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The Moldovan Confederation Conundrum, Stephen R. Bowers, Valeria Ciobanu, Marion T. Doss, Jr.

Faculty Publications and Presentations

The Gagauz leadership has advanced several basic demands. The first category of demands relates to economic concerns and these appear to be the most fundamental. The situation that they insist be addressed in that there is an economic disparity between Gagauzia and the rest of the Moldovan Republic.

If one looks beyond the rhetoric of Comrat, Gagauz political demands are secondary to the economic ones. They demand political parties that would operate in local elections. They want more seats in the Moldovan Parliament and believe that all laws should be published in the Gagauz language as well as in Russian …

The Deconstruction Of Refugees And The Reconstruction Of History, Peter W. Van Arsdale

Human Rights & Human Welfare

A review of States and Strangers: Refugees and Displacements of Statecraft, by Nevzat Soguk. Minneapolis: University of Minnesota Press (Borderlines Series, No. 11) 1999. 328 pp.

I would characterize Nevzat Soguk as either a neo-liberal operating in the guise of a postmodern deconstructionist, or a post-modern deconstructionist operating in the guise of a neoliberal. This is not a trivial distinction, nor an attempt to play semantic games, but my attempt to classify a brilliant theorist (known for his work in political science) whose book has a great deal of merit—but whose writing at times seems aimed more at discursive analysis …

Incorporating Heterogeneity In Command Center Interactions, Holly A. H. Handley, Alexander H. Levis

Engineering Management & Systems Engineering Faculty Publications

One of the many complexities of multinational coalition operations stems from differences in culture, military procedures, and command and control processes between the cooperating command centers. These differences can influence the interactions between decision makers of different command centers and can affect the outcome of the coalition operation. A coalition model, composed of individual models of the five-stage interacting decision maker model, was used in a virtual experiment. The subjective parameters included in the decision maker model can be any attribute that characterizes the heterogeneity of the decision makers. In this case, the parameters of power distance and uncertainty avoidance …

A Dialogue For Change, Clay Constantinou

Journal of Diplomacy and International Relations

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Reforming The Global Financial Architecture, Philippe Maystadt

Journal of Diplomacy and International Relations

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Introduction, Tonya Ugerotz

Journal of Diplomacy and International Relations

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Interview With Thomas R. Pickering: Preserving Centers Of Sovereignty, Tonya Ugerotz, Thomas R. Pickering

Journal of Diplomacy and International Relations

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A Dialogue Among Civilizations, Giandomenico Picco

Journal of Diplomacy and International Relations

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Toward A European Law, Gil Carlos Rodriguez Iglesias

Journal of Diplomacy and International Relations

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Europe's Common Foreign And Security Policy, David Hannay

Journal of Diplomacy and International Relations

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Russia's Euro-Atlantic Puzzle, Sergei Smolnikov

Journal of Diplomacy and International Relations

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Perils Of Presidential Transition, Glenn P. Hastedt, Anthony J. Eksterowicz

Journal of Diplomacy and International Relations

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America's Economic Partnership With Europe, Stuart E. Eizenstat

Journal of Diplomacy and International Relations

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The Holy See's Presence In International Affairs, Angelo Cardinal Sodano

Journal of Diplomacy and International Relations

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Challenges To Racial Redistricting In The New Millennium: Hunt V. Cromartie As A Case Study, Guy-Uriel Charles, Luis Fuentes-Rohwer

Faculty Scholarship

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The Electoral College, The Right To Vote, And Our Federalism: A Comment On A Lasting Institution, Luis Fuentes-Rohwer, Guy-Uriel Charles

Faculty Scholarship

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The Supreme Court As A Strategic National Policymaker, Lee Epstein, Jack Knight, Andrew D. Martin

Faculty Scholarship

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Levels Of Interoperability In Coalition Systems, Holly A. H. Handley, Alexander H. Levis, Michel Bares

Engineering Management & Systems Engineering Faculty Publications

Systems of different command centers that are brought together in a coalition operation must have some level of interoperability in order to work together. Bares [2000] has introduced a formalism of three interoperability domains that describe the ability of the systems to define their own level of interoperability within the coalition by assessing their own and the other systems’ ability to interact on actions of the coalition. The lowest domain, interconnectivity, reflects the ability to exchange messages; this level must already have been achieved in order for the systems to participate in the coalition. The second domain, interoperability, reflects a …

Universality By Consensus: The Evolution Of Universality In The Drafting Of The Udhr, Amy Eckert

Human Rights & Human Welfare

A review of The Universal Declaration of Human Rights: Drafting, Origins & Intent by Johannes Morsink. Philadelphia: University of Pennsylvania Press (Pennsylvania Studies in Human Rights), 2000. 400pp.

The Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) has helped to define human rights standards and bring them to the forefront of global concern. Yet the UDHR continues to suffer from charges of cultural imperialism. While many scholars have answered these charges with philosophical justification for universal human rights, Johannes Morsink takes another approach to the question of cultural relativism in The Universal Declaration of Human Rights: Origins, Drafting & Intent.

Konsep Kesultanan Mengikut Manuskrip Nasihat Al-Muluk : Suatu Perbandingan Dengan Sistem Kesultanan Melayu Melaka, Solahuddin Ismail

Student Works (2000-2009)

This study is a comparison analysis for outlining the Monarchy theories from the manuscript titled Nasihat al-Muluk written by Sheikh Hussin al-Kashifi pertaining to the practical of the reign system of Malay Monarchy in Malacca. The main focus refers to the structure, political and morality of governing organization including the functions of a monarch, officers and folks to the state. It also includes the importance of educational concept and legal aspect to the society at that period of time. The main purpose of this study is to foresee the influence of Islamic principle adopted from Sheikh Hussin al-Kashifi ideas, which …

Kepimpinan Orang Bukan Islam Dalam Negara Islam Menurut Perspektif Siasah Syar'iyyah, Mohd. Hapiz Mahaiyadin

Student Works (2000-2009)

The dissertation discusses an aspect of Islamic state's leadership particularly on non­-Muslims involvement in the state's administration. This involvement becomes a common political phenomenon in rapid development of Muslim political experiences. In coping with this development, Siyasah Shar'iyyah catalyses it self as thought, method, formula and most effective state's mechanism in solving problems and challenges in the Muslim life. A series of successes and great achievement by Muslim leadership which are respected either by their opponents or Muslim leaders themselves is in fact resulted from the par excellence of Siyasah Shar'iyyah. It becomes an Islamic governing system, which ascertains each …

Masalah Cita-Cita Politik Dalam Melaksanakan Undang-Undang Islam Di Malaysia, Hasan Bahrom

Student Works (2000-2009)

Muslim political parties, 'Parti Islam Se Malaysia· (PAS) and United Malay Natrona! Organization (UMNO) have never reached a consensus over the implementation of Islamic laws Discussing the long fought? issue has never appealed to UMNO and PAS. The conflict between these two parties has become a continual polemic and is difficult to restrain, which can yield both positive and negative implications. PAS and other Islamic movements perceive the government as not having the aspiration to execute Islamic laws. Many factors have driven them to this conclusion. The vague and loose government policy which does not indicate whether it upholds Islamic …

The Politics And Diplomacy Of South-South Cooperation : The Role Of Malaysia, Nigeria And The Post-Apartheid South Africa, Madu Magnus Emeka

Student Works (2000-2009)

The emergence of a large number of sovereign states in the post-second world war period generated a new class of issues, perceptions, and feelings as well as theories and approaches of handling the problem of inter-relationships among countries. After the independence of the new states they realised that the existing economic order was highly unequal and detrimental to their interests. They receive unfavourable and unjust treatment from the developed nations in the course of international interactions through non-reciprocal economic relationships, as well as domination in political, security, information, culture and educational aspects--all of which have direct and indirect impact upon …

Pilihan Raya 1999 : Satu Analisis Prestasi Umno, Nafisah Abdul Ghafor

Student Works (2000-2009)

The topic that l have chosen is intended to compare performance of UMNO in 1999 Election with that ·of the previous election. The public is quite aware with the instability in UMNO during the Election 1999. Therefore, it is my intention to show the strategies taken by UMNO to overcome this problem. The 1999 Election was the last election held in this decade. Although no tragic incident has happened during the election, UMNO needs to look seriously into the reaction of the public over the sacking of Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, the deputy prime minister, the economic crisis and UMNO's …

Gender Dan Politik : Kajian Kes Ke Atas Wanita Umno Dan Pas Di Terengganu Dan Selangor, Zaireeni Azmi

Student Works (2000-2009)

The achievement and glory of Malay women of high rank have been recorded in history and has a profound impact to our society today. Great respect was shown for their charisma and capability. Women's increasing participation in politics is widely acknowledged but there is little recognition that the changes are far more comprehensive than that. Women still occupy an inferior positions in politics. Thus, this thesis will deal with three main hypotheses that are; firstly, there is a gender discrimination in politics to an extent that it hinders the active participation of women in general. Secondly, the non-equality in gender …

