Browsing by Author "Crystal, Jill"

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External Influences on Weak State Foreign Policy: The United States and Italy during the Cold War

Spyker, Rick (2010-05-06)

This dissertation examines the extent to which one country may influence the foreign policy choices of a weaker partner. It specifically examines the complex interdependent relationship between Italy and the United States ...

Honor, the State, and Its Implications: An Examination of Honor Killing in Jordan and the Efforts of Local Activists

Ali, Yazmin (2008-05-15)

The topic of honor crimes is a controversial one that has gained a great deal of attention over the years. There are many countries such as Jordan that grants leniency to honor crime perpetrators by providing them with ...

International Military Education and Training Program as a Tool of Smart Power

Mujkic, Edin (2012-12-05)

The International Military Education and Training (IMET) have been functional since 1976 as a part of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (FAA). The proposed dissertation seeks to investigate the effects that the IMET ...

Pieces of Peace: An Evaluation of the Nixon Administration's Response to the Rise of Arab Radicalism in the Persian Gulf, Libya and Jordan

Markow, John (2008-05-15)

This thesis is an examination and evaluation of the Nixon Administration’s response to the emergence of Arab radicalism in three areas: the Persian Gulf, Libya and Jordan. It examines the foundations of the Nixon ...

Protection or Provocation: Does Hosting a U.S. Military Base Increase the Incidence of Terrorist Attack in a Country?

Smith, Robert (2010-12-01)

Historically, and particularly since the end of World War II, United States military installations overseas have served to protect the U.S. and the nation hosting the installations against prevailing international threat. ...

Redefining US Security Missions: The Effectiveness of Security Forces during Military Operations

Abdul-Hamid, Basma (2014-12-10)

This study examines how an Arab state’s use of force influences responses based on popular perception of institutional legitimacy. The study argues the duration of armed civil conflict within Arab states signals rejection ...

The Rise of the Islamic Movement in Sudan 1945-1989

Abdelwahid, Mustafa (2008-05-15)

Using a wider theoretical framework and recognizing the gaps that exist in studying political Islam, this study utilized Social Movement Theory (SMT) in examining the rise of the Islamic Movement in Sudan (1945-1989). ...

The Role of United States Foreign Policy in the Global Adoption of Democratic Governance

Mark, Heather (2005-05-15)

The role of democracy in the foreign policy of the United States is a prominent one. Presidents from Woodrow Wilson to George W. Bush have named democracy as motivating factor for military actions around the world. This ...

Space Policy: A Comparative Study of the George W. Bush and Barack Obama Administrations

Brown, Trevor (2015-12-10)

This dissertation is a comparative study between the George W. Bush and Barack Obama administrations’ space policies. The work employs qualitative techniques, such as interviews and archival analysis, to elucidate and ...