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Seppo, Antti.
From Guilt to Responsibility and Beyond? : Change in German Strategic Culture after the End of the Cold War.
Degree: Department of Economic and Political Studies, 2017, University of Helsinki
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10138/181215 
► This study focuses on aspects of change in German strategic culture, i.e. on the changes in ways of thinking about and pursuing security and defence…
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▼ This study focuses on aspects of change in German strategic culture, i.e. on the changes in ways of thinking about and pursuing security and defence policy and the views on the questions of peace, war and the use of military force, in particular after the end of the Cold War. The overarching aim of the study is to provide a novel reading on German strategic culture, and this has been done by shifting the focus of research on strategic culture from the study of continuity to the study of change. This enables us to tell better stories about strategic cultures both in terms of how internal and external challenges leading to questions about the continuity of strategic cultural patterns and how strategic culture is shaped by the social and political reality of the strategic actors.
The first main contribution of the study is to question the mantra of continuity that has been the primary object of study in the existing strategic culture research. This mantra has ultimately led to a rather stale and static state of affairs in terms of the contributions that strategic culture research is able to make in the field of International Relations. Instead, the study argues for a research agenda that identifies the nature, mechanisms and outcomes of strategic cultural change. The study achieves this by critically assessing the existing accounts of strategic cultural change and creating an analytical framework that stresses both the processes and outcomes of strategic cultural change. This framework is informed by critical realist metatheory since it enables us to move ahead of the epistemological impasse of the existing studies by focusing on the ontological aspects of strategic culture. This framework identifies the experience of warfare as the primary mechanism of change in strategic cultures.
The second key contribution of the study is to apply this analytical framework in the study of German strategic culture. The empirical case studies cover the German strategic cultural track record since the end of World War II, with a clear focus on the developments after the end of the Cold War. These case studies show, firstly, how shifts within the normative structure of German strategic culture have shaped German views on the use of military force, and, subsequently, how they led to shifts and changes in German strategic practices. Secondly, the case studies underline the role of external shocks (e.g. the massacre at Srebrenica) in triggering change within German strategic culture. Thirdly, the case studies also provide a basis for a critique of some of the more widely accepted claims regarding German security and defence policy, such as the notion of normalisation or Sonderweg (special path). Finally, the analysis also suggests that counterfactual argumentation can be a useful analytical tool in assessing the importance of some of these developments in the evolution of German strategic culture.
The third primary contribution of the study is a critical assessment of the process of coming to terms with the German past and…
Subjects/Keywords: international Relations; international Relations
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Seppo, A. (2017). From Guilt to Responsibility and Beyond? : Change in German Strategic Culture after the End of the Cold War. (Doctoral Dissertation). University of Helsinki. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10138/181215
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Seppo, Antti. “From Guilt to Responsibility and Beyond? : Change in German Strategic Culture after the End of the Cold War.” 2017. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Helsinki. Accessed January 15, 2021.
http://hdl.handle.net/10138/181215.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Seppo, Antti. “From Guilt to Responsibility and Beyond? : Change in German Strategic Culture after the End of the Cold War.” 2017. Web. 15 Jan 2021.
Vancouver:
Seppo A. From Guilt to Responsibility and Beyond? : Change in German Strategic Culture after the End of the Cold War. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. University of Helsinki; 2017. [cited 2021 Jan 15].
Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10138/181215.
Council of Science Editors:
Seppo A. From Guilt to Responsibility and Beyond? : Change in German Strategic Culture after the End of the Cold War. [Doctoral Dissertation]. University of Helsinki; 2017. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10138/181215
Florida International University
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Fang, Yuanyuan.
Balance of Power in Regional Institutional Framework: Reassessment of the China-U.S.-Japan Trilateral Relationship.
Degree: PhD, International Relations, 2017, Florida International University
URL: https://digitalcommons.fiu.edu/etd/3386
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10.25148/etd.FIDC001987
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FIDC001987
► Relations among China, the United States, and Japan constitute some of the most complicated and dynamic relations in the contemporary era. Since the end…
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▼ Relations among China, the United States, and Japan constitute some of the most complicated and dynamic
relations in the contemporary era. Since the end of the second half of the twentieth century, all three nations, which were not in favor of regional multilateralism, have changed their strategy and have actively engaged in regional Asia-Pacific institutions. This research attempts to integrate realist discourse on the balance of power and liberal analysis of institutions to look at the China–U.S.–Japan interactions within regional institutions. This study explores why China, the United States, and Japan have increased their cooperative interaction in regional institutions in the Asia-Pacific region, despite having divergent interests and different visions of the future regional power structure.
By searching and analyzing archives documenting China–U.S.–Japan regional policies and policies directed at regional institutions and observing in detail China– U.S.–Japan interactions within Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC), this dissertation argues that institutional balancing provides a framework that helps identify countries’ overlooked intention to check and balance targeted powers in regional institutions. Regional institutions not only provide an opportunity for participant countries to discover and address common interests but also provide an opportunity for participant countries to lobby for their own interests and to balance the gains and influences of the other powers. This dissertation explores conditions under which institutional balancing is an optimal choice for countries and notes key methods: controlling membership; shaping institutional norms, rules, and mechanisms; and pursuing balanced alliances that have been practiced by China, the United States, and Japan in regional institutions in the Asia-Pacific region.
Advisors/Committee Members: Thomas A. Breslin, JIN (JULIE) ZENG, SUKUMAR GANAPATI, Ronald W. Cox.
Subjects/Keywords: International Relations; International Relations
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Fang, Y. (2017). Balance of Power in Regional Institutional Framework: Reassessment of the China-U.S.-Japan Trilateral Relationship. (Doctoral Dissertation). Florida International University. Retrieved from https://digitalcommons.fiu.edu/etd/3386 ; 10.25148/etd.FIDC001987 ; FIDC001987
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Fang, Yuanyuan. “Balance of Power in Regional Institutional Framework: Reassessment of the China-U.S.-Japan Trilateral Relationship.” 2017. Doctoral Dissertation, Florida International University. Accessed January 15, 2021.
https://digitalcommons.fiu.edu/etd/3386 ; 10.25148/etd.FIDC001987 ; FIDC001987.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Fang, Yuanyuan. “Balance of Power in Regional Institutional Framework: Reassessment of the China-U.S.-Japan Trilateral Relationship.” 2017. Web. 15 Jan 2021.
Vancouver:
Fang Y. Balance of Power in Regional Institutional Framework: Reassessment of the China-U.S.-Japan Trilateral Relationship. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. Florida International University; 2017. [cited 2021 Jan 15].
Available from: https://digitalcommons.fiu.edu/etd/3386 ; 10.25148/etd.FIDC001987 ; FIDC001987.
Council of Science Editors:
Fang Y. Balance of Power in Regional Institutional Framework: Reassessment of the China-U.S.-Japan Trilateral Relationship. [Doctoral Dissertation]. Florida International University; 2017. Available from: https://digitalcommons.fiu.edu/etd/3386 ; 10.25148/etd.FIDC001987 ; FIDC001987
Florida International University
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Terradas, Nicolas.
Ordered Anarchy: The Origins and Evolution of a Society of States in South America, 1864-1939.
Degree: PhD, International Relations, 2018, Florida International University
URL: https://digitalcommons.fiu.edu/etd/4067
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10.25148/etd.FIDC007699
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FIDC007699
► The present dissertation studies why South American states have fought so few wars among one another since their independence in the early 1800s, and…
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▼ The present dissertation studies why South American states have fought so few wars among one another since their independence in the early 1800s, and why those wars in which they did enter were limited in intensity, casualty rates, number of battles, and overall duration. It offers an extensive review of the literature on South America’s “long peace” and advances two critiques. First, that the existing studies have usually followed either a narrow quantitative definition of war, or a broad qualitative definition of peace. And second, that the literature tends to neglect the relevance of the 19th century in the historical formation underpinning South America’s “long peace.” In this context, and drawing from the International Society perspective, the dissertation argues that between the mid-1860s and the late 1930s, the region developed from a mere
system to a
society of states through the consolidation of three key factors: first, a common interest in restraining, or “taming,” war in the region; second, the progressive institutionalization of regional order and cooperation; and third, the emergence of a “pragmatic solidarity” among South American neighbors when facing common threats as a region. Drawing from a large pool of primary and secondary sources collected in eight South American countries, the dissertation offers a process-tracing analysis of these three causal-mechanisms across four historical case-studies: the Guano War (1864–1871), the War of the Triple Alliance (1864–1870), the War of the Pacific (1879–1884); and the Chaco War (1932–1935). For each case, six alternative hypotheses are tested in detail against both the historical record and the leading hypothesis.
Advisors/Committee Members: Felix E. Martin, John F. Clark, Francisco O. Mora, Gwyn Davies.
Subjects/Keywords: international relations; International Relations
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Terradas, N. (2018). Ordered Anarchy: The Origins and Evolution of a Society of States in South America, 1864-1939. (Doctoral Dissertation). Florida International University. Retrieved from https://digitalcommons.fiu.edu/etd/4067 ; 10.25148/etd.FIDC007699 ; FIDC007699
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Terradas, Nicolas. “Ordered Anarchy: The Origins and Evolution of a Society of States in South America, 1864-1939.” 2018. Doctoral Dissertation, Florida International University. Accessed January 15, 2021.
https://digitalcommons.fiu.edu/etd/4067 ; 10.25148/etd.FIDC007699 ; FIDC007699.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Terradas, Nicolas. “Ordered Anarchy: The Origins and Evolution of a Society of States in South America, 1864-1939.” 2018. Web. 15 Jan 2021.
Vancouver:
Terradas N. Ordered Anarchy: The Origins and Evolution of a Society of States in South America, 1864-1939. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. Florida International University; 2018. [cited 2021 Jan 15].
Available from: https://digitalcommons.fiu.edu/etd/4067 ; 10.25148/etd.FIDC007699 ; FIDC007699.
Council of Science Editors:
Terradas N. Ordered Anarchy: The Origins and Evolution of a Society of States in South America, 1864-1939. [Doctoral Dissertation]. Florida International University; 2018. Available from: https://digitalcommons.fiu.edu/etd/4067 ; 10.25148/etd.FIDC007699 ; FIDC007699
Florida International University
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Erpul, Onur.
Revising the Status Quo of Revisionism, Grand Strategy, and International Order.
Degree: PhD, International Relations, 2019, Florida International University
URL: https://digitalcommons.fiu.edu/etd/4044
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10.25148/etd.FIDC007077
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FIDC007077
► This dissertation examines a type of variance in state behavior pertaining to international conflict and cooperation. Rather than confining this discussion to a binary…
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▼ This dissertation examines a type of variance in state behavior pertaining to international conflict and cooperation. Rather than confining this discussion to a binary understanding of state behavior, between revisionism and status-quo seeking, it endeavors to provide a nuanced discussion of the type of grand-strategic orientations states undertake in pursuit of their interests. It poses the question, “under what circumstances do states aspire to uphold, seek to reform, or challenge international order?” In doing so, the study helps to understanding the gamut of behaviors that purportedly satisfied or revisionist states display.
System-level material opportunities that are filtered by elite-preferences and beliefs about international order at the unit-level account for the type of grand strategies states will adopt. Through congruency testing, the dissertation identifies and explains order-conforming, order-reforming, order-retrenching, and order-challenging grand strategies. In this context, the dissertation addresses debates within Structural Realism on status-quo and revisionist states as well as grand strategy formation to produce an eclectic mid-range theory of state behavior. The hypotheses generated by this theoretical undertaking are tested through longitudinal, comparative case study examinations of U.S. and Chinese grand strategies in the post-Cold War period.
Advisors/Committee Members: Felix E. Martin, Ronald W. Cox, John Oates, Rebecca Friedman.
