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The Middle East In World Affairs Understanding Iran's Changing Transnational And International Role, Marla Renfro Aug 1999

The Middle East In World Affairs Understanding Iran's Changing Transnational And International Role, Marla Renfro

Graduate Program in International Studies Theses & Dissertations

In 1979, the Islamic Republic of Iran emerged on the international stage and began to establish itself as a participant in global terrorism. Throughout the period 1979-96, officials linked numerous terrorist actions and operations to Iran; this link could have involve Iran's direct sponsorship or indirect involvement, such as by providing monetary support to operatives. In order to develop strategies to prevent or minimize the threat of terrorist attack, Iran's role in global terrorism must be assessed.

The purpose of this work is threefold: to demonstrate the role taken by Iran in global terrorism from 1979 to 1996, to explain …


The Relationship Between Fatah And The Palestinian Muslim Brothers, Sherin Hamed Fahmy May 1999

The Relationship Between Fatah And The Palestinian Muslim Brothers, Sherin Hamed Fahmy

Archived Theses and Dissertations

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Evolution And Devolution: The Dynamics Of Sovereignty And Security In Post-Cold War Europe, Thomas M. Lansford Apr 1999

Evolution And Devolution: The Dynamics Of Sovereignty And Security In Post-Cold War Europe, Thomas M. Lansford

Graduate Program in International Studies Theses & Dissertations

At a time when individual defense outlays are being significantly diminished, the national governments of Western Europe are confronted with the necessity of reforming and adapting their militaries to address new security concerns and undertake new missions. This study will examine multinational military integration as one possible approach whereby national governments can limit defense spending and still maintain military capabilities to meet the contemporary security threats faced by the nation states of the continent. The first three chapters of the work will explore the broad patterns of change in the international system which have propelled states to reexamine how they …


The Turning Points In The Hashemite-Palestinian Relations, 1970-1994, Ghaith El Lawzi Feb 1999

The Turning Points In The Hashemite-Palestinian Relations, 1970-1994, Ghaith El Lawzi

Archived Theses and Dissertations

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Anglo-Scottish Relations From Gentle To Rough Wooing, 1543-1547, Lance Adrian Hedrick Jan 1999

Anglo-Scottish Relations From Gentle To Rough Wooing, 1543-1547, Lance Adrian Hedrick

Dissertations, Theses, and Masters Projects

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