Essays about: "Albania"
Showing result 16 - 20 of 63 essays containing the word Albania.
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16. Iron Horses of Democracy
University essay from Uppsala universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionenAbstract : A decline in railroad-building occurred in the 20th century, which made the world think of railways as something attributed to the 19th century. In the 21st century, however, so many new railway projects are planned all over the world, that I choose to call this ‘the world’s second wave of railway development’. READ MORE
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17. Discrepancies in European Union Pre-accession Evaluations : An Assessment of the European Commission’s Progress Reports
University essay from Uppsala universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionenAbstract : This study investigated whether EU Progress Reports measured the Copenhagen political criteria in a biased manner compared to independent indices. At stake is the credibility of the EU accession process and whether countries in the Western Balkans will seek partnerships with the EU or state-actors beyond the European peninsula. READ MORE
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18. The Relationship of Weather with Electricity Prices: A Case Study of Albania
University essay from Jönköping University/IHH, NationalekonomiAbstract : Electricity markets may become more sensitive to weather conditions because of higher penetration of renewable energy sources and climatic changes. Albania is 100% reliant on hydropower for its domestic energy generation, making this country compelling to investigate as it is highly sensitive to changing weather conditions. READ MORE
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19. Power to the People : Examination of (Non)Violent Protest Movements via the Case of Albania
University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för freds- och konfliktforskningAbstract : Resistance movements have become one of the most visible signs of advocating for social change, challenging an unjust system, and changing the status quo. This study aims to enhance our understanding of why some resistance movements choose a non-violent strategy, while others choose a violent one, by answering the research question: what explains the choice of violent or non-violent strategy in resistance movements? This thesis argues that when there is a presence of leaders or organisers, a movement becomes more cohesive, coordinated and able to provide protesters with an outlet for their emotions. READ MORE
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20. 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
