Essays about: "elite alliance"

Found 4 essays containing the words elite alliance.

  1. 1. From Reassurance to Deterrence : Tracing Small State Influence Within NATO Decision-Making

    University essay from Försvarshögskolan

    Author : Jesper Lehto; [2023]
    Keywords : small states; international organizations; NATO; decision-making; power; influence; process-tracing; elite interviews;

    Abstract : This study investigates how small states can employ different strategies to overcome structural disadvantages and exert influence within NATO. To this end, the establishment of Enhanced Forward Presence (eFP) has been used as case study to explore how the three Baltic states – Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania – undertook deliberate efforts during the decision-making process to serve their long-time policy preferences. READ MORE

  3. 2. Håga in context – An analysis of the Håga complex in the Bronze Age landscape of the Mälar Valley region

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Arkeologi

    Author : Rachel Elliott; [2020]
    Keywords : Håga complex; King Björn’s mound; Bronze Age; Middle Sweden; Mälar Valley region; ritual landscapes; ritual practice theory; Hågakomplexet; Kung Björns hög; bronsåldern; Mellansverige; Mälardalen; rituell landskapet; rituellpraktiksteori;

    Abstract : The Bronze Age in Middle Sweden is characterized by several key sites and monuments which have been interpreted by previous research to play an overarching role in the elite ruling system in the Mälar Valley region. King Björn’s mound (a.k.a. READ MORE

  4. 3. The Impact of Feminist Activism on the UK Government's Policy Proposal on Domestic Violence- Actions Speak Louder than Words

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

    Author : Maria Ricksten; [2018]
    Keywords : social movements; policy proposal; violence against women and girls; causal mechanism; elite alliance; theory-testing process tracing; Law and Political Science;

    Abstract : Social movements have been argued to be important political actors because of their ability to apply pressure and mobilizing governments to take policy action on societal problems. In light of this, it is the aim of this thesis to investigate if a feminist movement in the UK, called the IC Change campaign, can serve as the explanation as to why the UK government put forward a new policy proposal on domestic violence. READ MORE

  5. 4. The Impact of Traditional Landholding Certificates on Social Differentiation: A Case Study in Petauke District, Zambia

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Ekonomisk-historiska institutionen

    Author : Milja Norberg; [2014]
    Keywords : Traditional Landholding Certificate; power structures; chiefs; land rights; security; Petauke District Land Alliance; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : This study examines the implementation of Traditional Landholding Certificates in the Petauke District, and how providing access for small-scale farmers to secure land is affected by the power structures on customary land. Nine weeks were spent collecting data in the Petauke District through quantitative and qualitative interviews with stakeholders and farmers. READ MORE