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Western-imperialism in South African foreign policy (1999 – 2008) through constructivist language theory
(Stellenbosh : Stellenbosch University, 2015-04)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Scholars and laymen alike have in the past lamented the ambiguous and confusing nature of post-apartheid South African foreign policy, specifically with relation to humanitarian crises on the African ... -
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 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 ... -
Political-security risk in the oil and gas industry : the impact of terrorism on risk management and mitigation
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2015-04)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: International oil and gas companies are experiencing an increase in terrorist attacks. After the oil and gas industry became a legitimate target for terrorist groups in the 1990s the number of attacks ... -
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 ... -
Political regionalisation and oil production in Africa: the case of the LAPSSET Corridor
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2015-04)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: This study analyses regionalism in Africa from a theoretical and an applied perspective. The purpose of the study is to contribute to the critical and reflectivist corpus of ... -
The People’s Republic of China’s “strategic partnerships” with South Africa : 1998-2013
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2015-04)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The emergence of the People‘s Republic of China (PRC) as an economic superpower has become one of the most significant developments in world affairs in recent times. As the PRC has grown in economic ... -
Oil, power, and global hegemony
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2015-04)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: This study explores the impact of primary energy on the measurement of state power and hegemony. Through an examination of British and American hegemonies, the role of coal, oil and petroleum on the ... -
Mega project analysis : a case study of the Gauteng Freeway Improvement Project
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2015-04)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Mega projects have fascinated human beings for as long as history can remember. The urge to build something bigger and better than has ever been done before has always been a driving force behind the human ... -
Liberation movements as governments : understanding the ANC's quality of government
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2015-04)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Liberation struggles and the way liberation movements are organised can leave a lasting impact on post-liberation societies. This research project was conducted in order to research liberation movements ... -
A case-based analysis of the implementation of transformation in Western Cape rugby
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2015-04)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Rugby in South Africa has a long racial and political history. This history was a direct result of the policy of apartheid in which a deliberate attempt was made to arrange all areas of life along racial ... -
Are women making a difference in peacekeeping operations? Considering the voices of South African women peacekeepers
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2015-04)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Although there has been a shift from state security to human security, feminist scholars pointed out the missing gender dynamic of a human security approach. The inclusion of a gendered lens has allowed ...
