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Star Wars: The Clone Wars And Popular Culture In America, Ubaldo Zermeno
Star Wars: The Clone Wars And Popular Culture In America, Ubaldo Zermeno
War, Diplomacy, and Society (MA) Theses
The Clone Wars animated series is part of the Star Wars storyline taking place before the original Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope. The central premise of The Clone Wars is that of war, one being waged by a biologically manufactured clone army. George Lucas’ intent for the original Star Wars was to create a social dialogue reflecting the ideological reasons for, and effects of, the Vietnam War. The Clone Wars continues Lucas’s examination of American wartime policies and their effects on society.
The themes in The Clone Wars are diverse; however, this analysis will cover the …
The Ladle And The Knife: Power Projection And Force Deployment Under Reagan, Mathew Kawecki
The Ladle And The Knife: Power Projection And Force Deployment Under Reagan, Mathew Kawecki
War, Diplomacy, and Society (MA) Theses
This thesis examines the nature and impact of the Reagan administration’s self-described projection of “peace through strength.” It argues that Reagan’s defense spending surge, “Star Wars” (SDI) missile shield policy, and 1983 invasion of Grenada gave the president confidence and political cover that allowed him to withdraw U.S. Marines from Beirut in early 1984. Analysts and commentators focus on his muscular power projection like defense spending, SDI, and the invasion of Grenada, but in practice Reagan exercised a high level of restraint in troop deployment. These projections of power and the avoidance of protracted war in Lebanon gave Reagan further …