Homonationalism, State Rationalities, And Sex Contradictions,
2013
CUNY Graduate Center, CUNY Brooklyn College
Homonationalism, State Rationalities, And Sex Contradictions, Paisley Currah
Publications and Research
Celebrating the re-election of Barack Obama as a win for GLB equality or denouncing the focus on marriage rights as heteronormative misses the point. Both approaches obscure what actually happens in local sites where authority is exercised. Looking into the cracks and crevices of regulatory apparatuses generates a more complex picture. In examining contradictory rules on sex classification, for example, it becomes clear those contradictions often reflect different state projects, such as security, distribution, reproduction. Construing the election as a victory for gay rights or for homonormativity elevates grand concepts—marriage, the state—over the quotidian actions that regulate life.
Cheap, Easy, Or Connected: The Conditions For Creating Group Coordination,
2013
Duke Law School
Cheap, Easy, Or Connected: The Conditions For Creating Group Coordination, Mathew D. Mccubbins, Daniel Rodriguez, Nicholas Weller
Faculty Scholarship
In both legal and political settings there has been a push toward adopting institutions that encourage consensus. The key feature of these institutions is that they bring interested parties together to communicate with each other. Existing research about the success or failure of particular institutions is ambiguous. Therefore, we turn our attention to understanding the general conditions when consensus is achievable, and we test experimentally three crucial factors that affect a group's ability to achieve consensus: (1) the difficulty of the problem, (2) the costs of communication, and (3) the structure of communication. Using multiple experimental approaches, we find that …
Pricing Compliance: When Formal Remedies Displace Reputational Sanctions,
2013
Duke Law School
Pricing Compliance: When Formal Remedies Displace Reputational Sanctions, Rachel Brewster
Faculty Scholarship
The conventional wisdom in international law is that dispute resolution institutions sharpen the reputational costs to states. This article challenges this understanding by examining how the inclusion of dispute resolution tribunals and remedy regimes can alter reputational analysis by shifting the audience¹s understanding of how mandatory a treaty's substantive obligations are. Drawing on the distinction between prices and sanctions, this article contests the assumption that the introduction of a remedy regime in international agreements will regularly increase compliance with the treaty¹s substantive terms. Instead, some remedy regimes may 'price' deviations from the treaty¹s terms and thereby facilitate breaches of the …
Toward Resolving The Problem Of Modern Piracy; A Case Study Of Somalia,
2013
CUNY City College
Toward Resolving The Problem Of Modern Piracy; A Case Study Of Somalia, Kamil Peter Kozlowski
Dissertations and Theses
No abstract provided.
Failed Or Fragile States In International Power Politics,
2013
CUNY City College
Failed Or Fragile States In International Power Politics, Nussrathullah W. Said
Dissertations and Theses
No abstract provided.
The Price Of Okinawa's Reversion; The Secret Negotiation Of Dr. Jones, Yoshida, And Their "Friends", Us-Japan Relations In Post War Years,
2013
CUNY City College
The Price Of Okinawa's Reversion; The Secret Negotiation Of Dr. Jones, Yoshida, And Their "Friends", Us-Japan Relations In Post War Years, Miho Setoyama
Dissertations and Theses
No abstract provided.
The Growing Phenomenon Of Sex Trafficking; Legal, Socioeconomic And Cultural Remedies,
2013
CUNY City College
The Growing Phenomenon Of Sex Trafficking; Legal, Socioeconomic And Cultural Remedies, Anny E. Rosario
Dissertations and Theses
No abstract provided.
