This thesis uses the theory that state behaviour and identity are interrelated to consider China’s dual identity of developing country and great power. The global climate regime is used as a case...Show moreThis thesis uses the theory that state behaviour and identity are interrelated to consider China’s dual identity of developing country and great power. The global climate regime is used as a case study that is internationally relevant and exemplifies this dual identity, and China’s behaviour in the regime is studied through analysing official statements and news sources. This thesis concludes that China continues to identify itself as a developing country, cooperates with developing countries and advocates for their interests, but it is outgrowing these interests itself. China increasingly focuses on its capabilities instead of a lack thereof and takes on a active and assertive role in negotiations, resembling great power behaviour more than a traditional developing country role. Identity is shaped in relationships, and the other states must accept the identity that China acts out. This may become a problem for China in the near future in the climate regime.Show less
This thesis reconsiders the modern debate about the Dutch Republic as a great power and the decline of that great power through new contemporary and social-constructivist perspectives, as opposed...Show moreThis thesis reconsiders the modern debate about the Dutch Republic as a great power and the decline of that great power through new contemporary and social-constructivist perspectives, as opposed to modern and objectivist perspectives. Through these new perspectives there are several propositions to narrow down the extremely broad debate about the Dutch Republic and her loss of great power status.Show less
