Essays about: "-zara"

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  1. 1. THE CONTRADICTORY ROLE OF THE INTERNET IN AUTOCRACIES Exploring differences between reactive and proactive online repression

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

    Author : Ella Turta; [2021-07-20]
    Keywords : online repression; mass mobilization; asymmetrical control; internet policy; digital authoritarianism;

    Abstract : Ever since the early days of the Internet the “freedom of the Internet” has been a subject for debate. Is it characterized by an anti-authoritarian ideology that fosters public dissent and challenges the authoritarian rule? Or are autocrats using modern technology for their own illiberal purposes? Recent research argues that viewing modern communication technology asinherently liberative or repressive undermines the fact that the Internet functions in a constantly evolving political context. READ MORE

  3. 2. THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN CORRUPTION, TRUST AND EFFICACY IN THE WESTERN BALKANS Direct and conditional effects

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

    Author : Gentiana Gola; [2021-07-20]
    Keywords : ;

    Abstract : Empirical findings indicate that corruption perceptions decrease two key components of system support and legitimacy: citizens’ political trust and political efficacy. While the relationship between corruption, trust and political efficacy is well established in the literature, little attention has been paid so far to contextual factors that could moderate this relationship. READ MORE

  4. 3. A LANGUAGE THAT MATTERS – Viewing the Women, Peace and Security agenda through an intersectional lens

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

    Author : Razi Ullah Sara; [2021-07-20]
    Keywords : Women; Peace and Security; intersectionality; conflict; National Action Plans; Sweden; Finland; Bosnia and Herzegovina; Serbia; Lebanon; Jordan; Liberia; Democratic Republic of Congo; conflict-related sexual violence; refugees;

    Abstract : The aim of this study is to analyse how the Women, Peace and Security agenda is intersectional in its approach to women. This study contributes to previous research regarding gendered security and peace and conflict studies. READ MORE

  5. 4. THE EDUCATION EFFECT – GENERATIONAL DIFFERENCES IN DISGUISE? A longitudinal comparative study examining reasons for the liberalizing effect of education on socio-cultural attitudes

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

    Author : Hilma Lindskog; [2021-07-20]
    Keywords : education; socio-cultural attitudes; generations; socialization; comparative;

    Abstract : The rise of a socio-cultural political dimension in post-industrial societies has substantially changed former patterns of political conflicts. Prior research has established that the level of education is the most predictive characteristic for different individual positions within this value-based dimension. READ MORE

  6. 5. A MISGUIDED FOREIGN POLICY How liberal interventionism backfires on the liberal international order.

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

    Author : Lowe Forsman; [2021-07-20]
    Keywords : liberal interventionism; the liberal international order; Libya; Syria; Ukraine;

    Abstract : This thesis explores in what ways liberal interventionism has backfired on the liberalinternational order (LIO) by analysing the 2011 Libya intervention, the Syrian civil war and the 2013-2014 Ukraine crises. The research problem concerns the debate on how the LIO is challenged. READ MORE