Vietnamese American Anti-Imperialism: South Vietnamese History And Analysis Of Publications Pre-1975,
2026
The University of San Francisco
Vietnamese American Anti-Imperialism: South Vietnamese History And Analysis Of Publications Pre-1975, Jeannie Nguyen
Master's Theses
During the Vietnam War, citizens contested US imperialism at multiple levels. In South Vietnam, citizens published newspapers and magazines to challenge their government and expose the depth of US aggression in South Vietnamese society and culture. Inside the imperial core, Black, Chicano, and Asian American activists formed solidarities to resist the war and challenge racial inequality. At the intersection of imperialism inside and outside its borders, lies a group of South Vietnamese students and scholars who became American, migrating during the war via state-structured projects. However, in response to the heightening of war and drawing inspiration from their ‘Third World’ …
Constructing Imperial Connectivity: State Infrastructure Projects And The Imperial Gaze In Bengal Presidency, 1849-1856,
2026
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Constructing Imperial Connectivity: State Infrastructure Projects And The Imperial Gaze In Bengal Presidency, 1849-1856, Richard William Bradley Gaspers Iii
UNLV Theses, Dissertations, Professional Papers, and Capstones
The construction of roads, canals, and supporting infrastructure in British India connected urban environs of power to interior peripheral spaces. The conclusion of the Second Anglo-Sikh War in 1849 saw the East India Company stand alone as the paramount power over the Indian subcontinent. A century of conquest gave way to a century of internal management. This shifted the state’s ‘gaze’ inward. Public infrastructure construction skyrocketed after 1849, transforming the role of the colonial state as it built roads, canals, bridges, courthouses, police stations, and jails on an unprecedented scale. This thesis will explore how these physical constructs bolstered connectivity, …
Hammurabi’S Laws: Ancient Traditions Of Violence,
2026
Lindenwood University
Hammurabi’S Laws: Ancient Traditions Of Violence, Aaron Secrist
The Confluence
The tradition of enforcing private property through violence is truly ancient, and goes back thousands of years to the first civilizations. There exists a prevailing attitude that contemporary culture is more “civilized” than the first organized societies – and while it’s true in some ways, our laws are still remarkably similar to those practiced in antiquity. In the following essay, I analyze the Law Code of Hammurabi and examine its parallels to the way laws function today. First, I will provide context for the technological advances that made the first city-states possible, then give a cultural and economic overview of …
Treatment Of Different Non-State Actors In Detention: A Legal, Moral, And National Security Analysis,
2026
James Madison University
Treatment Of Different Non-State Actors In Detention: A Legal, Moral, And National Security Analysis, Alison P. Raedel
Senior Honors Projects, 2020-current
This thesis analyzes state behavior regarding the treatment of non-state actors through three major frameworks: international law, ethical theory, and national security. Two cases are compared: the treatment of al-Qaeda detainees by the United States after the attacks of September 11th, 2001, and the treatment of the Angolan liberation movements by the Portuguese during the Angolan War of Independence. These cases were chosen to assess how the three frameworks apply across different non-state actors, which include terrorist organizations and liberation movements. International law provides a baseline for rights and protections, but it is often selectively interpreted. Just war theory gives …
Identity And Intervention: United States' Foreign Policy Toward The Dominican Republic,
2026
College of the Holy Cross
Identity And Intervention: United States' Foreign Policy Toward The Dominican Republic, Eileen Ledesma
College Honors Program
Constructivist theory provides a framework for understanding United States foreign policy toward the Dominican Republic during the U.S. occupation (1916-1924), the rise and consolidation of Rafael Leónidas Trujillo’s dictatorship, and the regime’s eventual political isolation during the Cold War. This thesis argues that U.S. foreign policy was shaped by identity narratives and political culture, also identified through historically constructed understandings and the repeated performance of legitimacy and order. By situating U.S.-Dominican Republic relations within broader debates in international relations theory, this thesis highlights the explanatory value of constructivism in understanding the evolution and contradictions of U.S. policy in Latin America. …
The Impact Of Trump Administration Immigration Policies On Connecticut Educators And Families,
