Geopolitical Influences on ECtHR Attitudes: The Changing Narrative of Syrian Refugee Cases

Title
Geopolitical Influences on ECtHR Attitudes:
The Changing Narrative of Syrian Refugee Cases
Creator
Braker, Alyssa-Elaine
Abstract
This study analyzes language in ECtHR judgments to investigate attitudes towards Syrian refugees during the refugee crisis. By examining keyword usage in fifteen cases across three time periods, it explores the correlation between positive, negative, or neutral language and the Court’s evolving stance on refugees' rights. The research aims to identify a linear shift in vocabulary, shedding light on how the Court's attitudes toward refugees may have changed over time. This analysis fills a gap in existing literature, offering insights into the role of language in reflecting attitudes towards refugee rights protection.
Subject
International Relations
Course
IR4145 Senior Thesis in IREA
Instructor
Fokas, Effie
Session
Oral Presentation
Location
Art Center Auditorium
Event
Year 2025 | 9th Annual Student Research and Creative Arts Symposium