Abrak Saati
Biographic Data
| ID | 6607432 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Abrak Saati |
| GIVEN NAMES | Abrak |
| FAMILY NAME | Saati |
| SIGNATURE | SAATI A |
| AFFILIATIONS | Umeå University |
| ORCID | 0000-0001-9714-2862 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 5 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 6 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 5 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2017 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 2 |
“Somos Todos Primos” (We’re All Cousins) in São Tomé & Príncipe
This article explores how members of parliament (MPs) in the small island state of São Tomé & Príncipe (STP) understand the effects of islandness and smallness on their country’s democracy. Drawing on interviews with MPs from all political parties in the National Assembly in 2024, we find broad agreement that smallness and islandness offer certain democratic advantages, particularly by fostering close contact between representatives and voters, w…
Public Participation and Grand Narratives of Constitutional Transitions
The Fourth Estate? The Experiences of Cape Verdean Journalists
This article explores how being a small island jurisdiction affects actors in the journalism sector. The media is often referred to as the fourth estate, an institution inherently important for democracy. By scrutinizing politicians, journalists have the possibility to reveal transgressions and provide the public insight into how powerholders are performing as state officials. With this knowledge, the public can make informed decisions as to who …
The political consequences of smallness
This study contributes to the literature on the political consequences of smallness, focusing on the case of Saint Lucia. Interviews with 19 MPs and senators reveal a political reality of patronage and corruption that occurs in daily encounters with constituents, but also within formal institutions. The study shows that politicians who habitually grant personal favours to constituents, most times do so because there is a genuine need due to econo…
Building peace abroad and coming back home
Ever since the Swedish Police Authority established a unit for Peace Support Operations in 2000, approximately 70–110 Swedish police officers have participated in peacebuilding missions around the globe on an annual basis. This signifies that a substantial number of Swedish police officers have gained practical experience of assisting post-conflict states to rebuild their societies, reform their security sectors and establish a police force that …
Building peace abroad and coming back home
Ever since the Swedish Police Authority established a unit for Peace Support Operations in 2000, approximately 70–110 Swedish police officers have participated in peacebuilding missions around the globe on an annual basis. This signifies that a substantial number of Swedish police officers have gained practical experience of assisting post-conflict states to rebuild their societies, reform their security sectors and establish a police force that …
The political consequences of smallness
This study contributes to the literature on the political consequences of smallness, focusing on the case of Saint Lucia. Interviews with 19 MPs and senators reveal a political reality of patronage and corruption that occurs in daily encounters with constituents, but also within formal institutions. The study shows that politicians who habitually grant personal favours to constituents, most times do so because there is a genuine need due to econo…
The Fourth Estate? The Experiences of Cape Verdean Journalists
This article explores how being a small island jurisdiction affects actors in the journalism sector. The media is often referred to as the fourth estate, an institution inherently important for democracy. By scrutinizing politicians, journalists have the possibility to reveal transgressions and provide the public insight into how powerholders are performing as state officials. With this knowledge, the public can make informed decisions as to who …
Building peace abroad and coming back home
Ever since the Swedish Police Authority established a unit for Peace Support Operations in 2000, approximately 70–110 Swedish police officers have participated in peacebuilding missions around the globe on an annual basis. This signifies that a substantial number of Swedish police officers have gained practical experience of assisting post-conflict states to rebuild their societies, reform their security sectors and establish a police force that …
The political consequences of smallness
This study contributes to the literature on the political consequences of smallness, focusing on the case of Saint Lucia. Interviews with 19 MPs and senators reveal a political reality of patronage and corruption that occurs in daily encounters with constituents, but also within formal institutions. The study shows that politicians who habitually grant personal favours to constituents, most times do so because there is a genuine need due to econo…
The Fourth Estate? The Experiences of Cape Verdean Journalists
This article explores how being a small island jurisdiction affects actors in the journalism sector. The media is often referred to as the fourth estate, an institution inherently important for democracy. By scrutinizing politicians, journalists have the possibility to reveal transgressions and provide the public insight into how powerholders are performing as state officials. With this knowledge, the public can make informed decisions as to who …
Public Participation and Grand Narratives of Constitutional Transitions
“Somos Todos Primos” (We’re All Cousins) in São Tomé & Príncipe
This article explores how members of parliament (MPs) in the small island state of São Tomé & Príncipe (STP) understand the effects of islandness and smallness on their country’s democracy. Drawing on interviews with MPs from all political parties in the National Assembly in 2024, we find broad agreement that smallness and islandness offer certain democratic advantages, particularly by fostering close contact between representatives and voters, w…
Island Studies and Pacific Affairs (4 works) · Politics (4 works) · Democracy (3 works) · Law (3 works) · Law (3 works) · Political science (3 works) · Sociology (3 works) · Cyprus History, Politics, Society (2 works) · Public relations (2 works) · Cape verde (1 works)