Economics narratives concluded that the availability of natural resources propels conflict and underdevelopment instead of stability and progress in resource-rich states; that the drive and duration of conflict in resource-rich states rest on three premises: Financing – appropriation of natural resources by the rebel or militia groups, Recruitment – opportunity to induce fighting power and thirdly ...

The thesis uses a peace-studies perspective to examine the relationship between crises, peace-values, and the Joint Norwegian-Russian Fisheries Commission. It uses crises as focal points to shed light on values, and to explore alternatives. The thesis has triangular data collection at its empiric basis, and uses 4 qualitative interviews along with Commission protocols, to better understand the ...

This thesis examines the USSR, Norway and international cooperation on environmental matters in the Arctic (1984-1996). During the Cold War, the region attracted much attention from of the main adversaries. It was a playground for strategic planners and a laboratory for the improvement of military technology. But at the same time these territories were also – at least potentially – a source for ...

Abstract The present research is an attempt to shed light on the process of politicization of children’s literature in the shaky public realm of Iran during a historical period between 1963 and 1979. The main purpose has been to show how under the pressure of the absolutist regime of Pahlavi many suppressed conflicts have not had any spaces and realms to be manifested and discussed in public or ...

Conflict research is generally focused on explaining those people that engage in violence. This thesis suggests that we also study ordinary civilians and their opinions and support for violence. Such a civilian-centered research focus is necessary because implicit in much of conflict research there are some underlying assumptions, moral judgments, and geographic ideas about violence-supporters. These ...

This thesis investigates federalism (state restructuring) through the empirical analysis of the views held on federalism by a few members of the major political parties in Nepal. A decade long conflict was ended when Comprehensive Peace Accord was agreed in 2006. The terms of CPA and the interim constitution became a source of political argument for Nepal’s leaders; controlled and over represented ...

Through different qualitative approaches this thesis analyses the (re)creation of stereotypes among and about Nicaraguans and Costa Ricans in the context of the Isla Calero conflict which began in 2010. The findings are based on questionnaires, interviews and observations conducted in Costa Rica and Nicaragua in late 2011. An analysis of news items produced in both countries during the first month ...

In this thesis the relationship between corporations and their host communities through CSR programs has been the main focus. First it is stated that companies have been contributing to conflicts such as human rights abuses and ecological damage, through their main focus on profit and increasing shareholder value. Many of the business operations and direct foreign investments worldwide take place ...

Third country resettlement and refugee repatriation are two of three durable solutions to the problematic of refugees. Third country resettlement requires refugees to undergo a process of social integration, which aims at providing them the same opportunities, services and rights as the host population. This thesis gives two aspects of refugee‟s social integration process, outlining the differences ...

Water is an increasing source to conflict throughout Central Asia. The problems of water management are caused by lack of efficient cooperation between the Central Asian states, as the states fail to treat the question of water management in a holistic manner. Rather than relating to water management from a regional perspective, the states are putting their own national needs first. To effectuate ...