Category: Articles – Spring 2023
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Compliance or Defiance: Analyzing State Behavior in International Organizations and International Agreements
By Trevor Norton Abstract: In this essay, I provide a synthesis of the existing literature on state compliance within international organizations (IOs) and international agreements (IAs), with a specific focus on the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT). While empirical methods are not utilized, I explore multiple theories presented in the literature, including realist, constructivist, and managerial…
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The War in Ukraine: Implications for Russian Influence and Great Power Competition in the Middle East
By Karlis Kuskevics Abstract: The Middle East remains reluctant to isolate Russia for its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, despite substantial pressure from the United States. This paper aims to address the following question: How has the war in Ukraine impacted Russian influence and the dynamics of great power competition in the Middle East? Expert opinions…
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Combating Prejudice with Reason: America’s Irrational Perceptions of Muslims as Terrorists Following 9/11
By Zachary Einolf Abstract: There is currently a dearth of analysis regarding the potential disparity between the beliefs held by Americans regarding Muslim support for terrorism and the actual level of support for terrorist activities among Muslims. Since the September 11 attacks on the World Trade Center, the general perception of Muslim populations among average…
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The Global Spectrum of Menstrual Equity: Policy White Paper
By Emily Eason Abstract: I studied a course on social identity and public policy, which prompted me to reflect on my own identity as a woman. I chose to research menstruation, a topic that affects me personally. I found that menstrual equity policies vary globally, with some countries having more equitable policies regarding menstruation products,…
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What Hinders Peace on the Pearl? Analyzing the Aftermath of the 2019 Easter Bombings on Social Divisions in Sri Lanka
By Lahiruni Dias Amarawardena Abstract: This paper examines the consequences of religious violence within Sri Lanka, focusing on the case of the 2019 Easter Bombings perpetrated by an Islamic extremist group. It considers the bombings as a catalyst for increased violence against Muslims in the country and a heightened expression of such violence by Sinhalese…