Subjects/Keywords: international relations; International Relations
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Erpul, O. (2019). Revising the Status Quo of Revisionism, Grand Strategy, and International Order. (Doctoral Dissertation). Florida International University. Retrieved from https://digitalcommons.fiu.edu/etd/4044 ; 10.25148/etd.FIDC007077 ; FIDC007077
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Erpul, Onur. “Revising the Status Quo of Revisionism, Grand Strategy, and International Order.” 2019. Doctoral Dissertation, Florida International University. Accessed January 15, 2021.
https://digitalcommons.fiu.edu/etd/4044 ; 10.25148/etd.FIDC007077 ; FIDC007077.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Erpul, Onur. “Revising the Status Quo of Revisionism, Grand Strategy, and International Order.” 2019. Web. 15 Jan 2021.
Vancouver:
Erpul O. Revising the Status Quo of Revisionism, Grand Strategy, and International Order. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. Florida International University; 2019. [cited 2021 Jan 15].
Available from: https://digitalcommons.fiu.edu/etd/4044 ; 10.25148/etd.FIDC007077 ; FIDC007077.
Council of Science Editors:
Erpul O. Revising the Status Quo of Revisionism, Grand Strategy, and International Order. [Doctoral Dissertation]. Florida International University; 2019. Available from: https://digitalcommons.fiu.edu/etd/4044 ; 10.25148/etd.FIDC007077 ; FIDC007077
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Schilihab, Brett.
Rebuilding the Damaged Relationship Between
Law Enforcement and The Minority Community.
Degree: 2017, Sam Houston State University
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11875/2290
► Tensions between law enforcement and the minority community are at an all-time high. This has become one of the major problems law enforcement has encountered…
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▼ Tensions between law enforcement and the minority community are at an all-time high. This has become one of the major problems law enforcement has encountered in the past and is still a major problem to this day. Mann (1998) stated that one of the biggest problems facing law enforcement since its inception is conflict between the minority community and the police (as cited by Conti & Doreian, 2014). Twenty-four-hour news channels and social media are now helping keep a spotlight on events involving law enforcement. Recent events between police and the minority community have started protests and riots, and as the minority population grows, this problem will continue, as the minority population becomes the majority. Law enforcement should take measures to ease tensions between police and the minority community.
Lack of trust between law enforcement and the minority community is causing police officers to lose their lives. Some people do not trust the police and perceive them as murderers of the minority community. Some of those people who do not trust law enforcement have started attacking and murdering police officers with no provocation and no warning. Police should become less transparent and improve perception to rebuild the trust. Law enforcement now has tools available, such as social media, to help spread their side of the story and interact with citizens.
The damaged relationship caused by racial tensions between police and the minority need to be rebuilt, and law enforcement must take the first step. Law enforcement must learn from the mistakes made in the past on its side and not repeat them. If law enforcement continues to work on this issue and come up with new ideas, it could save lives on both sides.
Advisors/Committee Members: LEMIT.
Subjects/Keywords: Police community relations; Public relations
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Schilihab, B. (2017). Rebuilding the Damaged Relationship Between
Law Enforcement and The Minority Community. (Thesis). Sam Houston State University. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11875/2290
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Schilihab, Brett. “Rebuilding the Damaged Relationship Between
Law Enforcement and The Minority Community.” 2017. Thesis, Sam Houston State University. Accessed January 15, 2021.
http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11875/2290.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Schilihab, Brett. “Rebuilding the Damaged Relationship Between
Law Enforcement and The Minority Community.” 2017. Web. 15 Jan 2021.
Vancouver:
Schilihab B. Rebuilding the Damaged Relationship Between
Law Enforcement and The Minority Community. [Internet] [Thesis]. Sam Houston State University; 2017. [cited 2021 Jan 15].
Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11875/2290.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Council of Science Editors:
Schilihab B. Rebuilding the Damaged Relationship Between
Law Enforcement and The Minority Community. [Thesis]. Sam Houston State University; 2017. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11875/2290
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
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Schmidt, Sarah.
Freireian approach to peacebuilding and development| An in depth case study.
Degree: 2015, American University
URL: http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=1605295
► Freireian Approach to International Peacebuilding and Development: An in Depth Case Study ABSTRACT Paulo Freire, in his seminal work, Pedagogy of the Oppressed, counters…
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▼ Freireian Approach to International Peacebuilding and Development:
An in Depth Case Study
ABSTRACT
Paulo Freire, in his seminal work, Pedagogy of the Oppressed, counters the antidiological and destructive tendencies of the elite with concepts focused on humanist action.
With a Freireian approach to International Peacebuilding and Development, engagement and dialogue at a grassroots level has the potential to create an environment of empowerment for individuals and communities, ultimately leading to positive change and increased equality. By implemented Freireian concepts and models, practitioners have the opportunity to combat what Freire calls ?false generosity?. The integration of Freireian ideals would not only give a voice to the targeted population or region, but it would also combat the North-South divide mentality that is ingrained in the interactions of stakeholders at all levels. Whether applied to a macro scale, such as a government and its people or a micro scale, like the concept of peace education and the democratic relationship between teachers and students, a Freireian lens allows the struggle toward personhood and liberation to be framed in critical thought, praxeological dialogue, and conscientization. The setting from which creativity, liberty, and positive peace are realized is fed by these principals and helps overcome antidiolagical action intended to snuff out the solidarity of a united group of revolutionaries.
Teachers stand on a unique platform to engage with youth in the developing world through classroom experiences, and praxeological learning opportunities. Teacher training programs based in the United States uphold a unique interaction through development efforts in the education sector worldwide. While some enable an antidiological approach to international interactions, others have encouraged positive and constructive training and implementation to help combat false generosity. Through responsible and sustainable projects, practitioners have the opportunity to stand in solidarity, creating an environment where awareness is raised, change is possible and positive peace can not only develop, but also flourish among the ?radical? dialogue of those fighting for a more equal and less exploitive world.
Through an in depth case study of a Freireian framed teacher training program implemented in Haiti, the practices, attitudes, and outcomes of practitioners and stakeholders will be analyzed and evaluated, ultimately shedding light on the effects of a Freireian approach to development.
Subjects/Keywords: International relations
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Schmidt, S. (2015). Freireian approach to peacebuilding and development| An in depth case study. (Thesis). American University. Retrieved from http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=1605295
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Schmidt, Sarah. “Freireian approach to peacebuilding and development| An in depth case study.” 2015. Thesis, American University. Accessed January 15, 2021.
http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=1605295.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Schmidt, Sarah. “Freireian approach to peacebuilding and development| An in depth case study.” 2015. Web. 15 Jan 2021.
Vancouver:
Schmidt S. Freireian approach to peacebuilding and development| An in depth case study. [Internet] [Thesis]. American University; 2015. [cited 2021 Jan 15].
Available from: http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=1605295.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Council of Science Editors:
Schmidt S. Freireian approach to peacebuilding and development| An in depth case study. [Thesis]. American University; 2015. Available from: http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=1605295
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
The George Washington University
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Bergren, Anne.
Information and Communications Technology and Ethnic Conflict in Myanmar| Organizing for Violence or Peace?.
Degree: 2016, The George Washington University
URL: http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=10015150
► This study contributes to body of research that tests the effect of mobile phone signal coverage on the probability of violent collective action by…
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▼ This study contributes to body of research that tests the effect of mobile phone signal coverage on the probability of violent collective action by shifting the level of analysis to a single country—Myanmar. The analysis uses a random effects logistic model of time-series cross-sectional data to test whether mobile phone availability has a significant effect on the probability of conflict among ethnic groups given their spatial and non-spatial characteristics, including: population density, territory type, and political and religious status. This study presents a nuanced, historical view of Myanmar and explores how future levels of conflict could change with the expansion of information and communications technology (ICT). While the findings are exploratory and preliminary, as mobile coverage data across a wider timeframe becomes available for Myanmar, these tests can be easily replicated to achieve more robust and statistically significant results.
Subjects/Keywords: International relations
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Bergren, A. (2016). Information and Communications Technology and Ethnic Conflict in Myanmar| Organizing for Violence or Peace?. (Thesis). The George Washington University. Retrieved from http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=10015150
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Bergren, Anne. “Information and Communications Technology and Ethnic Conflict in Myanmar| Organizing for Violence or Peace?.” 2016. Thesis, The George Washington University. Accessed January 15, 2021.
http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=10015150.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Bergren, Anne. “Information and Communications Technology and Ethnic Conflict in Myanmar| Organizing for Violence or Peace?.” 2016. Web. 15 Jan 2021.
Vancouver:
Bergren A. Information and Communications Technology and Ethnic Conflict in Myanmar| Organizing for Violence or Peace?. [Internet] [Thesis]. The George Washington University; 2016. [cited 2021 Jan 15].
Available from: http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=10015150.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Council of Science Editors:
Bergren A. Information and Communications Technology and Ethnic Conflict in Myanmar| Organizing for Violence or Peace?. [Thesis]. The George Washington University; 2016. Available from: http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=10015150
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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
UCLA
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Vilan, Andrea.
The Domestic Incorporation of Human Rights Treaties.
Degree: Political Science, 2018, UCLA
URL: http://www.escholarship.org/uc/item/7728765v
► After ratifying a human rights treaty, all states are required to incorporate the treaty's standards into domestic law. However, the incorporation of treaty standards varies…
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▼ After ratifying a human rights treaty, all states are required to incorporate the treaty's standards into domestic law. However, the incorporation of treaty standards varies widely around the world. Why have some states changed their laws to incorporate treaty standards while others have not? I argue that to understand this variation it is necessary to consider how domestic politics affects treaty incorporation. As in other domains of international law, incorporation reflects the strength of rival interest groups in society. I contend that treaty incorporation creates supporters and opponents because human rights treaties can have distributional effects and generate conflict among competing moral values. When groups that oppose incorporation are strong, they can hinder treaty incorporation. I test this argument by examining legislation adopted in Latin America against child labor and child marriage. Making use of two original datasets and over 60 semi-structured interviews with civil society leaders, legislators, and representatives of international organizations in six Latin American countries, I show that groups that oppose human rights treaties can undermine their incorporation. This is important as it suggests a previously unexplored reason for some states' failure to incorporate human rights treaties: governments' response to domestic political pressure. As incorporation is often a first step towards compliance, this dissertation contributes theoretically and empirically to the analysis of the causal mediating steps between treaty ratification and compliance.
Subjects/Keywords: International relations
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Vilan, A. (2018). The Domestic Incorporation of Human Rights Treaties. (Thesis). UCLA. Retrieved from http://www.escholarship.org/uc/item/7728765v
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Vilan, Andrea. “The Domestic Incorporation of Human Rights Treaties.” 2018. Thesis, UCLA. Accessed January 15, 2021.
http://www.escholarship.org/uc/item/7728765v.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Vilan, Andrea. “The Domestic Incorporation of Human Rights Treaties.” 2018. Web. 15 Jan 2021.
Vancouver:
Vilan A. The Domestic Incorporation of Human Rights Treaties. [Internet] [Thesis]. UCLA; 2018. [cited 2021 Jan 15].
Available from: http://www.escholarship.org/uc/item/7728765v.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Council of Science Editors:
Vilan A. The Domestic Incorporation of Human Rights Treaties. [Thesis]. UCLA; 2018. Available from: http://www.escholarship.org/uc/item/7728765v
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Temple University
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Benjamin-Britton, Mary Taylor.
The Politics of Humanitarian Disarmament: Civil Society and the Cluster Bomb Ban.
