Essays about: "middle powers"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 16 essays containing the words middle powers.

  1. 1. A Study of High Technology and Self-Sufficiency Based Defense Industry as Middle Power : Focus on Republic of Korea and Sweden

    University essay from Försvarshögskolan

    Author : Ohchul Kwon; [2023]
    Keywords : Defense industry; middle-power; national competitiveness theory; Republic of Korea; Sweden; production capacity;

    Abstract : This research focuses on understanding the defense industry of Sweden and the Republic of Korea (ROK), two middle powers renowned for advanced technology and weapon self-sufficiency. Previous studies have not explained why Sweden and Korea are competitive in the defense industry. READ MORE

  3. 2. Demanding a Seat at The Table: Brazil’s and South Africa’s Role Conception in their Quest for Permanent Seats at the United Nations Security Council

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

    Author : Betty Wehtje; [2023]
    Keywords : Brazil; South Africa; emerging middle power; UNSC Reforms; role conception; international society; Law and Political Science;

    Abstract : In a changing world order, emerging middle powers from the global South may seek new positions in international societies. Using the United Nations as an international society, this thesis aims to investigate what roles the emerging middle powers, Brazil and South Africa, enact in pursuing permanent seats at the Security Council. READ MORE

  4. 3. Navigating the Ambitions and Alliances of the Southern Transitional Council: A Comprehensive Analysis of Statehood Pursuits, Political Participation, and Interactions with Regional and Global Stakeholders

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Hend Khamis Rabea Omairan; [2023]
    Keywords : STC; Yemen Crisis; PLC; Conflict; Southern Issue; Identity; Political participation; Regional; International actors; Intervention.; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : This thesis explores the extent to which the Southern Transitional Council (STC) in Yemen has manifested itself as a partner of the Arab coalition and its aspirations to take the lead in regional and international politics and conflict resolution through the Yemen crisis. It also uses Qualitative Content Analysis to analyze fourteen interviews with key stakeholders and experts from various political parties in Yemen such as STC, General People’s Congress, Islah and independent activists. READ MORE

  5. 4. Religion and Foreign Policy : Traditional Islamic and Iranian Islamic counterpoise approach to regional peace

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för statsvetenskap (ST)

    Author : Amna Nisar Abbasi; [2023]
    Keywords : ;

    Abstract : The Traditional Islamic Approach is rooted in Islamic teachings and principles, emphasizing the importance of justice, compassion, and dialogue as mean to achieve peace. In contrast, the Islamic Iranian Counterpoise Approach is a more contemporary approach that reflects the Iranian government’s national interest and aims to counteract the influence of Western Powers in the region. READ MORE

  6. 5. South Africa – an emerging power? : A qualitative text analysis of South Africa’s role in the international system

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för statsvetenskap (ST)

    Author : Linnea Nilsson; [2020]
    Keywords : South Africa; dimensions of power; great powers; emerging powers; middle powers; small powers;

    Abstract : Despite a comprehensive research of South Africa’s power status, the available literature does not provide a satisfactory explanation of whether South Africa is an emerging power or not. Countries in the Global South with a vigorous economic growth are often offhandedly assigned an emerging power status. READ MORE