Doha As A Two Level Game; Recommendations For Reaching A Multilateral Agreement,
2013
CUNY City College
Doha As A Two Level Game; Recommendations For Reaching A Multilateral Agreement, Collen O'Brien
Dissertations and Theses
"The World Trade Organization’s (WTO) longstanding Doha Round has continued to be under discussion for over ten years. Negotiations between the developing coalitions and developed countries began during the September 2003 Cancun Ministerial Conference. Since the Doha talks began, the number of such agreements has doubled to over two hundred worldwide, as of 2011.1 As a result of stalled ten year negotiations, political will and support for a strong multilateral deal has eroded. The United States and the European Union have aggressively pursued the majority of regional and bilateral trade agreements. These agreements exclude the vast majority of developing nations. …
International Relations Reflected Through The Camera Lens The West's Representation Of The Third World.,
2013
CUNY City College
International Relations Reflected Through The Camera Lens The West's Representation Of The Third World., Jihan Joseph
Dissertations and Theses
In the pursuit of studying international relations often the subject of culture is left out of the conversation. This thesis focuses on the unlikely subject of film to discuss the importance of culture in international relations. It analyzes at Western film's portrayal of the developing world and explores the connection of film and international relations.
The Role Of Philanthropy In Furthering And Preserving Harmony In International Relations; Reducing Cross-Border, Conflict Spillover By Bolstering Economic Conditions Through Innovative Philanthropic Practices,
2013
CUNY City College
The Role Of Philanthropy In Furthering And Preserving Harmony In International Relations; Reducing Cross-Border, Conflict Spillover By Bolstering Economic Conditions Through Innovative Philanthropic Practices, Mia Lui
Dissertations and Theses
"This study examines the relationship between the lack of economic development and unemployment against the eruption of civil unrest and political instability. I illustrate how political instability in one country is a cause for concern for neighboring countries within the region, thereby creating an incentive for the larger, international community to promote, support, and bolster economic activities and growth in said country. Within the field of international relations (IR), the efforts of governments, international organizations, and grassroots, non-governmental organizations in addressing development are the primary focus. However, the role of philanthropic organizations in promoting development and economic development abroad is …
Education And Democracy; Can Education Foster Greater Democracy For Africa?,
2013
CUNY City College
Education And Democracy; Can Education Foster Greater Democracy For Africa?, Danielle Katz
Dissertations and Theses
The purpose of this thesis is to investigate the relationship between education and democracy. It argues that in order for education to have a meaningful impact on prospects for a sustainable democracy, educational systems must support democratic principles and ideals. The main focus of this study is Africa. In order to assess this hypothesis, the study uses a case study approach examining the education models of three Africa countries: Botswana, Ghana, and Uganda- to determine whether education has played a role in fostering democratic values in society. These three countries were chosen because each offers a variation on Africa's political …
International Law V. Traditional Norms Community And State Response To Domestic Violence In Bangladesh And Pakistan,
2013
CUNY City College
International Law V. Traditional Norms Community And State Response To Domestic Violence In Bangladesh And Pakistan, Twafiqa Mohinuddin
Dissertations and Theses
This thesis investigates the implementation of international human rights norms and treaty laws regarding domestic violence in Bangladesh and Pakistan and how compliance is hindered by traditional norms, which exist within communities and at the state level. While the focus of this thesis is on Pakistan and Bangladesh, the findings and lessons can be applied to countries who are suffering from patriarchal norms which facilitate domestic violence. Domestic violence is a worldwide epidemic that discriminates against woman regardless of her color, education, or social class. Domestic violence is a form of gender-based violence which exploits and hinders women from enjoying …
A Decade Of Failure; Missed Opportunities And The Escalating Crisis Over Iran's Nuclear Program,
2013
The Graduate Center, City University of New York
A Decade Of Failure; Missed Opportunities And The Escalating Crisis Over Iran's Nuclear Program, Louis Charbonneau
Dissertations and Theses
For the past decade the United States and its European allies powers have been unable to persuade the Islamic Republic of Iran to halt what appears to be a program to develop either a nuclear-weapons capability or an actual atomic arsenal. There is good reason to want to prevent Iran from acquiring atomic weapons, although it is too late to stop Tehran from acquiring the capability to produce a nuclear weapon should it choose to manufacture one. Tehran‘s desire to develop either a nuclear weapons capability or an actual arsenal is based on a realist assessment of its security environment …
Terrorism In Nigeria: Culmination Of Economic Disenfranchisement, Social Marginalization And Political Instability,
2013
CUNY City College
Terrorism In Nigeria: Culmination Of Economic Disenfranchisement, Social Marginalization And Political Instability, Olalekan Afolabi
Dissertations and Theses
No abstract provided.
