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Back to the Future? Revisiting Military Confidence-Building in Europe
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2018)The last few years have seen a paradigm shift in European security. NATO and Russia are once again stepping up their military activities and building their military arsenals, as deep mistrust and the fear of unintended military escalation seem to have returned. Over the last few decades, such concerns could be mitigated by an interlocking web of arms control and confidence- and security-building ... -
Between Self-determination and Secession: An Assessment of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) Agitations for the Independence of Southeast Nigeria
(Mastergradsoppgave; Master thesis, 2023-10-31)This thesis assesses the conflict between the Nigerian state and an ethnic-based organization called the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). The Nigerian-IPOB conflict stems from the Nigerian Civil War of 1967 - 1970, which was caused by a secessionist attempt by the eastern region of Nigeria, historically referred to as The Biafra War. Amid claims of marginalization and the adoption of indigenousness ... -
Beyond the Uniform: Analysing the Nexus of Privilege-based Violence and Militarisation of Public Security in the Context of the Colombian Protests of 2019 & 2021
(Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2023-05-14)"Beyond the Uniform: Analysing the Nexus of Privilege Violence and Militarisation of Public Security in the Context of Colombian Protests of 2019 & 2021" explores the impact of militarisation on civil-military relations during the Colombian protests of 2019 and 2021. The study analyses the behaviour of state security forces, with particular emphasis on traditional law and order maintenance police ... -
Biopolitics and Human Agency of North Korean border crossers: The Ethics of Coexistence, Mobility-Identity-Security Analysis (MISA), and Risk Analysis (RA)
(Mastergradsoppgave; Master thesis, 2022-05-16)This thesis discusses mobility, identity, and security (MIS), risk to life, emancipatory everyday peace in the context of biopolitics and human agency of North Korean border crossers. It begins with providing a new concept of human agency comprised of ability and answerability laid on the ground of the ethics of coexistence. Next, the thesis provides prevalent definitions of three identity groups ... -
The Botswana Kgotla system : a mechanism for traditional conflict resolution in modern Botswana : case study of the Kanye Kgotla
(Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2011-01-21)Botswana with its republic status still has tribal leaders playing a vital role in the development and peaceful progress of its citizens. Chieftainship’s influence in modern Botswana continues to be fundamental to the government and community relations. The Kgotla (meeting place for the tribe) has continued to be central in giving a platform to individuals in exercising their democratic rights. This ... -
Breaking the occupation of the mind. The Freedom Theatre and Palestinian youth empowerment
(Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2016-05-18)This study seeks to bring focus to the youth`s of The Freedom Theatre and their perspectives on theatre, in particular The Freedom Theatre, vis – a – vis cultural resistance and its impacts on their life. In order to do so, this thesis draws on reflection given by previous students who work at the Theatre. In this way, by tapping into the previous students’ reflections who now work at the theatre, ... -
BRICS and the West: Don’t Believe the Cold War Hype
(Chronicle; Kronikk, 2023-08-30)When Jim O’Neill coined the BRIC acronym in 2001, the point he was trying to convey was that the global economic system needed to incorporate the world’s largest emerging economies. His advice fell on deaf ears and in 2009, Brazil, China, India, and Russia decided to take matters into their own hands and formed the BRIC grouping. South Africa joined the group in 2010 to form the BRICS. This July, ... -
Bridging the gap between science and animal ethics. The morality of industrial animal farming with regards to animal welfare
(Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2017-06-20)Current debates regarding animal rights and ethics tend to remain separated from the relevant science and scientific evidence. The aim of this thesis is to therefore help fill this gap by bringing together moral philosophy and the scientific study of animal welfare in the context of industrial animal farming. Although the facts and research exist, they have so far mostly remained independent of the ... -
British Togoland Movement: An Offshoot of Historical Creations
(Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2019-05-15)This thesis is an inquiry into the political evolution of British Togoland to identify factors that have contributed to the emergence of British Togoland Movement as well as those factors which continue to foil and sustain it from 1916 till now. The study focuses on colonial activities in Eweland from 1886 to the independence of Ghana in 1956 and how these activities continue to influence opinions ... -
Broken Dreams in “Land of Gold and Honey”? The case of cross-cultural marriages of Ukrainian women in Norway
(Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2015-11-19)The main purpose of this thesis is to investigate “What are the crucial factors for self-realization for Ukrainian women in Norway?” This is a qualitative, case-study research, based on the method of Narrative Inquiry. The fairy tale of Cinderella who waits for her charming prince is still the most popular story among the majority of women in Ukraine. Contemporary Ukrainian reality cannot satisfy ... -
