Private Soldiers In Africa: A Look At The Effects Of Private Military Contractors And Mercenaries On The Duration Of Civil Wars In Africa From 1960 To 2003.,
2013
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Private Soldiers In Africa: A Look At The Effects Of Private Military Contractors And Mercenaries On The Duration Of Civil Wars In Africa From 1960 To 2003., Seth H. Loven
Department of Political Science: Dissertations, Theses, and Student Research
This thesis examines the effect of private soldiers, both Mercenaries and Private Military Contractors (PMC), on the duration of civil wars in Africa from 1960 to 2003. Linear regression is used to determine if private soldiers increase or decrease the duration of civil wars. Ultimately it is found they have little to no statistical impact. This is contrary to the expectations of the theoretical literature on private military contractors, some of which expects private soldiers to profit from war and seek to lengthen duration, and some of which expects the use of additional private soldiers to shorten the duration of …
Deterring The Democratic People’S Republic Of Korea:
The Role Of Japan’S Ballistic Missile Defense,
2013
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Deterring The Democratic People’S Republic Of Korea: The Role Of Japan’S Ballistic Missile Defense, Jonathan Trexel
Department of Political Science: Dissertations, Theses, and Student Research
This dissertation explores the role of Japan’s ballistic missile defense (BMD) program and its deterrent effect upon North Korean behavior. A mixed-methods approach is employed to analyze the topic. Empirical quantitative data included tabulated monthly cooperative-conflictual behavioral interaction between Japan and North Korea spanning a 22-year timeframe (1990-2011). In addition, a strategic profile developed from deterrence theory provided essential qualitative background to compliment the quantitative analysis. Japan’s BMD program was divided into four periods reflecting decision points or phases of program development. Results indicated varied BMD deterrence effectiveness, with two periods indicating Japan’s BMD program strengthened deterrence, one period indicating …
The Reorientation Of Iranian Trade From West To East Since 1979,
2013
University of Central Florida
The Reorientation Of Iranian Trade From West To East Since 1979, Leslie Bilger
HIM 1990-2015
Iran, with its attractive geographical position and its abundant natural resources, has had an undeniable attraction for the world's greatest powers over the history. Well before the creation of the Islamic Republic of Iran, this country established high level of economic interactions with a great variety of political partners. In recent years, the country's change of regime has had a crucial impact on those relationships. By analysing the trade data between Iran and Western countries (the U.S.A., Canada, the U.K., France, Germany, and Italy) as well as the major Eastern countries (China, Russia, and India), it is possible to establish …
Indigenous Women, The State, And Policy Change: Evidence From Bolivia, 1994-2012,
2013
University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Indigenous Women, The State, And Policy Change: Evidence From Bolivia, 1994-2012, Melissa Camille Buice
Doctoral Dissertations
In Bolivia, indigenous women have contributed to President Morales’ and MAS (Movement Toward Socialism) electoral victories and are exercising an emerging influence on the government’s decisions on policy. This contrasts with their experiences with failed policy efforts prior to the early 2000s, which presents an interesting puzzle for social movement theories. These theories argue that the language of repertoires and framing processes, resources of social movements, along with structural opportunities are important causes of social movement success. Research on social movement outcomes is needed to understand indigenous women’s changing relationship with society and the government. As indigenous women’s influence on …
Advocate, May 2013, Vol. [24], No. [5],
2013
CUNY Graduate Center
Advocate, May 2013, Vol. [24], No. [5], Advocate
The Advocate
TABLE OF CONTENTS:
From the Editor's Desk: Out with the Old, In with the...Same Old? (p. 3)
CUNY News in Brief (p. 5)
Political Analysis: Rent-Controlled, J. A. Myerson (p. 7)
Searching the CUNY Catalog not working for you? You’re not alone!, Reethee Antony (p. 9)
Guest Columnist: Terror in the West, Texas, Night, Amy Goodman (p. 10)
The Radical Greens: How Divestment, Direct Action, and Leftist Politics are Shaping the Environmental Movement, Mike Stivers (p. 13)
The Trouble with Professor Petraeus, Arun Gupta (p. 17)
Irregular Future: A Conversation with Matt Kennard, Michael Busch (p. 20)
Book Review: Recovering …
Reconsidering The Right To Own Property,
2013
Wilfrid Laurier University
Reconsidering The Right To Own Property, Rhoda E. Howard-Hassmann
Political Science Faculty Publications
This article considers whether there should be a separate international Covenant to elaborate on the human right to own property. Citing two contemporary cases—namely,the semi-starvation faced by many citizens of Zimbabwe and the shortage of food in Venezuela—I argue that a human right to own property protects the economic human rights to adequate food and freedom from hunger. The right to own property is also crucial to the economic development necessary to ensure that human beings can supply themselves with food and otherwise support themselves. As such, it is a strategic human right, a right that protects other rights. I …
China And The New Triangular Relationships In The Americas: China And The Future Of Us-Mexico Relations,
2013
University of Miami
China And The New Triangular Relationships In The Americas: China And The Future Of Us-Mexico Relations, Enrique Dussel Peters, Adrian H. Hearn, Harley Shaiken
Center for Latin American Studies Publications
This book advances the concept of “triangular relationships” by analyzing benefits and conflicts within US-Mexico-China relations as Chinas´ influence increases. The contributors examine this phenomenon from economic, political, and social perspectives. China´s deepening impact in the Americas suggests that triangular relation-ships, such as those examined in this volume, will necessarily weigh more heavily into other fields of research in the future.