2026
University of Connecticut - Storrs
The Impact Of Trump Administration Immigration Policies On Connecticut Educators And Families, Elena C. Bielesz
Honors Scholar Theses
Anti-immigrant rhetoric, policies, and practices, which have grown increasingly prevalent due to the current national political climate, have adverse effects on the mental health of immigrant families and the teachers that support them in Connecticut. This study seeks to represent the opinions of Connecticut K-12 MLL (Multilingual Learners) Education Teachers and Administrators whose daily lives are impacted by the anti-immigrant and anti-refugee policies and procedures. The study employed a human subjects-based approach supported by a review of related literature. MLL Educators from around the state of Connecticut were interviewed. These interviews found that while immigration-based trauma and stressors are common …
Not The Only Game In Town: Unconsolidated Democracy, Elite Capture, And Shifting Alliances In Georgia,
2026
Connecticut College
Not The Only Game In Town: Unconsolidated Democracy, Elite Capture, And Shifting Alliances In Georgia, Leah Mayerhauser
CISLA Senior Integrative Projects
This paper examines Georgia’s post-Soviet political development to explain why the country, once viewed as a leading candidate for democratic consolidation, has experienced sustained democratic erosion and shifting geopolitical alignment. Drawing on Juan Linz and Alfred Stepan’s theory of democratic consolidation, it argues that Georgia never fully achieved a consolidated democracy after independence, leaving key institutional arenas including civil society, political society, rule of law, state bureaucracy, and economic society, unevenly developed and vulnerable to elite capture. Through a historical and institutional analysis from 1991 to 2026, this paper traces how early failures in state formation, unresolved questions of stateness, …
Not Retirement, But A Rewiring And Fresh Perspectives Post-Dbs, Says Piyush Gupta [Interview With Business Times],
2026
Business Times
Not Retirement, But A Rewiring And Fresh Perspectives Post-Dbs, Says Piyush Gupta [Interview With Business Times], Su Shyan Lee, Piyush Gupta
Oral History Collection
In an interview with The Business Times, SMU Chairman Piyush Gupta discussed topics ranging from meditation and conservation to the future of education. On his role at SMU, he emphasised his desire to help shape tertiary education and noted that the rise of AI makes it critical to rethink how we learn. Mr Gupta believes that in an AI-driven world, students must move beyond domain knowledge to focus on interpreting information, "connecting the dots," and engaging others with genuine empathy. He is supportive of a more experiential curriculum at SMU — one that focuses on regional exposure through internships and …
Remembering Return: Diasporic Identity And The Tabom Community In Accra,
2026
Syracuse University
Remembering Return: Diasporic Identity And The Tabom Community In Accra, Elizabeth Akosua Adobea Danso
Theses - ALL
This thesis examines the historical and cultural significance of the Tabom community in Accra, Ghana, as a case study in diasporic identity, collective memory, and return migration. As descendants of Afro-Brazilian returnees who arrived in the Gold Coast in the early nineteenth century, the Tabom occupy a distinctive position within Ghana's social and historical landscape, navigating multiple cultural affiliations across Brazilian, Yoruba, Hausa, Ga, and Ghanaian identities over generations. Drawing on ethnographic research conducted in Jamestown, Accra, including semi-structured interviews, participant observation, and oral history collection, this thesis argues that Tabom identity is neither static nor reducible to a singular …
Nuclear Weapons And Conflict Escalation: Impacts On Fatalities And The India-China Case,
2026
University of Mississippi
Nuclear Weapons And Conflict Escalation: Impacts On Fatalities And The India-China Case, Tyden J. Kortman
Honors Theses
The study of nuclear weapons and their impact on conflict have existed as long as nuclear weapons themselves. Nonetheless, many questions remain on whether nuclear weapons serve primarily as a deterrent to conflict or as an avenue towards the deadliest form of warfare in human history. We use both statistical analysis against a large conflict dataset and a case study of India-China conflicts from 1955-1979 to contribute to the ongoing literature on this question. We hypothesize that nuclear weapons lower the rate of conflict and dispute escalation. After statistical testing and case study analysis, we found that there was no …
Inherited Strategies: Why The U.S. And France Pursued Different Counterterrorism Approaches In The Horn Of Africa And The Sahel,
2026
University of Mississippi
