6 research outputs found
SECURITIZATION OF IMMIGRATION IN EUROPE AND ROLE OF POPULIST RIGHT-WING PARTIES
Full text linkIn most of the western European countries, Populist Radical Right-wing parties have developed themselves as a permanent feature of their party-structures. Their political success is their resistance to immigrants and multicultural societies. Immigration is their central concern as subscribed by nearly all radical-right populist groups. Though the far-right parties join government coalitions, social scientists consider them to have minimal policy performance. This article, therefore, looks at European Islamophobia and its relation with migration in the EU through the lens of Securitization theory by examining security and political aspects. The content analysis is chosen as a methodology to understand securitization strategy when it comes to identify and separate securitizing actors from audiences. It also analyses the multifaceted ways through which right-wing parties contribute towards maintaining and expanding Islamophobic discourses by securitizing migration.
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Sunawar, Lubna, and Raza Muhammad. 2020. "Securitization of Immigration in Europe and Role of Populist Right-Wing Parties." Margalla Papers 24 (2): 83-92
MEDIA REPORTING OF TERRORISM: A CASE STUDY OF ISLAMIC STATE OF IRAQ AND SYRIA (ISIS)
Full text linkTerrorist organizations have long realized the invaluable benefits of various media platforms, particularly social media, in achieving their tactical, operational and strategic goals. They have figured out how to make an impact through social media. Researchers have found that media plays a significant role in disseminating messages supporting terrorism. Since the September 11, 2001 attacks, terrorism has attracted much media attention. ISIS, in particular, has produced the most technologically sophisticated propaganda compared to other terrorist groups. Since terrorism has received so much media attention, it is vital to understand how it is presented in international news. This study, therefore, examines terrorists\u27 use of media while focusing on ISIS as a case study. Research findings suggest that employing media as a weapon in combat is vital to ISIS\u27s strategy to establish a hypothetical Islamic caliphate. ISIS uses media for three central goals: promoting its propaganda, recruiting new fighters, and inciting violence. The article employs framing theory, a study of comparative journalism and global media coverage of terrorism. This paper also explores the idea that media coverage may very well encourage acts of terrorism.
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Sunawar, Lubna. 2022. "Media Reporting of Terrorism: A Case Study of Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS)." Margalla Papers 26 (2): 62-71
Securitization of the Troubled Afghan Peace Process and the Role of Pakistan
No full textFollowing the 9/11 attacks, the national security policies — notably of the Western nations — have taken a fundamental shift towards viewing vulnerable and unstable states, such as Afghanistan, as security threats. The strategic interference of the United States and its allies, for state-building in Afghanistan, not only failed in achieving its intended outcomes but also brought untold suffering and severe repercussions to the Afghan people. The major powers involved in the post-9/11 war against terror in Afghanistan — particularly the United States — had to bear heavy costs in terms of capital, materials, and lives. Being a neighbor of Afghanistan and a responsible state committed to peace in the region, Pakistan has made genuine and consistent efforts to promote a peace process that is Afghan-owned and Afghan-led, in order to bring sustainable peace and stability to Afghanistan. Using the post 9/11 U.S. mission as an example, this article analyzes how the securitization of development has affected the peace process in Afghanistan. The securitization theory of the Copenhagen School is used as a basis to explain the dynamics of the peace process (led by the United States) with the Taliban
U.S. Pakistan Relations during the Cold War
Full text linkSince the end of British India’s colonial rule in 1947 and the subsequent partition of the South Asian subcontinent, Pakistan’s foreign policy has been driven largely by geopolitical and ideological concerns. Located at the crossroads of the Middle East and South Asia, and relatively close to the Soviet Union (USSR) and Europe, Pakistan emerged not only as a potential bridge between the oil-rich Persian Gulf, energy-hungry East Asia, and the West[1], but also as a channel to ‘the Muslim World’. Such potential, however, has never been fulfilled: unsettled territorial disputes with India, along with irreconcilable national identity claims, weak intra-regional trade and fragile democratic structures have all prevented Pakistan from escaping the security dilemma it has faced since its inception
Pakistan as a Frontline State in War Against Terrorism: Cost & Benefit Analysis
No full textPakistan being an immediate neighbor of Afghanistan and a historical U.S. allybecame frontline state not only in combating terrorism but a victim ofaggression itself in multiple forms including sectarian conflicts, instability andextremism, discontent in the provinces, militancy, and growing violence whichhas dragged the country into social, political and economic quagmire. Today,Pakistan has become a source of great concern for the U.S. regarding combating terrorism. Pakistan’s western border is used by Taliban and AlQaeda terrorists as a safe haven where they could easily pursue their activities. These terrorist not only posing a serious security threat to the stability and security of Pakistan but on the other hand, they are trying to destabilize U.S. and its allies reconstruction efforts in Afghanistan in the War against Terrorism. This precarious situation has given these terrorists a free hand to exploit already deteriorating condition and they successfully create toxic propaganda on the basis of a narrative of government’s failure to provide stability and prosperity to the deprived people of the region. Since Pakistan has been a key ally of Washington; it has contributed more than any other coalition partner of the U.S. in this ongoing War againstTerrorism including sacrifices of more than 8,500 Pakistan military personnel and as many as 35,000 Pakistani civilians. Pakistan under President Musharraf regime not only banned several militant terrorist organizations but it acted in a prompt manner in detaining thousands of extremists from its territory. It captured many high value Al-Qaeda and Taliban terrorists thus extending full length support to the U.S. military and law enforcement agencies in rooting out terrorists’ network. U.S. is very much aware of the fact they could not have killed and captured terrorists without the co-operation and support of Pakistani intelligence. But on the other hand, American officials believe that Pakistani military is not playing an effective role to combat terrorism. They often blame that Pakistani military is playing a dual role with the U.S. and its allies and is supporting the Afghan Taliban on the other side of the border in Afghanistan where they undermine NATO and International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) efforts to bring peace and stability. Since 9/11, Washington and Islamabad have different perceptions and strategies to combat terrorism with outstanding differences but somehow both unequal partners in War against Terrorism have tried to manage their ties. Undoubtedly, the most important and grave concern from the Pakistani military perspective has been the U.S. unreliable role in this War against Terrorism and the way it has been showing its distrust regarding Pakistan’s military efforts to fight terrorism. This study basically examines post-9/11 period and the impact which this War against Terrorism has created on U.S.-Pakistan relations. It emphasizes
ANALISIS RUGI-RUGI DAYA PADA INSTALASI LISTRIK RANGKAIAN KERETA ARGO PARAHIYANGAN
Full text linkGabriellia Surya Putri, ANALISIS RUGI-RUGI DAYA PADA INSTALASI LISTRIK RANGKAIAN KERETA API ARGO PARAHIYANGAN. Dosen
Pembimbing: Drs. PurwantoGendroyono, MT dan Dr. Aris Sunawar, MT
Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui rugi-rugi daya yang terdapat pada instalasi listrik rangkaian kereta argo parahiyangan. Selain itu, dalam penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui cara meminimalkan rugi-rugi daya yang terjadi pada rangkaian kereta api Argo Parahiyangan.
