Essays about: "wagner group"

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  1. 1. Overt Partnership, Covert Intervention : Russian use of mercenaries in the Central African Republic

    University essay from Försvarshögskolan

    Author : Benjamin Hemche Billberg; [2022]
    Keywords : Wagner; Wagner PMC; Proxy war; Private Military Company; Mercenaries; Indirect intervention; Central African Republic; Russia;

    Abstract : Private Military Companies (PMCs) have increased significantly since the end of the Cold War, primarily hailing from the Western countries and South Africa, and notably employed in the War on Terror. In recent years, the Russian group generically known as ‘Wagner PMC’ has been deployed in Ukraine, the Middle East and Africa. READ MORE

  2. 2. Commitment Concerns Concerning Contemporary Condottieri : What effect do Private Military Contractors and their use have on Civil War Recidivism?

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

    Author : Carl Fredrik Kjellberg; [2022]
    Keywords : Mercenaries; PMC; commitment problems;

    Abstract : This paper addresses the relationship between Private Military Contractors and their use, whether operationally active or strictly training, on civil war recidivism. The paper aims to contribute to the wider research on Private Military Contractors, and specifically whether their use can cause commitment problems or information asymmetries that can hamper peace-making. READ MORE

  3. 3. Interpretations of Nordic Culture: A case study on conceptualisations of Nordic culture in today’s artistic and cultural field

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för etnologi

    Author : Panu Heiskanen; [2021]
    Keywords : cultural analysis; ethnography; Nordic culture; Nordic identity; artistic and cultural life; cultural field; Nordic Culture Fund; Cultural Sciences;

    Abstract : The Nordic region is a geopolitical and cultural region known for its high living standard, democracy and equality, as well as for its innovative, green and sustainable lifestyle. Previous studies have primarily focused on the state and development of Nordic society and culture from a historical, economic, and political perspective, showing how different decisions and processes through history have contributed to the current state in the region. READ MORE

  4. 4. Guides of the Falu Mine : Perceptions of Differences and Similarities onDomestic and International Visitors

    University essay from Turismvetenskap

    Author : Jens Wagner; [2012]
    Keywords : heritage tourism; Great Copper Mountain; tour guides; domestic tourists; international tourists;

    Abstract : Industrial heritage tourism has been in focus for many academic studies and tourism is an alternative developmental tool for mines and contributes to their economic success. This thesis is about the Falu Mine in Dalarna, Sweden, which has World Heritage status since 2001 and is one of the biggest attractions in the region. READ MORE

  5. 5. How do ecological, economic and social sustainability influence on employee motivation? : A case study of a German company in the solar energy sector

    University essay from Handelshögskolan vid Umeå universitet (USBE)

    Author : Susanne Krenz; Patricia Cristina Torets Ruiz; [2012]
    Keywords : sustainability; environmental protection; work motivation; employee ownership; democratic decision-making; solar energy; renewable energies; corporate culture;

    Abstract : This research has generated interesting findings from the inductive approach and the qualitative methods that were used in the inquiry process. Thanks to the literature review, the semi-structure interviews, a focus group and secondary data it was possible to obtain the necessary information to answer the research question: How do ecological, economic and social sustainability influence employee motivation? In order to answer this question, two sub-questions were considered first, namely What constitutes sustainability in the company-specific context of Wagner & Co Solartechnik? and Does sustainability motivate people? The answer to the latter question has to be yes, as the analysis revealed numerous linkages. READ MORE