Browsing MSc in International Relations,Strategy and Security by Title

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  • A divided island in a united Europe: Evaluating the expectations and realities of the EU’s role in the Cyprus conflict from the perspective of Cyprus 

    Ζαντής, Κύπρος; Avgousti, Argyro (Μaster in International Relations, Strategy and Security, School of Social Science and Humanities, Neapolis University Pafos, 2024-01)
    Cyprus is a Mediterranean island with a rich history marked by ethnic strife and periods of for-eign rule. Prompted by the idea of enosis (union with Greece), a Greek Cypriot coup broke out, which resulted in the Turkish ...

  • The Effect of the History of International Relations on the International Order Case Study: History of the US (1929-2023) 

    Faragalla, Samar (Μεταπτυχιακό Πρόγραμμα Διεθνών Σχέσεων, Στρατηγικής και Ασφάλειας, Σχολή Κοινωνικών Επιστημών, Τεχνών και Ανθρωπιστικών Σπουδών, Πανεπιστήμιο Νεάπολις Πάφου, 2023-05)
    Studying the history of international relations is of major importance, not only for knowledge but also for lessons. Although the concept of history's cyclical nature is not new, people continue to make the same errors, ...

  • Environmental Policy and Human Rights. The case of Tanzania, Chile, Haiti, Nigeria and Mongolia 

    Rubavu, Julian (Μaster in International Relations, Strategy and Security, School of Social Science and Humanities, Neapolis University Pafos, 2024-09)
    Environment and human rights look like brother and sister since human beings need a good environment in order to survive well on a daily life basis. Surviving is one of the human rights of living creatures, particularly ...

  • Europe and the 2022 Russian Invasion of Ukraine - A paradigm shift for Transatlantic Security? 

    Berger, Sebastian (Master in International Relations, Strategy and Security, School of Social Sciences, Arts and Humanities, Neapolis University of Pafos, 2023-01)
    Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine has uprooted the fundamental principles of the transatlantic security order and forced the transatlantic community and its institutions into collective action. Vladimir Putin’s blatant ...

  • Human trafficking και τρομοκρατία: Η υιοθέτηση του human trafficking ως modus operandi των τρομοκρατικών οργανώσεων και οι απειλές ασφαλείας 

    Μπατάλιας, Μάριος – Ευάγγελος (Μεταπτυχιακό Πρόγραμμα Διεθνών Σχέσεων, Στρατηγικής και Ασφάλειας, Σχολή Κοινωνικών Επιστημών, Τεχνών και Ανθρωπιστικών Σπουδών, Πανεπιστήμιο Νεάπολις Πάφου, 2023-05)
    Τι είναι το Human Trafficking και πώς συνδέεται με την τρομοκρατία; Για ποιους λόγους και με ποιους τρόπους είναι εφικτή μία τέτοια σύνδεση; Τι συνέπειες και τι απειλές αναφορικά με την ασφάλεια των κρατών ελλοχεύουν, όταν ...

  • The impact of EU member states divisions on foreign policy: A Case Study of the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict 

    Bengharda, Tarik (Μaster in International Relations, Strategy and Security, School of Social Science and Humanities, Neapolis University Pafos, 2025-01)
    This dissertation examines how different stances among EU member states on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, particularly following the Hamas attack on October 7, 2023, impact the EU’s ability to formulate a coherent and ...

  • The Implications of the Foreign Powers' Foreign Policies in Ethnic Conflicts of Serbia and Kosovo 

    Hany, Lobna Osama (Μεταπτυχιακό Πρόγραμμα Διεθνών Σχέσεων, Στρατηγικής και Ασφάλειας, Σχολή Κοινωνικών Επιστημών, Τεχνών και Ανθρωπιστικών Σπουδών, Πανεπιστήμιο Νεάπολις Πάφου, 2023-05)
    This thesis examines the implications of foreign powers' policies in ethnic conflicts. The European Union, the United States, Turkey, and Russia will be studied in ethnic conflicts, particularly Serbia and Kosovo. The ...

  • International relations and security policies in the context of Chinese investments: case studies of Cyprus and Sri Lanka 

    Ivanov-Chakubash, Dimitrii (Μaster in International Relations, Strategy and Security, School of Social Science and Humanities, Neapolis University Pafos, 2025)
    Η παρούσα διατριβή εξετάζει πώς οι κινεζικές επενδύσεις στο πλαίσιο της Πρωτοβουλίας Ζώνης και Δρόμου (Belt and Road Initiative) επηρεάζουν τη στρατηγική ασφάλειας και τον προσανατολισμό εξωτερικής πολιτικής δύο στρατηγικά ...

