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Inciting Peace From The Inside Out, Stephen G. Adubato, Ebere Bosco Amakwe, Katherine Hinic, Sarita Maldjian, Forrest Pritchett, Jon Radwan, Nicholas Sooy, Chad Thralls

Conferences

Violence and war can be incited, and so can peace. This volume shares select addresses and responses from Seton Hall University’s 2/7/23 conference “Inciting Peace From The Inside Out.” A multi-disciplinary range of scholars each addresses how reconciliation processes grow from spiritual dynamics. Multiple religious traditions teach contemplative praxes that prioritize and nurture personal reflection oriented toward peace. Social conflicts divide, so engaging them with a partisan orientation only serves to escalate harmful rifts. In contrast, bringing personal awareness and sensitivity, spiritual balance, and holistic integral perspective to conflict can transcend divisions and work toward unity. This volume is supported …

Judicial Antagonism To Executive Power: An Analysis Of Emerging Doctrinal Trends In Federal Courts, Kyle James

Political Analysis

Kyle James is a senior Political Science major at Seton Hall University and the Executive Editor of Political Analysis. Following graduation, he will be attending Wake Forest University School of Law as a JD candidate. He aspires to practice securities, antitrust, and regulatory law in Washington D.C. or North Carolina. His research interests include federal courts, civil procedure, and administrative law. This paper was conceived in response to recent judicial decisions that have upended traditional understandings of the administrative state.

Unitary Executive Theory, Audrey Espinosa

Political Analysis

Audrey Espinosa is a third year Political Science major in the 3+3 Law Program at Seton Hall University. She plans to pursue a career as a lawyer and is currently interested in researching constitutional and ideological politics. Her paper on the Unitary Executive Theory was inspired by the Constitutional Law class that she took in the Fall 2023 semester with Professor Pallitto. The topic was briefly covered in class texts and discussions, and she wanted to further explore the theory and argue against its principles with references to books, academic journals, and Supreme Court cases. She plans to pursue a …

Absolute Presidency: History And Framework Of American Executive Government, Garrett Mershimer

Political Analysis

Garrett is a senior seeking a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Science. His research interests include American Politics but also cover topics such as church-state relations, the subject of his senior thesis. When writing this paper in the first half of his junior year, he was inspired to explore the true authority and discretionary powers of the President within the executive branch.

Putin's Pivot: Understanding The Evolution Of Russia's Anti-Western Stance, Nicole Fernandez

Political Analysis

Nicole Fernandez is a first-generation student who majors in political science and minors in criminal justice. She aspires to become an attorney who practices immigration law. During her senior thesis class, the topic of Russian-American relations immediately captured her interest, as she watched a documentary detailing Putin's evolving interactions with the last five American presidents the summer before. Witnessing the dynamic shifts in these relationships over time piqued her curiosity about Russia's increasingly anti-Western stance. This interest was further fueled by ongoing geopolitical conflicts. Although her research interests lie in Latin American relations with the US, delving into an unchartered …

What Does ‘Sex’ Mean To You? The Rainbow Bench Gives Their Opinion. A Discussion On Textualism By Amicus Curiae Briefs Written By Nonprofits In Bostock V. Clayton County, Isabella Rojas

Political Analysis

Isabella Rojas is a recent Magna Cum Laude graduate of Seton Hall University Class of 2023, holding a B.A. in Political Science. She is an incoming J.D. Candidate at Rutgers Law School. Ms. Rojas hopes to pursue a career in legal academia while continuing research in LGBTQ+ scholarship. The objective of her research was to critically analyze the influence of the nonprofit sector on the interpretation of legal text. Her thesis was inspired by her interest in judicial interpretation and the philosophical framework underlying court opinions.

Secularization And Women's Liberation: An Analysis Of Women's Freedoms In The Modern Era, Anna Humphrey

Political Analysis

Anna Humphrey, Seton Hall University class of 2024, is a senior Political Science major with minors in Spanish and Environmental Studies. Anna is a member of the Communications Committee for Adelante Latino/a Student Organization and is a Statistics Tutor at the Math Learning Lab on campus. After graduation, she hopes to work in legislative analysis or lobbying. She is primarily interested in environmental and immigration policy. Her thesis paper was inspired by both Professor Jeffrey Togman's research on the rise of atheism and her passion for women's rights.

Like, Follow, And Subscribe: The Potential Effect Of Social Media On The 2024 Elections, Nyada Bryant

Political Analysis

Nyada Bryant is a political science major with a minor in sociology who will be graduating in the spring of 2024. After graduation, she intends on going to graduate school and getting her masters in diplomacy as she would like to seek a career in that field of study or international affairs. For her senior thesis class, she had to focus on the 2024 election and decided to examine tactics that politicians were utilizing on social media. Thus, this paper delves into political communication, reliability and longevity in the digital world.

