Essays about: "military cooperation"

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  1. 1. The Strategical Use of Othering in Western Media : How is the Russian advancement in Africa depicted in Western media?

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

    Author : Vilda Karström; [2024]
    Keywords : Othering; Western Media; Russia; Africa;

    Abstract : In this paper I present a discourse analysis on the narrative and depiction of the Russia developmental, diplomatic, and military cooperation advancements in the African continent in Western media, and its consequences on the general public. Through the analysis of 31 articles from 8 different newspapers from Italy, Sweden, the UK, and the US, and through the theoretical lens of theories of Western media and the phenomenon of othering and orientalism, I reach the conclusion that Western narrative regarding Russia’s advancements in Africa changes based on whether Russia is perceived as succeeding or failing, with a constant undertext that the West is not happy about eventual deepening relations between Russia and the continent. READ MORE

  3. 2. A risk of conflict – Perception or Reality? : A media study of securitization and strategic narratives in the Suwałki Gap.

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutet för Rysslands- och Eurasienstudier

    Author : Fieke Margaretha van Dijk; [2024]
    Keywords : Securitization; strategic narratives; Suwałki Gap; qualitative content analysis;

    Abstract : This thesis studies news media published by Lithuanian, Polish and Russian news outlets on the Suwałki Gap and the Kaliningrad Oblast. It analyses whether and how these online news articles portray a risk for conflict in this geopolitical area for English-speaking audiences. READ MORE

  4. 3. Galli Non Grata in Mali? Explaining why France left Mali in August 2022

    University essay from Försvarshögskolan

    Author : Julyan Paillard Borg; [2024]
    Keywords : Sahel; Mali; France; Russia; Operation Barkhane; Task Force Takuba; Coup d’État; transition; jihadist; civil-military relations.;

    Abstract : Based on the understanding that Mali and Russia will be unable to contain the jihadist security threat in Mali, this paper explains why France withdrew from Mali in 2022 and why the latter intensified its cooperation with Russia. Existing literature points to operational obstacles and grievances directed towards France’s presence in Mali, however, it falls short of explaining whether these are explanatory for France’s withdrawal, or why France wouldn’t have left earlier considering these hurdles. READ MORE

  5. 4. Enhancing the Swedish Defence : Development of a Modernized Hanguard for AK 4B Battle Rifle

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Produktrealisering

    Author : Sebastian Danielsson; Fredrik Åström; [2023]
    Keywords : product development; design; cad; product specification; material selection; design for manufacturing; design for assembly; produktutveckling; design; konstruktion; försvar;

    Abstract : This master thesis report describes the development process of a modernized handguard for the AK4B battle rifle, which is the main armament for the Swedish Home Guard. The project was carried out in cooperation with ALTEN Sweden AB. READ MORE

  6. 5. Swedish Defense on the Fence : Roles to play for the Armed Forces 2015-2020

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

    Author : Mattias Levin; [2023]
    Keywords : Sweden; Swedish Armed Forces; Försvarsmakten; NATO; Security policy; Defense policy; Role theory;

    Abstract : The reason for conducting this case study is to analyze the roles of the Armed Forces of Sweden, as described by the Swedish policymakers. The research question is firstly what those roles are, and as a secondary objective, if those roles are conflicting. READ MORE