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Conflict Emergence And Escalation In Interactive International Dyads, David Todd Kinsella, Bruce M. Russett

Political Science Faculty Publications and Presentations

We examine whether the conditions affecting initial expressions of hostility are similar to those affecting militarized disputes. Analyzing dyadic interactions during the years 1951–1992, we estimate a model to take into account selection effects and check it against another allowing conjunctive causation. Both provide close approximations to theoretical models of the conflict process and yield similar results. We confirm Kant’s belief that all states are subject to the realist conditions of interstate competition that makes disputes likely, but that liberal influences, if present, can constrain the escalation of such disputes to war. Several influences on the conflict process have nonmonotonic …

Trends. Sniping As Terrorism And Terrorism As Sniping, Ibpp Editor

International Bulletin of Political Psychology

This Trends article discusses the possible terrorist context of sniper attacks perpetrated in the greater Washington, D.C. area in 2002, and the potential impact on global social cohesion.

2002 United States Senate Runoff Survey, Susan E. Howell

Survey Research Center Publications

The race for the U.S. Senate seat is now a dead heat with Landrieu and Terrell separated by only one percentage point in a cross-section of Louisiana registered voters. As expected, Landrieu holds a commanding lead among African American voters, and Terrell is favored by a majority of white voters. As is often the case, the outcome will hinge on a combination of African American turnout and the percent of the white vote Landrieu is able to obtain.

Election 2000: Aarp Portrayals Of Presidential Candidates And Issues, Jeremy Harris Lipschultz, Michael L. Hilt

Communication Faculty Publications

The 2000 United States presidential election was one of the closest in history, and issues of importance to older Americans such as Social Security, prescription drugs, and taxes were front and center in the national debate. This article examines how AARP, formerly the American Association of Retired Persons, portrayed the candidates and issues through its two publications: AARP Bulletin and Modern Maturity.

The 2000 United States presidential election was one of the closest in history (Kranish & Johnson, 2000). Additionally, throughout the summer and fall of 2000, poll data suggested a split electorate (Whitman, 2000). Issues of importance to older …

From The Pentagon: Public Statements On Intelligence, Ibpp Editor

International Bulletin of Political Psychology

This article provides commentary on public statements concerning intelligence by senior officials within the Department of Defense.

The Black And White Of Profiling: Sniping On The Sniper Case, Ibpp Editor

International Bulletin of Political Psychology

This article analyzes the construct of profiling in the aftermath of the arrest of two suspects in the recent sniper attacks perpetrated in the greater Washington, D.C. area.

Presidential Domain: An Exploratory Study Of Prospect Theory And Us Climate Policy Since 1998, Hal T. Nelson

Dissertations and Theses

The Bush administration's decision to abandon the Kyoto Protocol can be explained by prospect theory. The change in federal climate policy between the Clinton and Bush administrations was due to the difference in domain that each president operated under. President Clinton operated under a domain of losses as he associated continued fossil fuel use with future socio-economic and environmental damages from climate change. This domain of losses increased President Clinton's risk tolerances and explains his pursuit of the Kyoto Protocol, an international agreement to limit greenhouse gas emissions. Conversely, President Bush operated under a domain of gains where he did …

Trends. Preemption Logics, Ibpp Editor

International Bulletin of Political Psychology

This Trends article discusses the idea and complexities of preemption in the context of 21^st century global terrorism.

Why Does Voting Get So Complicated? : A Review Of Theories For Analyzing Democratic Participation., Jeff Gill, Jason Gainous

Faculty and Staff Scholarship

The purpose of this article is to present a sample from the panoply of formal theories on voting and elections to Statistical Science readers who have had limited exposure to such work. These abstract ideas provide a framework for understanding the context of the empirical articles that follow in this volume. The primary focus of this theoretical literature is on the use of mathematical formalism to describe electoral systems and outcomes by modeling both voting rules and human behavior. As with empirical models, these constructs are never perfect descriptors of reality, but instead form the basis for understanding fundamental characteristics …

Meeting Minutes, Wku Student Government Association

Student Government Association

Meeting regarding Focus on Western, community service event for the Bowling Green Housing Authority, SACS review, homecoming, committee vacancies and legislation.

Budget Report, Wku Student Government Association

Student Government Association

Budget report.

Meeting Agenda, Wku Student Government Association

Student Government Association

Agenda for October 29, 2002 meeting.

Executive Council Meeting Minutes, Wku Student Government Association

Student Government Association

Meeting regarding meeting minutes, Americans with Disabilities Act and goals.

Bill 02-09-F Organizational Aid, Wku Student Government Association

Student Government Association

Bill to distribute money to student organizations, includes list of clubs and amount received.

Budget Report, Wku Student Government Association

Student Government Association

Budget report.

Bill 02-06-F Duc Benches, Wku Student Government Association

Student Government Association

Bill to place benches near Downing University Center.

Resolution 02-05-F - Ada Compliance, Wku Student Government Association

Student Government Association

Resolution for report on compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Meeting Agenda, Wku Student Government Association

Student Government Association

Agenda of October 22, 2002 meeting.

Executive Council Meeting Minutes, Wku Student Government Association

Student Government Association

Meeting regarding meeting attendance and upcoming events.

Bill 02-08-F Campus Clean Up, Wku Student Government Association

Student Government Association

Bill to have clean up day on November 19, 2002.

Trends. Predicting An Iraqi Insurrection: A Contribution From Balance Theory, Ibpp Editor

International Bulletin of Political Psychology

This Trends article evaluates the problematic of concept of enemies and supposed allies among supporters of a United States-led military intervention in Iraq.

Trends. When Governments Want Government To Change, Ibpp Editor

International Bulletin of Political Psychology

This Trends article discusses regime change in Germany and Iraq in a political psychological context.

Ua3/9/5 Higher Education Reform From The Perspective Of A Comprehensive University, Wku President's Office

WKU Administration Documents

Speech delivered by WKU president Gary Ransdell at the Pritchard Committee meeting.

Meeting Agenda, Wku Student Government Association

Student Government Association

Agenda for October 15, 2002 meeting.

Resolution 02-04-F - Support Of Election Day, Wku Student Government Association

Student Government Association

Resolution to make election day a school holiday.

Bill 02-05-F Recycling Program, Wku Student Government Association

Student Government Association

Bill to sponsor recycling program in dormitories.

Meeting Minutes, Wku Student Government Association

Student Government Association

Meeting to discuss SACS review, office supplies, Shantytown event, dining services, message board and legislation.

Bill 02-14-F Special Organizational Aid, Wku Student Government Association

Student Government Association

Bill to give additional money to student organizations.

Executive Council Meeting Minutes, Wku Student Government Association

Student Government Association

Meeting regarding radio station, Shantytown event, scheduling conflicts, Buy-a-Book program, spirit award, banquet, student seating in Diddle Arena and SACS review.

Bill 02-07-F Amendment To By-Laws Of Finance, Wku Student Government Association

Student Government Association

Bill to enforce the Financial Guidelines Handbook in the handling of SGA funds.