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The politics of health diplomacy : traditional & emerging middle powers compared (the case of Norway & South Africa)
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2015-04)
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Globalization is changing the face of health concerns worldwide and states are reacting by modifying their foreign policies to keep up with the resultant challenges and opportunities. The purpose of this ...
The role & importance of democratic political institutions : Zimbabwe's regression towards authoritarianism
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2015-04)
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: This thesis seeks to advance the understanding of Zimbabwe’s current political situation and how
it has regressed towards authoritarianism. The assumption when initially embarking on this
research ...
The political use of ‘new’ media in the 2014 South African national election
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2015-04)
AFRIKAANSE OPSOMMING: Nuwe media het ’n duidelike impak op die manier waarop moderne politieke partye
en partyleiers hulle verkiesingsveldtogte bestuur.
Hierdie studie fokus daarom op die vraag: Hoe is nuwe media tydens ...
UN, AU and SADC approaches to unconstitutional changes of government : the case of Madagascar
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2012-12)
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The resurgence of unconstitutional changes of government in Africa is regarded not only as a threat to democratisation processes but also to peace, security and stability on the continent. The United ...
From casino capitalism to financial crisis : a constructivist analysis of the post-cold war financial order
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2015-12)
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: This study applies a constructivist analysis in order to examine the extent to which the global capitalist system has gone through a process of financialisation in the post-Cold War order. Parallel to ...
Attitudes towards foreigners in South Africa : a longitudinal study
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2015-12)
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Topics surrounding migration and the presence of foreigners in South Africa are rapidly gaining importance in light of the occurrences and developments in the country, such as the increasing number of ...
The role of the China Africa Development Fund in China's Africa policy
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2012-12)
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: China and Africa's increased interaction over the past decade has received
attention from the media, academics, economists and politicians alike. The
rise of China as a potential world economic power ...
The age of hyperconflict and the globalization-terrorism nexus : a comparative study of Al Shabaab in Somalia and Boko Haram in Nigeria
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2015-12)
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Globalization has radically changed the world we live in; it has enabled the easy movement
of people, goods and money across borders, and has facilitated improved communication. In
a sense it has made ...
Rethinking human security : taking into consideration gender based violence
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2012-12)
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The human security concept challenges the traditional view of state security. The very essence of human security means to respect human rights. The Commission on Human Security did not focus on women as ...
The risk of humanitarianism : industry-specific political-security risk analysis for international agencies in conflict zones
(Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2010-12)
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: International agencies are facing heightened levels of security risk in conflict zones. The
nature of contemporary conflicts and the post-9/11 global political-security environment have
contributed to ...