Essays about: "Black Sea Region"

Showing result 6 - 10 of 11 essays containing the words Black Sea Region.

  1. 6. The Ukraine crisis : A geopolitical power struggle between Russia and the US.

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för samhällsstudier (SS)

    Author : Anastasia Avetisova; [2015]
    Keywords : Black Sea Region; Crimea Peninsula; Diplomacy; Economy; EU; Georgia crisis; Great powers; Hegemony; Military; NATO; Offensive realism; Power; Russia; Ukraine crisis; US;

    Abstract : The aim of this thesis is to examine Russia’s and the US behaviors and actions in the Ukraine crisis in order to understand why the conflict resulted in a geopolitical power struggle. Since the current debate is filled with biased information and propaganda, this thesis aims to observe the behaviors and actions from both sides objectively to get a comprehensive understanding of their involvement in the crisis. READ MORE

  3. 7. The Security Dilemma of the Wider Black Sea Region : With a Focus on Russia, the United States of America, and Romania

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Statsvetenskap

    Author : Claudiu-Nicolae Sonda; [2015]
    Keywords : ;

    Abstract : The topic of this paper revolves around the security environment of the wider Black Sea region, with a focus on three protagonist states, and an alliance: Russia, the United States of America, Romania, and NATO. This work comes as a response to the normative demand of avoiding an inter-state conflict in this part of the world, an area already characterized by deep mistrust, frozen conflicts, separatist movements, transnational organized crime, terrorism, and great-power struggle between holders of nuclear capabilities. READ MORE

  4. 8. Sustainable Development of Istanbul Built Environment

    University essay from KTH/Fastigheter och byggande

    Author : Burak Ünal; [2014]
    Keywords : Sustainable Urban Development; Sustainable Development Barriers; Sustainable Development Recommendations; Istanbul Sustainable Development;

    Abstract : Marmara Sea and Black Sea connected with renowned Bosporus surround Istanbul, the city, which owns the privilege of bridging Europe and Asia. Besides such inland seas; forests and wetlands fragmented around and in the city maintain the natural cycle in the region. READ MORE

  5. 9. Comparative Analysis of the Activities of the HELCOM and the Black Sea Commissions as Tools in Regional Environmental Cooperation

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

    Author : Andrii Sinkevych; [2014]
    Keywords : Sustainable Development; Regional Cooperation; Environmental Protection; Inland Sea; HELCOM; BSC;

    Abstract : Regional cooperation around inland seas plays an important role in environmental protection as it can involve all countries from the catchment area. Two regional organizations, HELCOM in the Baltic Sea and BSC in the Black Sea regions serve as intermediary for joint efforts and have the same tasks in protection of their respective seas. READ MORE

  6. 10. A Feasibility Study for an Irrigation System in Lubonja, Albania

    University essay from Institutionen för teknik och samhälle

    Author : Susanne Johansson; Linda Mogielnicki; [2008]
    Keywords : Irrigation; Engineering; Development assistance; Albania; Bevattning; Maskinteknik; Albanien;

    Abstract : This project is a part of the collaboration between the Swedish-Albanian Association in Mariestad and the Albanian Centre of Excellence in Tirana. The project is a preliminary feasibility study for an improved irrigation system in the mountain village Lubonja, Korça Region, Albania. READ MORE