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Resolution 98-2-F - Installation Of Sprinkler Systems In Residence Halls, Wku Student Government Association

Student Government Association

Resolution to install sprinkler systems in residence halls.

Meeting Minutes, Wku Student Government Association

Student Government Association

Meeting regarding University Boulevard meetings, Provide-a-Ride, homecoming and Hillraisers.

Original Sin And The Power Of Narrative In Intelligence Operations, Ibpp Editor

International Bulletin of Political Psychology

This article illustrates how the intent of a political community to demand sinless behavior in its leaders can sow the seeds for that community's demise.

Trends. The Jericho Casino And Terrorism: A Gamble Or A Sure Thing?, Ibpp Editor

International Bulletin of Political Psychology

The author discusses the psycho-social impact of a casino being built in Jericho in the West Bank.

Sexual Seduction, Illicit Sex, And Licit Sex: International And National Leaders As Targets Of Intelligence Operations, Ibpp Editor

International Bulletin of Political Psychology

This article describes the varied consequences that could be achieved by a hostile intelligence service through effecting the sexual seduction of an international or national leader or through exploiting ongoing illicit or licit sex engaged in by that leader.

Meeting Minutes, Wku Student Government Association

Student Government Association

Meeting regarding University Boulevard meetings, expenditures, dead week proposal and crosswalk at Diddle Park.

Meeting Minutes, Wku Student Government Association

Student Government Association

Meeting regarding tailgating, University Boulevard meetings, voter registration and homecoming.

The Clash Of Civilizations In The 21st Century: A Political Psychology Of Messianics, Charismatics, And Schismatics, Ibpp Editor

International Bulletin of Political Psychology

This article describes psychological Issues that may contribute to or mitigate against ongoing and intense political violence between Islamic political entities and those typed as Judeo-Christian.

Seconds - Newsletter, Wku Student Government Association

Student Government Association

WKU Student Government Association newsletter Seconds

• Vol. 5, No. 2, September 8, 1998
• Vol. 5, No. 3, September 15, 1998
• Vol. 5, No. 4, September 22, 1998
• Vol. 5, No. 5, September 29, 1998
• Vol. 5, No. 6, October 6, 1998
• Vol. 5, No. 7, October 13, 1998
• Vol. 5, No. 7 [mis-numbered], October 27, 1998
• Vol. 5, No. 8, November 10, 1998
• Vol. 5, No. 9, November 17, 1998
• Vol. 5, No. 10, December 1, 1998

Meeting Minutes, Wku Student Government Association

Student Government Association

Meeting to discuss SGA retreat, expenditures, volunteer opportunities, vacancies and Hillraisers.

Trends. National Security Policy And Toleration For Ambiguity: Israel, Northern Ireland, North Korea, And The World, Ibpp Editor

International Bulletin of Political Psychology

The author discusses one of many dichotomies comprising the development, implementation, and evaluation of security policies that is between clarity and ambiguity.

Trends. Sharing Data On Missile Launches: A New Version Of An Old Idea, Ibpp Editor

International Bulletin of Political Psychology

In this article, the author discusses the agreement that was announced, the United States and Russia, to quickly share data about the launch of ballistic missiles and space payloads.

Resolution 98-1-F - Crosswalk On Normal Drive, Wku Student Government Association

Student Government Association

Resolution requesting a cross walk between Diddle Park and Environmental Science & Technology Hall.

Meeting Minutes, Wku Student Government Association

Student Government Association

Meeting regarding goals, University Boulevard accidents, website and committee work.

Executive Council Meeting Minutes, Wku Student Government Association

Student Government Association

Meeting regarding crosswalk near Diddle Park, tailgating, budget and retreat.

Trends. Kosovo And The United Nations: A Paean For Application Of Psychological Research On Good Samaritanism, Ibpp Editor

International Bulletin of Political Psychology

This article discusses the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia that is beginning to employ a team of investigators, lawyers, and analysts who may--ultimately--identify, prosecute, and deter war crimes in Kosovo, observers might wonder what's taking so long and why the United Nations hasn't focused more emphatically on the Serbian military, paramilitary, and police attacks on ethnic Albanian civilians in recent weeks. Answers might include difficulties in identifying the behavioral referents of war crime, fears that more determined intervention might deleteriously affect humanitarian aid to the many internal refugees, fears that humanitarian aid personnel might be further intimidated and …

Political Denial As A Counterintelligence Vehicle To Counter Counterterrorist Operations: The Sudan, Ibpp Editor

