Essays about: "Justification of Violence"

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  1. 1. The Propaganda of Iran and its Proxies : A study on the cross-group cohesion of Iran, Hezbollah and Hamas

    University essay from Försvarshögskolan

    Author : Gustav Christensson; [2024]
    Keywords : Iran; Hezbollah; Hamas; Axis of Resistance; social identity theory; Islamist propaganda; content analysis;

    Abstract : Since the Islamic Revolution in 1979 Iran has employed a deliberate and successful strategy centered around the use and support of various proxies, notably Hezbollah and Hamas who are part of the Iranian led Axis of Resistance. There is a vast literature that has studied different aspects of this Iranian proxy dimension, but relatively little research has been conducted on propaganda as a unifying mechanism. READ MORE

  3. 2. Individual to rioter: A theoretical analysis of collective behaviour

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Sociologi

    Author : Olivia Söderberg; [2023]
    Keywords : Capitol riots; emergent norm theory; social identity theory; riots; violence; milling; baiting; political violence.; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : This study analyses the factors that contributed to the collective behaviour of the mob at the January 6th Capitol riot and which factors were most influential. Previous studies have primarily relied on motive and justification in explaining prevention means and in part the actions of crowds during riots. READ MORE

  4. 3. Buddhist International Relations Theory: A Systematic Analysis

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

    Author : Pontus Andersson; [2023]
    Keywords : Buddhism; international relations; Buddhist international relations theory; the VDP-triad of ideational analysis;

    Abstract : The past decades have seen a growing critique of international relations theory (IRT) as being Eurocentric, inspiring the development of alternative interpretations of international politics. One such development is the emergence of Buddhist IRT, which, with only a handful of texts written on the subject, is still very much in its cradle. READ MORE

  5. 4. A Minefield in Sápmi: A text analysis regarding Kallak K nr 1

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

    Author : Ida Fahlstedt; [2022]
    Keywords : Sápmi; Sami people; mines; mining industry; government of Sweden; cultural violence; structural violence; direct violence; indigenous rights; Social Sciences; Law and Political Science;

    Abstract : This thesis is a text analysis regarding the processing concession of Kallak K nr 1, an iron ore deposit located in Sweden outside of Jokkmokk. On March 22, 2022, processing concession was granted the Jokkmokk Iron Mines AB. READ MORE

  6. 5. “Listening to the Terrorists” - On the Role of Religion behind Islamist Terrorism : A qualitative Analysis of the Radicalization Processes of Islamist Terrorists

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

    Author : Liane Bossenmaier; [2022]
    Keywords : Islamist Terrorism; Radicalization; Religion; Autobiographical Case Analysis;

    Abstract : Understanding the motives behind Islamist terrorist attacks is not only relevant for the field of politics but preoccupies research within academia. One of the most debated is certainly the role of religion. READ MORE