Essays about: "insurgency,"

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1. 16. The Nexus between Religion and Terrorism: An Investigation into the Boko Haram Killing Activities in Nigeria

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Teologiska institutionen

   Author : Mehari Fisseha; [2016]
   Keywords : Boko Haram; Insurgency; International terrorism; Humanitarian crisis; Nigeria; ISIL;

   Abstract : This thesis in Peace and Conflict addresses the development and impacts of the Islamic organisation Boko Haram in the context of frustration-aggression and complexity theories. It investigates the overall phenomenon of terrorism, reviews Boko Haram’s context within other terrorist organisations, and the impact that Boko Haram has had in the development of the humanitarian crisis in Nigeria. READ MORE

3. 17. Accidental Citizens: Etherealizing Securitized Identities of Somalis in Kenya; Contesting Representation, Identity and Belonging

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

   Author : Shamsa Birik Abdi; [2016]
   Keywords : Securitization; Identity; Othering; Belonging; Postcolonial; Al-Shabab; Terrorism; Laclau Mouffe; Discourse Theory; Hegemony; Ideology; Antagonism; Social Sciences;

   Abstract : The Kenyan security apparatus has undergone immense transformations particularly after Kenya’s military incursion into Southern Somalia in 2011. The intervention dubbed ‘Operation Linda Nchi’ was an attempt to protect Kenya’s territorial sovereignty and create a buffer zone against the Somali linked Al-Shabab insurgency. READ MORE

4. 18. Path to Dominance - Disaggregating Intra-rebel Conflict between Parent and Splinter Group in Separatist Insurgency : Case Study of Moro National Liberation Front - Moro Islamic Liberation Front in the Philippines, and Karen National Union - Democratic Karen Buddhist Army in Burma

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

   Author : Deka Anwar; [2016]
   Keywords : ;

   Abstract : Common beliefs posit that rebel fragmentation and the emergence of splinter groups are often associated with intra-rebel violence. However, empirical evidence suggests that it is not always the case: there are cases of non-lethal competition between parent and splinter groups across time and terrain. READ MORE

5. 19. Is Microcredit Enhancing Women Empowerment? A Case Study of Women in Jumla

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Ekonomisk-historiska institutionen

   Author : Bijita Shrestha Rydberg; [2016]
   Keywords : Women; Nepal; Jumla; Family; Migrate; Maoist insurgency; Globalization; Income-generating jobs; Government; INGO; NGO; Microcredit; Empowerment.; Social Sciences;

   Abstract : Women have been regarded as a disadvantaged group in Nepal (Aoki & Pradhan, 2013), because of the limited opportunities in these areas, women residing in rural parts of Nepal such as, Kudari VDC in Jumla, are particularly vulnerable. The women in Jumla normally are involved in daily household jobs like cooking, cleaning, washing, feeding the cattle etc. READ MORE

6. 20. "We have whistles instead of guns" : Nonviolent resistance in the 21st century

   University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för samhällsstudier (SS)

   Author : Lærke Arvedsen; [2015]
   Keywords : Nonviolence; resistance; Middle East; North Africa;

   Abstract : Nonviolent resistance has been found to be more effective in bringing about societal and political transformation than violent insurgency. Nonviolent resistance as a nonconventional form of engagement in conflict, furthermore attracts more people, encourages diversity in participation, has the moral high ground and has positive longterm effects on a society, in terms of citizenship skills, civilian peace and democratisation. READ MORE