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The Limits of the EU: Using Conditionality as a Driver of Anti-Corruption Policy Reform in Bosnia and Kosovo
Get PDFThe European Union’s (EU) Common Security and Defence Policy (CSDP) missions in the Western Balkans have used billions of dollars and thousands of personnel in their mandates, though seemingly little has changed- Bosnia is witnessing severe democratic backsliding and Kosovo’s public institutions are undermined by entrenched corruption. This thesis hypothesizes that the EU’s approach has become misaligned regarding the mission’s original goals due to issues stemming from the Union’s pursuit of enlargement, namely membership conditionality. Thus, I seek to expose what went wrong with the EU’s CSDP missions and why outcomes have not met expectations, formulating an argument that demarcates the boundaries of the EU’s normative power. Contrary to the traditional process of enlargement, this thesis suggests that the enlargement process in the Western Balkans is reversed to suit the EU’s geopolitical position rather than to develop member state hopefuls
From Disruptive Infrastructure to Integrated Solutions: Architectural Design Strategy for Seamless Carbon Capture in Urban Environments
No full textThe climate crisis demands urgent action, and carbon capture technologies have become essential tools in the push toward net-zero emissions. With cities responsible for nearly 70 percent of global carbon output, the urban environment offers a critical opportunity for implementation. Yet in dense city settings, carbon capture systems can feel disruptive—raising issues of noise, visibility, space, and cost. Without careful integration, they risk becoming unwelcome infrastructure. This thesis explores how architecture can turn carbon capture into a visible, functional, and public part of the city. Through design proposals grounded in site-specific analysis, it looks at how these systems can fit into rooftops, building gaps, parks, and vacant lots. The goal is to reposition carbon capture as part of the built environment—not as an add-on, but as a civic asset. By aligning environmental performance with public life, the research proposes a model for how cities can lead in climate adaptation
Flooding Attacks in 5G Slicing: Impact on XR Traffic and Exploratory Mitigation
Get PDFThe 5G mobile network provides higher bandwidth, faster speed, and enhanced data rates, with applications in virtual reality, augmented reality, and mixed reality. Network slicing, which facilitates many virtual network instances, is essential for XR applications. Nonetheless, slice security is crucial owing to the increase in users and shared resources. The thesis investigates the impact of flood assaults on XR traffic utilizing 5G network slicing technology, evaluates various slice configurations, and presents an exploratory detection and mitigation strategy. To our knowledge, this is the first study that investigates the UDP flood, Ping flood, and Registration flood attack effects on XR traffic in the context of 5G slicing technology and explores a simple and effective mitigation solution leveraging the Tunnel Endpoint Identifier (TEID) of each user session
Beyond Graves: Designing Spaces for Commemoration, Reflection & Healing
No full textThis thesis examines how evolving mourning rituals conflict with the static nature of traditional cemetery designs. It proposes flexible, comfort-driven spaces that address both individual and collective grief. Through space syntax, content analysis, and phenomenology, it investigates how movement, sensory cues, and emotional resonance shape commemoration. Using three memorial museums Jewish Museum, 9/11 Memorial, and Hiroshima Peace Memorial as case studies, it demonstrates how strategic circulation, material interplay, and participatory elements can support emotional well-being. Applying these insights, the project reimagines Hong Kong’s Happy Valley Cemetery, introducing interventions to improve legibility, solace, and remembrance. A 3D isovist space syntax model navigates the site’s challenging topography. Ultimately, context-sensitive spatial strategies can cultivate reflection, shared healing, and deeper communal memor