In the complex landscape of Latin American politics, the interactions and relationships between non-state actors and the authorities, and the influence these have on the creation and implementation...Show moreIn the complex landscape of Latin American politics, the interactions and relationships between non-state actors and the authorities, and the influence these have on the creation and implementation of policies relating to public security remains a topic which could benefit from further academic exploration. This research aims to provide insight into the complexity through examining the evolution of non-state actors, their roles and the influence this had had on public security strategies during the presidencies of Hugo Chávez and Nicolás Maduro in Venezuela.Show less
Narratives of dystopia and the alienation of the 'other' have long existed in human culture, mirroring the anxieties of the societies that give rise to them. Emerging in the 18th century, Gothic...Show moreNarratives of dystopia and the alienation of the 'other' have long existed in human culture, mirroring the anxieties of the societies that give rise to them. Emerging in the 18th century, Gothic fiction, sometimes referred to as Gothic horror, explores themes of the uncanny, emotional extremes, and the supernatural. These enigmatic tales persistently raise questions of political, cultural, and religious motivations. Historically, political propaganda tends to employ tactics of political slander and misinformation to appeal to a wider audience. As Gothic narratives often involve hidden meanings and threats from unseen forces, modern right-wing political parties are exploiting existing anxieties by promoting conspiracy theories and blaming marginalized groups for economic problems.Show less
The thesis deals with the political discourse surrounding the 2016 EU-Turkey Agreement on Migration in the European Parliament (EP). By analysing parliamentary debates, it examines how different...Show moreThe thesis deals with the political discourse surrounding the 2016 EU-Turkey Agreement on Migration in the European Parliament (EP). By analysing parliamentary debates, it examines how different political groups in the EP discuss this topic. Through directed content analysis, the analysis looks into five different factors encompassing security, normative, economic, cultural and diplomatic aspects. The thesis highlights that parties’ discourses on the EU-Turkey deal are shaped along different cleavages, including left-and right, GAL and TAN, pro and against European integration, as well as the geographical dimension.Show less
