Musings
For writing that has a more serious tone to it
Vietnam with Professor Jacobs Following the conclusion of World War II, the United States was positioned to be the most powerful country in the world with the strongest economy and military. This demonstrated an insurmountable defense of free market capitalism and democratic superiority. This placed a dire strain on the world’s second strongest power, the… Continue reading America’s War in Vietnam
The Arab-Israeli Conflict with Professor Krause Abstract: This paper will seek to better understand which conditions are best suited for promoting the end of ethnic conflict. Specifically, this paper will address the ongoing Arab-Israeli conflict and consider why there is still yet to be an end to the dispute, despite numerous proposed peace plans. The cases… Continue reading Protracted Ethnic Conflict: What Conditions Facilitate Peace?
Ethnic Conflict and Nationalism With the growing influence of industrialization, modernization, and globalization starting in the 20th century, there has been speculation on its relation to the evident explosion of ethnic conflicts. These conflicts have arisen in the Balkans, the Middle East, Northern Ireland, China, Rwanda and Myanmar all in the span of a few… Continue reading Modernity’s Influence on Ethnic Tensions
Anne Leahy 