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Papers by Tómas Joensen

Research paper thumbnail of Introduction: Small States and the Migrant Crisis in Context

Research paper thumbnail of The Social Construction of the Eurozone. An Analysis of the Social Dimensions of the Euro

Ritgerð þessi er lokaverkefni til MA-gráðu í Evrópufraeðum og er óheimilt að afrita ritgerðina á ... more Ritgerð þessi er lokaverkefni til MA-gráðu í Evrópufraeðum og er óheimilt að afrita ritgerðina á nokkurn hátt nema með leyfi rétthafa.

Research paper thumbnail of Iceland’s External Affairs from the Napoleonic Era to the occupation of Denmark: Danish and British Shelter

Veftímaritið Stjórnmál og stjórnsýsla, 2015

This paper argues that Iceland enjoyed essential shelter, for its development and prosperity, pro... more This paper argues that Iceland enjoyed essential shelter, for its development and prosperity, provided by Denmark and Britain. Societal relations with Copenhagen were of fundamental importance in the preservation and evolution of Icelandic identity and culture, providing the foundation of the modern society and leading to the establishment of the Icelandic state. Danish financial backups created the basis for the island’s economic prosperity in the 20th century. Moreover, Denmark provided partial political shelter in terms of significant diplomatic support in guaranteeing trade agreements with other states. Also, Denmark led by example and Iceland followed its foreign policy. On the other hand, Denmark failed to provide Iceland with protection of its land and waters and economic cover when it was in most need. Moreover, the economic cover it did provide was, at times, highly costly. Denmark had been downgraded to a small European power in the post-Napoleonic period. In practice, Bri...

Research paper thumbnail of The Social Construction of the Eurozone

The aim of this paper is to examine the social foundations of the Eurozone in times of economic c... more The aim of this paper is to examine the social foundations of the Eurozone in times of economic crisis. The central hypothesis of the thesis is that the development of the crisis and the problems that member states have faced in addressing it can largely be traced to a lack of a European identity, and that a dividing line between the nation states and the EU has been a fundamental cause for this development. The Eurozone, thus, lacks at the moment, some of the fundamental aspects that are necessary for a common currency to function. Two researches were carried out to search for answers to these propositions. First, quantitative data coming from Eurobarometer surveys was used to create an image of European identity and citizens ’ perception of the EU in the crisis. Secondly, a qualitative content analysis research of newspaper articles was carried out in order to examine whether the crisis has affected the sense of collective identity and solidarity between Europeans and whether it h...

Research paper thumbnail of Introduction: Small States and the Migrant Crisis in Context

Research paper thumbnail of The Social Construction of the Eurozone. An Analysis of the Social Dimensions of the Euro

The aim of this paper is to examine the social foundations of the Eurozone in times of economic c... more The aim of this paper is to examine the social foundations of the Eurozone in times of economic crisis. The central hypothesis of the thesis is that the development of the crisis and the problems that member states have faced in addressing it can largely be traced to a lack of a European identity, and that a dividing line between the nation states and the EU has been a fundamental cause for this development. The Eurozone, thus, lacks at the moment, some of the fundamental aspects that are necessary for a common currency to function. Two researches were carried out to search for answers to these propositions. First, quantitative data coming from Eurobarometer surveys was used to create an image of European identity and citizens’ perception of the EU in the crisis. Secondly, a qualitative content analysis research of newspaper articles was carried out in order to examine whether the crisis has affected the sense of collective identity and solidarity between Europeans and whether it ha...

Research paper thumbnail of Iceland’s External Affairs from 1550-1815: Danish societal and political cover concurrent with a highly costly economic policy

Veftímaritið Stjórnmál og stjórnsýsla, 2014

The paper argues that there is not necessarily a correlation between political, economic and soci... more The paper argues that there is not necessarily a correlation between political, economic and societal shelter. Iceland received considerable societal and political shelter from Denmark in the period under study, but Denmark failed to provide its remote island with economic cover. Firstly, and most importantly, it provided substantial and highly valuable societal shelter. Copenhagen was the main channel by which new knowledge and technology could enter Iceland. The islanders benefited from educational, health-care and social policies of the crown and it played an invaluable role in preserving Iceland's cultural heritage. Secondly, Denmark provided partial protection of Icelandic waters and land though Iceland's peripheral position continued to be its main protection from outside attacks. However, at the end of our period, the Danish kingdom was in decline and unable to provide political cover. Nevertheless, increased centralization, initiated from Denmark, provided internal order and political stability and citizens became more equal before the law. Thirdly, Icelanders paid a heavy price for the Danish trade monopoly though Icelanders continued to receive partial economic and societal shelter from foreign merchants and fishermen. The crown's policies towards Iceland can largely be explained by current ideological trends at any given time. By being in constant contact with the European continent through Denmark, Icelandic society was part of the

Research paper thumbnail of Introduction: Small States and the Migrant Crisis in Context

Research paper thumbnail of The Social Construction of the Eurozone. An Analysis of the Social Dimensions of the Euro

Ritgerð þessi er lokaverkefni til MA-gráðu í Evrópufraeðum og er óheimilt að afrita ritgerðina á ... more Ritgerð þessi er lokaverkefni til MA-gráðu í Evrópufraeðum og er óheimilt að afrita ritgerðina á nokkurn hátt nema með leyfi rétthafa.