Degree: PhD, 2017, Temple University
URL: http://digital.library.temple.edu/u?/p245801coll10,406009
► Political Science
Today’s international community is engaging in a new kind of arms control, which parts ways with past practice to privilege humanitarian concerns and…
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▼ Political Science
Today’s international community is engaging in a new kind of arms control, which parts ways with past practice to privilege humanitarian concerns and civilian protections over perceived national security interests. Humanitarian disarmament has resulted in multiple multilateral agreements in recent years banning exceptionally injurious or unnecessarily harmful weapons. Existing arguments, which emphasize international pressure or norm diffusion as explicating policy change, cannot fully explain governments’ mixed reception to the humanitarian disarmament approach. They neglect the process by which persuasive action at the domestic level impacts policy-making, that can result in the legalization of new humanitarian norms. Through the examination of four states involved to varying degrees with the cluster munition disarmament process, this dissertation contributes a new theory of this domestic campaign pressure process. It shows that where civil society groups are able to run a well-resourced, organized domestic campaign that increases the issue’s salience and activate public participation in application of political leverage, disarmament policy change is likeliest to occur. States that join agreements as a result of this process do so for instrumental rather than normative reasons, but in self-imposing new weapons bans, reticent governments ultimately contribute to the humanizing of the laws of war.
Temple University – Theses
Advisors/Committee Members: Pollack, Mark A.;, Fioretos, Karl Orfeo, Bush, Sarah S., Brown, Robert L., Dixon, Jennifer M.;.
Subjects/Keywords: International relations
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Benjamin-Britton, M. T. (2017). The Politics of Humanitarian Disarmament: Civil Society and the Cluster Bomb Ban. (Doctoral Dissertation). Temple University. Retrieved from http://digital.library.temple.edu/u?/p245801coll10,406009
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Benjamin-Britton, Mary Taylor. “The Politics of Humanitarian Disarmament: Civil Society and the Cluster Bomb Ban.” 2017. Doctoral Dissertation, Temple University. Accessed January 15, 2021.
http://digital.library.temple.edu/u?/p245801coll10,406009.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Benjamin-Britton, Mary Taylor. “The Politics of Humanitarian Disarmament: Civil Society and the Cluster Bomb Ban.” 2017. Web. 15 Jan 2021.
Vancouver:
Benjamin-Britton MT. The Politics of Humanitarian Disarmament: Civil Society and the Cluster Bomb Ban. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. Temple University; 2017. [cited 2021 Jan 15].
Available from: http://digital.library.temple.edu/u?/p245801coll10,406009.
Council of Science Editors:
Benjamin-Britton MT. The Politics of Humanitarian Disarmament: Civil Society and the Cluster Bomb Ban. [Doctoral Dissertation]. Temple University; 2017. Available from: http://digital.library.temple.edu/u?/p245801coll10,406009
UCLA
10.
Hanania, Richard.
Moral Psychology and Support for the Use of Force in the International System.
Degree: Political Science, 2018, UCLA
URL: http://www.escholarship.org/uc/item/18m4193r
► Why and under what circumstances do people support aggressive action in the international system? And can political psychology actually give us insights into state behavior?…
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▼ Why and under what circumstances do people support aggressive action in the international system? And can political psychology actually give us insights into state behavior? This dissertation argues against conventional accounts that hold that the public is rational and strategic with the regards to the use of power. Relying on the concepts of the cognitive miser and rational ignorance among the voting public, the author uses experimental methods to show that with regards to foreign policy individuals are motivated by the same prejudices and moral intuitions that guide domestic political behavior. The first chapter argues against folk realist theories and shows that constructivist theories based on the need to maintain a positive self-image do a better job of predicting when Americans support the use of force abroad. Another chapter shows that when Americans consider altruistic policies, hearing that the policy in question can financially benefit the United States makes them less likely to support it. Furthermore, the implications of differences between conservatives and liberals are explored. When conservatives are considering whether to support humanitarian intervention, they show a bias towards helping Christians over Muslims, but no racial prejudice. Liberals, in contrast, show little to no religious prejudice but are more likely to want to intervene in the scenario where whites are oppressing blacks rather than the other way around. Prejudice can even influence more abstract moral values, as when conservatives heard about Christians being killed by Muslims, they were not only more likely to support humanitarian intervention, but also to say that the United States had a general moral obligation to help foreign populations facing government persecution. The final chapter explores whether psychological differences between conservatives and liberals matter with regards to the making of foreign policy. Relying on measures of affinity, or S-scores, the author uses United Nations General Assembly voting data from six Anglophone democracies to show that in each of these countries conservative governments vote less in line with the rest of the world. This work hopes to inspire future research that can continue to establish a link between political psychology and research on state behavior.
Subjects/Keywords: International relations
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Hanania, R. (2018). Moral Psychology and Support for the Use of Force in the International System. (Thesis). UCLA. Retrieved from http://www.escholarship.org/uc/item/18m4193r
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Hanania, Richard. “Moral Psychology and Support for the Use of Force in the International System.” 2018. Thesis, UCLA. Accessed January 15, 2021.
http://www.escholarship.org/uc/item/18m4193r.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Hanania, Richard. “Moral Psychology and Support for the Use of Force in the International System.” 2018. Web. 15 Jan 2021.
Vancouver:
Hanania R. Moral Psychology and Support for the Use of Force in the International System. [Internet] [Thesis]. UCLA; 2018. [cited 2021 Jan 15].
Available from: http://www.escholarship.org/uc/item/18m4193r.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Council of Science Editors:
Hanania R. Moral Psychology and Support for the Use of Force in the International System. [Thesis]. UCLA; 2018. Available from: http://www.escholarship.org/uc/item/18m4193r
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
University of Johannesburg
11.
Parker, Andre John.
The role of employment relations management in the business strategy of a South African organisation's pursuit of 'world-class'.
Degree: 2012, University of Johannesburg
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/4403
► M.A.
Whether you are an independent bottler of Coca-Cola or whether you are with the CocaCola Company, employees who make and sell Coca-Cola have a…
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▼ M.A.
Whether you are an independent bottler of Coca-Cola or whether you are with the CocaCola Company, employees who make and sell Coca-Cola have a passion for the brand unequalled to any other brand in the world. During the troubled years leading up the 1994 watershed elections in South Africa, some of the 'magic' that is Coca-Cola was lost to employees at ABI. In stead of passion in their step to make it possible for consumers to enjoy moments of refreshment, distrust and polarisation amongst people in the organisation robbed every one of the advantages of building a 'world-class' organisation. Pressing 'world class' ahead of other organisations in South Africa required courage and determination from both management and union. Passion for the customer had to be reintroduced and passion for people in the organisation had to match a re-kindling of passion for the brand. Although there is still a long journey ahead for ABI towards becoming 'world-class', the first steps of creating a vision, setting long-term strategies and clear objectives have been taken. People in the business have rallied around their own set of values and ethics - because they created them and have learnt that the best way to tap the potential of all in the business is to grow the future together. Working together towards a clear vision and having jointly agreed business purpose is putting the fun back into Coca-Cola for all at ABI and is, once again, creating wealth for it's shareholders.
Subjects/Keywords: Industrial relations
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Parker, A. J. (2012). The role of employment relations management in the business strategy of a South African organisation's pursuit of 'world-class'. (Thesis). University of Johannesburg. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10210/4403
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Parker, Andre John. “The role of employment relations management in the business strategy of a South African organisation's pursuit of 'world-class'.” 2012. Thesis, University of Johannesburg. Accessed January 15, 2021.
http://hdl.handle.net/10210/4403.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Parker, Andre John. “The role of employment relations management in the business strategy of a South African organisation's pursuit of 'world-class'.” 2012. Web. 15 Jan 2021.
Vancouver:
Parker AJ. The role of employment relations management in the business strategy of a South African organisation's pursuit of 'world-class'. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Johannesburg; 2012. [cited 2021 Jan 15].
Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/4403.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Council of Science Editors:
Parker AJ. The role of employment relations management in the business strategy of a South African organisation's pursuit of 'world-class'. [Thesis]. University of Johannesburg; 2012. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/4403
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Addis Ababa University
12.
ALENE, KASSAW FENTIE.
PROSPECTS FOR THE INDEPENDENCE OF SOUTHERN SUDAN
.
Degree: 2012, Addis Ababa University
URL: http://etd.aau.edu.et/dspace/handle/123456789/3549
► The Horn of Africa where Sudan is a constituent part is considered a hotbed of crises that have local and global dimensions marked by rebel…
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▼ The Horn of Africa where Sudan is a constituent part is considered a hotbed of crises that have
local and global dimensions marked by rebel activities, military coups, ethnic and racial
insurgencies, human rights violations, state collapse, and terrorism. Countries in the region
are buffeted by group identity espousing goals associated with the aim of either selfdetermination
within an existing nation-state or at times aspiring for secession, which is a
political problem hindering the process of forging a sense of national identity in post-colonial
Africa. The quest for self-determination did not end up with the secession of Eritrea from
Ethiopia in 1993 dubbed a ‘last colony’ in Africa. This is in view of the fact that other
movements with a potential of fracturing territorial integrity of the states are emerging in the
region as exemplified by the outcomes of the January2011 self-determination referendum of
Southern Sudan.
Although the Comprehensive Peace Agreement provides for the total transformation of Sudan
and thus making ‘unity attractive’, this came to be elusive in view of the final outcome of the
referendum attesting the overwhelming tendency of Southern Sudan to the ‘new Southern
Sudan’ vision aimed at effecting separation. However, the secession of Southern Sudan brings
forth several issues that affect not only the various parties in the Sudan but also neighboring
countries in the sub-region. Among the issues that intertwine the countries in the region, the
issue of the Nile, resurgence of political Islam and secessionism stand out as having profound
resonance in the context of Southern Sudan’s accession to independent statehood. These issues
are probed thoroughly in the thesis through analysis of secondary sources and information
Advisors/Committee Members: Kassahun Berhanu (advisor).
Subjects/Keywords: INTERNATIONAL;
RELATIONS
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ALENE, K. F. (2012). PROSPECTS FOR THE INDEPENDENCE OF SOUTHERN SUDAN
. (Thesis). Addis Ababa University. Retrieved from http://etd.aau.edu.et/dspace/handle/123456789/3549
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
ALENE, KASSAW FENTIE. “PROSPECTS FOR THE INDEPENDENCE OF SOUTHERN SUDAN
.” 2012. Thesis, Addis Ababa University. Accessed January 15, 2021.
http://etd.aau.edu.et/dspace/handle/123456789/3549.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
ALENE, KASSAW FENTIE. “PROSPECTS FOR THE INDEPENDENCE OF SOUTHERN SUDAN
.” 2012. Web. 15 Jan 2021.
Vancouver:
ALENE KF. PROSPECTS FOR THE INDEPENDENCE OF SOUTHERN SUDAN
. [Internet] [Thesis]. Addis Ababa University; 2012. [cited 2021 Jan 15].
Available from: http://etd.aau.edu.et/dspace/handle/123456789/3549.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Council of Science Editors:
ALENE KF. PROSPECTS FOR THE INDEPENDENCE OF SOUTHERN SUDAN
. [Thesis]. Addis Ababa University; 2012. Available from: http://etd.aau.edu.et/dspace/handle/123456789/3549
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Addis Ababa University
13.
ANWAR, ADEM.
THE POLITICAL ECONOMY OF DEMOCRATIZATION AND FEDERALIZING
.
