Search for dissertations about: "civil war"
Showing result 16 - 20 of 89 swedish dissertations containing the words civil war.
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16. International organizations as peacemakers : The evolution and effectiveness of intergovernmental instruments to end civil war
Abstract : Across four self-contained essays, this dissertation seeks to identify which features make international organizations (IOs) effective peacemakers in modern civil wars. The first essay introduces an original dataset on the institutional design of 21 peace-brokering IOs between 1945 and 2010. READ MORE
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17. Civil Resistance in the Shadow of War : Explaining popular mobilization against dams in Myanmar
Abstract : Why do some conflict-affected communities collectively resist dam-building while others do not? State-backed development projects such as hydropower dams have been the subject of societal resistance in countries around the world. In armed conflict areas, local populations who organize nonviolent resistance through collective action against these high-impact projects face additional challenges, such as being targeted for violence and coercion by the authorities. READ MORE
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18. From Rebellion to Politics : The Transformation of Rebel Groups to Political Parties in Civil War Peace Processes
Abstract : Why do some rebel groups in civil war peace processes transform into viable political parties while others do not? The transformation of armed rebels into peaceful politicians has been identified as one of the most critical factors in explaining the successful transition from violence to sustainable peace. Yet few studies have examined under what conditions these transformations are more or less likely to be carried out. READ MORE
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19. The effect of competition and ownership policies on the housing market
Abstract : This dissertation consists of five studies presented in seven essays. The overall objectives are to investigate the extent and consequences of competition on the rental housing market as well as the importance of national government policies for the substitute good, i.e. owner-occupied housing. READ MORE
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20. Complex Conflicts : Causes and Consequences of Multiparty Civil Wars
Abstract : Civil wars are inherently complex and often feature a myriad of actors, whose interactions influence the intensity, duration and outcome of the conflict. The larger the number of actors involved in a conflict, the more complex it gets. READ MORE