Browsing MSc in International Relations,Strategy and Security by Title
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Human trafficking και τρομοκρατία: Η υιοθέτηση του human trafficking ως modus operandi των τρομοκρατικών οργανώσεων και οι απειλές ασφαλείας
(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 ...
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The impact of EU member states divisions on foreign policy: A Case Study of the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
(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 ...
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The Implications of the Foreign Powers' Foreign Policies in Ethnic Conflicts of Serbia and Kosovo
(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 ...
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International relations and security policies in the context of Chinese investments: case studies of Cyprus and Sri Lanka
(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 ...
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ISIS expansion in Iraq, a case study of Mosul vs Erbil and Kirkuk
(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 ...
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The Kurds and their armed struggle against islamic state
(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 ...
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Land, sea, air and the cloud: the fourth border type
(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 ...
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Muted Terrorism When a state becomes a terrorist: functionary and vigilante terrorism and its consequences
(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 ...
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Realism vs. Liberalism: The Role of Human Rights in Contemporary Conflicts
(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 ...
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The relationship between EU climate and energy policies and EU foreign policy and security
(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 ...
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The relationship between terrorism and poverty: a case study of boko haram in Nigeria, 2020-2024.
(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. ...
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The Rise of China and its Rivalry with USA; Is confrontation imminent?
(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 ...
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The Role Of Soft Power In Nigeria’s Foreign Policy Towards ECOWAS States, 2000-2023
(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, ...
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The Sino-American Competition: Any Room for Others? The Case of France
(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 ...
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Terrorism and Counter- Terrorism in Africa- Case Study- Nigerian Boko Haram
(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 ...
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The U.S. strategy against terrorism in the twenty-first century: results and consequences in the context of Afghanistan and Iraq
(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 ...
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Viktor Orbán's Grand Strategy between the EU and Russia 2010-2024
(Μaster in International Relations, Strategy and Security, School of Social Science and Humanities, Neapolis University Pafos, 2025-01)Hungary's political orientation has changed significantly since 2010. The Orbán government is gradually coming into conflict with the European Union. Meanwhile, Viktor Orbán introduced an illiberal democracy and built an ...
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Why is the outcome of the Battle of the Black Sea of primary importance?
(Μaster in International Relations, Strategy and Security, School of Social Science and Humanities, Neapolis University Pafos, 2024)In a protracted and dynamic conflict within the Black Sea region, Ukraine has unexpectedly gained the upper hand against Russia. Ukraine's innovative naval guerrilla strategy, combining anti-ship missiles and naval drone ...
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Αδυναμίες του συμφώνου της Βαρσοβίας
(Μεταπτυχιακό Πρόγραμμα Διεθνών Σχέσεων, Στρατηγικής και Ασφάλειας, Σχολή Κοινωνικών Επιστημών, Τεχνών και Ανθρωπιστικών Σπουδών, Πανεπιστήμιο Νεάπολις Πάφου, 2024-05)Αντικείμενο της παρούσας διπλωματικής εργασίας είναι η μελέτη των αδυναμιών του Συμφώνου της Βαρσοβίας. Το Σύμφωνο της Βαρσοβίας ήταν ένα σημαντικό συστατικό της στρατηγικής της Σοβιετικής Ένωσης να διατηρήσει τον έλεγχο ...
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Ανάλυση των πολέμων δια αντιπροσώπων και ο αντίκτυπος τους στην ευρωπαϊκή και περιφερειακή ασφάλεια: Η περίπτωση της Συρίας.
(Μεταπτυχιακό Πρόγραμμα Διεθνών Σχέσεων, Στρατηγικής και Ασφάλειας, Σχολή Κοινωνικών Επιστημών, Τεχνών και Ανθρωπιστικών Σπουδών, Πανεπιστήμιο Νεάπολις Πάφου, 2023-01)Η εύφλεκτη περιοχή της Μέσης Ανατολής αποτελεί αναντίρρητα πεδίο διαρκών κρίσεων με μείζονες συνέπειες, όχι μόνο σε περιφερειακό, αλλά και σε ευρωπαϊκό επίπεδο. Την τελευταία δεκαετία, τόσο οι διενέξεις, όσο και τα εμπλεκόμενα ...