Degree: 2012, Addis Ababa University
URL: http://etd.aau.edu.et/dspace/handle/123456789/3550
► In the study of International Relations, the end of cold war marked a turning point, inaugurated a new era, and undoubtedly disclosed the need to…
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▼ In the study of International
Relations, the end of cold war marked a turning point, inaugurated a new
era, and undoubtedly disclosed the need to puff out and contend with recent set of political and economic
practices and developments in international relation. With significant changes that ranges from the undermining
of state sovereignty and the Westphalian state system to the disappearance of bipolar geopolitics,
the end of cold war, transcending the usual core categories of the nation-state, blurred the sharp
distinction between internal and external causes of national development, and replaced it by a notion of
interaction within larger systems. Democratic revival and/or “wave” of democratic transition is mentioned
at the forefront among the fascinating endings of the cold war years. This has, indisputably, consequential
connotation in the “Third World” in general and sub-Saharan Africa in particular. Nevertheless,
the end of cold war, as well, witnessed the consolidation of global capitalist order that long been
contemplated as unfavorable to political and economic advancement of Africa south of the Sahara. The
ideology of ‘neo-liberalism’ with its political component of liberal democracy and its economic component
of free-market/enterprise became the dominant modes of thought and action within the global political
economy. Hence, sub-Saharan African states, which are characterized by the problems of political
instability, economic backwardness, ethno-cultural division and political and economic inequality, state
building and national consensus, and state weakness and inefficiency found themselves in international
position and under international scrutiny and the post cold war democratization has got unprecedented
implication. Consequently, with the failure of centralized nation-state regimes and/or institutions, federal
political system have been viewed as an alternative to strengthen democratic transitions in ethnically
divided states and thereby bring about political and economic change through power sharing and regional
autonomy. Thus, this thesis has endeavored to look at the interplay of the democratization and
federalization in multi-ethnic states of sub-Saharan Africa in a political economy approach, and the post
cold war years in a reference to Ethiopia and Nigeria in a comparative analysis. Before a resort to discuss
the reinforcement, an attempt is made to briefly discuss and appraise the problematic of the nature
of state, and internal and external influences for democratization in the sub-continent. A comparative
analysis of Ethiopia and Nigeria is carried out based on their federal constitutional arrangement, fiscal
federalism and the party system. To carry out the analysis, the 1995 Ethiopian and the 1999 Nigerian
constitutions are used in supplementary with secondary sources. The analysis of the thesis found out that
there is a reinforcement and interplay of democratization and federalizing ethnically divided states in
sub-Saharan Africa, and a federal structuring and restructuring of…
Advisors/Committee Members: Venkataraman, M. (Associate Professor) (advisor).
Subjects/Keywords: INTERNATIONAL;
RELATIONS
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ANWAR, A. (2012). THE POLITICAL ECONOMY OF DEMOCRATIZATION AND FEDERALIZING
. (Thesis). Addis Ababa University. Retrieved from http://etd.aau.edu.et/dspace/handle/123456789/3550
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
ANWAR, ADEM. “THE POLITICAL ECONOMY OF DEMOCRATIZATION AND FEDERALIZING
.” 2012. Thesis, Addis Ababa University. Accessed January 15, 2021.
http://etd.aau.edu.et/dspace/handle/123456789/3550.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
ANWAR, ADEM. “THE POLITICAL ECONOMY OF DEMOCRATIZATION AND FEDERALIZING
.” 2012. Web. 15 Jan 2021.
Vancouver:
ANWAR A. THE POLITICAL ECONOMY OF DEMOCRATIZATION AND FEDERALIZING
. [Internet] [Thesis]. Addis Ababa University; 2012. [cited 2021 Jan 15].
Available from: http://etd.aau.edu.et/dspace/handle/123456789/3550.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Council of Science Editors:
ANWAR A. THE POLITICAL ECONOMY OF DEMOCRATIZATION AND FEDERALIZING
. [Thesis]. Addis Ababa University; 2012. Available from: http://etd.aau.edu.et/dspace/handle/123456789/3550
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Addis Ababa University
14.
BIRKU, ADUGNA DAMTIE.
THESIS SUBMITTED TO THE SCHOOL OF GRADUATE STUDIES
.
Degree: 2012, Addis Ababa University
URL: http://etd.aau.edu.et/dspace/handle/123456789/3552
► This study examines the implications of U.S military intervention in Afghanistan for regional peace, and the obstacles for bringing peace and stability in the country…
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▼ This study examines the implications of U.S military intervention in Afghanistan for regional
peace, and the obstacles for bringing peace and stability in the country as well as in the region
by analyzing and reviewing different secondary sources. The study found the U.S military
intervention in Afghanistan since 2001 is unable to bring (win) the peace in the region. The
current problem of Afghanistan is not only confined in it, rather caused serious dangers for the
neighboring countries. The intervention in Afghanistan conducted with the aim of eliminating Al-
Qaeda and Taliban has brought enormous economic, social and political implications or
changes in the region. Due to its geographical proximity and ethnic similarity Central and
Southern Asian states were affected by threats of terrorism, religious extremism, smuggling and
drug trafficking. The conflict has become a regional one, including the continuing challenges in
Tajikistan, the growing conflict led by the Islamic Movements of Uzbekistan involving several
states, process of political decay in Pakistan, and insurgency in Kashmir.
The main factors for the U.S-led coalition’s failure in promoting peace and stability in
Afghanistan and the region are also examined in this study. The failure of coherent strategy
among the coalition forces that integrates counter insurgency and reconstruction operations,
lack of resource as a result of parallel conflict in Iraq that captured the attention of U.S
administration and lack of regional cooperation(regional states inability to combat Taliban and
Al-Qaeda in its own border) are some of the reasons. In addition, the legitimacy of the Karzai
government affected by incompetence and corruption; perceived marginalization of certain
groups; slow progress in reconstruction and development; disregard of Afghans’ cultural and
religious values and atrocities committed by U.S and NATO forces are the other important
factors. Finally, the study concludes that the collective memory of the Afghans about outside
intervention and the ignorance of the local people from government positions are the most
important factors for the resurgence of the Taliban and Al-Qaeda insurgency, which is
responsible for regional instability. Based on this the study concludes military action alone
couldn’t bring a real solution for the current problems in Afghanistan and the region.
Diplomatic commitments; like power sharing and negotiation among the national government
Advisors/Committee Members: PROFFESOR K.MATHEWS (advisor).
Subjects/Keywords: INTERNATIONAL;
RELATIONS
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BIRKU, A. D. (2012). THESIS SUBMITTED TO THE SCHOOL OF GRADUATE STUDIES
. (Thesis). Addis Ababa University. Retrieved from http://etd.aau.edu.et/dspace/handle/123456789/3552
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
BIRKU, ADUGNA DAMTIE. “THESIS SUBMITTED TO THE SCHOOL OF GRADUATE STUDIES
.” 2012. Thesis, Addis Ababa University. Accessed January 15, 2021.
http://etd.aau.edu.et/dspace/handle/123456789/3552.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
BIRKU, ADUGNA DAMTIE. “THESIS SUBMITTED TO THE SCHOOL OF GRADUATE STUDIES
.” 2012. Web. 15 Jan 2021.
Vancouver:
BIRKU AD. THESIS SUBMITTED TO THE SCHOOL OF GRADUATE STUDIES
. [Internet] [Thesis]. Addis Ababa University; 2012. [cited 2021 Jan 15].
Available from: http://etd.aau.edu.et/dspace/handle/123456789/3552.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Council of Science Editors:
BIRKU AD. THESIS SUBMITTED TO THE SCHOOL OF GRADUATE STUDIES
. [Thesis]. Addis Ababa University; 2012. Available from: http://etd.aau.edu.et/dspace/handle/123456789/3552
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Addis Ababa University
15.
FELEKE, DEBELA ZEWDIE.
CHANGES AND CONTINUITIES IN ETHIO-US SECURITY
.
Degree: 2012, Addis Ababa University
URL: http://etd.aau.edu.et/dspace/handle/123456789/3554
► International relations as a discipline that studies the interactions between and among states have gripped the attention of many scholars. These scholars have derived different…
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▼ International
relations as a discipline that studies the interactions between and among states
have gripped the attention of many scholars. These scholars have derived different theories and
principles that are presumed to result in smoother and cooperative
relations between and
among states. Despite the development of diverse theories and principles of international
relations, contacts between and among states have not been as contemplated by those good
wishing scholars. In this regard, the coherent nature of international
relations- cooperation and
conflict-have persistently continued. Plus, these features of international
relations are still
governing the trends of
relations between states.
Ethio-US relation is not an exception in this regard. The century old
relations between Ethiopia
and the United States have so far been traversing through these controversial features- conflict
and cooperation. The cooperative features of the Ethio-US
relations have contributed to the
buildup and the continuity of the cordial
relations. On the other hand, the conflicting
characteristic of the
relations between the two countries have brought in changes in the
manner of the
relations from a friendly type to an unfriendly mode, or have contributed to the
shaping of unpleasant and hostile
relations.
This essay endeavors to identify the factors that have contributed to the continuity of the
friendly
relations between the United States and Ethiopia. On the other hand, the factors that
have resulted in changes in the gracious
relations between the two countries have also been
scrutinized.
The methodology applied to gather the data is a qualitative one. This method is put in use
because; the data used in conducting the research is totally related to words observations, and
the approach has been analyzing and interpreting the data. By examining, analyzing and
interpreting the data the thesis has identified the factors of Ethio-US security
relations.
Accordingly, the Kagnew Communication Base, the secessionist group in Eritrea, the Republic
of Somalia before and after its disintegration, the Cold War phenomena, the end of the Cold
War and the disintegration of the Soviet Union, the geo-political position of Ethiopia, and the
international political system have been identified as the major ones. These factors of
relations
have played different roles in shaping the
relations to continue either in a friendly fashion or to
change the mode of the
relations
Advisors/Committee Members: ASNAKE KEFALE (advisor).
Subjects/Keywords: INTERNATIONAL;
RELATIONS
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FELEKE, D. Z. (2012). CHANGES AND CONTINUITIES IN ETHIO-US SECURITY
. (Thesis). Addis Ababa University. Retrieved from http://etd.aau.edu.et/dspace/handle/123456789/3554
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
FELEKE, DEBELA ZEWDIE. “CHANGES AND CONTINUITIES IN ETHIO-US SECURITY
.” 2012. Thesis, Addis Ababa University. Accessed January 15, 2021.
http://etd.aau.edu.et/dspace/handle/123456789/3554.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
FELEKE, DEBELA ZEWDIE. “CHANGES AND CONTINUITIES IN ETHIO-US SECURITY
.” 2012. Web. 15 Jan 2021.
Vancouver:
FELEKE DZ. CHANGES AND CONTINUITIES IN ETHIO-US SECURITY
. [Internet] [Thesis]. Addis Ababa University; 2012. [cited 2021 Jan 15].
Available from: http://etd.aau.edu.et/dspace/handle/123456789/3554.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Council of Science Editors:
FELEKE DZ. CHANGES AND CONTINUITIES IN ETHIO-US SECURITY
. [Thesis]. Addis Ababa University; 2012. Available from: http://etd.aau.edu.et/dspace/handle/123456789/3554
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Addis Ababa University
16.
NIGUSE, MANDEFERO.
REFORMING THE UNITED NATIONS SECURITY COUNCIL:
.
Degree: 2012, Addis Ababa University
URL: http://etd.aau.edu.et/dspace/handle/123456789/3558
► This study examines the prospects for and challenges against reforming the UN Security Council based on the 2005 Reform Proposal and the three main reactions…
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▼ This study examines the prospects for and challenges against reforming the UN Security
Council based on the 2005 Reform Proposal and the three main reactions that followed (the
G4, the UFC and the AU Proposals). The findings are based on review and analysis of
relevant secondary sources in the main. The study found that the Security Council is in need
of reform since it lacks representativeness in its membership, accountability, transparency
and democracy in its working methods compounded by the anachronistic nature of veto
power. Almost all member states of the UN agreed on the need for reform so as to enable the
Council to reflect the 21st century realties rather than the period right after the end of the
WWII. However, they could not come up with one common proposal to this end. Countries
give precedence to their national interests rather than genuinely striving to bring about
changes in the Council’s mode of operation. It is due to this that three major proposals came
to the fore following the 2005 Reform Proposal.
