This thesis is focused on the crisis on the Polish-Belarusian border of 2021 during which thousands of migrants tried to illegally enter Poland. It highlights the county’s unique response to the...Show moreThis thesis is focused on the crisis on the Polish-Belarusian border of 2021 during which thousands of migrants tried to illegally enter Poland. It highlights the county’s unique response to the crisis, including its decision not to involve Frontex, and poses a research question regarding what process led to this decision. To answer this inquiry, this thesis conducts an explaining outcome process tracing study, utilizing theories of Rational Choice and Securitization. The analysis proves the hypotheses, linking the Law and Justice party’s decision to the tension between them and the EU regarding migration policy, subsequently emphasizing independence from and growing military resources. Overall, it sheds light on the multifaceted nature of migration issues in contemporary Europe and the various political and institutional factors at play.Show less
This thesis studies how did top digital news media channels, CNN, and Fox News, frame news content pertaining to the U.S.-Mexico border crisis of 2019 via social media platform Twitter, making a...Show moreThis thesis studies how did top digital news media channels, CNN, and Fox News, frame news content pertaining to the U.S.-Mexico border crisis of 2019 via social media platform Twitter, making a comparison between the two media channels. Furthermore, this thesis analyzes to what extent, if at all, do the CNN and Fox News portrayals of the topic reflect the rising political polarization in American society. The primary objective of this study is to examine the difference in news framing between news outlets on the aforementioned topic, and understand their role and implications for political polarization in the U.S. This objective will first be addressed through a systematic review of the available literature, aiming to provide a comprehensive insight into the matter from a purely theoretical standpoint, and secondly by means of a comparative case study examining digital news content based on news framing analysis theory. This thesis aims to contribute to the fields of politics, political communications, and mass communications, with a particular focus on the study of news framing.Show less
