Essays about: "Securitization Theory"

Showing result 11 - 15 of 131 essays containing the words Securitization Theory.

  1. 11. The Impact of Economic Interests and Oil on ‘Terror-labeling’ :   A qualitative study examining the process of ‘terror-labeling’ from a state-perspective

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

    Author : Emma Paris; [2023]
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    Abstract : This thesis recognizes the complexity of the ‘terrorism’ phenomena, whereas specifically ‘terror-labeling’ is of interest, as the different patterns of state-labeling are acknowledged. Specifically, this paper aims at understanding what might matter for the process of ‘terror-labeling’, hypothesizing that: states with economic interests in a foreign country are more likely to label a NSAG active, or based in that country, as ‘terrorist’. READ MORE

  2. 12. Beyond Conflict : NATO's Just Securitization of Russia

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

    Author : Signe Prip Bruun; [2023]
    Keywords : Threat perception; securitization; JST; social constructivism; international security; NATO-Russia relations; identity;

    Abstract : This thesis addresses the ethical implications of NATO securitizing Russia without being in direct warfare,seeking to contribute to the debate of the integration of ethics into IR. This thesis contributes to that argument by integrating ethical dimensions of normative character through Floyd's Just Security Theory (JST) within the framework of social constructivism to develop new theoretical insights. READ MORE

  3. 13. The Securitization of the Climate Crisis in Greece

    University essay from Högskolan i Gävle/Avdelningen för byggnadsteknik, energisystem och miljövetenskap

    Author : Ioanna Matziri; [2023]
    Keywords : Environmental securitization; security; climate change; climate crisis; media; Greece;

    Abstract : Climate change and security have been increasingly interlinked since 2007. Initiatives to address climate change within a security agenda are forming by different international institutions, such as the UN Security Council, the NATO and the European Union. READ MORE

  4. 14. Securitization of Disinformation in the UN Human Rights Council : Case of Securitization or Politicization?

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

    Author : Janne Hako; [2023]
    Keywords : Disinformation; United Nations; UN; Securitization;

    Abstract : This thesis addresses speech acts on the subject of disinformation as a threat at the United Nations Human Rights Council in its 47th, 49th and 50th sessions where the matter was discussed. By combining securitization theory and qualitative content analysis with a method of examining speech acts through specific variables, it is possible to examine if this was a case of securitization or politicization and if the process was a success or a failure. READ MORE

  5. 15. A song of ice and gunfire : An analysis of Norway, the United States and Russia´s threat perceptions in the Arctic

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

    Author : Daniel Alm; [2023]
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    Abstract : This essay analyses if the threat perceptions of Norway, Russia and the US can explain the decision to suspend the Arctic Council in 2022. The essay is a qualitative content analysis and uses securitization theory, which explains how issues are elevated to security problems necessitating action. The hypothesis of this essay is twofold. READ MORE