All the proposals examined by this study advanced their respective positions on how to
reform the membership and working methods of the Council and veto power. This lack of
unanimity greatly hampers the effort of reforming the Council. The study showed that
bringing changes in the membership and veto power of the Council require amending the UN
Charter, which is really impossible even to go beyond the first step of gaining two-thirds
majority in the General Assembly (128 out of the current 192 UN member states) under a
condition in which member states are divided on the issue. In addition, the position of the
Permanent Five is an insurmountable impediment in the attempt to amend the Charter since
the opposition of one permanent member curtails the effort. This indicates that the position of
the permanent members is a cornerstone in reforming the Security Council. Even if the
permanent members support to reform the Council, it is nominal since they put various
criteria on how to bring about reform so as to keep their own interests. In this respect, the
feasibility of the proposals which call for reforming membership category and veto power is
farfetched. Meanwhile, there is the possibility to effect changes in the working methods of the
Council since doing so does not require the awkward process of amending the UN Charter.
Finally, the study comes up with the conclusion that it is unlikely to reform the membership
Advisors/Committee Members: KASSAHUN BERHANU (advisor).
Subjects/Keywords: INTERNATIONAL;
RELATIONS
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NIGUSE, M. (2012). REFORMING THE UNITED NATIONS SECURITY COUNCIL:
. (Thesis). Addis Ababa University. Retrieved from http://etd.aau.edu.et/dspace/handle/123456789/3558
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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
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NIGUSE, MANDEFERO. “REFORMING THE UNITED NATIONS SECURITY COUNCIL:
.” 2012. Thesis, Addis Ababa University. Accessed January 15, 2021.
http://etd.aau.edu.et/dspace/handle/123456789/3558.
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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
NIGUSE, MANDEFERO. “REFORMING THE UNITED NATIONS SECURITY COUNCIL:
.” 2012. Web. 15 Jan 2021.
Vancouver:
NIGUSE M. REFORMING THE UNITED NATIONS SECURITY COUNCIL:
. [Internet] [Thesis]. Addis Ababa University; 2012. [cited 2021 Jan 15].
Available from: http://etd.aau.edu.et/dspace/handle/123456789/3558.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Council of Science Editors:
NIGUSE M. REFORMING THE UNITED NATIONS SECURITY COUNCIL:
. [Thesis]. Addis Ababa University; 2012. Available from: http://etd.aau.edu.et/dspace/handle/123456789/3558
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Addis Ababa University
17.
TESHOME, CHALA.
THE MARITIME DIMENSIONS OF SECURITY IN THE HORN OF
.
Degree: 2012, Addis Ababa University
URL: http://etd.aau.edu.et/dspace/handle/123456789/3565
► This study examines the maritime dimensions of security in the Horn of Africa in relation to recent rise of piracy in the Somalian coast. Nowadays…
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▼ This study examines the maritime dimensions of security in the Horn of Africa in relation to
recent rise of piracy in the Somalian coast. Nowadays it is obvious that maritime transport is the
core element of world economy and each disturbance in the world shipping can create serious
problems for world economy because 85% of world trade relies on maritime transport, especially
now when the world crises appeared. Currently Somali piracy forms maritime threats and
vulnerabilities into the African security landscape. Since the collapse of the Somali state in the
early 1990s, international community have expressed their concern toward the rise of piracy off
the Somali coast and the waterways of the Gulf of Aden. Particularly, the 2008 years marked an
exceptional increase in pirate attacks in Somali waters and received widespread media attention.
The attacks did not only increase in number but also became more sophisticated in materials.
The increase in pirate attacks off the Horn of Africa is directly linked to continuing insecurity
and the absence of the rule of law in war torn Somalia, while additional conditions aggravate
the problem. The absence of a functioning government in Somalia remains the single greatest
challenge to regional security and provides freedom of action for those engaged in piracy along
the Somali coast. Some observers also have alleged that the absence of coastal security
authorities in Somalia has allowed illegal international fishing and waste dumping occur in
Somali waters, which in turn has undermined the economic prospects of some Somalis and
providing economic or political motivation to some groups engaged in piracy. The anti-piracy
efforts of the global community have not yet resulted in significant successes as the world
focusing on fighting the symptoms of piracy. Nevertheless, some small positive developments are
apparent, mainly in regard to strengthening a coordinated and uniform approach among them.
Advisors/Committee Members: TAREKEGN ADEBO (PhD) (advisor).
Subjects/Keywords: INTERNATIONAL;
RELATIONS
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TESHOME, C. (2012). THE MARITIME DIMENSIONS OF SECURITY IN THE HORN OF
. (Thesis). Addis Ababa University. Retrieved from http://etd.aau.edu.et/dspace/handle/123456789/3565
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
TESHOME, CHALA. “THE MARITIME DIMENSIONS OF SECURITY IN THE HORN OF
.” 2012. Thesis, Addis Ababa University. Accessed January 15, 2021.
http://etd.aau.edu.et/dspace/handle/123456789/3565.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
TESHOME, CHALA. “THE MARITIME DIMENSIONS OF SECURITY IN THE HORN OF
.” 2012. Web. 15 Jan 2021.
Vancouver:
TESHOME C. THE MARITIME DIMENSIONS OF SECURITY IN THE HORN OF
. [Internet] [Thesis]. Addis Ababa University; 2012. [cited 2021 Jan 15].
Available from: http://etd.aau.edu.et/dspace/handle/123456789/3565.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Council of Science Editors:
TESHOME C. THE MARITIME DIMENSIONS OF SECURITY IN THE HORN OF
. [Thesis]. Addis Ababa University; 2012. Available from: http://etd.aau.edu.et/dspace/handle/123456789/3565
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
University of Nairobi
18.
Busolo, Milimu E.
The Role of Sports Diplomacy in African International Relations: the Case of Kenya
.
Degree: 2016, University of Nairobi
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/11295/98554
► African states have yet to master fully how to apply sport to achieve their interest and to build their political power and influence globally. When…
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▼ African states have yet to master fully how to apply sport to achieve their interest and to build
their political power and influence globally. When sport goes beyond national boundaries it
becomes an intimate companion of diplomacy. Sports Diplomacy is an increasingly important
aspect of diplomatic practice and growing part of the global sports industry. The main purpose of
the study was to establish the role of sports diplomacy in the pursuit of Africa’s and Kenya’s
national interest in particular. The study sought to examine and analyze the role of sports
diplomacy in advancing Africa’s regional interests, in attaining Kenya’s national interest in
foreign relations and in Kenya’s foreign economic relations. This study was using cross sectional
surveys and Purposive sampling to select those to be interviewed to help get the right
information. The theory being used in the study is the liberal theory that proposes the
cooperation of states and non-state actors and the important role of international institutions in
international relations. The hypothesis formed were sports diplomacy can be utilized to advance
Africa’s interests as a region, sports diplomacy can attain Kenya’s national interest in foreign
relations and sports can positively influence Kenya’s foreign economic relations. They were used
in the formation of the questionnaire. The study established that sports diplomacy could be used
in the pursuit of national interest and that sports diplomacy could be seen as part of identity
building for a state, in which case the concept of sports ambassadors was identified. The study
also found out that image building was an effective strategy aimed to attract investors that are in
early stages of decision – making while at the same time position Kenya as a regional leader. The
study recommends that the government needs to further embark on an active campaign for
Kenya to utilize sports diplomacy in the pursuit of national interest in Africa and globally
Subjects/Keywords: International Relations
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. (Thesis). University of Nairobi. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/11295/98554
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Busolo, Milimu E. “The Role of Sports Diplomacy in African International Relations: the Case of Kenya
.” 2016. Thesis, University of Nairobi. Accessed January 15, 2021.
http://hdl.handle.net/11295/98554.
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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Busolo, Milimu E. “The Role of Sports Diplomacy in African International Relations: the Case of Kenya
.” 2016. Web. 15 Jan 2021.
Vancouver:
Busolo ME. The Role of Sports Diplomacy in African International Relations: the Case of Kenya
. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Nairobi; 2016. [cited 2021 Jan 15].
Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11295/98554.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Council of Science Editors:
Busolo ME. The Role of Sports Diplomacy in African International Relations: the Case of Kenya
. [Thesis]. University of Nairobi; 2016. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11295/98554
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
University of California – San Diego
19.
Matush, Kelly.
Going Public Abroad: When and why leaders address foreign publics.
Degree: Political Science, 2018, University of California – San Diego
URL: http://www.escholarship.org/uc/item/33n1h022
► In 1939, as the UK was barreling towards war with Germany, the King and Queen of England visited the United States and toured five states…
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▼ In 1939, as the UK was barreling towards war with Germany, the King and Queen of England visited the United States and toured five states with President Roosevelt. On March 13, 2015 – two weeks before a closely contested election in Israel – Prime Minister Netanyahu traveled to the United States to address Congress. Why spend such significant time and resources on these trips? While many dismiss this public diplomacy as strategically insignificant, I argue that leaders can use these seemingly low-cost appeals appeals to foreign audiences to indirectly influence either the government of the foreign country or their own domestic audience.Because most citizens form their policy opinions based on elite cues, low-cost statements from leaders can sometimes shape the conversation surrounding a policy issue in another country. By influencing the political discourse and public opinion in a foreign country, leaders can place strategic political constraints on the leaders of those countries. First, I collect data on international trips made by 11 G20 leaders along with daily internet searches to test when foreign leaders can garner attention abroad. Next I use detailed case studies and public opinion data to examine when leaders can persuade a foreign audience or use a foreign backlash to build domestic support. I match micro-level trade exposure data with survey data from the UK to demonstrate that Obama had a significant influence on the Brexit debate during his 2016 visit. Additionally, I combine the geographic route of the British royal couple in 1939 with survey data to show that they had a measurable effect on American public opinion on intervention into WWII.Furthermore, political leaders often require both domestic support and cooperation from other countries in order to achieve foreign policy goals. Rather than merely limiting a leader's policy options, I argue that this tension can be exploited by a leader to help him communicate credibly to his domestic audience. Leaders can leverage an international backlash to signal alignment with their domestic audience and increase their domestic support. I develop a formal model to identify the conditions under which a leader can benefit from this counter-intuitive strategy.
Subjects/Keywords: International relations
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Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Matush, Kelly. “Going Public Abroad: When and why leaders address foreign publics.” 2018. Thesis, University of California – San Diego. Accessed January 15, 2021.
http://www.escholarship.org/uc/item/33n1h022.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Matush, Kelly. “Going Public Abroad: When and why leaders address foreign publics.” 2018. Web. 15 Jan 2021.
Vancouver:
Matush K. Going Public Abroad: When and why leaders address foreign publics. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of California – San Diego; 2018. [cited 2021 Jan 15].
Available from: http://www.escholarship.org/uc/item/33n1h022.
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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Council of Science Editors:
Matush K. Going Public Abroad: When and why leaders address foreign publics. [Thesis]. University of California – San Diego; 2018. Available from: http://www.escholarship.org/uc/item/33n1h022
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Washington State University
20.
[No author].
INTERNATIONAL TAXATION AND INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY: PRACTICAL AND THEORETICAL IMPLICATIONS OF HARMONIZATION
.
