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1. 21. Living in uncertainty, how being neighbours with Russia affects Finland security policies : A study on Finland's security policies

   University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för samhällsstudier (SS)

   Author : Gabriel Svensson; [2023]
   Keywords : Security; Finland; Russia; Policy; Power; Securitization;

   Abstract : Finland is security-wise located in a complex spot. With them being a neighbouring country to Russia, and with their common history together, Finland’s own security has always been a major goal for them. READ MORE

3. 22. When Hungary and Poland Spoke the Language of Securitization Perfectly

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

   Author : Hala Mhafal; [2023]
   Keywords : Hungary; Poland; securitization theory; refugees’ crisis; EU policies; Euroskepticism; politicians’ discourses; critical discourse analysis; topos tool; anti-refugees’ policies; EU refugees relocation scheme.; Law and Political Science;

   Abstract : The dissertation explores the refugees and EU securitization processes pursued by Hungary and Poland during the period of refugees’ crisis. The securitization theory is used along with CDA and topos tool to analyse the politicians’ speeches and statements, the joint reports of the two countries, besides Orbán’s national consultations. READ MORE

4. 23. TikTok Risk or Threat? Competing narratives about risk and threats in the US case

   University essay from Umeå universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

   Author : Stephanie Scatton; [2023]
   Keywords : TikTok; USA; social media; securitization; riskification; case study; risk; threat; content analysis.;

   Abstract : TikTok a Chinese-based social media application, in the last five years has reached global success. It became the first non-American application to reach such massive popularity. This has sparked controversy in the US. Recent studies have highlighted the benefits and disadvantages of this social media app. READ MORE

5. 24. "Bloody January" : A critical discourse study on RT’s role in the securitization of the Kazakhstani unrest in January 2022

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för informatik och media

   Author : Nils Norström; [2022]
   Keywords : Kazakhstan; the Collective Security Treaty Organization; securitization theory; critical discourse analysis; Russia; RT; visual securitization;

   Abstract : Following a period of civil unrest that occurred in Kazakhstan in January 2022, the Collective Security Organization (CSTO) unprecedently activated its collective defense mechanism to intervene in Kazakhstan. This thesis examines the course of events that took place in Kazakhstan and critically poses questions related to the CSTO’s military intervention. READ MORE

6. 25. Securitization in Times of Crisis : A comparative discourse analysis of the securitization of the war in Ukraine and the war in Syria

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

   Author : Nicole Jeffler; [2022]
   Keywords : european union; crisis management; securitization; copenhagen school; migration crisis; syrian war; ukraine war;

   Abstract : This thesis studies how securitization differs between the war in Ukraine and the war in Syria. It does so by comparing conclusions, statements and speeches published by the European Council in order to understand the perceived differences in crisis management according to their initial reactions. READ MORE