New Models Of The Unilateral Presidency,
2015
University of Kentucky
New Models Of The Unilateral Presidency, Yu Ouyang
Theses and Dissertations--Political Science
Though scholars have assessed the unilateral presidency with renewed interests, the literature remains weak in three important areas. What relation, if any, exists between the public and presidential unilateral actions? What impact does the judiciary have on unilateral presidential power? To what extent do presidents use the many tools in the unilateral policy toolchest? The three essays in this dissertation address each of these questions in term. Results have implications for both the unilateral presidency and broader works in executive decision-making and democratic governance.
Decentralization In Violent Conflict Zones: Views From The Periphery,
2015
SIT Graduate Institute
Decentralization In Violent Conflict Zones: Views From The Periphery, Emmi Bevensee
Capstone Collection
This thesis looks at the question of, “How can nations on the periphery of global capitalism sustainably negotiate with nations in the center of global capitalist power in the process of governance decentralization in violent conflict zones?” Decentralization here describes the process of power transfer of fiscal, political, and administrative duties from higher and more centralized entities to lower and more localized divisions. The process of decentralization is employed to cultivate participatory democratization, minority advocacy, peacebuilding, and development. Because of the nature of these needs decentralization is often accompanied by international intervention that uses the justification of “failed statehood.” This …
Social Capital At The Capitol: A Social Network Analysis Of Interest Group Influence In The 111th Congress,
2015
University of Kentucky
Social Capital At The Capitol: A Social Network Analysis Of Interest Group Influence In The 111th Congress, Steven A. Martin
Theses and Dissertations--Political Science
This dissertation builds on existing scholarship in political science and political sociology to explore the influence of interest groups in legislative action networks. The primary theoretical insight is that as the number of interest group affiliations between two members of Congress increases, so does the frequency with which they forge other sorts of social ties necessary to advance the interests of their interest group constituencies. In particular, the analysis looks at interest group donation strategies, legislative co-sponsorships, and roll-call votes during the 111th Congress (2009-2010). The analysis uses social network analysis methods to create network models of 19 different …
Political Factors And The Adoption Of The Merit System Of Judicial Selection,
2015
University of Akron Main Campus
Political Factors And The Adoption Of The Merit System Of Judicial Selection, Joshua E. Montgomery
Williams Honors College, Honors Research Projects
There is widespread debate among politicians and academics as to the effectiveness and appropriateness of the merit system of judicial selection. Much of the literature on this subject is dedicated to the effects of the merit system after it has been adopted. The purpose of this paper was to examine the effects of certain political factors that may have created a political environment conducive to the adoption of the merit system. In this paper, three hypotheses were postulated and subsequently tested. The results of each test, while not as conclusive as anticipated, confirmed each of the hypotheses. The first conclusion …
Measuring Happiness To Guide Public Policy Making: A Survey Of Instruments And Policy Initiatives,
2015
Happiness Alliance
Measuring Happiness To Guide Public Policy Making: A Survey Of Instruments And Policy Initiatives, Laura Musikanski
Journal of Sustainable Social Impact
This author examines subjective indicators of well-being as they relate to the happiness movement, a global effort to create a new economic paradigm. The essay focuses on the prominent international institutions that are developing happiness metrics as well as agencies exploring the use of happiness data for crafting supportive public policy. A definition of happiness metrics, based on international institutions, identifies the primary questions that compose perceived happiness and how this data can be used.
A Quantum Congress,
2015
Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center
A Quantum Congress, Jorge R. Roig
Scholarly Works
This article tries to address the problem of a corrupt and broken electoral system that has been captured by special interests through big money spending in political campaigns, while at the same time preserving the spirit of the Free Speech Clause of our Constitution. In doing so, this article first reviews and summarizes the different alternatives proposed as potential fixes for the campaign finance problem. It then explains why none of the proposed alternatives can accomplish the dual goals set out above. Finally, the article briefly sketches a proposal for a fundamental reworking of our representative democracy by substituting legislative …
Geopolitics, Borders, And Federalism: Challenges For Post-War Iraq,
2014
Western Kentucky University
Geopolitics, Borders, And Federalism: Challenges For Post-War Iraq, Paul G. Lockhart
Masters Theses & Specialist Projects
The fall of the Ottoman Empire at the end of World War I enabled the victorious Western powers to implement the Sykes-Picot Treaty and reshape the geopolitical structure of the Middle East. The imposition of arbitrary borders on the Middle East region, specifically the state of Iraq, would lead to significant conflicts over the course of the 20th century. In 2003, a US-led invasion would further compound the instability and sectarian conflict within Iraq by completely dismantling the state. In the years after the invasion, the United States has been directly involved unsuccessfully in trying to rebuild and stabilize the …
Risk Regulation In China,
2014
Singapore Management University
Risk Regulation In China, Singapore Management University
Perspectives@SMU
Local political power poses a formidable challenge to Beijing's efforts to enforce regulation...and shore up popular support for the regime
On The Road To Watershed Hustings,
2014
Singapore Management University
On The Road To Watershed Hustings, Tan K. B. Eugene
Research Collection Yong Pung How School Of Law
In a commentary, SMU Associate Professor of Law and former Nominated Member of Parliament Eugene Tan noted that with just 23 months left in the 12th Parliament's five-year term, the next polls, which will have to be held by Jan 9, 2017, promise to be the watershed general election. He also commented that it will almost certainly be a straight fight between the ruling People's Action Party and the Workers' Party, providing some indication of whether Singapore is evolving from a one-party dominant to a two-party political system.