Degree: 2018, Washington State University
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/2376/16385
► The efforts to harmonize the practice of international tax policy have, unfortunately, received scant attention from students of international relations. The debates among scholars of…
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▼ The efforts to harmonize the practice of international tax policy have, unfortunately, received scant attention from students of international
relations. The debates among scholars of international tax law range from disputes over the conditions that will foster an acceptable and effective international tax regime to the very existence of such a regime. This debate finds its analogue in the split between the pluralists and solidarists within the English School. The debate over tax harmonization provides an opportunity to empirically evaluate these two diverging points of view within the English School. Conversely, the application of the English School framework to tax harmonization contributes a theoretical element heretofore absent from the international tax literature. Drawing upon an examination of published and archival material from the negotiations over the United Nations Model Double Taxation Convention and the OECD Model Tax Convention on Income and Capital, this paper finds that the twin institutions of nationalism and sovereignty are central to understanding the successes and failures of international tax harmonization efforts.
Advisors/Committee Members: Preston, Thomas (advisor).
Subjects/Keywords: International relations
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. (Thesis). Washington State University. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/2376/16385
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author], [No. “INTERNATIONAL TAXATION AND INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY: PRACTICAL AND THEORETICAL IMPLICATIONS OF HARMONIZATION
.” 2018. Thesis, Washington State University. Accessed January 15, 2021.
http://hdl.handle.net/2376/16385.
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author], [No. “INTERNATIONAL TAXATION AND INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY: PRACTICAL AND THEORETICAL IMPLICATIONS OF HARMONIZATION
.” 2018. Web. 15 Jan 2021.
Vancouver:
author] [. INTERNATIONAL TAXATION AND INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY: PRACTICAL AND THEORETICAL IMPLICATIONS OF HARMONIZATION
. [Internet] [Thesis]. Washington State University; 2018. [cited 2021 Jan 15].
Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/2376/16385.
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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Council of Science Editors:
author] [. INTERNATIONAL TAXATION AND INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY: PRACTICAL AND THEORETICAL IMPLICATIONS OF HARMONIZATION
. [Thesis]. Washington State University; 2018. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/2376/16385
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University of KwaZulu-Natal
21.
Kanyongo, Dzikamai Edwin.
Targeted sanctions as a new political discourse in Zimbabwe : a transition or obstacle to democracy from 2000-2013.
Degree: 2016, University of KwaZulu-Natal
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10413/14163
► The main aim of the research was to critically analyse the potential impact of targeted sanctions in promoting or impeding democracy in Zimbabwe. The research…
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▼ The main aim of the research was to critically analyse the potential impact of targeted sanctions in promoting or impeding democracy in Zimbabwe. The research was centred around the conflicting views on the use of targeted sanctions as a tool in coercing and dissuading the target governments pursuing retrogressive policies deemed undemocratic. The use of targeted sanctions is a fairly new discourse in international
relations and the efficacy of which is highly debatable. Due to the failure to recognise and promote human rights and its covenants on economic, social and cultural rights, Zimbabwe has been under targeted sanctions for over a decade. Disputed elections, the chaotic land reform program, and poor monetary policies compounded the problem.
To understand democracy and sanctions, two theories were used, namely; the substantive approach to the theory of democracy and the institutional theory of sanctions. In order to achieve the objectives of the study, a triangulation was used where both qualitative and quantitative research designs were used. In depth interviews were conducted with key informants who were conveniently selected. Questionnaires were self-administered in order to achieve a high return rate. The researcher made use of thematic data analysis by examining themes and patterns emerging from the data. Furthermore, secondary data in the form of historical statistical data, journals, newspaper articles and government reports were used to complement the study. In total 85 usable questionnaires were returned, and eight interviews were successfully conducted.
The empirical evidence shows that generally, there is a negative perception with regards to controversial laws passed by the government in 2002 and 2004 respectively. Interviewees differed in their perceptions with regards to ZANU PF’s repressive laws. However, there was consensus on the partial success of sanctions in aiding democracy in Zimbabwe. Suggestions are that, sanctions fuelled the party’s quest for power and domination which had a negative domino effect on the economy and ultimately on the ordinary people. Ironically, the Government of National Unity formed in 2009 assisted in reversing some of the stringent policies, measures and laws passed by the Government in response to the sanctions. The study concludes that the use of sanctions as a protest action on undemocratic regimes
should consider the country’s socio-political factors. Considering the above issues, for the country to be re-integrated into the international community, there is need to mend its diplomatic course for the sake of its citizens and transition to a more viable democratic system. This would aid in forging an appropriate sanction package without harming ordinary citizens both economically and socially.
Advisors/Committee Members: Ndlovu, Joram. (advisor).
Subjects/Keywords: International relations.
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Kanyongo, D. E. (2016). Targeted sanctions as a new political discourse in Zimbabwe : a transition or obstacle to democracy from 2000-2013. (Thesis). University of KwaZulu-Natal. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10413/14163
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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
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Kanyongo, Dzikamai Edwin. “Targeted sanctions as a new political discourse in Zimbabwe : a transition or obstacle to democracy from 2000-2013.” 2016. Thesis, University of KwaZulu-Natal. Accessed January 15, 2021.
http://hdl.handle.net/10413/14163.
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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Kanyongo, Dzikamai Edwin. “Targeted sanctions as a new political discourse in Zimbabwe : a transition or obstacle to democracy from 2000-2013.” 2016. Web. 15 Jan 2021.
Vancouver:
Kanyongo DE. Targeted sanctions as a new political discourse in Zimbabwe : a transition or obstacle to democracy from 2000-2013. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of KwaZulu-Natal; 2016. [cited 2021 Jan 15].
Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10413/14163.
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Council of Science Editors:
Kanyongo DE. Targeted sanctions as a new political discourse in Zimbabwe : a transition or obstacle to democracy from 2000-2013. [Thesis]. University of KwaZulu-Natal; 2016. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10413/14163
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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
University of KwaZulu-Natal
22.
Mamvura, Kudzai Lovejoy.
International financial institutions (IFIs) and economic development in Africa : the case study of Zimbabwe and Ghana.
Degree: 2015, University of KwaZulu-Natal
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10413/14610
► International Financial Institutions (IFIs) are all financial institutions operating on an international level, by giving loans to governments for large-scale projects, restructuring and balance of…
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▼ International Financial Institutions (IFIs) are all financial institutions operating on an international level, by giving loans to governments for large-scale projects, restructuring and balance of payments in the hope of economic growth and development. Examples of these institutions are the World Bank, the International Monetary Fund (IMF), the African Development Bank (AfDB), and the World Trade Organization (WTO). There has been huge interest and high contention among many researchers and scholars on the
subject of the relationship between IFIs and African economic development. There is no doubt that African economic development is lacking considering the social, political and economic troubles that African countries and its people continue to endure even over half a century since the first independent African state. This dissertation seeks to understand the correlation between these financial institutions and African economic development. This involves analyzing the different financial institutions, distinguishing whether their role has been significantly positive or not, as well as outlining the consequences of their influence in the affairs of African countries. This dissertation starts from the involvement of the Bretton Woods institutions in the development of the African continent, up to the involvement in development of the African oriented institutions, discussing their progress, together with the challenges they face. Using the Participatory Social Learning Theory, economic development will be defined as a solution to create faith and dialogue between experts, authorities and the people for the purpose of growth, individually and communally to establish rational and functional systems and bureaucracies for social and economic progress; in other words for the common growth and good of the people. Zimbabwe and Ghana will be used as case studies to fully understand the relationship between IFIs and the economic development of the continent. This will be a desktop research but qualitative in nature. It will use purposive sampling for a better understanding of the relationship between IFIs and African economic development. The dissertation concludes by giving recommendations, for the full realization of real economic development as suggested by the Participatory Social Learning Theory as well as providing the outcomes of the study which shows that some financial institutions have the potential of economically developing the continent if genuine people are put into power and implementation is carried out efficiently. Lastly this dissertation will show that some financial institutions have had a positive impact on economic development in Africa, at the same time others have had a marginal role or impact on economic development in Africa, particularly in Zimbabwe and Ghana.
Advisors/Committee Members: Hadebe, Sakhile. (advisor).
Subjects/Keywords: International relations.
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Mamvura, K. L. (2015). International financial institutions (IFIs) and economic development in Africa : the case study of Zimbabwe and Ghana. (Thesis). University of KwaZulu-Natal. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10413/14610
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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
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Mamvura, Kudzai Lovejoy. “International financial institutions (IFIs) and economic development in Africa : the case study of Zimbabwe and Ghana.” 2015. Thesis, University of KwaZulu-Natal. Accessed January 15, 2021.
http://hdl.handle.net/10413/14610.
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MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Mamvura, Kudzai Lovejoy. “International financial institutions (IFIs) and economic development in Africa : the case study of Zimbabwe and Ghana.” 2015. Web. 15 Jan 2021.
Vancouver:
Mamvura KL. International financial institutions (IFIs) and economic development in Africa : the case study of Zimbabwe and Ghana. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of KwaZulu-Natal; 2015. [cited 2021 Jan 15].
Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10413/14610.
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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Council of Science Editors:
Mamvura KL. International financial institutions (IFIs) and economic development in Africa : the case study of Zimbabwe and Ghana. [Thesis]. University of KwaZulu-Natal; 2015. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10413/14610
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University of KwaZulu-Natal
23.
Radebe, Themba Innocent.
An exploration of the implications for Nigeria and South Africa of Nigeria's overtaking of South Africa as Africa's economic giant.
Degree: 2014, University of KwaZulu-Natal
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10413/12783
► South Africa was said to have been overtaken by Nigeria as the biggest economy in Africa in April 2014. This study looks at how this…
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▼ South Africa was said to have been overtaken by Nigeria as the biggest economy in Africa in April 2014. This study looks at how this will affect the newly crowned biggest economy and the recently dethroned second biggest economy in the African continent. The fact that Nigeria is the biggest oil producer in the continent and South Africa the biggest gold and platinum producer in the world makes for an interesting observation and comparison. Both countries are important in the international arena. South Africa is a member of an influential grouping of leading developing countries, BRICS which includes Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa. On the other hand Nigeria is a member of the influential oil grouping, OPEC.
The type of research the study undertook fell within the qualitative paradigm. This paradigm was chosen merely because the study was mostly desktop based. Secondary data was generated through books, journal articles, newspapers and internet resources. The relevant theory chosen to guide the study was the comparative advantage theory which looks at the goods that both countries produce and that have made them powers to be reckoned with in the continent when it came to trading and other areas.
The study revealed that although Nigeria is now the biggest economy in Africa but this does not mean it will outrank South Africa in most meaningful economic measures outside the GDP size. However if South Africa’s economy continues to struggle Nigeria’s economy will not only be bigger in terms of GDP size but will also improve in other economic areas as well. It has also been revealed that although South Africa is a politically stable country compared to Nigeria, which is struggling to contain Islamic militant group, Boko Haram, intermittent strikes, high levels of crime, corruption and electricity outages do their level best to ensure that the country suffers from fragile instability. Based on these findings the study proposes that both countries need to be vigilant and take precautionary measures in order to protect their continental and international image.
Advisors/Committee Members: Mngomezulu, Bhekithemba Richard. (advisor).
Subjects/Keywords: International relations.
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Radebe, T. I. (2014). An exploration of the implications for Nigeria and South Africa of Nigeria's overtaking of South Africa as Africa's economic giant. (Thesis). University of KwaZulu-Natal. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10413/12783
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Radebe, Themba Innocent. “An exploration of the implications for Nigeria and South Africa of Nigeria's overtaking of South Africa as Africa's economic giant.” 2014. Thesis, University of KwaZulu-Natal. Accessed January 15, 2021.
http://hdl.handle.net/10413/12783.
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MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Radebe, Themba Innocent. “An exploration of the implications for Nigeria and South Africa of Nigeria's overtaking of South Africa as Africa's economic giant.” 2014. Web. 15 Jan 2021.