  • ISIS expansion in Iraq, a case study of Mosul vs Erbil and Kirkuk 

    Youns, Zaman Salih (Master in International Relations, Strategy and Security, School of Social Sciences, Arts and Humanities, Neapolis University of Pafos, 2023-01)
    This dissertation will examine the circumstances that led to the loss of Mosul and other primarily Sunni cities and investigates why ISIS could not control Erbil and Kirkuk. After three days of fighting between jihadists ...

  • The Kurds and their armed struggle against islamic state 

    Kareem, Halkawt Kamal (Μaster in International Relations, Strategy and Security, School of Social Science and Humanities, Neapolis University Pafos, 2024-06)
    The main focus of the present research study has been on analysing Kurds and their armed struggle against Islamic State. The first chapter of the research study has outlined the background of Iraqi Kurdistan and their ...

  • Land, sea, air and the cloud: the fourth border type 

    Starkey, Victoria (Master in International Relations, Strategy and Security, School of Social Sciences, Arts and Humanities, Neapolis University of Pafos, 2023-01)
    The border management of states is tasked with preserving the security of the state at its entry and exit points. Until recently, threats were mainly of physical nature, thus the state border was guarded at physical border ...

  • Muted Terrorism When a state becomes a terrorist: functionary and vigilante terrorism and its consequences 

    Genevieve, Manos (Μaster in International Relations, Strategy and Security, School of Social Science and Humanities, Neapolis University Pafos, 2024-01)
    Being considerably familiarized with the typology of terrorism that targets a state, this research paper delves into terrorism on behalf of the state (functionary terrorism). In particular, the focus point is on democratic ...

  • Realism vs. Liberalism: The Role of Human Rights in Contemporary Conflicts 

    Frouzakis, Panagiotis (Μaster in International Relations, Strategy and Security, School of Social Science and Humanities, Neapolis University Pafos,, 2025-02)
    One of the most intriguing debates in contemporary International Relations is the ideological struggle between Realism and Liberalism. Both theories offer appealing frameworks for understanding the behaviour of states and ...

  • The relationship between EU climate and energy policies and EU foreign policy and security 

    O’kane, Philip (Master in International Relations, Strategy and Security, School of Social Sciences, Arts and Humanities, Neapolis University of Pafos, 2023-01)
    The purpose of this study was to examine the evolution of climate change and energy policy within the European Union and to evaluate how effective it has been in terms of changing the policy of member states and also ...

  • The relationship between terrorism and poverty: a case study of boko haram in Nigeria, 2020-2024. 

    Ukachukwu Chikwendu, Peter (Μaster in International Relations, Strategy and Security, School of Social Science and Humanities, Neapolis University Pafos, 2024-06)
    Boko Haram's violent activities in Nigeria have plunged the country into poverty, evident even in 2024. This study examines how Boko Haram's actions impacted Nigeria's economic stability, notably the food shortages in 2024. ...

  • The Rise of China and its Rivalry with USA; Is confrontation imminent? 

    Bakloris, Petros (Μaster in International Relations, Strategy and Security, School of Social Science and Humanities, Neapolis University Pafos, 2024-01)
    Since the collapse of the USSR, the USA and the international order have remained unopposed. Nevertheless, contemporary China has become a regional military power, a global economic power, and a significant voice in the ...

  • The Role Of Soft Power In Nigeria’s Foreign Policy Towards ECOWAS States, 2000-2023 

    Utiome, John Ambrose (Μaster in International Relations, Strategy and Security, School of Social Science and Humanities, Neapolis University Pafos, 2024-08)
    This study examines how the role of soft power shaped Nigeria's foreign policy towards the ECOWAS member states between 2000 and 2023. It investigates the ways that Nigeria's four successive administrations Obasanjo, ...

  • The Sino-American Competition: Any Room for Others? The Case of France 

    Saurabh, Kumar (Μaster in International Relations, Strategy and Security, School of Social Science and Humanities, Neapolis University Pafos, 2024-01)
    This study aims to delve into the Sino-American competition and explore if there is a space for another power in this competition with the case study of France. For this research, I used qualitative research methods, primary ...

  • Terrorism and Counter- Terrorism in Africa- Case Study- Nigerian Boko Haram 

    Etiobhio, Irene Nkem (Μaster in International Relations, Strategy and Security, School of Social Science and Humanities, Neapolis University Pafos, 2025-01)
    This main objective of the research is to make attempts at broadly analyzing the Boko Haram Sect in Nigeria, bringing a clearer view on their motives, aims and organizational background as well as the delving into its ...

  • The U.S. strategy against terrorism in the twenty-first century: results and consequences in the context of Afghanistan and Iraq 

    Kitenge, Seleman Yusuph (Μaster in International Relations, Strategy and Security, School of Social Science and Humanities, Neapolis University Pafos, 2024-05)
    The dissertation explores the US strategy against terrorism in the 21st century, focusing on Afghanistan and Iraq. It uses qualitative analysis, historical review, case studies, and empirical data assessment. The study ...