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  1. 1. Lilliputians Amongst Gullivers in the Arctic Region : A qualitative content analysis applying small state theory to the Nordic states' national security strategies in the Arctic region.

    University essay from Försvarshögskolan

    Author : Mikaela Trouvé; [2023]
    Keywords : Arctic region; small state theory; Nordic states; security strategy; qualitative content analysis;

    Abstract : With the aim of contributing to the theoretical discussion of small state behaviour, this thesis investigates the Nordic state’s security strategies concerning the Arctic region. The applied theoretical framework is based upon a traditional state-centric understanding of security to investigate if the predicted behaviour derived from small state theory can be captured in the Nordic states' security strategies in the Arctic region. READ MORE

  3. 2. Why is human trafficking excluded from the EU’s cybersecurity? : An explorative study about cybersecurity and human trafficking in the European Union

    University essay from Försvarshögskolan

    Author : Linda Nieminen; [2021]
    Keywords : human trafficking; cybersecurity; the European Union; security; feminist theory; hegemonic masculinity;

    Abstract : Combatting human trafficking is one of the top priorities in the European Union and Europol. Nonetheless, Europe is one of worlds’ leading regions for most trafficked human beings. Human trafficking is often connected to organised crime such as drug trafficking, cybercrime and child pornography and occurs across borders. READ MORE

  4. 3. Climate Change, Securitization and Greta Thunberg

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

    Author : Linn Isacson; [2020]
    Keywords : Climate change; securitization; Copenhagen School; Greta Thunberg discourse analysis; Law and Political Science;

    Abstract : This thesis is a discourse analysis of Greta Thunberg’s rhetoric on climate change. Its aim is to describe how securitization of climate change are reflected. It is important to understand how security and threats are formulated in society today. READ MORE

  5. 4. Important system updates needed! : Masculinised logics and gendered path dependence in the European Union’s cybercrime institutions

    University essay from Försvarshögskolan

    Author : Felicia Rhedin; [2020]
    Keywords : cybersecurity; cybercrime; European Union; EU; EC3; feminist institutionalism; path dependence; cyber violence; VAW; VAWG; cybersäkerhet; cyberbrottslighet; EU; feministisk institutionalism; stigberoende; cybervåld;

    Abstract : This thesis approaches the EU’s cybersecurity discourse from a feminist angle, using a theoretical perspective based on feminist institutionalism and path dependence. The aim is to explore what conceptual logics make it possible for the EU to conceptualise cybersecurity and -crime “problems” in a genderblind way. READ MORE

  6. 5. Can securitization be just? A case study of the U.S securitization of bioterrorism post 9/11

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

    Author : Ellen Edman; [2019]
    Keywords : Al-Qaeda; Anthrax; Biodefense; Bioterrorism; Just Securitization Theory; Securitization; War on Terror; Law and Political Science;

    Abstract : This study investigates the morality of securitization. More specifically, it examines the possibility of a just securitization. Using Just Securitization Theory, developed by Rita Floyd, it analyzes the morality of a case of securitization. The selected case for testing Just Securitization Theory is the U. READ MORE