Building Houses into Homes: Essential Networks and Informal Living in Cape Town, South Africa
(Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2013-06-01)This study explores the potential assets of informal living as a consequence of historical spatial planning and urbanization in Cape Town South Africa. Micro realities of informal living are illustrated against a backdrop of wider socio-political policies that effectively produce informal settlements through arguably flawed housing delivery systems. Qualitative interviews conducted across a small ... -
Bullying in school : a study of forms and motives of aggression in two secondary schools in the city of Palu, Indonesia
(Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2010-06-11)This study 1) investigated the prevalence of bullying among students in two secondary schools in the city of Palu, Indonesia, 2) investigated which forms of aggression (proactive and/or reactive) were associated with bullying behavior, and 3) investigated which motive of aggression (power related and/or affiliation related) were associated with bullying behavior among the students. Self assessment ... -
A Burden or a Resource? Conditions for Returnee (Re)integration in Juba, South Sudan
(Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2014-05-13)This thesis focuses on returnees' potential to contribute to reconstruction and development in post-conflict societies. Do returnees bring with them resources of any kind? If yes, how can these resources be utilized in order to contribute to reconstruction and development in the return areas? Through analyzing the experiences of South Sudanese returnees in Juba, these are the main questions this ... -
Causes of electoral violence : lessons from the May 2005 election of Ethiopia
(Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2012-05-15)the may 2005 election was the first truly competitive multi-party election that ethiopia experienced in its recent political history -
The Causes Radicalising the Youth in South-Eastern Turkey. A Critical Approach
(Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2020-06-01)There are various causal and contributing factors for radicalisation, depending on the unique perceptions of each individual, society, or region. This thesis seeks to find out causal factors radicalising the young population in south-eastern Turkey, through semi-structured interviews and non-participant observation. Radicalisation is being handled critically in this thesis. It is not always supposed ... -
Challenges in conflict resolution : case of the Juba Peace Talks in Uganda (2006 – 2008)
(Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2010-05-19)The research investigated the reasons for the failed Juba peace talks between the Government of Uganda and the Lord's Resistance Army/Movement, mediated by the Government of Southern Sudan. Specifically the challenges faced by the different parties to the negotiations, the impact of the local, regional and international environment on the outcome of the peace process and the perspectives for a ... -
Challenges of reintegrating returning refugees : a case study of returnee access to land and to basic services in Burundi
(Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2011-03)In post-war societies, the challenges associated with reintegration of returnees may contribute to the re-ignition of violence and armed conflict. But, despite recognition of this fact, the factors which make refugee return and reintegration sustainable are generally underresearched. This thesis deals with the reintegration of Burundian returnees in the aftermath of ethnic-based violence and ... -
Child Labour, Structural Violence and Education Exploring the impacts of psychosocial techniques in child labourers
(Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2023-10-31)This thesis investigates the impact of the "Educame Primero" program on working children in post-conflict Colombia. Through a mixed-methods approach from a Peace Perspective, it explores how educational interventions with a focus on play and psychosocial support can influence children's mental health and resilience. Findings reveal that such programs significantly enhance psychological well-being ... -
China and European Union in Africa. Comparison of China and EU Development Cooperation in Africa
(Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2017-05-15)This thesis presents development strategies of the European Union and China inside the African continent. The European long presence in the African continent was challenged by China, the new actor on the international scene. Western system guided by the OECD regulations and demands was confronted by China, the biggest developing country demanding ‘win-win’ cooperation policy based on mutual benefit ... -
Cihu Memorial Sculpture Park. Iconoclasm, memory and the importance of space
(Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2016-05-14)The Cihu Memorial Sculpture Park is located in rural Taiwan and features over 200 statues of the former authoritarian leader, Chiang Kai-shek (1893-1975). Taiwan had been ruled by Chiang and his son for 38 years of martial law, which ended in 1987. Since then, democracy has developed and the past has been put under scrutiny. Statues of Chiang decorated all official buildings and schools, but once ...