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Address To Seton Hall University The Honorable John Hume March 18, 2004, John Hume

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Nongovernmental Organizations As The Fifth Estate, Stuart E. Eizenstat

Journal of Diplomacy and International Relations

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The Role Of Civil Society In Foreign Policy: A New Conceptual Framework, Alfredo Sfeir-Younis

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Relations With Nongovernmental Organizations: Lessons For The Un, Gary Johns

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Globalization, Civil Society, And Democracy?: An Organizational Assessment, John Barkdull, Lisa A. Dicke

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Nongovernmental Organizations And Accountability In An Era Of Global Anxiety, Patrick Kilby

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The Role Of Transnational Advocacy Networks In Reconstituting International Organization Identities, Susan Park

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Strategic Risk Management For Development Ngos: The Case Of A Grant-Maker, Ricardo Wilson-Grau

Journal of Diplomacy and International Relations

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Iranian Nuclear Proliferation: The Trans-Atlantic Division, Gawdat Bahgat

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Mirror, Mirror On The Wall: Voice Accountability And Ngos In Human Rights Standard Setting, Janet E. Lord

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African States And African Interests: The Representation Of Marginalized Groups In International Organizations, Kathryn C. Lavelle

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State Capacity And Hiv Incidence Reduction In The Developing World: Preliminary Empirical Evidence, Andrew Price-Smith, Steven Tauber, Anand Bhat

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A League Of Their Own: A Textual Analysis Of The Spiral Of Silence, Media Representation, And The Intersection Of Gender And Race In Politics, Asya Symone Robinson

Seton Hall University Dissertations and Theses (ETDs)

Within the past fifty years, women and women of color have become active in the USA political sphere. However, there is still a visible gender and racial gap in politics that can be associated with uneven societal progression. This gap is documented through the media representation of women in politics. Analysis of the media coverage of Geraldine Ferraro, Sarah Palin, and Kamala Harris revealed four themes: Experience, Strength, Likeability, and Appearance. These themes are used to misrepresent women in politics and influence voter evaluations. This study analyzed how the layer of the evaluations is dependent upon not only gender but …

Understanding The Relationship Between Economic And Institutional Trends And Public University Presidential Turnover, Jeffrey P. Levine

Seton Hall University Dissertations and Theses (ETDs)

Presidents are leaving public colleges and universities at higher rates than they previously were over the last several decades. Previous studies on college and university presidential departure primarily have focused on internal institutional factors to offer explanations of understanding of why they leave office. Public university presidents earn less than private ones, and have to add successful (or unsuccessful) navigation of state politics to their skill sets. This study focused on both internal institutional factors and external environmental factors specifically within each state the public college or university is located. These include both external economic and political factors.

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An Analysis Of Burden Sharing In Nato And The Problem Of Free Riding, Anthony Zannella

Political Analysis

Anthony Zannella is a Seton Hall University 2019 graduate and a student of the Honors Program. He majored in Political Science and Philosophy. After taking classes that focused on international relations, he was inspired to write his thesis to further broaden his knowledge about geo-politics and United States foreign policy. Post-graduation, he plans to apply to law school and continue to study international trends that are linked to United States foreign policy. Additionally, he hopes to pursue a higher degree in Philosophy.

Understanding How Foreign Influence And Strongman Policies Prevent Democracy In Egypt, Devin Smith

Political Analysis

Devin Smith is a Diplomacy and International Relations major at Seton Hall University with a Middle Eastern Studies minor planning to graduate in May 2021. The objective of his thesis was to investigate the factors that prevent the spread of democracy in Egypt. Upon graduation, Devin hopes to find a job in the nonprofit sector.

The Politics Of Sports, Samantha Russo

Political Analysis

Samantha Russo is a graduating senior majoring in Political Science with a minor in Criminal Justice. After graduation, she is seeking a career in the Criminal Justice field or in politics. The objective of her paper is to bring awareness to how athletes are treated by the media when voicing their political opinions.

Why Do States Acquire Nuclear Weapons? A Theoretical Framework In Assessing Nuclear Proliferation In Israel, Iran And Saudi Arabia, Marlene Da Cruz

Political Analysis

Marlene Da Cruz is a senior at Seton Hall University with plans to graduate with a B.A. in Political Science in May 2020. After graduation she plans on attending law school. The objective of her senior thesis was to analyze and explain nuclear proliferation in some Middle Eastern countries.

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Rhetoric And Race - Background And Assignment - Shu Mlk Symposium 2020, Jon Radwan

CHDCM Publications

Provides an overview of Rhetoric and describes the historical development of Race as a rhetorical construct. Offers two associated assignment options: a digital audio interview plus video debrief on contemporary racism, and/or an essay on 21st century abolitionist rhetoric. - Jon Radwan and Angela Kariotis