Metode penelitian yang digunakan penulis dalam menyelesaikan penelitian ini adalah dimulai dari melakukan observasi lapangan. Setelah data observasi terkumpul dilakukan perhitungan rugi-rugi daya di rangkaian kereta. Kemudian seluruh data dianalisis satu persatu dan digabungkan. Analisis dilakukan berupa analisis hubungan-hubungan aspek yang telah didapat dan dihitung. Setelah dilakukan analisis secara keseluruhan, ditarik beberapa kesimpulan mengenai rugi-rugi daya.
Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa pada rangkaian kereta api Argo Parahiyangan didapatkan nilai rugi daya di tiap segmen di antar titiknya. Pada fasa R, nilai rugi daya pada segmen AB sebesar 165,2 VA, pada segmeb BC sebesar 144,34 VA, pada segmen CD sebesar 123,55 VA, pada segmen DE sebesar 104,02 VA, pada segmen EF sebesar 105,48 VA, pada segmen FG sebesar 70,16 VA, pada segmen GH sebesar 40,67 VA, pada segmen HI sebesar 20,3 VA.
Pada fasa S, didapatkan nilai rugi daya pada segmen AB sebesar 165,2 VA, pada segmen BC sebesar 123,78 VA, pada segmen CD sebesar 123,62 VA, pada segmen DE sebesar 117,6 VA, pada segmen EF sebesar 105,75 VA, pada segmen FG sebesar 61,6 VA, pada segmen GH sebesar 41,02 VA, pada segmen HI sebesar 17,52 VA. Pada fasa T, didapatkan nilai rugi daya pada segmen AB sebesar 165,2 VA, pada segmeb BC sebesar 123,78 VA, pada segmen CD sebesar 123,69 VA, pada segmen DE sebesar 117,68 VA, pada segmen EF sebesar 105,75 VA, pada segmen FG sebesar 61,67 VA, pada segmen GH sebesar 41,09 VA, pada segmen HI sebesar 17,58 VA.
Kata Kunci: Rugi-RugiDaya, Instalasi Listrik KeretaApi
Gabriellia Surya Putri, ANALYSIS OF POWER LOSS ON ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION OF PARAHIYANGAN ARGO RAILWAY, Skripsi. Jakarta:
Faculty of Engineering, Jakarta State University 2020. Supervisor: Drs.
PurwantoGendroyono, MT and Dr. Aris Sunawar, MT
The purpose of this study was to determine the power losses contained in the Severo Argo railroad electrical installation. In addition, this study aims to find out how to minimize power losses that occur in the Argo Parahiyangan train circuit.The research method used by the author in completing this research is started from conducting field observations. After the observation data is collected, the power losses are calculated in the train circuit. Then all data are analyzed one by one and combined. The analysis is carried out in the form of an analysis of the relations of aspects that have been obtained and calculated. After overall analysis, several conclusions have been drawn regarding power losses.
The results showed that the Argo Parahiyangan train series obtained the value of power loss in each segment between its points. In phase R, the value of power loss in the AB segment is 165.2 VA, in the BC segment is 144.34 VA, in the CD segment is 123.55 VA, in the DE segment is 104.02 VA, in the EF segment is 105.48 VA, in the FG segment by 70.16 VA, in the GH segment by 40.67 VA, in the HI segment by 20.3 VA.
In phase S, the power loss value in the AB segment is 165.2 VA, in the BC segment is 123.78 VA, in the CD segment is 123.62 VA, in the DE segment is
117.6 VA, in the EF segment is 105, 75 VA, in the FG segment by 61.6 VA, in the GH segment by 41.02 VA, in the HI segment by 17.52 VA. In phase T, the power loss value in the AB segment is 165.2 VA, in the BC segment is 123.78 VA, in the CD segment is 123.69 VA, in the DE segment is 117.68 VA, in the EF segment is 105, 75 VA, in the FG segment of 61.67 VA, in the GH segment of 41.09 VA, in the HI segment of 17.58 VA.
Keywords: Power Losses, Railway Electrical Installatio
