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1. 11. Greek-Turkish Ideational Antagonism and Exclusive Economic Zones : A Discourse Analysis of the EU Response to the Erdogan Regime Challenging UNCLOS in the Eastern Mediterranean

   University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för globala politiska studier (GPS)

   Author : Christos Ioannou Naoum; [2023]
   Keywords : Greek-Turkish relations; EU identity; De-Europeanization; international maritime law; social constructivism; EEZ delimitation;

   Abstract : This paper emphasizes a social constructivist theoretical viewpoint when looking to analyze the EEZ dispute in the Eastern Mediterranean between Turkey and Greece. The recent authoritarian shift taken by Turkey, moving away from EU and international law values under the regime of President Erdogan has caused an aggravation of the chronically present tensions with its EU neighbour and NATO ally. READ MORE

3. 12. The refugee crisis: the bane of Normative Power Europe? : A critical discourse analysis investigating the refugee crisis’ (2015-2016) effect on Normative Power Europe

   University essay from Stockholms universitet/Institutionen för ekonomisk historia och internationella relationer

   Author : Nora Nattorp; [2023]
   Keywords : European Union; Normative Power Europe; refugee crisis; Turkey; discourse analysis;

   Abstract : The concept of Normative Power Europe (NPE) conceptualizes the European Union (EU) as a unique international actor, empowered by a foundation consisting of certain norms and values. Scholars of the NPE underline the significance of discursive representation strategies in the EU’s normative power international identity. READ MORE

4. 13. Life after social death : A study of creolisation among enslaved communities in the former Danish West Indies

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för arkeologi och antik historia

   Author : Kajsa Rosén-Wiksten; [2023]
   Keywords : Slavery; transatlantic slave trade; creolisation; social death; material culture; theoretical framework; cultural expression; identity; agency; colonialism; inclusion; Slaveri; transatlantisk slavhandel; kreolisering; social död; materiell kultur; teoretiskt ramverk; kulturella uttryck; identitet; agens; kolonialism; inkludering;

   Abstract : This thesis examines and discusses how creolisation theory has influenced the material culture of enslaved people from former Danish West Indies plantations. The essay contends that creolisation is the theory required to advance slavery studies because it demonstrates how enslaved people created their own identity, belonging, and kept African cultures and customs alive despite being socially dead. READ MORE

5. 14. “The natural evolution of non-alignment” A qualitative case study of how Sweden’s identity as non-aligned is reconstructed through narratives in a changing security context

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för globala studier

   Author : Dorotea Katthän; [2022-02-02]
   Keywords : non-alignment; identity; security; critical constructivism; strategic narratives; Sweden;

   Abstract : Sweden’s defence policy is characterized by non-alignment, which historically has meant avoiding military alliances to stay neutral in war. This policy of non-alignment is over 200 years old and deeply ingrained into Swedish national identity. READ MORE

6. 15. Normative Power Europe, in Times of War? : A discourse analysis exploring the politics of sanctions against Russia

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

   Author : Maja Carlberg; [2022]
   Keywords : Normative power; Civilian power; European Union; Russia; Identity constructions;

   Abstract : Researchers have characterized the European Union as a normative power that carries the potential of shaping conceptions of norms in international affairs. The theory of normative power embeds discursive standards to which an actor needs to adhere, by representing others in a non-antagonistic, humble way. READ MORE