Essays about: "democratic institutions state"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 53 essays containing the words democratic institutions state.

  1. 21. The paradox of anarchy : Why anarchy is a rational choice

    University essay from Stockholms universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

    Author : Martin Lundqvist; [2017]
    Keywords : World government; anarchy; security dilemma; rational choice realism; delegation constraint;

    Abstract : A central paradox in neorealism is that the absence of world government is assumed to imply a dangerous security dilemma, and yet few realists have argued in favor of world government while great powers have historically resisted delegation of military force to supranational institutions. If international anarchy causes costly security competition and war, powerful states should have a strong incentive to unify and neorealist explanations for why states resist peaceful unification are either underdeveloped or implicit. READ MORE

  3. 22. Here I Stand, and Here I’ll Stay : Explaining Small State Decisions to Resist Unilateral Intervention

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

    Author : Emil Petersson; [2017]
    Keywords : Extended deterrence; internationalized civil war; small states; regime type; Georgia; Ukraine;

    Abstract : This thesis attempts to explain why some domestic crises escalate to internationalized civil war, while others do not. Existing research on unilateral intervention in civil war does not pay sufficient attention to the dyadic nature of conflict, and the decision by an actor to resist intervention. READ MORE

  4. 23. Military Coups in Thailand: The Strategic Arguments to Justify a Democratic Setback.

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

    Author : Lipikar Narayaem Lindman; [2017]
    Keywords : Thailand; Military; Coup;

    Abstract : One of the military establishments that have gained considerable power and autonomy, and it is out of reach of civilian control, is the Royal Thai Army (RTA). In Thailand, coups have become the norm for change of political leadership and government, and has evolved in a cyclical pattern – starting with a coup, followed by an election and a short period of open politics, before a crisis leading to another coup. READ MORE

  5. 24. State subsidizing private media in Republic of Moldova : A potential way to correct media market failure and promote Quality of Government?

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Statsvetenskap

    Author : Diana Savina; [2017]
    Keywords : Quality of Government; Political Decay; Corruption; Media Freedom; Media Governance; Media Economy; Market Failure; State Subsidies; Counterfactuals;

    Abstract : 2017 has been described as a decisive year for the Republic of Moldova. Following years of economic and political turmoil, it is more urgent than ever before that crucial reforms are not only adopted, but fully implemented – primarily within justice, media and banking sectors. READ MORE

  6. 25. Donors' Conditionality in Post-Conflict Peaacebuilding: The Case of Iraq

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för samhällsstudier (SS)

    Author : Deema Ktaileh; [2016]
    Keywords : peace conditionality; donors conditionality; liberal peace; Iraq;

    Abstract : Post-conflict peacebuilding in Iraq started in 2003 following the military invasion by the Coalition of Willing forces. Since 2003, numerous actors have involved themselves in Iraq’s peacebuilding including governments, NGOs, the UN and the international financial institutions. READ MORE