Inherited Strategies: Why The U.S. And France Pursued Different Counterterrorism Approaches In The Horn Of Africa And The Sahel, Matthew B. Blackwood
Honors Theses
This thesis examines the counterterrorism strategies employed by the United States and France in Sub-Saharan Africa. In Somalia, the United States utilized a remote warfare centric strategy, precision drone strikes and limited special operations raids, in an attempt to degrade the Somali groups al-Shabaab and ISIS-Somalia. In the broader Sahel, France utilized large ground operations in Operation Serval and Operation Barkhane fighting various groups such as AQIM and JNIM. The thesis aims to explore why the United States and France, both Western countries, who fought similar non-state actors decided to employ drastically different strategies. Through process tracing and comparative analysis, …
From Farewell To Fáilte: The Voices Of Iowa’S Irish Daughters,
2026
University of Nebraska at Kearney
From Farewell To Fáilte: The Voices Of Iowa’S Irish Daughters, Katie Hermanson
History Theses, Dissertations, and Student Creative Activity
Irish women’s immigration to Iowa brought rich culture and lasting impacts, despite their contributions being silenced by history. Women left Ireland for economic opportunity and education abroad to support their impoverished families. Millions emigrated between 1830 and 1915, spreading across the world. The Irish women who came to the United States encountered discrimination and cultural stereotyping as they worked in domestic service, developed religious orders, taught school, owned businesses and raised families. Women bore the burden of supporting their families in Ireland by sending remittances home and communicating between countries. Their cultural identity as exiles dwelled in guilt for leaving …
How Ai Governance Differs Between Regime Type,
2026
University of Mississippi
How Ai Governance Differs Between Regime Type, Jackson T. Guillou
Honors Theses
This thesis will examine how artificial intelligence (AI) regulation and development differ across political regime types, arguing that governance outcomes are fundamentally shaped by institutional political structures. This thesis will draw on comparative frameworks analyzing democratic and authoritarian systems. This thesis will also include case studies of the European Union, the United States of America, China, and Russia. The study finds that democratic regimes tend to emphasize transparency, accountability, and rights-based regulation of AI. This often results in slow regulation of AI, but it is more ethically legitimate and constrained. In contrast, authoritarian regimes prioritize centralized control, strategic coordination, and …
Hidden In Plain Sight: A Critical Examination Of The Sec’S Climate Disclosure Rule And Shortcomings In Addressing Multinational Instances Of Industrial Pollution,
2026
Penn State Dickinson Law
Hidden In Plain Sight: A Critical Examination Of The Sec’S Climate Disclosure Rule And Shortcomings In Addressing Multinational Instances Of Industrial Pollution, Charity Christina Williams
Penn State Journal of Law & International Affairs (2012 - Present)
No abstract provided.
As Pillar Two Reshapes Cross-Border Investment, Canada Should Recognize U.S. Llcs As Fiscally Transparent Entities,
2026
Penn State Dickinson Law
As Pillar Two Reshapes Cross-Border Investment, Canada Should Recognize U.S. Llcs As Fiscally Transparent Entities, Matthew Sciamanna
Penn State Journal of Law & International Affairs (2012 - Present)
No abstract provided.
Smash And Grab: How Cultural Property Theft And Destruction Erase Civilizations,
2026
Penn State Dickinson Law
Smash And Grab: How Cultural Property Theft And Destruction Erase Civilizations, Katie-Ann Miller
Penn State Journal of Law & International Affairs (2012 - Present)
No abstract provided.
Ending The Stigma: Abolishing India’S Marital Rape Exception And Post Abolition Practices,
2026
Penn State Dickinson Law
Ending The Stigma: Abolishing India’S Marital Rape Exception And Post Abolition Practices, Hibah Hasan
Penn State Journal of Law & International Affairs (2012 - Present)
No abstract provided.
The Conceptual Architecture Of America First—Ideological Transactionalism And The Case Of Cuba,
2026
Penn State Dickinson Law
The Conceptual Architecture Of America First—Ideological Transactionalism And The Case Of Cuba, Larry Catá Backer
Penn State Journal of Law & International Affairs (2012 - Present)
No abstract provided.
Are There Gender Disparities In Chinese Legal Education? – An Empirical Enquiry,
2026
Penn State Dickinson Law
Are There Gender Disparities In Chinese Legal Education? – An Empirical Enquiry, Peter C.H. Chan, Haojin Duan
Penn State Journal of Law & International Affairs (2012 - Present)
No abstract provided.
Foreword,
2026
Penn State Dickinson Law
Foreword
Penn State Journal of Law & International Affairs (2012 - Present)
No abstract provided.