The Effect Of The Syrian Crisis On Jordanian Internal Security,
2014
SIT Study Abroad
The Effect Of The Syrian Crisis On Jordanian Internal Security, Andrew E. Szparaga
Independent Study Project (ISP) Collection
Jordan has a refugee crisis; between 620,000 and 1.3 million Syrian refugees are seeking refuge in Jordan. This report aims to answer which aspect of Jordanian security the refugees have the biggest effect on. It also aims to answer whether the refugees based in camps, like Za’atari, or those integrated into the Jordanian communities are more threatening to internal security. Because many argue that Syrian refugees have a negative effect on the economic, environmental, military, political, and social securities of Jordan, many believe that they might pose a possible threat to the country’s internal security factors. The Syrian refugees have …
Partisan Sorting In The United States, 1972-2012: New Evidence From A Dynamic Analysis,
2014
University of Rhode Island
Partisan Sorting In The United States, 1972-2012: New Evidence From A Dynamic Analysis, Corey Lang, Shanna Pearson-Merkowitz
Environmental and Natural Resource Economics Faculty Publications
Whether Americans have “sorted” into politically like-minded counties and to what extent is hotly debated by academic and journalists. This paper examines whether or not geographic sorting has occurred and why it has occurred using a novel, dynamic analysis. Our findings indicate that geographic sorting is on the rise, but that it is a very recent phenomenon. In the 1970s and 1980s, counties tended to become more competitive, but by 1996 a pattern of partisan sorting had emerged and continued through the present. Results suggest this pattern is driven by Southern re-alignment and voting behavior in partisan stronghold counties. Lastly, …
The Trend Analysis And Short-Term Forecasting Of Ccbfi,
2014
World Maritime University
The Trend Analysis And Short-Term Forecasting Of Ccbfi, Lulu Cao
World Maritime University Dissertations
No abstract provided.
Optimization Waiting Time At Container Terminal In Port Of Tanjung Perak Indonesia,
2014
World Maritime University
Optimization Waiting Time At Container Terminal In Port Of Tanjung Perak Indonesia, Andry Hernawan Prihananto
World Maritime University Dissertations
No abstract provided.
Operating System Optimization In Multipurpose Terminal Of Palembang Port,
2014
World Maritime University
Operating System Optimization In Multipurpose Terminal Of Palembang Port, Dewa Cipta Hadi
World Maritime University Dissertations
No abstract provided.
Customer Satisfaction Analysis In Loading & Unloading At Indonesia Vehicle Terminal With Servqual Method,
2014
World Maritime University
Customer Satisfaction Analysis In Loading & Unloading At Indonesia Vehicle Terminal With Servqual Method, Audy Nirsa Kusuma
World Maritime University Dissertations
No abstract provided.
Newbuilding Ship Price Analysis For Bulk Carrier And Its Short-Term Forecast,
2014
World Maritime University
Newbuilding Ship Price Analysis For Bulk Carrier And Its Short-Term Forecast, Hongyang Liu
World Maritime University Dissertations
No abstract provided.
Study On Factors Influencing Coal Freight Rate Based On Var Model,
2014
World Maritime University
Study On Factors Influencing Coal Freight Rate Based On Var Model, Junyi Liu
World Maritime University Dissertations
No abstract provided.
Function And Design Of Simulation System For The Workload Distribution Among Storage Blocks In A Container Terminal Yard,
2014
World Maritime University
Function And Design Of Simulation System For The Workload Distribution Among Storage Blocks In A Container Terminal Yard, Dongyuan Ren
World Maritime University Dissertations
No abstract provided.
Research On The Competition Structure Of Container Terminals In The Yangtze River Delta,
2014
World Maritime University
Research On The Competition Structure Of Container Terminals In The Yangtze River Delta, Lu Shi
World Maritime University Dissertations
No abstract provided.
The Evaluation Of Iron Ore Logistics Efficiency Of The Port Based On The Dea Model,
2014
World Maritime University
The Evaluation Of Iron Ore Logistics Efficiency Of The Port Based On The Dea Model, Jiong Yan
World Maritime University Dissertations
No abstract provided.
