The European Union’s Role in United Nations Peacekeeping Operations.

The EU supports UN principles but contributes fewer personnel to peacekeeping missions compared to other nations. However, they show higher commitment when peacekeeper fatalities increase, yet are less motivated by humanitarian or security concerns.

Read More 15 Jun 2022

Are Crypto Assets Connected to Real World Shocks? The Nexus Between Terrorist Attacks, Bitcoin and NFTs.

The study investigates how terrorist attacks impact Bitcoin and NFT prices, showing that both markets exhibit positive abnormal returns before an attack but negative returns after, with NFTs showing asymmetric responses to attack news.

Read More 30 Dec. 2022

Beyond First Glance: Exploring the Impact of Speed and Size in the Initial Deployments of United Nations Peacekeeping Operations

The dissertation explores how the speed, size, and composition of initial United Nations peacekeeping deployments influence violence levels and the duration of peace in conflict-affected regions, highlighting the critical role of timely and substantial deployments in enhancing peacekeeping effectiveness.

Read More 19 Jun. 2023