Theses/Dissertations from 2015
The Rise of the Russian Republic After the Fall of the Soviet Union, Selene Palomo
A Comparative Analysis of Climate Change Policy in the United States and Russia, Lacey Reimer
The BRICS and the Global Human Rights Regime: Is An Alternative Norms Regime in Our Future?, Lucas Rivers
Theses/Dissertations from 2014
The Provision of Refugee Services in the United States: A look at the Non-profit Organizations that facilitate the resettlement process, Venetia Varnett Alegria Gomez
U.S. Immigration: The Origins and Evolution of Contemporary Issues and the Architecture of Future Reform, Andrew Beaule
Economic and Political Implications of Agricultural Subsidies and US Farm Policy, Justin Bogardus
Stability and Instability in Former French Colonies: A Case Study Between Gabon and Congo Brazzaville, Abigael Flynn
Disarmament: A Nuclear Strategy for the 21st Century, Alexander Frye
The Origins of Wave Elections: Narrative Control Polarization and Turnout in New Hampshire Electoral Politics 2006-2012, Zachary Jonas
An Evaluation of the Common Core, Holly Lawrence
The Somatic Sex: Bodies in Beauvoir's Aesthetic Politics, Melissa Moskowitz
Maintaining the Mandate: China's Territorial Consolidation, MarcAnthony Parrino
Constitutional Conflict and Judicial Supremacy: Rethinking the Authority of the Court, Jane Ramage
Theses/Dissertations from 2013
Government Policy and Moral Hazard in the 2007-2009 Financial Crisis, Ariana Abrams
A Comparison of Developing World Educational Systems March 2013 Ethopia and Costa Rica, Kendall Allen
The Endurance of Arab Authoritarian Regimes: A Study of Jordan and Algeria, Stacey Berger
The Ideological Reconstruction of Southern Elite White Women Before During and After Reconstruction, Lindsey Halse
Foreign Policy Crisis Decision-Making in the Middle East during the 1990-1991 Gulf Crisis: A Study of Israel and Jordan, Aubree Heydrick
Emancipating Modern Slaves: The Challenges of Combating the Sex Trade, Rachel Mann
Are the Mass Killings in China and Cambodia an example of genocide?, Amanda H. Schlossberg
Theses/Dissertations from 2012
Obesity in the United States: The Food Environment and How It Is Linked to Obesity, Meredith Allenick
Agricultural Policy In America: The Rise of Industrial Farms and the Emergence of Alternative Farming, Elizabeth DAgostino
Laura Bush and Hillary Clinton: Helpmates to resident or role models for nations women?, Majorie Brooke Donnelly
Detainment and Torture in Guantanamo Bay: Events, Legality and Effectiveness, Samuel Fein
The Politics of RSFs: An Antidote to Reversing the Resource Curse in Latin America?, Sarah Gagnon
The Battle of Algiers and the Dictatorship of Truth: How Crillo Pontecorvo Used Film as an Illusion to the Reality of a Dying Colonialism, Caitlin Gardner
The Death Penalty in a Changing Socialist State: Reflections of 'Modernity' from the Mao Era to Contemporary China, Elizabeth Lehmann
A New Crisis of the Republic: The Erosion of the Democratic Ideal, Michael G. Lewis
The Factors that Contribute to the Rise of Conservative Political Movements Throughout American History, Kelsey MacElroy
The Politics of Sex: Analyzing the Relationship between the State and Gender Identity and Desire, Rachel Mayer
Different Branches of the Same Tree: A comparative analysis of Sunni and Shia theological disparities and their implications for democracy and democratization, Alexander Porter
Concrete Conflict: An Examination of the Israeli Security Barrier, Ian Schwartz
The Fragmentation of Collective Action in Contemporary China: Micro-regions and Occupation, Jessica Sherrod
Sexy Songs: A Study of Gender Construction in Contemporary Music Genres, Lea Tessitore
Social Medias Impact on the Arab Spring, Elyse Van Pelt
Theses/Dissertations from 2011
Toward Democratic "No-Rule": A Conceptual Response to Contemporary Challenges to Political Freedom, Alexander W. Brockwehl
The Suez Crisis: Country Breakdown, Maeghan M. Buckley
Iraqs Post-war Failure: A Result of Special Interests, Gordon D. Butler
Crisis of Confidence: Presidential Decision-Making In the Carter Administration, Andrew N. T. Churchill
The Impact of Public Approval of Congress on Midterm Congressional Election Outcomes, Jordan L. Goldman
Is Turkey Turning Away from the West?, Saghar Hamidzade
No Child Left Behind: A Critical Look at the Historic Educational Reform And A Proposal of the Necessary Remedies, Meghan L. Hartnett
Governing Religion: A Study of Religions Function Across Three Distinctly Different Societies, Sky Kochenour
How Soft News Affects Attitudes and Behavior In 18-24 Year Olds, Kathryn E. Leary
After the Studio: The Politcal Influence of Visual Imagery, Katherine A. MacEwan
Change: An Analysis of Vote Choice in the 2008 Presidential Election, Maryssa A. Mataras