Transforming Schools Through Positive Youth Development,
2013
University at Albany, State University of New York
Transforming Schools Through Positive Youth Development, Briana Young
Political Science
Many of our schools in the United States are struggling to produce high school graduates due to many challenges such as poverty, lack of community support, drug and crime stricken areas, disengagement of youth, and the list goes on. Educational reform is necessary and crucial at this time in order to lessen the achievement gap. Although some policies, such as No Child Left Behind, have made some headway into reform, greater change is needed. I propose that educational policy needs to implement a positive youth development approach. Research has shown that PYD practices have the power to transform some of …
Exiting The Porkway: The Transformation Of Transportation Politics,
2013
University at Albany, State University of New York
Exiting The Porkway: The Transformation Of Transportation Politics, Jeffrey A. Brauner
Political Science
Over the past two decades, there has been a decisive shift in how transportation policy is developed. For years, this policy area was viewed as one of the least combative arena in Washington. That is no longer the case. Theodore Lowi and James Q. Wilson’s views on policy arenas and political types will provide the framework for a discussion of the shift that transportation politics have undergone. Additionally, R. Douglas Arnold’s theory from “The Logic of Congressional Action” that reelection is the main force behind the votes of legislators will be used to gain an understanding of how individual legislators …
Political Consequences Of Cross-Border Labor Mobility In Luxembourg,
2013
University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Political Consequences Of Cross-Border Labor Mobility In Luxembourg, Jessawynne A Parker
Chancellor’s Honors Program Projects
No abstract provided.
The Choice Is Yours: A Study Of The East Tennessee Voter's Decision Process,
2013
University of Tennessee - Knoxville
The Choice Is Yours: A Study Of The East Tennessee Voter's Decision Process, Alice E. Brading
Chancellor’s Honors Program Projects
No abstract provided.
The Effect Of Institutional Veto Players On Education Policy Reform In The United States And Finland,
2013
The University of Tennessee at Knoxville
The Effect Of Institutional Veto Players On Education Policy Reform In The United States And Finland, Isham C. Hewgley Iv
Chancellor’s Honors Program Projects
No abstract provided.
Contemporary Russian International Relations,
2013
University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Contemporary Russian International Relations, Joshua A. Burnett
Chancellor’s Honors Program Projects
No abstract provided.
Shattering The Political Or The Question Of War In Heidegger’S "Letter On Humanism.”,
2013
Fordham University
Shattering The Political Or The Question Of War In Heidegger’S "Letter On Humanism.”, Babette Babich
Working Papers
Jean Beaufret’s question concerning humanism was “politically” framed on several levels as initially presented to Heidegger.1 Accordingly, Heidegger’s own response was itself political: invoking both technology and the self-same question of science that we remain—and to this day—still “too pious” (in Nietzsche’s words) to be able to frame as a question: the very same question Heidegger develops in his later lectures delivered to the businessmen of Germany, including his Question Concerning Technology. The preoccupation with thinking technology and thinking science remains with Heidegger to the end of his life. Even more significant perhaps (particularly in proximity with Heidegger’s focus …
Political Polarization : An Exploration Of Its Effects On Congressional Action And Public Opinion.,
2013
University of Louisville
Political Polarization : An Exploration Of Its Effects On Congressional Action And Public Opinion., Jennifer Henry
College of Arts & Sciences Senior Honors Theses
No abstract provided.
An Examination Of Interest Groups : Impact On Public Opinion.,
2013
University of Louisville
An Examination Of Interest Groups : Impact On Public Opinion., Olivia Feldkamp
College of Arts & Sciences Senior Honors Theses
No abstract provided.
Revisiting The Achievements Of The Ancient Celts : Evidence That The Celtic Civilization Surpassed Contemporary European Civilizations In Its Technical Sophistication And Social Complexity, And Continues To Influence Later Cultures.,
2013
University of Louisville
Revisiting The Achievements Of The Ancient Celts : Evidence That The Celtic Civilization Surpassed Contemporary European Civilizations In Its Technical Sophistication And Social Complexity, And Continues To Influence Later Cultures., Adam Dahmer
College of Arts & Sciences Senior Honors Theses
No abstract provided.
Identity Crisis : The Development Of Ethnic Identities In South Africa And Northern Ireland And Resolutions To Ethnic Violence.,
2013
University of Louisville
Identity Crisis : The Development Of Ethnic Identities In South Africa And Northern Ireland And Resolutions To Ethnic Violence., Erran Michael Huber
College of Arts & Sciences Senior Honors Theses
No abstract provided.
Assessing The Role Of Transnational Networks Of Support In Color Revolutions : Successes And Failures In Georgia, Ukraine, Belarus, And Russia.,
2013
University of Louisville
Assessing The Role Of Transnational Networks Of Support In Color Revolutions : Successes And Failures In Georgia, Ukraine, Belarus, And Russia., Michael C. Zeller
College of Arts & Sciences Senior Honors Theses
No abstract provided.
Shifty Characters: Ideological Shifting And Electoral Outcomes In U.S. Senate Elections,
2013
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Shifty Characters: Ideological Shifting And Electoral Outcomes In U.S. Senate Elections, Clayton Clouse
Theses and Dissertations
Very little research has investigated how a two-stage electoral process (a primary election to nominate the party candidate, and a general election where the parties' candidates face off) affects candidate behavior. Here I argue that candidates are attracted to the median voter position of the electorate in which they are running. And that differences between the ideological positions of the primary median voter and the general election median voter means that candidates have incentive to shift their ideological positions to align with the relevant median voter. I test for the presence of candidate ideological shifting in U.S. Senate elections. I …
