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A league of peace; a rectorial address delivered to the students in the University of St. Andrews, 17th October, 1905
Title
A league of peace; a rectorial address delivered to the students in the University of St. Andrews, 17th October, 1905.
Date Issued
1911
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/FCLA/DT/3325332
Subject Headings
Arbitration (International law), War.
Format
Document (PDF)
State compliance with the mine ban treaty
Title
State compliance with the mine ban treaty.
Creator
Perez, Jacqueline C., Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters, Department of Political Science
Abstract/Description
Landmines have inflicted an insurmountable amount of physical and psychological harm, inhibiting social and economic development far after the conflict has ended. In an effort to create a world free of the weapon, a campaign to ban landmines was launched by non-governmental organizations. The Mine Ban Convention entered into force in 1999, requiring nation-states to immediately ban the use, production and transfer of anti-personnel landmines (APLs), destroy stockpiles within four years and...
Show moreLandmines have inflicted an insurmountable amount of physical and psychological harm, inhibiting social and economic development far after the conflict has ended. In an effort to create a world free of the weapon, a campaign to ban landmines was launched by non-governmental organizations. The Mine Ban Convention entered into force in 1999, requiring nation-states to immediately ban the use, production and transfer of anti-personnel landmines (APLs), destroy stockpiles within four years and remove landmines already planted within ten years. This study examines the level of legal compliance with the Mine Ban Convention. An empirical analysis is conducted using a data base constructed from reports published by the Landmine Monitor. This study finds that the treaty is a successful work in progress with a majority of Parties in compliance; 44 million stockpiled APLs have been destroyed and eleven states have completed mine clearance. 170 million stockpiled APLs and countless emplaced mines remain, indicating the world is still far from the goal of a mine-free world.
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Date Issued
2010
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/FAU/2705085
Subject Headings
Land mines (International law), Land mine victims, Arns control, International cooperation, War (International law)
Format
Document (PDF)
Spratly Island dispute: An analysis
Title
The Spratly Island dispute: An analysis.
Creator
Stinnett, Stacia L., Florida Atlantic University, Morton, Jeffrey S.
Abstract/Description
The sovereignty of the Spratly Islands has been disputed since the early 1900's. Since the 1970's, the dispute has taken on greater significance in world politics due to the possibility of oil reserves. The fact that China has become the regional hegemon in Southeast Asia has made the dispute more important. If China takes over the archipelago, world politics would be altered as China would in effect turn the South China Sea into a Chinese Lake. There have been many resolutions proposed in...
Show moreThe sovereignty of the Spratly Islands has been disputed since the early 1900's. Since the 1970's, the dispute has taken on greater significance in world politics due to the possibility of oil reserves. The fact that China has become the regional hegemon in Southeast Asia has made the dispute more important. If China takes over the archipelago, world politics would be altered as China would in effect turn the South China Sea into a Chinese Lake. There have been many resolutions proposed in order to eliminate the conflict. However, most authors have focused on peaceful resolutions such as joint development or arbitration. The problem is that the relations between the claimants is not conducive to these resolutions. The establishment of a security community known as military prevention is one solution that has not been explored. It is a resolution to the conflict that would include demilitarization. It is this option that appears to be likely in lieu of the tensions in the region.
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Date Issued
2000
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/fcla/dt/12726
Subject Headings
Spratly Islands, ASEAN, World politics, International law
Format
Document (PDF)
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC CRISIS, 1965: IMPERIALISM OR BENIGN INTERVENTION?
Title
THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC CRISIS, 1965: IMPERIALISM OR BENIGN INTERVENTION?.
Creator
BIELENBERG, DOUGLAS GEORG, Florida Atlantic University, Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters, Department of History
Abstract/Description
This thesis examines United States intervention in the Dominican Crisis of 1965, against the backdrop of this question: imperialism or benign intervention? The initial chapters comment upon Dominican history, imperialism, and attempt to acquaint the reader with the "land Columbus loved." The remaining chapters are self-explanatory: Prelude to Crisis, Seven Days in April: April 24-30, 1965, and Concluding Comments: Why Intervention.
Date Issued
1974
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/fcla/dt/13636
Subject Headings
History, Latin American, History, United States, History, Modern, Political Science, International Law and Relations
Format
Document (PDF)
Driving a hard bargain
Title
Driving a hard bargain: U.S. sanctions strategies.
Creator
Levitt, Jason., Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters, Department of Political Science
Abstract/Description
Policymakers and scholars are deeply divided on the purpose and effectiveness of sanctions, but recent work has given attention to the strategy of using positive sanctions or incentives. This study investigates the conditions under which the U.S. uses a punitive sanctions policy (indicated by all negative sanctions) or an engagement policy (indicated by a mix of positive and negative sanctions). Applying materialist (Schelling, 1960, 1966; Snyder and Diesing, 1977; Axelrod, 1984; Fearon, 1994...
Show morePolicymakers and scholars are deeply divided on the purpose and effectiveness of sanctions, but recent work has given attention to the strategy of using positive sanctions or incentives. This study investigates the conditions under which the U.S. uses a punitive sanctions policy (indicated by all negative sanctions) or an engagement policy (indicated by a mix of positive and negative sanctions). Applying materialist (Schelling, 1960, 1966; Snyder and Diesing, 1977; Axelrod, 1984; Fearon, 1994) and sociological (Schoppa, 1999; Wendt, 2000; Lebow, 2007) bargaining perspectives, this study will consider factors such as the level of target threat, the target's nuclear weapons capability, the extent of international support for sanctions, and the relationship between the U.S. and target. This study analyzes the case studies of the U.S-led sanctions against Iraq (1990-2003), North Korea (1993-present), and Libya (1972-2006).
