Essays about: "cooperation"

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  1. 21. THE EUROPEAN UNION'S ROLE EXPECTATIONS OF CHINA. A qualitative content analysis of the European Union’s role expectations of China from 2003 - 2023

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

    Author : Andreas Ternheim; [2023-10-30]
    Keywords : International relations; the EU; China; Role Theory; Policy analysis;

    Abstract : This study is investigating the European Union’s political approach to the People’s Republic of China by the application of role theory. The objective of the study is to analyze how the EU’s role expectations of China have developed during the time period of 2003-2023, and to anchor these changes in geopolitical events to understand when the changes in role expectations occurred. READ MORE

  2. 22. Governing through freedom and responsibility: A qualitative study examining the expression of neoliberal governmentality in strategies concerning Swedish foreign development aid

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för globala studier

    Author : Kajsa Sund; [2023-10-26]
    Keywords : development; Swedish aid; SIDA; governmentality; neoliberal governmentality; Micheal Foucault; Global studies;

    Abstract : The purpose of this study is to investigate exercises of power in Swedish foreign development aid, ultimately answering the question of how aid is governed. This is done by conducting an abductive qualitative content analysis exploring four actor-focused aid strategies guiding The Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (SIDA). READ MORE

  3. 23. EUROPEAN POLICE COOPERATION AS A NATIONAL TASK Translating European police cooperation into the daily work of the Swedish Police – a qualitative analysis

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

    Author : Julia Lord; [2023-10-20]
    Keywords : European police cooperation; information exchange; organized crime; Swedish Police Authority; translation;

    Abstract : A paradox can be seen between the cross-border character of organized crime and the free movement within the European Union. The free movement is essential for the EU, which this type of crime takes advantage of. Cross-border crime requires cross-border measures, which for example takes place under the European police cooperation. READ MORE

  4. 24. The Creation of Sustainable Infrastructure: A qualitative study of internal stakeholders cooperation and understanding of sustainable infrastructure on an operational level in the case of project Västlänken.

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för globala studier

    Author : Ebba Westermark; [2023-10-06]
    Keywords : Sustainable infrastructure; CSR; legitimacy theory; TBL; Västlänken; Gothenburg; cooperation;

    Abstract : This qualitative case study has been compiled by semi-structured interviews with management of internal stakeholders (Trafikverket, Västtrafik, NCC) at project Västlänken about their understanding and perception of how to create sustainable infrastructure and collaborate with one and other. The thesis begins with a background on the CSR (corporate social sustainability) directive and the SDG 9 (sustainable development goal), followed by an overview of the project Västlänken. READ MORE

  5. 25. MEANINGFUL OR MEANINGLESS? THE RELEVANCE OF INFORMAL RELATIONSHIPS - A case study of the perceived importance of relationship enablers between the United Nations and the European Union

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

    Author : Sören Selander; [2023-10-05]
    Keywords : informal relationships; social capital; trust; cooperation;

    Abstract : The special meaning of the UN-EU relations characterized not only by symbolic significance but also in terms of legitimization and especially growing financial importance, complemented by the findings of previous literature on business organizations underscoring the value of informal relationships, led me devote this thesis to the perceived importance of social capital in the UN-EU relations. In line with existing theories of social capital which argue that the interpersonal side of relationships can lead to advantages, pointing at the same time to some favorable conditions such as trust, obligations and expectations, and relational embeddedness that need to be fulfilled for a relationship to become meaningful, this study aims to analyze the perceptions of the individuals involved in the informal relationships between the UN and the EU on the relevance of these relational social capital conditions. READ MORE