Essays about: "war on drugs"

Showing result 11 - 15 of 17 essays containing the words war on drugs.

  1. 11. Criminal insurgencies and weak states : Understanding the structural causes of Colombian cartels

    University essay from Stockholms universitet/Latinamerikainstitutet

    Author : Jakob Hedin; [2017]
    Keywords : Colombia; cartels; criminal insurgencies; state formation;

    Abstract : This paper discusses the socio-economic structural causes that favored the creation of drug cartels in Colombia. This paper argues that structural causes are often neglected from research on cartels and drug trafficking and the aim of this paper is to contribute to the understanding of how new policies can be achieved that are based on the comprehension of the deep socio-economic conditions which are a part of the very structures of Colombia and their relation to the cartels. READ MORE

  3. 12. De-securitization of coca plantation in Colombia in a ‘war on drugs’ context- A possibility opened by peace negotiations with a former enemy

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen; Lunds universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Laura Lucia Gonzalez Marin; [2017]
    Keywords : Colombia; Illicit use crops; Securitization and de-securitization processes; Readiness and ripeness theory; Negotiated end to the conflict; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : This thesis intends to explain the change of strategies to address coca plantation in Colombia before and after the 2016 Peace agreement. To do so, I build a theoretical model that draws on securitization/de-securitization theory and ripeness/readiness theories. READ MORE

  4. 13. On fixing the international drug control regime: bridging the gap between evidence and politics

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

    Author : Irene Kragt; [2016]
    Keywords : international drug control; regime change; rationalism; constructivism; negotiations; Law and Political Science;

    Abstract : The war on drugs has failed. The 'world drug problem' is bigger than ever. The repressive law-enforcement policies are counterproductive. What now? A new approach is needed, one that accepts the fact that drugs cannot be eliminated from society, but focuses on the harm that it causes, so says science. READ MORE

  5. 14. The Impact of Coca Supply Reduction Efforts on Violence in Colombia

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

    Author : Lukas Slavik; [2013-10-18]
    Keywords : Colombia; cocaine; supply reduction; of supply reduction on violence; violence;

    Abstract : Cocaine remains one of the most problematic drugs in today's world. It has been associated with numerous negative health effects, as well as drug-related violence and other undesirable impacts. The "war on cocaine" encompasses a variety of measures to reduce its supply, but more knowledge is needed to conclude which measures are effective. READ MORE

  6. 15. CONFLICT AND REINTEGRATION: THE CASE OF FEMALE EX-COMBATANTS IN COTE D'IVOIRE

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Master of Science in Social Studies of Gender; Lunds universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Angela Nnoko Mejane; [2011]
    Keywords : reintegration; Gender; Conflict war; Female ex-combatants; masculinity; Cote d’Ivoire; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : Abstract This study was carried out in Cote d’Ivoire on female ex-combatants and members of organisations working with reintegrating former combatants. The study revolves more on war and reintegration of female ex-combatants. READ MORE