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War Powers In The Obama Administration, Ryan C. Hendrickson Dr.

Faculty Research and Creative Activity

With the arrival of a new American president in 2009, the power and constitutional authority of the commander in chief to engage in military action remains as relevant as ever. Barack Obama inherited a war in Iraq, has worked with the North Atlantic Treaty Organization to initiate a 17,000 American combat troop surge in Afghanistan in March 2009 and another increase of 30,000 personnel later that year, more than doubling the total American presence. He also permitted American Navy Seals to use force against Somali pirates in the first months of his presidency. In addition, nuclear development and proliferation concerns …

Daily Eastern News: July 15, 2010, Eastern Illinois University

July

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The Curse Of Diamonds, Holly Thomas

2010 Awards for Excellence in Student Research & Creative Activity - Documents

Sierra Leone and Liberia have exported rough diamonds since the discovery of diamonds in the Mano River basin in the 1930s.i It was not until the late 20th century when these minerals were nicknamed conflict diamonds, loot-able resources sold to fund rebel movements and terrorist organizations. Conflict diamonds have been linked to civil war, corruption, and human rights violations. Both countries suffered through bloody civil wars, slow development, and a low standard of living. Sierra Leone's civil war resulted in thousands of deaths and the displacement of one-third of the country. Liberia's civil war resulted in over 200,000 deaths and …

Daily Eastern News: February 11, 2010, Eastern Illinois University

February

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Graduate Scholar 2009: Journal Of Scholarship And Recognition, Graduate School Of Eastern Illinois University

Graduate Scholar

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Daily Eastern News: January 30, 2009, Eastern Illinois University

January

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Transforming Nato In The Cold War: Challenges Beyond Deterrence In The 1960s (Review), Ryan Hendrickson

Faculty Research and Creative Activity

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Nato Secretary General: A Changing Job Description?, Ryan C. Hendrickson

Faculty Research and Creative Activity

The position of leading NATO is unrecognisable from its early roots. Ryan Hendrickson explains how the role has changed, and why.

Transforming Nato In The Cold War: Challenges Beyond Deterrence In The 1960s (Review), Ryan C. Hendrickson

Faculty Research and Creative Activity

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Nato Secretary General: A Changing Job Description?, Ryan Hendrickson

Faculty Research and Creative Activity

The position of leading NATO is unrecognisable from its early roots. Ryan Hendrickson explains how the role has changed, and why.

Daily Eastern News: November 17, 2008, Eastern Illinois University

November

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Daily Eastern News: November 14, 2008, Eastern Illinois University

November

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Daily Eastern News: October 09, 2008, Eastern Illinois University

October

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Daily Eastern News: September 02, 2008, Eastern Illinois University

September

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Daily Eastern News: August 28, 2008, Eastern Illinois University

August

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Daily Eastern News: February 19, 2008, Eastern Illinois University

February

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Daily Eastern News: October 19, 2007, Eastern Illinois University

October

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History : Sweden's Partnership With Nato, Ryan C. Hendrickson

Faculty Research and Creative Activity

Ryan Hendrickson looks at how Sweden has managed to get the best from both neutrality and NATO.

Daily Eastern News: January 25, 2007, Eastern Illinois University

January

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History : Sweden's Partnership With Nato, Ryan Hendrickson

Faculty Research and Creative Activity

Ryan Hendrickson looks at how Sweden has managed to get the best from both neutrality and NATO.

Daily Eastern News: November 29, 2006, Eastern Illinois University

November

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Daily Eastern News: November 27, 2006, Eastern Illinois University

November

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Daily Eastern News: October 25, 2006, Eastern Illinois University

October

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Daily Eastern News: October 18, 2006, Eastern Illinois University

October

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Daily Eastern News: October 03, 2006, Eastern Illinois University

October

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Daily Eastern News: September 25, 2006, Eastern Illinois University

September

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Daily Eastern News: July 20, 2006, Eastern Illinois University

July

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June 2006 - Volume V, Number 2, Theatre Arts Department

Sides (Newsletter)

SIDES Volume V Number 2 features an article about an unofficial reunion of 1975-1983 Alumni and the obituary of Lucina "Lucy" Gabbard.

Unilateral Executive Power: Bush Push Or Congressional Cave? An Examination Of Executive-Legislative Relations During The First Term Of President George W. Bush, 2001-2004, Erika N. Cornelius

Masters Theses

The events of September 11th once again brought the unique power-sharing relationship between the executive and legislative branches into focus. The framers created the presidency to deal with direct threats to the national security of the United States and in situations such as September 11th, American citizens and Congress naturally rally-round the national leader, the president. This thesis examines the interaction between the Bush White House and 107th and 108th Congress, following the events of September 11th.

This study explores the political interplay between Congress and the president in the area of foreign policy, with special emphasis given to war …

Daily Eastern News: December 06, 2005, Eastern Illinois University

December

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