Abstract: The central goal of this research is to determine the relationship between foreign intervention and terrorism. The study uses Ethiopia`s military intervention in Somalia in late 2006 against the Islamic Courts Union as its focal area of concern. The research findings indicate that there exists a relationship between Ethiopia`s intervention and the rise of Al-Shabaab in Somalia. From a methodological perspective, the research relied on secondary sources of data with a qualitative ap...
Abstract: One of the basic development objectives is living free of fear. It is also an objective that has so far received comparatively limited attention in debates on the achievement of the Millennium Development Goals (MDG). Notwithstanding the international community‟s preoccupation with key problems such as natural disasters, climate change, global epidemics and financial crises, the emergency of armed violence has unsuccessfully captured the attention and concern of world leaders and...
Abstract: This study examined the nature and dynamics of the Somali Peace Process. It was guided by the following objectives: One, to find out the type of government that is suitable for Somalia at the end of the Peace Process; two, to analyze the achievements of the Somalia National Reconciliation conference and; third, to analyze the challenges facing post-conflict Somalia. The study was guided by a straight forward methodology, which had to do with the examination of available literature ...
Abstract: From the Ancient period to the modern day, the relation between Ethiopia and Somalia has been marred by religious and ethnic rivalries as well as territorial dispute and competition for regional hegemony. With the collapse of Somalia state in 1991 shifted the balance of power in favor of Ethiopia; the latter repeatedly intervened Somalia politically and militarily in order to keep the new status quo. This thesis examines the nature and the impact of Ethiopian foreign policy towards...
Abstract: With its offer of competitive compensation and attractive employment permit system (EPS), South Korea has recently experienced an influx of migrant workers. There has been a concomitant rise in the concerns about the health and safety of migrant (especially undocumented) workers as well. The purpose of this study was to identify the prevalence of work-related health and safety problems among Filipino migrant workers and determine the relationship between migration status and occupa...
The European Union (EU) is the largest market for natural gas exports. The EU imports more than 50% of its total natural gas consumption. EU’s energy mix is diverse, but natural gas maintains an important role – 25% of the EU’s total energy mix. Natural gas is vitally important due to its frequent use in residential sector (36.9 %). The EU as the largest importer of natural gas- brings 40% of its total supplies from a single supplier, Russian state-owned company Gazprom. After the ...
This comprehensive academic paper critically examines the impact of globalization on the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) profession in the Philippines from an anti-imperialist perspective. Globalization has brought both opportunities and challenges to the ICT industry, shaping the dynamics of the profession. By analyzing relevant treaties, such as the World Trade Organization's (WTO) General Agreement on Trade in Services (GATS) and the Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Int...
ABSTRACT The studyassessed critically the politics and diplomacy of post-Gaddafi Libya. It interrogated the domestic and external actors in the overthrow of Gaddafi as well as the political, diplomatic and other consequences of the downfall of Gaddafi. Overtime, researchers have contributed on the aforementioned topic with fundamental interest on the root causes of the crisis. Most of them anchored their explanation on Centre-Periphery and dependency analysis from the Marxian Political Econom...
ABSTRACT Turkana North region has witnessed perennial insecurity more than any other region in East Africa. This study sought to establish the role of multiple actors in the security dilemma that engulfed the Turkana North region, with the aim of identifying the security actors, establish the causes of insecurity; examine the challenges faced in security provision and thereafter establish the strategies/measures that can minimize insecurity in the region. Through the use of an exploratory res...
ABSTRACT The study aimed at accessing the relationship betweei. Uganda’s Mm istry of Foreign Affairs and policy implementation in East African Community. The objectives of the .study were; to examine the role of Uganda’s .Minis~y of Foreign Affairs on policy implementation in East African community, to identify the challenges faced by Uganda’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs on policy implementation in East Affican community and to access the solutions to the challenges facing Uganda’s Mi...
TABLE OF CONTENTSDECLARATIONAPPROVAL iiDEDICATION iiiACKNOWLEDGMENT ivTABLE OF CONTENTS VLIST OF TABLES viiLIST OF FIGURES viiiABSTRACT IXCHAPTER ONE 1INTRODUCTION1.0 IntroductionI Background of the Study1 .2 Contextual background 31.3 Problem Statement 61.4 Purpose of the Study 71.5 Objectives of the study 71.6 Research Questions 71.7 Scope of the Study 81,8 Significance of the Study 8CHAPTER TWO 9LiTERATURE REVIEW 92.0 introduction 92.1 Conceptual Framework 92.2. Nature of the contribution ...
TABLE OF CONTENTSDECLARATIONAPPROVALDEDICATIONACKNOWLEDGEMENTS ivTABLE OF CONTENTSLIST OF ABBREVIATIONS viiiABSTRACT ixCHAPTER ONE 1INTRODUCTION 11.0 Introduction II . I Background to the Study .~I . I . I Contextual Background 2I . 1 .2 The Present Context: Refugee and asylum seeking procedures in Uganda 4I .2 Statement of the problem 6I .3 Purpose ofthe study 7I .4 Specific Objectives 8I .5 Research Questions 81.6 Scope of the study 81.6.1 Conceptual scope 81 .6.2 Geographical Scope 91.6.3 ...
The research was conducted at the Parliament of Uganda. The parliament is situated in Central Division Kampala District. Much of the field work was carried out at the parliament premises, though other tours were made at the head offices of Uganda Human Rights Commission (Ntinda Nakawa Division). The researcher carried out the research on the Topic “Parliament and Human Rights in Uganda, 1986 — 2017”. The research methodology used was interview. Members of Parliament on Parliamentary Com...
ABSTRACT The year 2011 witnessed a massive influx of irregular migrants from North Africa, using the central Mediterranean to cross into Europe. Libya, which had a Memorandum of Understanding with the southern European country Italy, suffered a civil crisis, creating a vacuum of authority, which failed to prevent journeys from the coasts of Libya into Italy. The Italian government on the other hand reacted by policing its waters to locate irregular sea migrants, sending boats back to places ...
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