Essays about: "modern conflict theory"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 31 essays containing the words modern conflict theory.

  1. 1. Can Streams of Weapons Create Waves of Violence Between Farmers and Herders? : A qualitative case study on the role of Small Arms and Light Weapons in conflicts between farmers and herders

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

    Author : Emelie Aréen; [2023]
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    Abstract :  This paper empirically examines the relationship between the circulation of Small Arms and Light Weapons (SALW), and its effect on farmer-herder conflicts, particularly the risk of escalation. Researchers have emphasised the role of these weapons that are being frequently used in communal conflicts across several African countries. READ MORE

  3. 2. Media Framing by The Washington Post on TikTok : Shaping Public Perception of the Ukraine Conflict

    University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för konst, kultur och kommunikation (K3)

    Author : Dimitra Sotiraki; [2023]
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    Abstract : The Ukraine-Russia conflict in 2022 is rooted in historical, geographical and identity reasons. The world media has paid attention to this issue emphasizing its importance from the first moment. TikTok is a new medium that over the years transformed as a major source for spreading information to a large sum of people. READ MORE

  4. 3. A visual representation of the Russo-Ukrainian War Through the Perspective of Ukrainian and Russian Milbloggers on Telegram

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutet för Rysslands- och Eurasienstudier; Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för informatik och media

    Author : Julia Mazur; [2023]
    Keywords : Russo-Ukrainian War; Russia; Ukraine; Telegram; Mediatization; Media; Visual representation;

    Abstract : The theory of mediatized war implies that any study of conflict that takes place in modern times must also consider the impact of the media within that conflict, especially including new media and communication technologies. Images as visual representations of war have become a part of the information warfare and used to create narratives rooted in the culture of media witnessing (Mortensen) but sometimes entirely divorced from reality (Baudrillard’s simulacrum). READ MORE

  5. 4. The Hybridization of Dichotomies : The Orwellian reality of modern conflicts where war is peace, and words are weapons

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

    Author : Daniel Delos Montilla; [2023]
    Keywords : Hybrid Warfare; Information Operations; Negative Peace; Conflict; War; International Intervention; Russia; Georgia; Ukraine;

    Abstract : Hybrid Warfare and Information Operations are not new concepts. However, what could be seen as new is the framing of conflicts in a “negative peace” narrative. READ MORE

  6. 5. Human Rights Violations in the Name of Football : A Qualitative Content Analysis on the Human Rights Violations against Migrant Workers during the preparation and delivery of the FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar

    University essay from Enskilda Högskolan Stockholm/Avdelningen för mänskliga rättigheter och demokrati

    Author : Moa Johansson; [2023]
    Keywords : Migrant workers; Football; World Cup; Human Rights; FIFA; Qatar; Forced Labor;

    Abstract : The 2022 FIFA World Cup for men's football has received massive criticism since it was announced in December 2010 that Qatar would host it. With a significant history of human rights violations, many were shocked that Qatar was elected. READ MORE