Vancouver:
Radebe TI. An exploration of the implications for Nigeria and South Africa of Nigeria's overtaking of South Africa as Africa's economic giant. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of KwaZulu-Natal; 2014. [cited 2021 Jan 15].
Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10413/12783.
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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
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Radebe TI. An exploration of the implications for Nigeria and South Africa of Nigeria's overtaking of South Africa as Africa's economic giant. [Thesis]. University of KwaZulu-Natal; 2014. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10413/12783
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University of KwaZulu-Natal
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Nhlangulela, Bernard Khanyisani.
An examination of the relationship between the African Union (AU) and the International Criminal Court (ICC) : the cases of Kenya, Sudan, Rwanda and Liberia.
Degree: 2015, University of KwaZulu-Natal
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10413/14313
► This dissertation examines the relationship between the African Union (AU) and the International Criminal Court (ICC). The case studies of Kenya, Sudan, Rwanda and Liberia…
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▼ This dissertation examines the relationship between the African Union (AU) and the International Criminal Court (ICC). The case studies of Kenya, Sudan, Rwanda and Liberia were used. These countries have had dealings with the ICC at different moments. The study wanted to establish if the concerns raised by African leaders and their countries about the manner in which the ICC conducts its business in Africa is appropriate, justifiable and credible. Realism was used as a theoretical framework which guided the study.
The study was conducted in the wake of calls for African countries who are signatories of the ICC to pull out of The Hague-Based Court and establish their own court, because there is a perception that the ICC is targeting Africa while leaving out leaders in other continents who continue infringing on the rights of other people. The research methodology which was followed in carrying out research for this dissertation falls within the qualitative paradigm. Both empirical and non-empirical data were collected for the study. The research instrument was a questionnaire which was distributed among purposively selected informants. Non-empirical data was collected through document analysis and the usage of other secondary sources such as books, journals, etc.
The findings revealed that there are certain inconsistencies in the manner in which African countries deal with the international community. They rely on the international community for help, while on the other hand perceiving the international community as the enemy. With regards to the ICC, some African leaders posit the view that they are being singled out and targeted for prosecution. Ironically, some of the staff members of the ICC are African citizens. The second irony is that Africa has the largest number of countries that are signatories to the Rome Statute. Thirdly, there are many cases in Africa where human rights violations have occurred. Given these findings, it is recommended that before taking any drastic action against the ICC, the African political leadership should get the facts right and do self-introspection with the view to establish if their case has strong basis.
Advisors/Committee Members: Mngomezulu, Bhekithemba Richard. (advisor).
Subjects/Keywords: International relations.
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Nhlangulela, B. K. (2015). An examination of the relationship between the African Union (AU) and the International Criminal Court (ICC) : the cases of Kenya, Sudan, Rwanda and Liberia. (Thesis). University of KwaZulu-Natal. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10413/14313
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Nhlangulela, Bernard Khanyisani. “An examination of the relationship between the African Union (AU) and the International Criminal Court (ICC) : the cases of Kenya, Sudan, Rwanda and Liberia.” 2015. Thesis, University of KwaZulu-Natal. Accessed January 15, 2021.
http://hdl.handle.net/10413/14313.
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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Nhlangulela, Bernard Khanyisani. “An examination of the relationship between the African Union (AU) and the International Criminal Court (ICC) : the cases of Kenya, Sudan, Rwanda and Liberia.” 2015. Web. 15 Jan 2021.
Vancouver:
Nhlangulela BK. An examination of the relationship between the African Union (AU) and the International Criminal Court (ICC) : the cases of Kenya, Sudan, Rwanda and Liberia. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of KwaZulu-Natal; 2015. [cited 2021 Jan 15].
Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10413/14313.
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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Council of Science Editors:
Nhlangulela BK. An examination of the relationship between the African Union (AU) and the International Criminal Court (ICC) : the cases of Kenya, Sudan, Rwanda and Liberia. [Thesis]. University of KwaZulu-Natal; 2015. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10413/14313
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25.
Gartenstein-Ross, Daveed.
Towards Understanding the Significance of Religion for Jihadi Violent Non-State Actors.
Degree: PhD, Politics, 2014, The Catholic University of America
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/1961/etd:439
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Within the international relations and political science literature about violent non-state actors claiming inspiration from the Islamic faith (frequently referred to as "jihadists"), there is a debate about whether religious ideas are a causal factor in motivating people toward the use of violence. Scholars representing the dominant view in the field argue that religious ideas are not a significant causal factor, and that religious rhetoric is often a post hoc justification for violence, yet these assertions are made in an ad hoc way, without systematic evaluation. This dissertation provides a framework to test one set of assumptions underlying those arguments in cases of "homegrown" terrorism in the U.S. and U.K., meaning individuals for whom Western countries are either their primary cultural reference or else the place where they first turned toward embracing jihadist ideals. Homegrown terrorism is seen as increasingly important by both practitioners and academics. Former Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Janet Napolitano described homegrown terrorism as "one of the most striking elements of today's threat picture."The dissertation proposes a framework for understanding the religiosity of individuals who undertook jihadist violence, arguing that the best way to understand this factor is objectively measurable behavior that occurs prior to the acts of violence, and hence sheds light on what researchers call the "radicalization process." The dissertation presents five behavioral manifestations tied to salafist religious practice: adhering to a highly legalistic interpretation of Islam; trusting only core salafi jihadist scholars; perceiving an irreconcilable schism between Islam and the West; manifesting a low tolerance for perceived theological deviance; and attempting to impose one's religious beliefs on others. The dissertation uses this framework to examine five individual and group case studies.In four of the five case studies examined, the dissertation finds significant evidence of salafi jihadist religiosity prior to the individual or group's turn to violence. It argues that the application of the framework to these case studies demonstrates that the framework is capable of discerning religiosity in the cases explored. In some cases, it was able to discern religiosity where all informed observers recognize that it was present, and in other cases it was able to speak to salafi jihadist religiosity in cases where no such general consensus has emerged.Though correlation does not prove causation, the dissertation concludes that the case studies examined open up more space for the discussion of religious ideas as a causal force for jihadist terrorists. Indeed, it appears that religious ideas had been unfairly marginalized in this sphere as a possible causal factor – a bias against recognizing religion's relevance that can be discerned elsewhere in the social sciences as…
Advisors/Committee Members: Love, Maryann C (Advisor), Thies, Wallace (Other), Hellmuth, Dorle (Other).
Subjects/Keywords: International relations
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Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Gartenstein-Ross, Daveed. “Towards Understanding the Significance of Religion for Jihadi Violent Non-State Actors.” 2014. Doctoral Dissertation, The Catholic University of America. Accessed January 15, 2021.
http://hdl.handle.net/1961/etd:439.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Gartenstein-Ross, Daveed. “Towards Understanding the Significance of Religion for Jihadi Violent Non-State Actors.” 2014. Web. 15 Jan 2021.
Vancouver:
Gartenstein-Ross D. Towards Understanding the Significance of Religion for Jihadi Violent Non-State Actors. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. The Catholic University of America; 2014. [cited 2021 Jan 15].
Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1961/etd:439.
Council of Science Editors:
Gartenstein-Ross D. Towards Understanding the Significance of Religion for Jihadi Violent Non-State Actors. [Doctoral Dissertation]. The Catholic University of America; 2014. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1961/etd:439
Florida State University
26.
Anguelov, Lachezar G.
Investment and Local Economic Development: A Study of Realized Investment in Serbian Municipalities.
Degree: MS, 2011, Florida State University
URL: http://purl.flvc.org/fsu/fd/FSU_migr_etd-0219
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► Serbia occupies a central position in Southeast Europe in a geographical as well as political sense and events and developments within its borders throughout the…
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▼ Serbia occupies a central position in Southeast Europe in a geographical as well as political sense and events and developments within its borders throughout the last century have had a major effect on neighboring nations. Numerous proposed initiatives in the region seek to strengthen the institutional framework for local governance, and to build its capacities and abilities to foster a competitive and attractive business environment for investors. Municipal-focused studies are scarce at best and the present research seeks to place an emphasis on the ability of local governments to attract investment and capital from abroad: why are certain municipalities more success in amassing imported investment? This research provides an initial descriptive analysis of municipal success by proposing the disaggregation of the state into local governing units to be further analyzed using economic growth determinants.
A Thesis submitted to the College of Social Sciences and Public Policy in partial
fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master in Science.
Degree Awarded: Spring Semester, 2011.
Date of Defense: April 4, 2011.
Municipality, Investment, Serbia
Jonathan Grant, Professor Directing Thesis; Robert Eger, Committee Member; Lance deHaven-Smith, Committee Member.
Advisors/Committee Members: Jonathan Grant (professor directing thesis), Robert Eger (committee member), Lance deHaven-Smith (committee member).
Subjects/Keywords: International relations
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Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Anguelov, Lachezar G. “Investment and Local Economic Development: A Study of Realized Investment in Serbian Municipalities.” 2011. Masters Thesis, Florida State University. Accessed January 15, 2021.
http://purl.flvc.org/fsu/fd/FSU_migr_etd-0219 ;.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Anguelov, Lachezar G. “Investment and Local Economic Development: A Study of Realized Investment in Serbian Municipalities.” 2011. Web. 15 Jan 2021.
Vancouver:
Anguelov LG. Investment and Local Economic Development: A Study of Realized Investment in Serbian Municipalities. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. Florida State University; 2011. [cited 2021 Jan 15].
Available from: http://purl.flvc.org/fsu/fd/FSU_migr_etd-0219 ;.
Council of Science Editors:
Anguelov LG. Investment and Local Economic Development: A Study of Realized Investment in Serbian Municipalities. [Masters Thesis]. Florida State University; 2011. Available from: http://purl.flvc.org/fsu/fd/FSU_migr_etd-0219 ;
Florida State University
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Palmi, Gabriella.
Advancing the Human Right to Water: The Question of Private Sector Participation in the Developing World.
Degree: MS, 2010, Florida State University
URL: http://purl.flvc.org/fsu/fd/FSU_migr_etd-2344
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► The human right to water entitles everyone to basic water and sanitation, but over 2.6 billion people lack access to these essential services. Private sector…
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▼ The human right to water entitles everyone to basic water and sanitation, but over 2.6 billion people lack access to these essential services. Private sector participation has emerged as a potential model for improving these conditions, but its advancement has been followed with a concern that the private sector's profit-seeking focus does not encompass the social priorities embodied by the human right to water. The debate is also reflective of a concern relating to the increasing place of business in the international system. That transnational water companies lie outside the jurisdiction of the international human rights regime, but are in a direct position to impact the realization of rights, emphasizes the concern over advancing private sector participation as a model for water services. This thesis will assess two main questions. First, is private sector participation compatible with the human right to water? Second, can transnational water corporations be held accountable to human rights standards? Through the investigations of these questions, this research will determine whether private sector participation is capable of advancing the right to water. Moreover, the investigation of these questions will aid in an understanding of how the field of human rights is evolving to encompass contemporary developments in the field.
A Thesis Submitted to the Department of International Affairs in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree of Master of Science.
Fall Semester, 2010.
October 8, 2010.
private sector participation, human right to water, corporate social responsibility, economic social and cultural rights, water services, water management, water privatization
Sumner B. Twiss, Professor Directing Thesis; Talbot D'Alemberte, Committee Member; Terry Coonan, Committee Member.
Advisors/Committee Members: Sumner B. Twiss (professor directing thesis), Talbot D'Alemberte (committee member), Terry Coonan (committee member).
