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1. 1. Russia’s Geopolitics in Southeast Europe: Energy security and pipeline politics

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

   Author : Filip Sasic; [2021]
   Keywords : Geopolitics; Southeast Europe; Russia; energy security; natural gas; pipelines; defensive realism; soft power;

   Abstract : This thesis analyzes Russia’s geopolitical objectives in Southeast Europe by focusing on natural gas pipelines and energy security. Natural gas is a crucial soft power asset that Russia utilizes to maintain its sphere of influence in the region. READ MORE

3. 2. Russia, a promising market that has been overlooked? :

   University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för organisation och entreprenörskap (OE)

   Author : Oskar Persson; Emil Redéen; [2018]
   Keywords : Internationalization; Sweden; Russia; SME; entry mode; barriers culture; networks;

   Abstract : The purpose of this thesis is to provide an understanding of how Swedish SMEs internationalize towards Russia and the barriers, challenges, and opportunities they encounter. In order to conduct this research, relevant aspects regarding the theme have been identified and analyzed. READ MORE

4. 3. The maternity capital's impact on birth intervals in Russia : Survival analysis of the transition from the 1st to 2nd child

   University essay from Stockholms universitet/Sociologiska institutionen

   Author : Valeria Kopeykina; [2017]
   Keywords : Fertility; family policy; maternity capital; Generations and Gender survey; Russia;

   Abstract : From 2007 up until now, Russia’s period fertility rate (TFR) increased at a relative constant pace. This increase coincided with the implementation and execution of pronatalist measures, mostnotably the maternity capital program. READ MORE

5. 4. Protesting Sport : A Comparative Study of Media Representations of the London Olympics, Sochi Olympics and Brazil World Cup in AJE, BBCW and RT

   University essay from Stockholms universitet/JMK

   Author : Luiza-Silvia Chiroiu; [2016]
   Keywords : Global broadcasters; narrative; global sport events; protest; disruption; sport; London Olympics; Sochi Olympics; Brazil World Cup;

   Abstract : Global sport competitions such as the Olympics and the World Cup were founded following universal principles of unity and peace and aiming to be celebrations of sportsmanship. Nowadays, however, they go beyond sport, being constructed as global media events in which both politics and media play an essential role. READ MORE

6. 5. The effects of the institutional context on a foreign company´s entry strategy when entering an emerging market : A case study: Väderstad-Verken AB

   University essay from Linköpings universitet/Företagsekonomi; Linköpings universitet/Filosofiska fakulteten

   Author : Yevgeniya Ushakova; [2015]
   Keywords : Emerging markets; formal institutions; informal institutions; institutional voids; entry mode.; tillväxtmarknader; formella institutioner; informella institutioner; institutionella tomrum; etableringsform;

   Abstract : Background: More foreign companies expand into emerging markets and such markets differ from developed ones. Emerging markets present opportunities and challenges for foreign companies. Challenges include many environmental factors, cultural differences, economic uncertainties and weak institutions. READ MORE