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A Textual Analysis Of Security: The Republican Platform As Propaganda, Ibpp Editor Aug 2000

A Textual Analysis Of Security: The Republican Platform As Propaganda, Ibpp Editor

International Bulletin of Political Psychology

This article comments on international security appraisals and pledges contained in the United States (US) Republican Party platform at the 2000 Republican National Convention.


Trends. Totem And Taboo: The Real Meaning Of Camp David Ii, Ibpp Editor Jul 2000

Trends. Totem And Taboo: The Real Meaning Of Camp David Ii, Ibpp Editor

International Bulletin of Political Psychology

This article discusses peace negotiations at Camp David between Israel, the Palestinian National Authority (PNA), and the United States, and taboos hindering any successful resolution as long as they remain hidden.


Trends. The Effects Of Televised Violence: Anecdotal Data From Lebanon, Ibpp Editor Jul 2000

Trends. The Effects Of Televised Violence: Anecdotal Data From Lebanon, Ibpp Editor

International Bulletin of Political Psychology

This article discusses the effects of televised violence in Lebanon, and its impact on both Hezbollah and Israeli Defense Forces.


Trends. Biopolitics And Anthrax: A United States Fiasco?, Ibpp Editor Jul 2000

Trends. Biopolitics And Anthrax: A United States Fiasco?, Ibpp Editor

International Bulletin of Political Psychology

This article discusses the biopolitical issues involved with the mass inoculation of United States military forces against anthrax.


Preventing Political Violence: Instincts And Their Vicissitudes, Ibpp Editor Jul 2000

Preventing Political Violence: Instincts And Their Vicissitudes, Ibpp Editor

International Bulletin of Political Psychology

This article describes some of the implications of hypothesizing an aggression instinct for preventing political violence.


Missile Defense Versus Deterrence: A Troubling Dichotomy, Ibpp Editor Jul 2000

Missile Defense Versus Deterrence: A Troubling Dichotomy, Ibpp Editor

International Bulletin of Political Psychology

This article describes fallacies in contrasting anti-ballistic missile defense with nuclear deterrence as mutually exclusive constructs.


Trends. Defense Mechanisms On Defense: A Perle Of Wisdom Or A Brilliant Pebble, Ibpp Editor Jul 2000

Trends. Defense Mechanisms On Defense: A Perle Of Wisdom Or A Brilliant Pebble, Ibpp Editor

International Bulletin of Political Psychology

This article discusses the logic of Richard Perle, former US Assistant Secretary of Defense for International Security Policy, regarding the technological failure of a limited anti-ballistic missile defense system.


The Evaluation Of Education Systems: Insecurity Through Testing?, Ibpp Editor Jul 2000

The Evaluation Of Education Systems: Insecurity Through Testing?, Ibpp Editor

International Bulletin of Political Psychology

This article describes some fallacies in a common approach to employing the testing of students in evaluating education systems.


The Import Of Political Psychology For Global Health And Security: The Case Of Aids, Ibpp Editor Jul 2000

The Import Of Political Psychology For Global Health And Security: The Case Of Aids, Ibpp Editor

International Bulletin of Political Psychology

This article describes a number of applied research areas that political psychologists can explore to help manage the threat to global health and security from acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS).


The Public Psychologies Of Terrorism: An Example From France, Ibpp Editor Jul 2000

The Public Psychologies Of Terrorism: An Example From France, Ibpp Editor

International Bulletin of Political Psychology

This article describes several hypothetical intrapsychic phenomena that may be activated to engender terrorist behavior after the publicization of a terrorist event.


Transboundary Areas And Peace: Virtual Peace And Virtual Reality In The 21st Century, Ibpp Editor Jun 2000

Transboundary Areas And Peace: Virtual Peace And Virtual Reality In The 21st Century, Ibpp Editor

International Bulletin of Political Psychology

This article outlines a conceptual structure for developing knowledge and assessing the impact that transboundary areas may have on Issues of war and peace. This structure is based on the constructs of virtual peace and virtual reality. Also, this structure can be used by psychologists and other researchers, political leaders and policymakers, and citizens throughout the world committed to a world with more peace and less war.


Trends. Hard On Defense As Soft On Defense: A Recurring Vulnerability Of The Nation-State, Ibpp Editor Jun 2000

Trends. Hard On Defense As Soft On Defense: A Recurring Vulnerability Of The Nation-State, Ibpp Editor

International Bulletin of Political Psychology

This article discusses the psychologies surrounding the idea of being "hard" on defense.


Trends. No More Rogue Nations And The Power Of Words: A Coup For Ibpp?, Ibpp Editor Jun 2000

Trends. No More Rogue Nations And The Power Of Words: A Coup For Ibpp?, Ibpp Editor

International Bulletin of Political Psychology

This article discusses the possible consequences of the choice of political language regarding "rogue nations," and "states of concern."


The Psychology Of Rogue Nations, Missile Defense, And Self Defense, Ibpp Editor Jun 2000

The Psychology Of Rogue Nations, Missile Defense, And Self Defense, Ibpp Editor

International Bulletin of Political Psychology

This article describes the construct and psychological meanings of "rogue nation."


Anti-Ballistic Missile Defense Systems And Rhetorical Madness, Ibpp Editor Jun 2000

Anti-Ballistic Missile Defense Systems And Rhetorical Madness, Ibpp Editor

International Bulletin of Political Psychology

This article describes examples of political rhetoric on anti-ballistic missile defense systems from the two main presidential candidates in the United States. These examples may be undone by their consequential implications for military and politico-military deterrence and the development and proliferation of nuclear weapons even as they may garner success as campaign attack vehicles.


