This paper examines the intrinsic relationship between the Western model of nature conservation and the forced removal of pastoralists, the Maasai, in Tanzania’s Ngorongoro Conservation Area. The...Show moreThis paper examines the intrinsic relationship between the Western model of nature conservation and the forced removal of pastoralists, the Maasai, in Tanzania’s Ngorongoro Conservation Area. The historical background contextualises the origins of so-called fortress conservation in the colonial period and the establishment of protected areas. The research takes a political ecology approach to establish a connection between nature conservation activities of international actors, national policymaking in conservation areas and the impact on the Maasai’s livelihood. The case of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area illustrates the enhancement of securitised nature conservation concerning biodiversity protection of ecosystems. However, this approach excludes indigenous peoples from the discourse of ecosystem protection and is inherently neo-colonial. For a better understanding, it argues for the equal inclusion of indigenous peoples in nature conservation efforts.Show less
The growth of the technological start-up sector in Israel was vital in the economic growth of the country. While Israel had previously been a statist political economy through an intense state...Show moreThe growth of the technological start-up sector in Israel was vital in the economic growth of the country. While Israel had previously been a statist political economy through an intense state involvement in its business sectors, an adoption of neoliberalism by the state and its institutions enabled the growth of venture capital investments for start-ups. In taking an analytical perspective on the growth of Israel’s start-ups and how such growth was achieved through the utilisation of neoliberalism as a tool, this paper will argue that neoliberalism and it’s utilisations enabled the growth of start-ups in Israel, shifting the country to have possession of the most start-ups per capita.Show less
This thesis covers, by using the Netherlands as a case study, the position of small states in the international system. China’s rise as a leader in global governance has stirred up many debates in...Show moreThis thesis covers, by using the Netherlands as a case study, the position of small states in the international system. China’s rise as a leader in global governance has stirred up many debates in the West on how to cope with increasing Chinese activism in the world. There is the fear of China expanding its influence and challenging the existing Western institutions, but also the hope of China, bringing more opportunities to the developing and developed countries. This research will analyze Sino-Dutch trade and Chinese FDI in the Netherlands. In the end, a proposal will be provided on how the Dutch government can respond, by applying a constructivist approach with protectionist elements, and balance both the hopes and fears of Chinese influences in their domestic market.Show less
