Browsing MSc in International Relations,Strategy and Security by Title
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Climate change and food security in Nigeria, a case study of the herders- farmers crisis
(Μaster in International Relations, Strategy and Security, School of Social Science and Humanities, Neapolis University Pafos, 2024-05)Using qualitative and thematic approaches, this study examined the effect of climate change on food security in Nigeria. The research specifically sought to find out the influence of climate change and farmers-herders ...
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The Consequences of Western States’ Intervention in Burkina Faso
(Master in International Relations, Strategy and Security, School of Social Sciences, Arts and Humanities, Neapolis University of Pafos, 2023-01)Burkina Faso, a West African country with a population of about 18.6 million is currently in a state of punitive security and economic hard times as a result of intermittent political instability and draught. As a result, ...
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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
(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 ...
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Europe and the 2022 Russian Invasion of Ukraine - A paradigm shift for Transatlantic Security?
(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 ...
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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 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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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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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 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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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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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 ...
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Αρκτική, πεδίο ανταγωνισμού με πλούσια ανταλλάγματα: ευκαιρία για συνεργασία μεταξύ των μεγάλων παικτών ή πεδίο μελλοντικών δυνητικών συγκρούσεων
(Μεταπτυχιακό Πρόγραμμα Διεθνών Σχέσεων, Στρατηγικής και Ασφάλειας, Σχολή Κοινωνικών Επιστημών, Τεχνών και Ανθρωπιστικών Σπουδών, Πανεπιστήμιο Νεάπολις Πάφου, 2024-01)Το ερευνητικό θέμα το οποίο επέλεξα να ασχοληθώ είναι η «Αρκτική, πεδίο ανταγωνισμού με πλούσια ανταλλάγματα: ευκαιρία για συνεργασία μεταξύ των μεγάλων παικτών ή πεδίο μελλοντικών δυνητικών συγκρούσεων». Η επιλογή του ...
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Ασφάλεια Διαστήματος: Η Περίπτωση της Ελλάδας
(Πρόγραμμα Διεθνών Σχέσεων, Στρατηγικής και Ασφάλειας, Σχολή Επιστημών Υγείας, Πανεπιστήμιο Νεάπολις Πάφου, 2022-08)Η διαστημική τεχνολογία πριν μισό αιώνα αποτελούσε αποκλειστικό προνόμιο των Μεγάλων Δυνάμεων. Όσα κράτη κατείχαν διαστημικά συστήματα είχαν και το συγκριτικό πλεονέκτημα στο πεδίο της επιχειρησιακής πληροφόρησης. Όμως ...