International Bulletin of Political Psychology

This article describes the political denial that is implemented by terrorists and supporters of terrorists after an adversary counterterrorist operation and that is intended to impede future operations. Sudanese-sponsored and supported terrorism and United States Government counterterrorist operations are used as an example. The analysis is predicated on the assumption that there is incontrovertible intelligence data supporting the belief that Shifa Pharamceutical Industries in Sudan was engaged in the development and/or transshipment of the chemical warfare agent VX--an assumption based on the alleged detection of a VX precursor that allegedly has no legitimate business or industrial use. (IBPP Note: As …

From Winning Hearts And Minds To Shaping Behaviors: Nation-Building As A New Psychology Of Antiterrorism, Ibpp Editor

International Bulletin of Political Psychology

This article describes a qualitative change in the psychology of antiterrorism through nationbuilding activities.

Executive Council Meeting Minutes, Wku Student Government Association

Student Government Association

Meeting regarding meetings, non-voting members, student seating in Diddle Arena, Welcome Back Western, Big Red Bash, Judicial Council and advertising.

Rationales And Rationalizations: United States Government Policy Towards Iraqi Noncompliance With United Nations-Mandated Inspections And Monitoring, Ibpp Editor

International Bulletin of Political Psychology

This article identifies apparent inconsistencies in United States Government explanations for its current policy towards Iraqi noncompliance with the inspection and monitoring requirements of the United Nations. The article then posits an explanation for these inconsistencies in explanation.

Words And Actions: The Referent As A Problem In The Deterrence Of Nuclear Weapons Employment, Ibpp Editor

International Bulletin of Political Psychology

This article describes difficulties in identifying action referents of the word deterrence. These difficulties pose a significant problem for developing and implementing security policies against adversaries' employment of weapons of mass destruction.

The Psychology Of Political Oppression: Studying False Consciousness, Ibpp Editor

International Bulletin of Political Psychology

Starting with this Issue, IBPP will be reporting on a series of research presentations--each with relevance to political psychology--from the 1998 Annual Convention of the American Psychological Association. The following article describes the work of John T. Jost of Stanford University.

Trends. Terrorism And Sanctions: A Problem With Iran, Ibpp Editor

International Bulletin of Political Psychology

The author discusses the three kinds of activities, Iran continues to be engaged in, that preclude closer cooperation with the US and the sanctions that have been declared against Iran.

Popular Culture And The Mass Media In The Service Of Politics: The Wounds Of Gender Representation, Ibpp Editor

International Bulletin of Political Psychology

This article identifies and analyzes the phenomenon of gender representation as it impacts on the political application of popular culture and the mass media. Political authorities' social control and political leaders' and candidates' attractiveness are of special concern. For explanatory support, the article employs a "star" of popular music--viz., rock n' roll music from the United States--from the interlude 1956-1957.

Trends. A Post-Postmodern Terrorism: Examples From Colombia And Spain, Ibpp Editor

International Bulletin of Political Psychology

The author discusses basic concepts of terrorism.

Trends. Rape As Terrorism: Difficulties In Criminal Justice Adjudication, Ibpp Editor

International Bulletin of Political Psychology

The article focuses on psychological complexities in successfully adjudicating allegations of terrorist rape--i.e., rape committed intentionally to achieve formal political objectives.

Peace Psychologists: Necessarily Complicit In Political Violence?, Ibpp Editor

International Bulletin of Political Psychology

This article presents an argument that the basic and applied research of peace psychologists does not attenuate but contributes to violent political conflict.

Trends. Nonproliferation Of Weapons Of Mass Destruction: India, Iran, And The Proliferation Of Dysfunctional Maxims, Ibpp Editor

International Bulletin of Political Psychology

The author discusses two recent events that underline a cognitive challenge for political authorities engaged in stemming the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction.

Cuba: The Massacre Of The Tugboat And The Message In Fatima, Ibpp Editor

International Bulletin of Political Psychology

This article was written by Lael Varella. Mr. Varella is a third-term federal delegate to the Brazilian Congress and a member of the present government's parliamentary coalition. He is one of the most active and energetic of Brazilian congressmen and is especially known for his speeches about international politics, education, and the social and psychological problems of youth. As well, he is an ardent defender of private property, advocate of individual free

The United States House Of Representatives And The International Monetary Fund: Cognitions And Miscognitions, Ibpp Editor

International Bulletin of Political Psychology

This article provides a brief cognitive analysis of rationales for not supporting the allocation of $18 billion to the International Monetary Fund (IMF).