Sustaining The Lifespan Of Insurgent Groups; Three Critical Indicators To Consider,
2013
CUNY City College
Sustaining The Lifespan Of Insurgent Groups; Three Critical Indicators To Consider, Sabrina K. Swamy
Dissertations and Theses
No abstract provided.
Democratic Consolidation In Sub-Saharan Africa; A Study Of Benin, Lesotho And Malawi,
2013
CUNY City College
Democratic Consolidation In Sub-Saharan Africa; A Study Of Benin, Lesotho And Malawi, Robert Stevens
Dissertations and Theses
No abstract provided.
Crisis In The Eastern Nile Basin: An Examination Of The Challenges To Egyptian Hydro-Political Hegemomy And Potential Domestic Solutions,
2013
Claremont McKenna College
Crisis In The Eastern Nile Basin: An Examination Of The Challenges To Egyptian Hydro-Political Hegemomy And Potential Domestic Solutions, Alexandra Bergonia
CMC Senior Theses
The countries of the Nile Basin are on a collision course that could result in disastrous military action to determine control of the region’s main water source. In the wake of the Arab Spring, the Egyptian government has lost much of the regional clout that allowed it to maintain it’s ‘lion’s share’ of the Nile as outlined by the 1959 agreement. Population and economic growth in upstream countries, specifically Ethiopia, have resulted in intensified calls for a more equitable water-sharing agreement. Just weeks after Mubarak stepped down, Ethiopia unveiled plans to build the Grand Renaissance Dam. The GRD will significantly …
Raqs Sharqi In Cultural Diplomacy; An Important But Neglected Diplomatic Tool In U.S.-Egypt Diplomatic Relations €Œsoft Power Is A Dance That Requires Partners.,
2013
CUNY City College
Raqs Sharqi In Cultural Diplomacy; An Important But Neglected Diplomatic Tool In U.S.-Egypt Diplomatic Relations €Œsoft Power Is A Dance That Requires Partners., Torkom Movsesiyan
Dissertations and Theses
"Following the U.S. invasion of Iraq in 2003, America’s image abroad plunged, especially in the Arab world, where anti-Americanism has been on the rise. America’s hard power alone can no longer efficiently boost America’s reputation and the U.S. government has abandoned its soft power resources. Although important, the linchpin of public diplomacy, known as cultural diplomacy, I argue has become a neglected diplomatic tool in U.S.-Middle East relations. Accordingly, this thesis will explore the role of dance in cultural diplomacy as a catalyst of releasing tension and bringing peace among nation-states, especially in U.S.-Egypt relations. After the calamities of the …
L’Âge Des Incertitudes. Essais Sur Le Fédéralisme Et La Diversité Nationale, D’Alain-G. Gagnon, Québec, Les Presses De L’Université Laval, 2011, 210 P. (Review),
2013
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
L’Âge Des Incertitudes. Essais Sur Le Fédéralisme Et La Diversité Nationale, D’Alain-G. Gagnon, Québec, Les Presses De L’Université Laval, 2011, 210 P. (Review), Alexandre Couture Gagnon
Political Science Faculty Publications
No abstract provided.
“Reinventing” Higher Education: Symbolism, Sloganeering, And Subjectivity In The Lone Star State,
2013
University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
“Reinventing” Higher Education: Symbolism, Sloganeering, And Subjectivity In The Lone Star State, Staci M. Zavattaro, Terence Garrett
Political Science Faculty Publications
Higher education is part and parcel of a market spectacle (Debord 1967/1994; Garrett and Sementelli 2012) that follows some prescriptions of reinventing government (Osborne and Gaebler 1993), essentially charging these institutions with inefficient operations and minimal customer service standards. Following the “reinventing government” qua business model, any semblance of public service (Denhardt and Denhardt 2007) – now including public colleges and universities – that ignores “customers” is under attack. While governance values shifted with these business-based movements (Box, et al 2001), higher education values, too, have moved universities from producing academic capital to economic capital (Naidoo and Jamieson 2005).