Kepimpinan Tun Dr. Lim Chong Eu Di Pulau Pinang Sehingga 1974, Peng Kooi Tew

Student Works (2000-2009)

Disertasi bertajuk, "Kepimpinan Tun Dr.Lim Chong Eu di Pulau Pinang Sehingga 1974" bertujuan memberikan satu gambaran kepada perjalanan kerjaya politik Tun Dr. Lim Chong Eu (LCE) di negeri kelahirannya iaitu Pulau Pinang. Pada umumnya, karier politik beliau arnat menarik kerana LCE telah melibatkan diri dalam beberapa parti politik seperti Parti Radikal, MCA, United Democratic Party dan Parti Gerakan Rakyat Malaysia. Peranan LCE dalam parti-parti politik ini memaparkan beberapa ciri kepimpinan yang jelas iaitu beliau memberi keutamaan kepada menyatukan semua kaum dalam sebuah parti politik dan mengamalkan kaedah politik yang sederhana dalam mencapai cita-cita politiknya serta sentiasa menekankan kebajikan masyarakat dalam …

Residential Property Cycle, Business Cycle And Credit Availability In Malaysia, Wai Kun Lau

Student Works (2000-2009)

This research paper provides an estimate of the significance of rents and rent-seeking process as major underlying factors in the Malaysian economy. It was found that throughout the Malaysian economic development (from pre-independence to current), the Malaysian economy has experienced three types of rent-management, which are rent-management by the state, rent-management by state-initiated (public) enterprise, and n:nt-management by privately-controlled enterprise via politically influential business elites. However. there arc no solid evidence that proves a negative or positive correlation between the level of rents and rent-seeking processes present in the Malaysian economy and the respective economic performance. Yet, these findings are …

Corruption In China : Focus On Anti-Corruption Strategy, Yong Li

Student Works (2000-2009)

Corruption has been around for many years in China, but in recent years especially since the reform policy in late 70's, it has become the major issue of Chinese society and attracted much attention. The rate of official corruption has increased, and the efforts against corruption in China not succeeded. The report surveys and discusses issues on corruption in China from actions against corruption, It emphasizes corruption. in terms of how the Chinese leadership defines it, and how this definition affects its anti-corruption strategy. The reforms have affected all aspects of China's political life. Anti--corruption campaigns are formulated at the …

Perpuakan Umno Dalam Era Mahathir Mohamad, Teresa Suh Sim Kok

Student Works (2000-2009)

Perpuakan memang satu fenomena yang berlaku dalam mana-mana pertubuhan manusia. Masalah perpuakan dalam parti politik adalah lebih rumit berbanding dengan perpuakan di dalam pertubuhan biasa, kerana ia bukan sahaja berhubung dengan perbezaan ideologi dan dasar politik, tetapi ia juga berkaitan dengan pengagihan naungan dan perebutan kuasa yang akan mempengaruhi masyarakat secara umum, khususnya jika ia berlaku dalam parti politik yang paling dominan dalam pemerintahan seperti UMNO. Dari segi perkembangan bibit-bibit perpuakan di dalam UMNO, perselisihan di antara puak yang bcrlainan sebelum perlaksanaan DEB selalunya berkisar pada perbezaan pendirian terhadap perlaksanaan dasar bahasa, budaya dan ekonomi oleh kerajaan Perikatan di bawah …

Dinamika Hubungan Pusat Dan Daerah Di Indonesia : Kajian Kes Pemilihan Gabenor Sumatra Barat 1950-2000, Saldi, S. H. Isra

Student Works (2000-2009)

Selama lima puluh tahun (1950-2000) terdapat pemahaman dan harapan (understanding and expectation) yang berbeza tentang hubungan pusat dan daerah di Indonesia. Pemerintah pusat memahami hubungan tersebut sebagai asas otonomi terhad. Sedangan daerah memahami sebagai asas otonomi luas yang memberikan perhatian lebih kepada hak asal usul daerah yang bersifat khas. Perbezaan pemahaman ini menyebabkan wujudnya persaingan kuasa dan pengaruh antara kekuatan politik pusat dengan daerah. Hal ini berlaku pada hampir semua aspek, termasuk juga pemilihan pimpinan tertinggi di daerah (gabenor). Dengan mempergunakan kaedah kajian historical narrative and political analysis Propinsi Sumatra Barat dipilih sebagai kajian kes dalam penyelidikan ini untuk dapat …