Subjects/Keywords: International relations
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Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Palmi, Gabriella. “Advancing the Human Right to Water: The Question of Private Sector Participation in the Developing World.” 2010. Masters Thesis, Florida State University. Accessed January 15, 2021.
http://purl.flvc.org/fsu/fd/FSU_migr_etd-2344 ;.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Palmi, Gabriella. “Advancing the Human Right to Water: The Question of Private Sector Participation in the Developing World.” 2010. Web. 15 Jan 2021.
Vancouver:
Palmi G. Advancing the Human Right to Water: The Question of Private Sector Participation in the Developing World. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. Florida State University; 2010. [cited 2021 Jan 15].
Available from: http://purl.flvc.org/fsu/fd/FSU_migr_etd-2344 ;.
Council of Science Editors:
Palmi G. Advancing the Human Right to Water: The Question of Private Sector Participation in the Developing World. [Masters Thesis]. Florida State University; 2010. Available from: http://purl.flvc.org/fsu/fd/FSU_migr_etd-2344 ;
Florida State University
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Thiagarajan, Karthikeyan.
The Future of Indo-China Relations: Cooperation or Conflict?.
Degree: MS, International Affairs, 2016, Florida State University
URL: http://purl.flvc.org/fsu/fd/FSU_2016SP_Thiagarajan_fsu_0071N_13255
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► Scholars of economic interdependence argue that economic trade will diminish the longstanding disputes and rivalry, if any, leading nations to closer cooperation. However, this argument…
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▼ Scholars of economic interdependence argue that economic trade will diminish the longstanding disputes and rivalry, if any,
leading nations to closer cooperation. However, this argument has failed to exhibit any validity in the case of Indo-China relations.
Historically, the Sino-India relationship has been based as a love-hate relationship. Liberal scholars and reputable economists predict
that the future of their relationship will be based on cooperation. But in reality, such a relationship has failed to manifest. Instead,
both nations— despite the friendly rhetoric —view each other as rivals, if not enemies. This thesis will concentrate on exploring whether
the economic interdependence argument holds true. To support their increasing bilateral economic cooperation, I used sources from India,
China, and international economic institutions. I examine whether the increasing economic cooperation in the form of bilateral trade has
reduced the undying border disputes and enduring rivalry associated with such disputes. After studying the unresolved border disputes,
increase in the military buildup by both the sides, and misperception of each other in their actions, one can argue that Sino-India
relations have the case of enduring rivalry, and it has never ended despite the increasingly closer economic cooperation. For that
purpose, I explore the substantial literature from the Western, Indian and Chinese research institutions and academic scholars. Further, I
research the perception of the leadership and strategic community in both India and China. Furthermore, both the nations have developed
strategies to contain the influence of each other in their respective regions. Thus, bilateral trade between them has neither created
closer cooperation as one might expect, nor reduced the security dilemma associated with power politics. Considering such a condition,
this work expects that the future of Indo-China cooperation will more likely an enduring rivalry and be characterized by a security
dilemma negating any influence of economic cooperation. In other words, the outlook of their relationship will more likely be conflictual
based on power politics.
A Thesis submitted to the Program in International Affairs in partial fulfillment of the requirements
for the degree of Master of Science.
Spring Semester 2016.
April 15, 2016.
Dale Smith, Professor Directing Thesis; Mark Souva, Committee Member; Michael Creswell, Committee
Member.
Advisors/Committee Members: Dale L. (Dale Lee) Smith (professor directing thesis), Mark A. Souva (committee member), Michael Creswell (committee member).
Subjects/Keywords: International relations
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Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Thiagarajan, Karthikeyan. “The Future of Indo-China Relations: Cooperation or Conflict?.” 2016. Masters Thesis, Florida State University. Accessed January 15, 2021.
http://purl.flvc.org/fsu/fd/FSU_2016SP_Thiagarajan_fsu_0071N_13255 ;.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Thiagarajan, Karthikeyan. “The Future of Indo-China Relations: Cooperation or Conflict?.” 2016. Web. 15 Jan 2021.
Vancouver:
Thiagarajan K. The Future of Indo-China Relations: Cooperation or Conflict?. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. Florida State University; 2016. [cited 2021 Jan 15].
Available from: http://purl.flvc.org/fsu/fd/FSU_2016SP_Thiagarajan_fsu_0071N_13255 ;.
Council of Science Editors:
Thiagarajan K. The Future of Indo-China Relations: Cooperation or Conflict?. [Masters Thesis]. Florida State University; 2016. Available from: http://purl.flvc.org/fsu/fd/FSU_2016SP_Thiagarajan_fsu_0071N_13255 ;
Florida State University
29.
Hauenstein, Matthew.
Three Essays on Crisis Bargaining.
Degree: PhD, Political Science, 2018, Florida State University
URL: http://purl.flvc.org/fsu/fd/2018_Su_Hauenstein_fsu_0071E_14770
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▼ This dissertation examines three enduring questions for the study of conflict. First, I consider how domestic institutions affect threat credibility, arguing that audiences can either help or hinder a leader during bargaining. Second, I show that the success of third party guarantees of civil war treaties is conditional on the guarantor's credibility. Finally, I argue that the willingness of a leader to nurture a reputation depends on their time horizons, and that long time horizons can allow a leader to deter conflict. The first essay considers how leaders communicate in a crisis. Scholars frequently use audience costs to explain how accountable leaders communicate, but these have received mixed empirical support. I argue this apparent disconnect between theory and evidence is due to simplistic assumptions about how audiences use their sanctioning power. I contend that supporters balance concerns over consistency and policy outcomes. As such, accountable leaders' ability to credibly communicate depends on their supporters' policy preferences. I apply this insight using casualty sensitivity as a conditioning policy preference. I expect, and find, that audiences only help a leader commit to fight when fighting is low cost, and actually prevent commitment when fighting is high cost. Audiences have countervailing effects on credibility due to their preferences for leaders who are both consistent and avoid costly conflict. The second essay addresses a puzzle regarding outside enforcement of civil war peace agreements. Instead of fighting, domestic belligerents could have agreed to outside support for a peaceful resolution to their underlying dispute, avoiding war and its costs. Existing theory cannot explain why third parties can end but not prevent conflict. I argue that war breaks out if third parties cannot credibly promise to enforce a peacefully negotiated agreement. Subsequent military intervention serves as a sunk cost signal of the third party's resolve to enforce an agreement, facilitating peace. I test this theory using a new dataset of treaty terms and duration for civil wars that began between 1944 and 1997. Consistent with the theory, guarantees only prolong the post-war peace when the guarantor intervened in the conflict. Guarantees that were not associated with an intervention do not improve the prospects for peace. In the final essay I argue that reputation formation is a type of investment. Leaders pay the costs of fighting in the present, in return for future gains in the form of deterrence. The investment decision depends on whether leaders survive in office to reap the future benefits of their reputation. I formally show that, while long time horizons increase a leader's willingness to fight, this alone does not make reputation formation more likely. As reputations form through the strategic decision to go to war, the chance to form a reputation is determined by the opponent's bargaining strategy. Opponents can "pay'' a leader to forgo the chance to earn a reputation through fighting by making greater…
Advisors/Committee Members: Mark A. Souva (professor directing dissertation), Jonathan A. Grant (university representative), William Dale Berry (committee member), Robert J. Carroll (committee member).
Subjects/Keywords: International relations
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Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Hauenstein, Matthew. “Three Essays on Crisis Bargaining.” 2018. Doctoral Dissertation, Florida State University. Accessed January 15, 2021.
http://purl.flvc.org/fsu/fd/2018_Su_Hauenstein_fsu_0071E_14770 ;.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Hauenstein, Matthew. “Three Essays on Crisis Bargaining.” 2018. Web. 15 Jan 2021.
Vancouver:
Hauenstein M. Three Essays on Crisis Bargaining. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. Florida State University; 2018. [cited 2021 Jan 15].
Available from: http://purl.flvc.org/fsu/fd/2018_Su_Hauenstein_fsu_0071E_14770 ;.
Council of Science Editors:
Hauenstein M. Three Essays on Crisis Bargaining. [Doctoral Dissertation]. Florida State University; 2018. Available from: http://purl.flvc.org/fsu/fd/2018_Su_Hauenstein_fsu_0071E_14770 ;
Florida State University
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Henrickson, Philip Edward.
Applied Predictive Modeling for Measurement and Inference in International Conflict and Political Violence.
Degree: PhD, Political Science, 2018, Florida State University
URL: http://purl.flvc.org/fsu/fd/2018_Fall_Henrickson_fsu_0071E_14907
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▼ Advances in computing and machine learning have enabled researchers to use many different tools to learn from data. This dissertation is
devoted to using predictive modeling to learn from existing data in international conflict studies with the aim of offering new measures and
insights for applied researchers in international
relations. In the first chapter, I explore the expected cost of war, which is a foundational
concept in the study of international conflict. However, the field currently lacks a measure of the expected costs of war, and thereby any
measure of the bargaining range. I develop a proxy for the expected costs of war by focusing on one aspect of war costs - battle deaths. I train
a variety of machine learning algorithms on battle deaths for all countries participating in fatal military disputes and interstate wars between
1816-2007 in order to maximize out of sample predictive performance. The best performing model (random forest) improves performance over that of
a null model by 25% and a linear model with all predictors by 9%. I apply the random forest to all interstate dyads in the Correlates of War
dataverse from 1816-2007 in order to produce an estimate of the expected costs of war for all existing country pairs in the international
system. The resulting measure, which I refer to as Dispute Casualty Expectations (DiCE), can be used to fully explore the implications of the
bargaining model of war, as well as allow applied researchers to develop and test new theories in the study of international
relations. In the
second chapter, I use these expected costs of war to explore another foundational concept in international
relations: foreign threats.
Researchers commonly theorize about the impact of a state's international security environment - that is the extent to which a state is
threatened by other states - yet the field currently lacks a measure which can effectively proxy for expectations of conflict. In order to
create a new measure of threat, I train a number of machine learning algorithms on fatal militarized disputes over the years 1870-2001. I
aggregate the predictions from these models at the country level to create a new measure of international conflict expectations for all states.
In so doing, I am able to revisit the causes of international conflict via a data-driven approach, as well as provide a new measure of foreign
threat for applied researchers. Finally, in the third chapter, I make use of this new measure to assess how international security affects a
state's human rights behavior. International
relations scholars have increasingly relied on domestic institutions to explain international
conflict but less work has focused on reversing the arrow. To this point, political violence scholars have principally relied on domestic
factors to explain the conditions under which leaders use coercive means to maintain power. But, political leaders do not exist in a…
Advisors/Committee Members: Mark A. Souva (professor directing dissertation), Jonathan A. Grant (university representative), Robert J. Carroll (committee member), Sean D. Ehrlich (committee member).
Subjects/Keywords: International relations
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Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Henrickson, Philip Edward. “Applied Predictive Modeling for Measurement and Inference in International Conflict and Political Violence.” 2018. Doctoral Dissertation, Florida State University. Accessed January 15, 2021.
http://purl.flvc.org/fsu/fd/2018_Fall_Henrickson_fsu_0071E_14907 ;.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Henrickson, Philip Edward. “Applied Predictive Modeling for Measurement and Inference in International Conflict and Political Violence.” 2018. Web. 15 Jan 2021.
Vancouver:
Henrickson PE. Applied Predictive Modeling for Measurement and Inference in International Conflict and Political Violence. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. Florida State University; 2018. [cited 2021 Jan 15].
Available from: http://purl.flvc.org/fsu/fd/2018_Fall_Henrickson_fsu_0071E_14907 ;.
Council of Science Editors:
Henrickson PE. Applied Predictive Modeling for Measurement and Inference in International Conflict and Political Violence. [Doctoral Dissertation]. Florida State University; 2018. Available from: http://purl.flvc.org/fsu/fd/2018_Fall_Henrickson_fsu_0071E_14907 ;
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