Bücher von Arda Can Celik

Essay from the year 2012 in the subject Politics - Region: Other States, grade: VG, Uppsala University, language: English, abstract: This essay examines the categorical structure of middle powers through the lens of realism. It highlights the problem of measuring size of power and suggests realist solutions. The essay also notes the inner upheavals of realism, particularly the regulatory requirements without which medium forces cannot operate. The debate takes an evolutionary path. Therefore, it sometimes follows a narrative approach. It emphasizes the mile stones of Westphalian adjustments and highlights the importance of legal formulations. Finally, it criticizes potential candidates and argues the trends in current debates.

Master's Thesis from the year 2011 in the subject Politics - Political Systems - General and Comparisons, grade: VG, Uppsala University (Department of Peace and Conflict Research), course: Political Science - Diplomacy, language: English, abstract: This study provides an examination about Chinäs projected image and explores how China implements various concepts and channels for image building activities. It also displays the reasons and motivation points of image projection as a national policy. This national policy gives a reference to Chinese grand strategy which is embodied in Chinese Soft Power. Bearing this in mind; the study provides an explanation about the sources of projected image.In order to follow the right track, the study primarily establishes an internal examination within China thereafter it explores the projection process within the U.S case. This approach enables to understand the changing U.S views of China and also pursues to find the dynamics of U.S public perception. In regards to the analysis; the study examines the Chinese efforts which try to build a favourable image in the minds of Americans. This process leads the study to explore the tools for the projected adjustment. It displays that; which implementations took place to affect the U.S society. Furthermore, the study gives the reasons of Chinese PR and PD engagements which indicate the possible rewards for Chinese Power. This dimension targets to re-design the public perceptions which are also embodied in Beijing¿s charm offensive. Thus China aims to fill the gap between her comprehensive power capacity and the concept of soft power.

Scientific Study from the year 2011 in the subject Politics - International Politics - Topic: Peace and Conflict Studies, Security, grade: Vg- B, Uppsala University (Department Of Peace and Conflict Research), language: English, abstract: This study has given two dimensional comparison within the economic sanctions and engagement policies and among the two ones. The review has targeted to display the effectiveness of mentioned studies from different wings. It has examined the policy changing behaviour of sanctions via economic pressure. The study has displayed the capacity of political outcomes and gains by imposing economic pain. It has also pointed out the substitutability of coercive approach against militarized measures. The main argument has been gathered around the effectiveness and applicability of coercive measures. Thus, it has underlined that in which regimes, under which circumstances and in which scale has it more impact towards the targets. Conclusively the study has evaluated the main impetus behind the use of non coercive measures.