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Date Issued
2010
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/FAU/2976441
Subject Headings
Terrorism, Prevention, Government policy, Economic sanctions, American, Sanctions (International law), International economic relations, Foreign relations, Foreign relations
Format
Document (PDF)
Truth and Reconciliation Commissions and the Colombian Justice and Peace Law and Victims
Title
Truth and Reconciliation Commissions and the Colombian Justice and Peace Law and Victims.
Creator
Yera, Evelio Jesus, Morton, Jeffrey S., Florida Atlantic University, Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters, Department of Political Science
Abstract/Description
This dissertation answers the question of what the proper balance is for victims with respect to the formation of a truth or truth and reconciliation commission that is formed to address the aftermath of an authoritarian regime or armed conflict. A review of the historical operation of entities that have operated in the aftermath of authoritarian regimes and armed conflict is conducted in this dissertation. From the Nuremberg and Tokyo trials to the present day, nations have struggled to try...
Show moreThis dissertation answers the question of what the proper balance is for victims with respect to the formation of a truth or truth and reconciliation commission that is formed to address the aftermath of an authoritarian regime or armed conflict. A review of the historical operation of entities that have operated in the aftermath of authoritarian regimes and armed conflict is conducted in this dissertation. From the Nuremberg and Tokyo trials to the present day, nations have struggled to try to devise a systematic way to deal with the aftermath of harm caused to victims as a consequence of authoritarian regimes and armed conflict. An examination of the various past truth and reconciliation commissions, the International Criminal Court, and various treaties is here juxtaposed with the Colombian Justice and Peace program implemented a decade ago to bring about peace and reconciliation in Colombia. This dissertation concludes that an entity formed with the purpose of achieving the proper balance for victims of an authoritarian regime or armed conflict, must have a truth-telling component that works in tandem with a specialized court conceived with the objective of operating alongside the commission. Thus, while there is a punitive aspect, the focus is more on the relationship between the events, solutions, and relief provided for victims. An entity with such a focus has various components, including truth-telling and some form of sanction or punishment, but always with the betterment of the past, present, and future victims as well as the subject society or country as its priority. In that vein, a set of proposed flexible guidelines are presented as the culmination of this dissertation. The flexible guidelines proposed here set forth a balanced system between the commission and the court that will provide for both punishment and reconciliation for particular countries and the victims.
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Date Issued
2015
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00004558, http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00004558
Subject Headings
International Criminal Court., Colombia--Politics and government--1974-, Criminal procedure (International law), Political violence--Colombia--History--21st century., Justice, Administration of--Colombia--History--21st century., Transitional justice., Reconciliation., Nation-building--Colombia.
Format
Document (PDF)
Evil done vulnerability assessment: examining terrorism targets through situational crime prevention
Title
Evil done vulnerability assessment: examining terrorism targets through situational crime prevention.
Creator
Paton, Stacy, Santos, Rachel, College for Design and Social Inquiry, School of Criminology and Criminal Justice
Abstract/Description
Following the events of September 11th, 2001, national attention has been captivated by terrorism and terrorism prevention. Parallel to this time of increased focus on terrorism prevention, adequate funding to support new departments or increased terrorism prevention efforts in existing departments was unattainable. Consequently, a strong need for prevention strategies that are affordable and highly applicable at the local level has resulted. Thus, it is the purpose of this study to examine...
Show moreFollowing the events of September 11th, 2001, national attention has been captivated by terrorism and terrorism prevention. Parallel to this time of increased focus on terrorism prevention, adequate funding to support new departments or increased terrorism prevention efforts in existing departments was unattainable. Consequently, a strong need for prevention strategies that are affordable and highly applicable at the local level has resulted. Thus, it is the purpose of this study to examine methods of risk assessment and test the accuracy of such methodologies in order to assist local organizations in effectively applying limited resources for opportunity reduction at vulnerable locations based on calculated risks. The primary goal of this thesis is to test the validity of the EVIL DONE vulnerability assessment and evaluate its ability to predict the number of fatalities and injured persons resulting from a terrorist attack.
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Date Issued
2013
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA0004044
Subject Headings
Emergency management -- United States, Problem oriented policing -- United States, September 11 Terrorist Attacks, 2001 -- Influence, Terrorism (International law), Terrorism -- United States -- Prevention
Format
Document (PDF)
Characteristics of the age : a discourse delivered in the First Presbyterian Church, Troy, N.Y., on Thanksgiving Day, December 12, 1850
Title
Characteristics of the age : a discourse delivered in the First Presbyterian Church, Troy, N.Y., on Thanksgiving Day, December 12, 1850.
Creator
Beman, Nathan S. S. (Nathan Sidney Smith) 1785-1871, Young & Hartt
Abstract/Description
By Nathan S.S. Beman, D.D. First Presbyterian Church (Troy, N.Y.) Troy Daily Whig Press "Troy Daily Whig Print."--verso of title page. FAU Libraries' copy edges trimmed to 21 cm.
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/fauwsb15f22
Subject Headings
United States -- Civilization -- 1783-1865 -- Sermons, Bible -- Matthew, XIII, 17 -- Sermons, Thanksgiving sermons -- 1850 Dec. 12, United States -- Fugitive slave law (1850), Slavery -- United States -- Sermons, Communication -- International cooperation, Sermons, American -- 19th century, Thanksgiving Day addresses -- Sermons, States' rights (American politics)
Format
E-book