Essays about: "militarisation"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 6 essays containing the word militarisation.

1. 1. Storytelling (In)Security

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Graduate School

   Author : Felicia Sävmark; [2023]
   Keywords : militarisation; the good civilian; critical security studies; storytelling; and strategic narratives.; Social Sciences;

   Abstract : For the last couple of decades the study of strategic narratives has increased in the field of international relationships, allowing for a more sociological approach. Aiming more towards viewing the storytelling and framework that is narrated by nation states and global actors. READ MORE

3. 2. Conflict Duration and LGBT Vulnerability : A Comparison of Azerbaijan, Tajikistan, and Ukraine

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

   Author : Jim Jormanainen; [2021]
   Keywords : Vulnerability; LGBT; Gender; Azerbaijan; Tajikistan; Ukraine; Armed conflict;

   Abstract : The interest in studying the effects of armed conflict and LGBTs have increased significantly in the last decade. Mainly due to the international recognition and increased reporting of violations against said group. Moreover, previous studies have mainly been within-case studies focusing on the state or rebel groups as the main perpetrators. READ MORE

4. 3. Emergency Powers & Human Rights: Shield or Sword? Analysing the emergency powers paradox in a Southeast Asian context

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Teologiska institutionen

   Author : Paola Zuleta; [2021]
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   Abstract : The state of emergency – the governmental provision of imposing exceptional powers applicable to emergencies – is a characteristic shared by a majority of national governments. The possibility to invoke emergency provisions, albeit necessary, is inherently vulnerable to abuse. READ MORE

5. 4. Mali-tarisation of the Swedish 'peace-nation' narrative? : A narrative analysis of Swedish peacekeeping in the peace support operation in Mali

   University essay from Försvarshögskolan

   Author : Moa Peldán Carlsson; [2021]
   Keywords : MINUSMA; Mali; militarisation; militarism; robust peacekeeping; critical military studies; Sweden; UN peacekeeping; peace support operations; narratives;

   Abstract : In this thesis, I explore everyday militarisation in UN peace operations by studying how Sweden's s 'peace nation' narrative is possibly militarised by participating in the robust peacekeeping operation in Mali. The aim is to increase understanding around how militarisation occurs in modern peace operations, domains that are meant to be peaceful but are becoming increasingly war-like. READ MORE

6. 5. 'The battle never stops' - A discourse analysis of Nerf toy gun advertisements

   University essay from Malmö universitet/Fakulteten för kultur och samhälle (KS)

   Author : Léa-Noémi Huber; [2019]
   Keywords : Toy guns; Nerf; Discourse analysis; Militarisation; Masculinity;

   Abstract : This study consists of a discourse analysis of five Nerf toy gun commercials which were aired on US television between 2017 and 2018 and were produced by the international toy gun company Hasbro Inc. Using Gillian Rose’s model of discourse analysis I as a method in combination with discourse theory, theoretical concepts of militarisation and masculinity, the question how militarised masculinity is produced through the discourse of the selected Nerf toy gun commercials has been posed and guided the analysis of this study. READ MORE