Research paper thumbnail of Iceland’s External Affairs from the Napoleonic Era to the occupation of Denmark: Danish and British Shelter

Veftímaritið Stjórnmál og stjórnsýsla, 2015

This paper argues that Iceland enjoyed essential shelter, for its development and prosperity, pro... more This paper argues that Iceland enjoyed essential shelter, for its development and prosperity, provided by Denmark and Britain. Societal relations with Copenhagen were of fundamental importance in the preservation and evolution of Icelandic identity and culture, providing the foundation of the modern society and leading to the establishment of the Icelandic state. Danish financial backups created the basis for the island’s economic prosperity in the 20th century. Moreover, Denmark provided partial political shelter in terms of significant diplomatic support in guaranteeing trade agreements with other states. Also, Denmark led by example and Iceland followed its foreign policy. On the other hand, Denmark failed to provide Iceland with protection of its land and waters and economic cover when it was in most need. Moreover, the economic cover it did provide was, at times, highly costly. Denmark had been downgraded to a small European power in the post-Napoleonic period. In practice, Bri...

Research paper thumbnail of The Social Construction of the Eurozone

The aim of this paper is to examine the social foundations of the Eurozone in times of economic c... more The aim of this paper is to examine the social foundations of the Eurozone in times of economic crisis. The central hypothesis of the thesis is that the development of the crisis and the problems that member states have faced in addressing it can largely be traced to a lack of a European identity, and that a dividing line between the nation states and the EU has been a fundamental cause for this development. The Eurozone, thus, lacks at the moment, some of the fundamental aspects that are necessary for a common currency to function. Two researches were carried out to search for answers to these propositions. First, quantitative data coming from Eurobarometer surveys was used to create an image of European identity and citizens ’ perception of the EU in the crisis. Secondly, a qualitative content analysis research of newspaper articles was carried out in order to examine whether the crisis has affected the sense of collective identity and solidarity between Europeans and whether it h...

Research paper thumbnail of Introduction: Small States and the Migrant Crisis in Context

Research paper thumbnail of The Social Construction of the Eurozone. An Analysis of the Social Dimensions of the Euro

The aim of this paper is to examine the social foundations of the Eurozone in times of economic c... more The aim of this paper is to examine the social foundations of the Eurozone in times of economic crisis. The central hypothesis of the thesis is that the development of the crisis and the problems that member states have faced in addressing it can largely be traced to a lack of a European identity, and that a dividing line between the nation states and the EU has been a fundamental cause for this development. The Eurozone, thus, lacks at the moment, some of the fundamental aspects that are necessary for a common currency to function. Two researches were carried out to search for answers to these propositions. First, quantitative data coming from Eurobarometer surveys was used to create an image of European identity and citizens’ perception of the EU in the crisis. Secondly, a qualitative content analysis research of newspaper articles was carried out in order to examine whether the crisis has affected the sense of collective identity and solidarity between Europeans and whether it ha...

Research paper thumbnail of Iceland’s External Affairs from 1550-1815: Danish societal and political cover concurrent with a highly costly economic policy

Veftímaritið Stjórnmál og stjórnsýsla, 2014

The paper argues that there is not necessarily a correlation between political, economic and soci... more The paper argues that there is not necessarily a correlation between political, economic and societal shelter. Iceland received considerable societal and political shelter from Denmark in the period under study, but Denmark failed to provide its remote island with economic cover. Firstly, and most importantly, it provided substantial and highly valuable societal shelter. Copenhagen was the main channel by which new knowledge and technology could enter Iceland. The islanders benefited from educational, health-care and social policies of the crown and it played an invaluable role in preserving Iceland's cultural heritage. Secondly, Denmark provided partial protection of Icelandic waters and land though Iceland's peripheral position continued to be its main protection from outside attacks. However, at the end of our period, the Danish kingdom was in decline and unable to provide political cover. Nevertheless, increased centralization, initiated from Denmark, provided internal order and political stability and citizens became more equal before the law. Thirdly, Icelanders paid a heavy price for the Danish trade monopoly though Icelanders continued to receive partial economic and societal shelter from foreign merchants and fishermen. The crown's policies towards Iceland can largely be explained by current ideological trends at any given time. By being in constant contact with the European continent through Denmark, Icelandic society was part of the