International Aid in Afghanistan: Examining the Effectiveness of Traditional Aid and Development Programs, Samuel A. Merlin
Secrecy in an Open Society, Nicholas A. Poli
Eminent Domain in the Wake of the Kelo Decision, Matthew J. Rogers
From Ankara to Jerusalem: An Analysis of the Decline in Turkish-Israeli Relations, Kama Sacajiu
Imperial Infringement or Self-destruction? The Demise of the Caribbean's Black Power Socialist Experiment, Georgia E. Swan-Ambrose
Rediscovering Prigg v. Pennsylvania, Andrew J. Trochanowski
Democratization and Social Movements: An Analysis of Elites and Masses in Democratic Transitions, Caroline M. Tulp
Lyndon Johnson: A Psychological Character Study, Stephanie L. Vacchio
Theses/Dissertations from 2010
The politics of foster care, Rebecca Bardach
Out with the old, in with the new : the community college model of the future, Gillian G. Bland
Roots & wisdom : growing communities in Schenectady, New York, Erin K. Bligh
An assessment of the state of modern Congress, Briana M. Cincotta
Trojan horse policy : the intermediary goals of contemporary U.S. aid packages combating Colombian narcoterrorism, Lindsay R. Colvin
New media technology and the American campaign : a case study of the 2004 and 2008 presidential elections, Timothy W. Cook
A constitutional defense of same-sex marriage, Benjamin X. Cote
The role of the media in influencing presidential elections, Sarah A. Doucett
The No Child Left Behind Act of 2002 : a comparison study between Niskayuna and Schenectady High Schools, Nicole R. Hennings
Ideology in political children‘s literature : informing and socializing America‘s youth, Bridget N. Jameson
The impact of gender of political candidates : how framing affects perceived candidate competency and personality traits, Jamie B. Luguri
Philosophical, ethical, and political issues regarding the treatment of drug abusers in U.S. prisons, Gregory R. Mitchell
The law of Iran : examining the relationship of Islam and the Persian identity, Katrina L. Neiley
The right to health care: the role of free clinics : case study on the Schenectady Free Health Clinic and the campaign to keep it open, Ariel S. Palter
The influence of ethnic lobbies : the case of the American Israel Public Affairs Committee and the Cuban American National Foundation, Jeffrey A. Temple
Theses/Dissertations from 2009
To Hell in a handbasket : the influence of Christian fundamentalism on American foreign policy, Jennifer A. Atchinson
The permeability of German identity : the Turkish minority as in-between, Lorraine N. Ater
Islamists in power : Turkey, Iran, and the Sudan, Anton J. Becker
Hooking the collective : Somali maritime piracy and collective action theory, Charles D. Bennett
The American student movement of the sixties and contemporary student politics, Laura M. DeNigirs
The impact of election news coverage on the American public, Rebecca L. Dunlop
Through the lens of political theory : sex trafficking explored, analyzed, and confronted, Patrick McSherry Fergusson
Music and its emotional effects in politics : a study on September 11th, Adrienne Brenna Hart
Fordism and the demise of working class identity in the United States, Meagan Marie Keenan
The role and growth of celebritization in presidential campaign coverage, Johnathan Bradford Long
American intervention in Vietnam and Iraq : an exploration of class and conflict, Brittany Bates Miller
Bellum Americanum : the neoconservative influence on US foreign policy, Sean Daniel Mulkerne
From Victims to Victimizers: The Evolution of Modern Algerian Politics, Kaitlyn O'Connor
From victims to victimizers : the evolution of modern Algerian politics, Kaitlyn Elizabeth O'Connor
Beyond the abortion culture wars : thinking abortion rights politically with Hannah Arendt, Whitney Ogas
The District of Columbia v. Heller litigation campaign, Kevin Joseph Rautenstrauch
The case for studying religious truth claims In public education, Lucia Burleigh Reed
Sustainable building, David Lansdale Sanders
Doctors and the health care crisis : why don’t we ask the experts?, Jeremy Michael Taglieri
The Bush Administration’s Torture Policy: Outright Disregard for the Rule of Law and Human Rights, Lyndsay Wehrum
Democracy in the United States : was it ever meant to be?, Alexander M. Wolf
Theses/Dissertations from 2008
Mexican immigration to the U.S. : dynamics, debates, and the tradgedy of the non-citizen, Benjamin J. Bauer
Engaging China in the Twenty-First Century: An Analysis of U.S.-China Relations and Recommendations for the Future, Lilly Briger
A modern day slavery : sex trafficking and the U.S./Mexico relationship, Stephanie N. Cannuli
Women in the New York State Court System: A Report on Domestic Relations Law, Kaitlin Canty
The Quest for Identity: Human Rights in the Aftermath of El Proceso in Argentina, Jennifer F. Dalenta