Essays about: "Western Balkans"

Showing result 11 - 15 of 31 essays containing the words Western Balkans.

  1. 11. THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN CORRUPTION, TRUST AND EFFICACY IN THE WESTERN BALKANS Direct and conditional effects

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

    Author : Gentiana Gola; [2021-07-20]
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    Abstract : Empirical findings indicate that corruption perceptions decrease two key components of system support and legitimacy: citizens’ political trust and political efficacy. While the relationship between corruption, trust and political efficacy is well established in the literature, little attention has been paid so far to contextual factors that could moderate this relationship. READ MORE

  3. 12. EUROSCEPTICISM IN THE WESTERN BALKANS: A CAUSE FOR CONCERN? A micro-level analysis using cross-sectional data of Euroscepticism in the Western Balkan EUcandidate countries.

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

    Author : Jonathan Giedraitis; [2021-02-04]
    Keywords : Euroscepticism; the Western Balkans; EU-candidates; Utilitarian factors; Political factors; Identity-based factors; European integration;

    Abstract : This Bachelor’s thesis aims to contribute to the micro-level research on socio-demographic and attitudinal factors to Euroscepticism in the 4 Western Balkan candidate countries using a quantitative framework with cross-sectional data. The thesis focuses on utilitarian, political and identity-based factors. READ MORE

  4. 13. Urban development consequences of the riverine floods in the Western Balkans: Analysing Belgrade

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Riskhantering och Samhällssäkerhet

    Author : Santiago Lema Burgos; [2020]
    Keywords : Urban resilience; flooding risk reduction; land use plan; flood preparedness; flood adaptation.; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Rapid urbanisation coupled with unplanned development create the perfect recipe for a disaster, the risk of which has increased with climate change-related uncertainties. Belgrade’s high population growth rate and exposure to riverine flooding presents such a case. READ MORE

  5. 14. Analysis of the EU Countermeasures vis-à-vis Russia’s Information Influence Activities in the Western Balkans

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

    Author : Zarifa Behbudzade; [2020]
    Keywords : EU response; information influence activities; propaganda; disinformation; information warfare; the Western Balkans; constructivism; democratic deterrence theory; Law and Political Science;

    Abstract : The European Union is challenged by systematic, well-resourced, and large-scale information influence activities emanating from Russia. Kremlin’s disinformation and propaganda activities discredit the EU reputation, erode Western values, and impede European integration. Russia’s use of information operations traces back to Soviet propaganda. READ MORE

  6. 15. Discrepancies in European Union Pre-accession Evaluations : An Assessment of the European Commission’s Progress Reports

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

    Author : Joel Gustafsson Hall; [2020]
    Keywords : EU accession; Copenhagen political criteria; Progress Reports; Western Balkans; Albania; North Macedonia; good democratic governance; rule of law; bias;

    Abstract : This study investigated whether EU Progress Reports measured the Copenhagen political criteria in a biased manner compared to independent indices. At stake is the credibility of the EU accession process and whether countries in the Western Balkans will seek partnerships with the EU or state-actors beyond the European peninsula. READ MORE