Essays about: "cultural conflict in international relations"

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1. 6. Re-Constructing the Zeal of Hamas; 'Armchair Philosophy' for Approaching Sainthood

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Master of Science in Development Studies; Lunds universitet/Graduate School; Lunds universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

   Author : Muhab Wahby; [2009]
   Keywords : International Relations.; Political Islam; Islamism; Peace and Conflict Studies; Realism; Terrorism; Israeli-Palestinian Conflict; Social Constructivism; Hamas; Social Sciences; Law and Political Science;

   Abstract : The paper researches the viable options for Hamas as a case study in the development of a peace paradigm through answering the question of ‘What should Hamas do, while under siege, to act responsibly in favor of the interests of its constituency?’ By comparing the logics of social constructivist and realist theories as methods of analysis in addressing the formulation, operationalization and social utility generated from ideologies, and specifically, Islamism, and the various forms it has taken shape in a post-9/11-postmodern world. While addressing the historical aspect and sources of ideological power that constitute our social reality through meanings, morals and rituals, derivations are made from the harsh conditions of an environment confined to conflict that transpired into Hamas’ structural foundation. READ MORE

3. 7. Cultural Relativism and Reservations to Human Rights Treaties:The Legal Effects of the Saudi Reservation to CEDAW

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Juridiska institutionen

   Author : Sarah Hélaoui; [2004]
   Keywords : Folkrätt; Law and Political Science;

   Abstract : Saudi Arabia ratified the Convention on the Elimination of all Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW) in 2000. The ratification was a step forward for the strict gender segregated country but could not be genuinely hailed due to a general reservation giving prevalence to Islamic Law in case of conflict with the provision of the Convention. READ MORE

4. 8. The right to health and right to intellectual property in the EU. Analysis of the internal and external policies.

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Juridiska institutionen

   Author : Beata Faracik; [2002]
   Keywords : Human Rights Law and Intellectual Property Rights; Law and Political Science;

   Abstract : It is very common nowadays to speak of an ''information society'' in which control of information or information based knowledge has replaced control over matter as an ultimate source of economic power. The intellectual creations protected through patents, trade marks, copyrights etc constitute often a huge part of the companies' intangible assets. READ MORE