scania : Leadership and Motivation in a Global Context

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Michaela Jallo; [2024]
    Keywords : Management strategies; international management; cross-cultural teams; Scania;

    Abstract : This thesis explores insights into how management strategies in internationalbusiness, with focus on Scania, is influenced by psychological and institutionalfactors based on Self-Determination Theory and Institutional Theory.Consecutively, it further explores the impact on employee behaviour inmultinational corporations and how to enhance their well-being and performancefor company benefit. READ MORE