Essays about: "the Baltic States"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 84 essays containing the words the Baltic States.

  1. 21. Internal and External Factors Shaping Russia’s Foreign Policy towards the Baltic States

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

    Author : Samir Salimzade; [2018]
    Keywords : Russia; Baltic states; NATO; Security; Foreign Policy; Neo-Classical Realism;

    Abstract : This thesis discusses one of the most serious security challenges faced by the Baltic states since regaining their independence. This security challenge is a product of Russia’s assertive foreign policy towards its western neighbours, which has intensified after the annexation of Crimea in 2014. READ MORE

  3. 22. Estonia’s Security: A Case Study of Internal and External Perceptions

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

    Author : Jana Bendel; [2018]
    Keywords : small states; security; perceptions; role theory; Estonia; Law and Political Science;

    Abstract : Estonia is facing a challenging security situation, given the broad spectrum of threats and its historical and geopolitical ties to Russia. With that in mind, this qualitative case study aims at providing an overview of Estonia’s security by establishing the similarities and differences between internal and external perceptions and applying role theory to the findings. READ MORE

  4. 23. Seasonal changes in clupeids maturation constrains the food quality of chicks of the common guillemot (Uria aalge) : A case study of a potential mismatch, from the perspective of the common guillemot chicks on Stora Karlsö, the Baltic Sea

    University essay from Stockholms universitet/Stockholm Resilience Centre

    Author : Emelie Delphin; [2018]
    Keywords : Common guillemot Uria aalge ; Sprat Sprattus sprattus ; Herring Clupea herengus ; Match-mismatch hypothesis; the Baltic Sea;

    Abstract : Background: Common guillemots are integral elements of the Baltic Sea marine ecosystem. They possess life-history characteristics such as relatively long lifespan, quite low fecundity resulting in only one egg per breeding season – characteristics that make them particularly vulnerable to even small changes in the environment. READ MORE

  5. 24. Population biology and ecology in the rare and endangered Hapalopilus croceus.

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för biologisk grundutbildning

    Author : Deanne Greaves; [2017]
    Keywords : mycology; population biology; fungal genetics; endangered fungi; hapalopilus; oak fungi; saffransticka; eksvamp;

    Abstract : Landscape management has altered the population dynamics of many species residing in old growth ecosystems. As a result, fragmentations in residual old oak habitats in Sweden have led to the decline of endangered and long-lived polypores including the bright orange Hapalopilus croceus. READ MORE

  6. 25. The Nordic-Baltic Electricity Market: An Empirical Analysis of Market Efficiency

    University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för nationalekonomi

    Author : Viktor Olsson; [2017]
    Keywords : Electricity; Nord Pool Spot; Convenience yield; Hydropower;

    Abstract : Increased competition faced by producers may have important consequences for electricity markets. Using 13 years of spot and futures prices, this study analyses whether introducing the Baltic states to the Nordic electricity market has translated into increased market efficiency. READ MORE