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The Effect Of Unemployment On Democratic Warfare, Andres Rakower
The Effect Of Unemployment On Democratic Warfare, Andres Rakower
Honors Undergraduate Theses
This study was done to see the effects of a war on the economy and the internal politics of the United States. In selecting the engagement, we would study we agreed the Iraq War would be aided by a large amount of sampling of public opinion that was more nuanced than in previous wars. The Iraq War was a very complicated war, as it was controversial from the beginning and became a political issue while continuing to be a war fought by Americans abroad. Based on the literature, there were many starting effects and assumptions that were accounted for such …
Government And The Intelligence Community: A Case Study On Russia And The United States Government's Effect On Intelligence Systems, Jessica M. Lago
Government And The Intelligence Community: A Case Study On Russia And The United States Government's Effect On Intelligence Systems, Jessica M. Lago
Honors Undergraduate Theses
The United States and Russia are two major superpowers with governments that are run in different manners. Central to a government's and country's defense is their intelligence systems. The intelligence systems of these two countries are run as part of the government and are integral to its functioning. The purpose of this thesis is to discuss how both the governments and intelligence systems are structured and do they coincide with their respective systems. Using a case study on the United States and Russia, their intelligence systems and governments a comparison was drawn. While looking at the history of both governments …
Case-Specific Counterterrorism Policies For Islamic Fundamentalist Groups, Jessica L. Shoemaker
Case-Specific Counterterrorism Policies For Islamic Fundamentalist Groups, Jessica L. Shoemaker
Honors Undergraduate Theses
Since 9/11, counterterrorism policies have been one of the crucial policy issues facing the United States. After the attacks on the United States, counterterrorism in this country transformed. Fifteen years later, counterterrorism is typically organized as a one-size fits all approach. This approach generalizes all terrorist threats, trying to target terrorism as a whole. This thesis explains how this is an improper approach to counterterrorism. Instead, policies should be case-specific and created in regards to the specific characteristics embodied by each terrorist organization. These characteristics include history and ideology, organizational and leadership structure, finances, and tactics and targets. These characteristics …
U.S. Foreign Policy Can Be Only As Good As Public's Understanding Of World Affairs, David Houghton
U.S. Foreign Policy Can Be Only As Good As Public's Understanding Of World Affairs, David Houghton
UCF Forum
Poll after poll shows that most Americans are woefully ignorant about foreign policy and the rest of the world.
Overseas Drone Attacks Test Constitution's Precepts, David Houghton
Overseas Drone Attacks Test Constitution's Precepts, David Houghton
UCF Forum
We are occasionally reminded just how difficult it can be for Congress to keep tabs on what the executive branch does.
Lost Lesson From 'Argo': Dignified Restraint In Face Of Victory, David Houghton
Lost Lesson From 'Argo': Dignified Restraint In Face Of Victory, David Houghton
UCF Forum
It is one of the most remarkable stories in the CIA’s history, and a long untold story of the 1979 Iran hostage crisis.