The COVID-19 pandemic has profoundly affected the London music scene, causing unprecedented challenges for artists. This thesis explores how creative processes, collaboration, and the mental health...Show moreThe COVID-19 pandemic has profoundly affected the London music scene, causing unprecedented challenges for artists. This thesis explores how creative processes, collaboration, and the mental health of musicians intersect due to the pandemic. London faced extensive COVID-19 restrictions since March 2020, disrupting musicians' ability to collaborate, access recording studios, and perform live. The absence of live audiences and reduced social connections hindered the essential feedback loop for artists. However, many adapted by leveraging technology for remote collaboration and online performances. The research focuses on creative processes, collaboration, and mental health, providing a comprehensive analysis of the pandemic's impact. By drawing on existing literature and conducting a specific study on London artists, the research aims to contribute valuable insights for future strategies to support the resilience and recovery of the London music scene.Show less
This thesis is an overview of problems of violence towards indigenous people across the world and seeks to analyze how these groups protect themselves through lack of government support. Then,...Show moreThis thesis is an overview of problems of violence towards indigenous people across the world and seeks to analyze how these groups protect themselves through lack of government support. Then, there will be looked into the problems of violence within Brazil and how it relates to environmental crime. The indigenous groups Pataxó and Tupinambá will be used as a case study to look into the violence in the Northeast of Brazil. There will be an analysis of how the Brazilian indigenous protect themselves against violence from land owners invading their lands.Show less
During the 2019 Hong Kong Anti-Extradition Bill protests, activists have created urban art as an expression of their political beliefs and collective identity. This research explores how urban art...Show moreDuring the 2019 Hong Kong Anti-Extradition Bill protests, activists have created urban art as an expression of their political beliefs and collective identity. This research explores how urban art as a medium represents the postcolonial collective identity of the people of Hong Kong. This research will analyze selected urban art from the 2019 Hong Kong Anti-Extradition Bill Protests through the methodology of semiotic art analysis. The primary objective of this paper is to research the collective postcolonial identity experienced amongst the people of Hong Kong. Through the case study of Hong Kong, this paper demonstrates how postcolonial identities are expressed in the context of urban protest art. Moreover, this paper showcases the role of urban art in resisting colonial structures of power.Show less
This thesis examines the success of the African Union's intervention in Darfur from 2004 to 2007, focusing on the African Union Mission in Sudan (AMIS) while providing a nuanced comprehensive...Show moreThis thesis examines the success of the African Union's intervention in Darfur from 2004 to 2007, focusing on the African Union Mission in Sudan (AMIS) while providing a nuanced comprehensive framework with success criteria, which are necessary to ensure humanitarian interventions are held to a uniform standard. Through a thorough analysis of existing literature, the identification and development of 4 specific success criteria. The study uses these criteria to evaluate the effectiveness and success of AMIS, going beyond achieving the mission’s mandate. The analysis recommends the African Union Mission in Sudan be assessed using the 4 success criteria: (1) reduction of violence, (2) lessening human suffering, (3) stability in the region, and (4) the attainment of long-term positive peace. This paper argues for a nuanced understanding of a humanitarian intervention’s success, recognizing the interplay between immediate outcomes and long-term stability within the country. Recommending collaboration with international actors and organizations to further empower African-led humanitarian initiatives. Drawing lessons from the Darfur experience, this paper provides valuable insights for future humanitarian interventions, stressing the need for a framework to be created to utilize immediate relief via decreasing violence, lessening suffering with sustainable development, and implementing long-lasting peace initiatives. Ultimately, the thesis underscores the potential the African Union has to become a legitimate regional actor in conflict mediation, given adequate resources provided and support from the international community.Show less