Terrorism In The 21st Century: Are There Lessons To Be Learned From The Israeli Withdrawal From Southern Lebanon?, Ibpp Editor Jun 2000

Terrorism In The 21st Century: Are There Lessons To Be Learned From The Israeli Withdrawal From Southern Lebanon?, Ibpp Editor

International Bulletin of Political Psychology

This article analyzes the recent Israeli military withdrawal from southern Lebanon in the context of the efficacy of terrorism in the 21st century.


Trends. Are The Bush Missile Defense Guidelines Defensible?, Ibpp Editor May 2000

Trends. Are The Bush Missile Defense Guidelines Defensible?, Ibpp Editor

International Bulletin of Political Psychology

This article discusses George W. Bush as a US Presidential candidate providing guidelines on the viability and nature of an anti-ballistic missile defense system for the United States, emphasizing the need for public discourse.


The Political Psychology Of Embargoes: An Example From The Eritrean-Ethiopian War, Ibpp Editor May 2000

The Political Psychology Of Embargoes: An Example From The Eritrean-Ethiopian War, Ibpp Editor

International Bulletin of Political Psychology

This article describes psychological inferences embraced by supporters and opponents of embargoes as tools to prevent, end, or moderate political violence between nation-states.


Ibpp Research Associates: Israel/Lebanon, Nadav Morag - Tel Aviv University May 2000

Ibpp Research Associates: Israel/Lebanon, Nadav Morag - Tel Aviv University

International Bulletin of Political Psychology

This article is an interview interview carried out by Mr. Gil Grein--an undergraduate in Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University's Science, Technology, and Globalization program and an IBPP Research Associate--with Dr. Nadav Morag, a lecturer in the Department of Political Science, Tel Aviv University. The two discuss the ramifications of pulling Israeli troops out of southern Lebanon. Conflict participants include: Israeli Defense Forces (IDF), Southern Lebanese Army (SLA), Hezbollah, and United Nations forces.


Trends. Can One Be Against The Withdrawal Of An Occupying Force? The Case Of Israel And Editor: Southern Lebanon, Ibpp Editor May 2000

Trends. Can One Be Against The Withdrawal Of An Occupying Force? The Case Of Israel And Editor: Southern Lebanon, Ibpp Editor

International Bulletin of Political Psychology

This article discusses the potential political and military ramifications of Israel withdrawing its occupying forces from Southern Lebanon.


State Security And Affairs Of State, Ibpp Editor May 2000

State Security And Affairs Of State, Ibpp Editor

International Bulletin of Political Psychology

This article elaborates on an intractable conflict among two types of security Issues facing a foreign ministry.


Trends. Prisoners Of Time: Discourses On Antimissile Defense Systems, Ibpp Editor May 2000

Trends. Prisoners Of Time: Discourses On Antimissile Defense Systems, Ibpp Editor

International Bulletin of Political Psychology

This article discusses positions for and against a US antimissile defense system in the context of differing interpretations of time.


Terrorism And Terror Management: Prescription For Misanalysis?, Ibpp Editor May 2000

Terrorism And Terror Management: Prescription For Misanalysis?, Ibpp Editor

International Bulletin of Political Psychology

This article describes some problems with a recent analysis of global terrorism issued by the United States Department of State.


The Power Of Symbolism: Disarmament In Northern Ireland, Ibpp Editor May 2000

The Power Of Symbolism: Disarmament In Northern Ireland, Ibpp Editor

International Bulletin of Political Psychology

This article explores recent events in Northern Ireland to highlight the import of symbolism in the resolution of political conflict.


Trends. History And The Consequences Of Political Boundaries In Africa, Ibpp Editor Apr 2000

Trends. History And The Consequences Of Political Boundaries In Africa, Ibpp Editor

International Bulletin of Political Psychology

This article discusses the inherited narrative of African political conflicts being supposedly based solely on the placement of post-colonial political boundaries.


Trends. Syria, Lebanon, And Israel: Is There A Psychological Difference Between The Abusive And The Abused?, Ibpp Editor Mar 2000

Trends. Syria, Lebanon, And Israel: Is There A Psychological Difference Between The Abusive And The Abused?, Ibpp Editor

International Bulletin of Political Psychology

This article discusses the psychological difference between abusers and the abused in the context of relations between Israel and Syria as well as Indonesia and East Timor. The concept of control is also discussed.


Killing Terrorists: A Policy Dilemma, Ibpp Editor Mar 2000

Killing Terrorists: A Policy Dilemma, Ibpp Editor

International Bulletin of Political Psychology

This article explores difficulties in defending a policy for sentencing terrorists with capital punishment.


Ballistic Missile Defense And Security Threats: Whistle-Blowing Syndromes, Ibpp Editor Mar 2000

Ballistic Missile Defense And Security Threats: Whistle-Blowing Syndromes, Ibpp Editor

International Bulletin of Political Psychology

This article describes misinformation and disinformation threats to United States Government (USG) security that have been too often ignored in public discourse on ballistic missile defense policy.


Military Arms To Taiwan: Competing Agendas, Ibpp Editor Mar 2000

Military Arms To Taiwan: Competing Agendas, Ibpp Editor

International Bulletin of Political Psychology

This article explores competing cognitions about the advisability of the United States Government (USG) selling advanced weapons to Taiwan.


Imbalance In The Balance: A Visit To India, Bangladesh, And Pakistan?, Ibpp Editor Feb 2000

Imbalance In The Balance: A Visit To India, Bangladesh, And Pakistan?, Ibpp Editor

International Bulletin of Political Psychology

This article identifies imbalances in the balancing of the merits of an upcoming trip by the United States (US) president to three South Asian countries.