Essays about: "​major current international interest"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 14 essays containing the words ​major current international interest.

1. 1. THE RESURGENCE OF RUSSIA - A case study examining the reasons for the Kremlin to intervene in Syria and its new modus operandi -

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för globala studier

   Author : Julian Alexis Kasapov; [2020-10-06]
   Keywords : Russia; U.S.; Afghan Syndrome; Pax Americana; Realism; Liberalism; Multilateralism; Perpetual Peace; Kant; Hobbes;

   Abstract : This study focuses on how Russia, in modern days, through historical and current relations with Syria, is reasserting itself as a global political force to be reckoned with. The research methodology chosen is a comparative case study that uses qualitative research methods to develop the case based on existing data. READ MORE

3. 2. There is no sun without shadow : investigating the attitudes towards California’s new solar energy mandate

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Kulturgeografi och ekonomisk geografi; Lunds universitet/Humanekologi

   Author : Krisjanis Rudus; [2020]
   Keywords : solar; attitudes; mandate; energy transition; discourse analysis; California; energy security; entrepreneurial self; Social Sciences;

   Abstract : As the current energy system dependency on fossil fuels continues to perpetuate environmental harms, endangers economic stability and exaggerates international conflicts, there has been a growing momentum for a transition towards more sustainable forms of energies. When it comes to policies that aim towards a shift in energy systems, California has been recognized as one of the flagship regions in such solutions. READ MORE

4. 3. Forecast-based Humanitarian Action and Conflict : Promises and pitfalls of planning for anticipatory humanitarian response to armed conflict

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Teologiska institutionen

   Author : Loic Hostetter; [2019]
   Keywords : humanitarian; humanitarian action; international aid; forecast-based financing; forecast-based action; humanitarian aid; international humanitarian aid; FbF; FbA; anticipatory humanitarian action; Loic Hostetter; German Red Cross; Red Cross Movement; Start Fund; Start Network; early warning; early warning system; anticipatory humanitarian response; EWS; FbA;

   Abstract : Practitioners of Forecast-based Action (FbA) argue that a humanitarian response able to utilize forecasts to accurately predict disaster, secure funding, and take action before the onset of a crisis will benefit donors and beneficiaries alike. In search of effective and efficient early-action regimes, a number of major humanitarian actors are developing FbA projects of various designs, predominantly in response to natural disaster and famine. READ MORE

5. 4. THE IMPACT OF LIQUIDITY ON PROFITABILITY : An explanatory study of the banking sector between 2008 and 2017

   University essay from Umeå universitet/Företagsekonomi

   Author : Chembe Rodney Bwacha; Jing Xi; [2018]
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   Abstract : The 2007/08 global financial crisis led to significant changes in the financial world especially the banking sector. It led to regulators and governments tightening regulations in banking sector in order to mitigate the aftermath effects of the global crisis as well as prevent a repeat of the mistakes that initially led to the kick-off of the crisis. READ MORE

6. 5. Realising Smart Grids

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för teknikvetenskaper

   Author : Gustav Landberg; Kim Elfström; [2016]
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   Abstract : The smart grid is a popular and well-debated topic in the energy industry right now. The concept itself has a variety of definitions, both followers and opponents have their opinions. The smart grid has been a discussed on both the national and international market. READ MORE