This thesis analysed the Organisation for Security and Cooperation in Europe in terms of its legitimacy and effectiveness. First, it outlines why the OSCE can be defined as a security network and...Show moreThis thesis analysed the Organisation for Security and Cooperation in Europe in terms of its legitimacy and effectiveness. First, it outlines why the OSCE can be defined as a security network and provides a literature review on both topics. The theoretical framework concludes that the OSCE is analysed in terms of its legitimacy using the criteria of transparency, independent monitoring, public involvement and consensus. Structural, cultural, political, technological and relational dimensions were identified as criteria for effectiveness. The analysis revealed two main challenges. The first challenge is the consequences of a system based on consent. The second challenge is building and maintaining trust among the 57 participating states. Due to its size, a lack of trust makes it difficult to reach consesnus on matters discussed and can have severe consequences. The scope of this work is limited and further research is needed on these issues.Show less
This thesis analyzes whether the depiction of Putin’s obstinate attitude towards international agreements is correct, or whether Russia appears to be less obstinate in handling the conflict in...Show moreThis thesis analyzes whether the depiction of Putin’s obstinate attitude towards international agreements is correct, or whether Russia appears to be less obstinate in handling the conflict in Ukraine when working within the OSCE and the Council of Europe. The analysis is based on the theory of socialization in international organizations and argues that the Russian delegation has not internalized the common lifeworld of the Council of Europe and has only to a certain extent internalized the common lifeworld of the OSCE. Instead, the Russian delegation's socialization can be considered as Type I socialization, meaning that the Russian delegation engages in conscious role play.Show less
Advanced master thesis | Political Science (Advanced Master)
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This thesis examines the possibility of international organisations exhibiting a degree of autonomous behaviour in the area of LGBT rights. It looks at three international organisations: the United...Show moreThis thesis examines the possibility of international organisations exhibiting a degree of autonomous behaviour in the area of LGBT rights. It looks at three international organisations: the United Nations, the OSCE and the Council of Europe and how they respond to their given mandate and pressure from Member States in implementing their LGBT policies. It finds that, sometimes despite a lack of consensus, they have adopted LBGT policies. People in leadership positions within the organisations in particular have played an important advocacy role, thereby demonstrating a degree of autonomous behaviour.Show less
