Search for dissertations about: "civilian"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 69 swedish dissertations containing the word civilian.

  2. 1. Exile Warriors : Violence and Community among Hutu Rebels in the eastern Congo

    Author : Anna Hedlund; Socialantropologi; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Democratic Republic of Congo; Eastern Congo; Rwanda; violence; war; rebel camp; genocide; community; Hutu; identity; structural violence; political violence; rebels; soldier; civilian; refugees; exclusion; victim; perpetrator; Goma; Bukavu; armed groups; post-genocide; conflict; anthropology;

    Abstract : This dissertation is an anthropological study of war and violence in the volatile eastern territories of the Democratic Republic of Congo. The ethnographic focus is on one of the largest rebel groups currently operating in the Congo conflicts, the Hutu-dominated Democratic Forces for the Liberation of Rwanda (FDLR). READ MORE

  4. 2. ‘The African Union, the United Nations and Civilian Protection: the African Mission in Sudan 2004-2007’

    Author : Linnéa Bergholm; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Darfur; civilian protection; African Union; United Nations Security Council;

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  5. 3. Intentional electromagnetic interference (IEMI) : Susceptibility investigations and classification of civilian systems and equipment

    Author : Daniel Månsson; Rajeev Thottappillil; Mats Bäckström; William Radasky; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Electromagnetic compatibility; Intentional electromagnetic interference; High power electromagnetic; Other engineering physics; Övrig teknisk fysik;

    Abstract : This PhD thesis addresses the threat posed to society by sources that can produce high power electromagnetic pulses (HEPM) and be used maliciously to disturb or damage electronic equipment. The vulnerability from intentional electromagnetic interference (IEMI) has increased in the recent decades due to the widespread dependence of the civil society on sensitive electronic systems and proliferation of radiation sources. READ MORE

  6. 4. Design of blended learning for civilian and military trauma care

    Author : Linda Sonesson; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Violence in society is increasing, but action plans to mitigate this problem are insufficient in several countries. New educational strategies, such as blended learning which integrate face-to-face and online education are needed. READ MORE

  7. 5. International Humanitarian Law and Influence Operations : The Protection of Civilians from Unlawful Communication Influence Activities during Armed Conflict

    Author : Pontus Winther; Inger Österdahl; Jann Kleffner; Kjetil Mujezinović Larsen; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; International Humanitarian Law; IHL; Geneva Conventions; Laws of Armed Conflict; LoAC; International Law; Armed Conflict; International Armed Conflict; IAC; Non-international Armed Conflict; NIAC; Occupation; Civilians; Civilian Population; Communication Influence Activities; Influence Operations; Psychological Operations; Threat; Coercion; Compulsion; Humane Treatment; Outrages Upon Personal Dignity; Cruel Treatment; Inhuman Treatment; Mental Torture; Public International Law; Folkrätt; Juridik med inriktning mot folkrätt;

    Abstract : Contemporary armed conflicts are not only fought with physical means and methods. Increasingly, in order to achieve military and political objectives, parties to armed conflicts use communication activities to influence individuals. Armed groups such as ISIS use online propaganda to instil terror and recruit new fighters to their cause. READ MORE