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  1. 1. Gender Equality and Electoral Violence : A Qualitative Analysis of Gender Equality and its Effect on Government-initiated Electoral Violence in Democratizing Societies

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för freds- och konfliktforskning

    Author : Alexander Tiedermann; [2024]
    Keywords : Electoral Violence; Gender; Gender Equality; democratization; election; violence;

    Abstract : Electoral violence in democratizing countries results in hundreds of deaths each year and undermines democratic practices and the legitimacy of elections. Although identifying several societal and institutional factors increasing the risk of electoral violence, prior research has largely failed to consider gender equality when exploring the causes of electoral violence. READ MORE

  3. 2. Rebels in Suits: A Qualitative Study on Rebel Groups’ Transition from Armed Conflict to Political Players

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för freds- och konfliktforskning

    Author : Pelin Ektiren; [2024]
    Keywords : rebel groups; internal cohesion; rebel-to party transition;

    Abstract : The transformation of Marxist rebel groups into political parties represents a complex and interesting phenomenon, still, the determinants of their success or failure in this transition remain poorly understood. The aim of the study is to investigate why some Marxist rebel groups successfully transition from rebel groups into a political party while some do not. READ MORE

  4. 3. Weaponizing Ambiguity : How do nationalist political attitudes in pre-election periods influence anti-immigrant voting  in the MENA region?

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för freds- och konfliktforskning

    Author : Cécile Landiech; [2024]
    Keywords : nationalism; anti-immigration; Middle East; North Africa; Kais Saied; Recep Tayyip Erdogan;

    Abstract : This research paper explores the effect of nationalist attitudes on anti-immigrant voting, focusing on the securitisation of migrants and its influence on anti-immigrant sentiments as a causal mechanism. Previous research indicates a correlation between shock events such as a vast influx of migrants and the perception of competition as precursors to anti-immigrant voting. READ MORE

  5. 4. Compelling Your Friends : Alliance Coercion as a Tool for Inducing Nuclear Reversal

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för freds- och konfliktforskning

    Author : Julian Jamal; [2024]
    Keywords : Nuclear Proliferation; Nuclear Reversal; Alliance Politics; Alliance Coercion; South Korea; Taiwan; North Korea;

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  6. 5. Dictators Without Borders: Host-Origin Relations and Transnational Repression : A qualitative case study on the causes of transnational repression in democratic host countries

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för freds- och konfliktforskning

    Author : Liv van der Voort; [2024]
    Keywords : Russia; Europe; Transnational Repression; Qualitative study; host country; origin country; democratic host states;

    Abstract : Past literature on transnational repression underscore the significant gap in examining how the relationship between the origin country and the host country influences instances of transnational repression. To fill this gap, this study is bringing in the neglected role of democratic host states by exploring: Why do certain democratic host states encounter significant incidents of transnational repression on their soil while others do not? This essay demystifies the concept of "relationship" and examines whether states, driven by their self-interest, tend to "overlook" transnational repression. READ MORE