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Corruption And Soccer In Africa: Empirical Evidence On The Determinants Of Association Soccer Success In The Continent, Mustafa Zahid
Corruption And Soccer In Africa: Empirical Evidence On The Determinants Of Association Soccer Success In The Continent, Mustafa Zahid
Undergraduate Honors Theses
Despite the popularity of soccer in Africa, African teams tend to underperform in international competitions such as the World Cup relative to European and South American teams. Studies have been conducted on what determines performance in international soccer. These studies stress the importance of wealth, talent pool, and soccer culture on determining performance. However, these studies focus more generally on the entire world, and, in some instances, omit African nations due to a lack of data. Additionally, the focus on a wide sample of the world results in the omission of some potentially crucial variables in relation to Africa, specifically …
Evaluating The “Success” Of Disarmament, Demobilization, And Reintegration Programs: The Case Of Congo-Brazzaville, Zachary Karazsia
Evaluating The “Success” Of Disarmament, Demobilization, And Reintegration Programs: The Case Of Congo-Brazzaville, Zachary Karazsia
Journal of Interdisciplinary Conflict Science
The end of hostilities between warring factions in Congo-Brazzaville has marked a decisive moment in the state’s developmental history. Post conflict reconstruction is a foundational component of public policies that restore order within society, igniting the engines of economic development, and in obtaining sustainable peace. In recent years, Africa has experienced a disproportionate share of conflicts compared with other regions; and leads the world in the number of present intrastate conflicts. Since the end of the Cold War, some African states have made advances in post conflict peacebuilding and intergroup reconciliation. This article focuses on post conflict reconstruction through the …
Neutrality, Peacekeeping, And Globalization: Problems For The United Nations In Africa, Ibpp Editor
Neutrality, Peacekeeping, And Globalization: Problems For The United Nations In Africa, Ibpp Editor
International Bulletin of Political Psychology
This article describes problems facing the United Nations as it seeks to effect its global mandate to foster peace, resolve conflict, and otherwise contribute to human welfare.
Trends. The Inside And Outside Of Boundaries: The Aftermath Of European Colonialism In Africa, Ibpp Editor
Trends. The Inside And Outside Of Boundaries: The Aftermath Of European Colonialism In Africa, Ibpp Editor
International Bulletin of Political Psychology
The author discusses his view of the impact of European colonialism on African political and economic dysfunction.
Central Africa And The Political Psychology Of Borders, Ibpp Editor
Central Africa And The Political Psychology Of Borders, Ibpp Editor
International Bulletin of Political Psychology
This article describes psychological meanings of borders, the political consequences of these meanings, and policy recommendations for Central African political leaders.
Trends. Mobutu Sese Seko Is Dead: Is Authenticity?, Ibpp Editor
Trends. Mobutu Sese Seko Is Dead: Is Authenticity?, Ibpp Editor
International Bulletin of Political Psychology
The author discusses Joseph Desire Mobutu and his reign in Congo and inevitable death.