Essays about: "violent escalation"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 7 essays containing the words violent escalation.

  1. 1. On rough terrain: Islands and Violence

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

    Author : Nora Nijboer; [2022]
    Keywords : Island disputes; strategic locations; violent escalation; interstate disputes; territorial conflict;

    Abstract : Although island disputes have returned to the geopolitical theatre on a small scale, to date, virtually no previous research on territorial interstate island disputes and violent escalation exists. This paper argues that when an island is positioned in a strategic location, because of its unique attacking, defending, and trade capabilities this may induce a willingness towards- and eventual use of violence in the attempt to conquer or defend the territory. READ MORE

  3. 2. All about scarce resources? Untangling the Dynamics of Farmer-Herder Violence in Nigeria

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

    Author : Lucas Lindfors; [2019]
    Keywords : Nigeria; conflict; violence; resource; scarcity; farmer; herder; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : The violent clashes between farmers and herders in Nigeria have sharply intensified over the last couple of years. Not only has the number of clashes and casualties increased but the violence has also dramatically evolved, from spontaneous reactions and minor disputes to carefully planned attacks where militias eradicate whole villages. READ MORE

  4. 3. Swedish forests and climate change : A frame analysis of the conflicting interests for the role of Swedish forests in relation to climate change.

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

    Author : Martina Andersson; [2019]
    Keywords : ;

    Abstract : Forests are an important factor to counteract climate change (Yan, 2018), increased focus on climate related policies is therefore shaping also the future ways of managing forests (Münnich, et al., 2016). In addition, natural resources are a common factor violent and non-violent conflicts globally (Sida, 2017). READ MORE

  5. 4. At the Endpoint of Violence : A comparative study between the genocide in Bosnia Herzegovina and the conflict in Georgian Abkhazia

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

    Author : Linnea Lönnberg; [2018]
    Keywords : genocide; violent escalation; genocidal intent; Bosnia-Hercegovina; Georgia; Abkhazia;

    Abstract : In an attempt to bridge the gap between theories of violent escalation and those of genocide, this paper theorizes genocide to be a strategic choice by leaders in response to a situation which they perceive to lack alternatives. This situation is expected to evolve out of a violent escalation, more precisely civil war. READ MORE

  6. 5. Intimate partner violence in a police setting. Offender characteristics and typologies found within reported cases from Funen Police

    University essay from Malmö universitet/Fakulteten för hälsa och samhälle (HS)

    Author : Christina Jørgensen; [2018]
    Keywords : Intimate partner violence; offender characteristics; offender typology; police; descriptive; two-step cluster;

    Abstract : Background: Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a serious problem, and the consequences extend beyond the physical damage that may occur. Police officers are often first responders, why it is important that they possess awareness and skills that facilitate them to identify IPV and the characteristics for the involved parties, in order to reduce further consequences and escalation. READ MORE