Essays about: "EU nato"

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  1. 16. Enemies with benefits? : A case study of Germany and Nord Stream 2

    University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för globala politiska studier (GPS)

    Author : Adrian Ericson; [2021]
    Keywords : Nord Stream 2; Germany; energy politics; geo-economics; international relations;

    Abstract : The fossil gas pipeline Nord Stream 2 between Russia and Germany has caused massive criticism in the West. At first sight, it appears paradoxical that Germany, an influential member of NATO and the EU, approves more dependence on an increasingly assertive Russia. This, recently after launching an extensive green transformation of its energy system. READ MORE

  3. 17. Constructing Security in the Shadow of Communities: A comparative study of Transatlantic and European influences on Norwegian and Swedish conceptualisations of security

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

    Author : Zigne Edström; [2021]
    Keywords : security; Nordic security; security community; securitisation; ideational power; constructivism; Transatlantic; European; Law and Political Science;

    Abstract : The Nordic states’ approaches to security have been painted out as differentiated because of their alliance affiliations. However, in the light of a changing security environment and increasing international collaboration on security issues, there is a need to re-evaluate the Nordic context and alliance-state relations in the construction of security. READ MORE

  4. 18. Path Dependency in European Defense : Case study on decision-making regarding domestic military sectors in light of simultaneous NATO and EU memberships

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

    Author : Jan Philipp Fritsche; [2021]
    Keywords : defense; international defense cooperation; NATO; European Union; historical institutionalism; path dependency; military sector;

    Abstract : After decades in which NATO epitomized the central forum towards the pursuit of European defense, a progressing integration and enlargement process of the European Union’s defense sector has catalyzed a debate about the future of the European defense and security architecture. The implementation of collective EU defense structures like the Permanent Structured Cooperation in 2017 aggravated concerns about a duplication of needs for military and defense capabilities and consequently a diminishing role of NATO, particularly among non-EU NATO states. READ MORE

  5. 19. The National Implementation of EU Cohesion Policy: A Policy Instrument Approach

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

    Author : Maria Ricksten; [2020]
    Keywords : European Social Fund; cohesion policy implementation; policy instruments; gender mainstreaming; public administration; Europeanization; Sweden; Law and Political Science;

    Abstract : The EU cohesion policy is a key policy area of the Union which aims for sustainable development and socioeconomic growth in the regions of the Member States. However, in the current structure of the multi-level governance system, the EU is much reliant on the capacity of the national public administrations to execute and implement the cohesion policy and thereby achieve the intended EU policy objectives of regional development and socioeconomic growth. READ MORE

  6. 20. What motivates countries’ decisions to contribute to peacekeeping? : The case of Sweden

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för samhällsstudier (SS)

    Author : Lovisa Sand; [2020]
    Keywords : Peacekeeping; MINUSMA; Sweden; decision-making; rational choice.;

    Abstract : Following the mid 1990s, a drop in Swedish contributions to UN led peacekeeping have been evident and EU and NATO led operations have taken preference. However, in 2013 Sweden invested in a substantial troop contribution to a UN led peacekeeping operation in Mali. READ MORE