International Student Exchange Among Muslim Nations; Soft Power And Voting Alliances At The United Nations,
2011
Bemidji State University
International Student Exchange Among Muslim Nations; Soft Power And Voting Alliances At The United Nations, Nambee Ragavan
Political Science Theses and Capstones
The main goal of this research is to analyze the impact of student exchange as a component of soft power in American foreign policy. Since September 11, 2001 there has been a significant increase in the number of Muslim international students enrolled in American institutions. In addition, there has been an increase in study abroad programs to predominantly Muslim countries by American students. I analyze the potential benefit to America’s foreign policy of accepting these international students and sending American students abroad. The measurement is whether or not the United States gets more support for measures it endorses in the …
Factors Of Environmental Sustainability For Africa, Asia, And Latin America,
2011
Bemidji State University
Factors Of Environmental Sustainability For Africa, Asia, And Latin America, Jacob Converse
Political Science Theses and Capstones
This study incorporates and analyzes several theories in regards to what causes countries to perform in an environmentally sustainable manner. This has been and is becoming an increasingly important and debated topic due to the ever increasing interest and concern about global environmental challenges. This issue has been examined through a variety of different lenses including economic, socio-political, and geographical perspectives and they have an assortment of results. One such existing finding suggests that the best way to improve a country’s environmental sustainability is to first focus on improving the gross domestic product which will eventually allow changes to take …
Measurement Issues Arising From The Growth Of Globalization: Conference Summary,
2010
W.E. Upjohn Institute for Employment Research
Measurement Issues Arising From The Growth Of Globalization: Conference Summary, Susan N. Houseman, Kenneth F. Ryder Jr.
External Papers and Reports
No abstract provided.
The Eternal Flame: Politics Of The Olympic Games,
2010
Bemidji State University
The Eternal Flame: Politics Of The Olympic Games, Alyssa Gunstrom
Honors Capstones
Capstone submitted as a graduation requirement for the BSU Honors Program.
The Potential Return Of Nationalism In Iraq,
2010
Bemidji State University
The Potential Return Of Nationalism In Iraq, Jeffrey Knapp
Political Science Theses and Capstones
Over the past decade, Iraq has experienced a tremendous amount of change from once being a dictatorial regime to becoming a new and developing democracy. Iraq is dominantly composed of three main and distinct groups known as the Shiites, Sunnis, and Kurds. This paper attempts examine whether or not, Iraqi individuals see themselves first and foremost as Iraqis or as being Muslims first. There has been little research conducted that specifically examines the relationship between nationalism and ethnic identity in Iraq. However, some research suggests that most Iraqis see themselves as being Iraqi first instead of being Muslim first. This …
Dangerous Obscurity: A Study Of The Female Suicide Combatants Of Sri Lanka,
2010
Bemidji State University
Dangerous Obscurity: A Study Of The Female Suicide Combatants Of Sri Lanka, Jessica Santala
Political Science Theses and Capstones
Since 1991 the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam have used female suicide operatives in their civil war with the Sri Lankan government. Gaps in research about these phenomena suggest that it’s not seen as a gender specific problem and that female suicide bombers can be compared toe to toe with their male counterparts. I contend that the situation surrounding female suicide terrorism is unique and that certain discernable socioeconomic indicators can explain the reasons behind why some women of Sri Lanka become more active in suicide terrorism. I have compiled a suicide terrorism dataset out of terrorist acts perpetrated by …
