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The Role of Calling in Military Engagement - Promoting Career Growth and Enhancing Life Satisfaction for Military Personnel, Better Recruitment and Retention for Those Called to Service
Price: $7.99 USD. Words: 29,900. Language: English. Published: August 16, 2018 . Categories: Nonfiction » History » Military » Military / United States, Nonfiction » History » Military » Military / Veterans
The purpose of this study was to determine the effects of calling in the military. As the military continues to increase retention goals despite budget constraints, it must adopt ways to better promote career growth and enhance life satisfaction for its personnel.
The Political Economy of Post-Conflict Development: A Comparative Assessment of Burundi and Rwanda - Economic Overview of Similar East African Countries With Tragic History of Genocide and Civil War
Price: $7.99 USD. Words: 30,860. Language: English. Published: August 16, 2018 . Categories: Nonfiction » History » Africa » Eastern region, Nonfiction » Politics & Current Affairs » Current affairs
This study examines the political economy of post-conflict economic recovery in Rwanda and Burundi. These two countries, located in the Great Lakes region of East Africa, are commonly referred to as twins.
The Cypriot-Turkish Conflict and NATO-European Union Cooperation - Historical Roots of 1974 Conflict Involving Cyprus, Greece, and Turkey, Turkish Refusal to Allow Cyprus NATO Participation
Price: $7.99 USD. Words: 34,820. Language: English. Published: August 16, 2018 . Categories: Nonfiction » History » European » Europe / Eastern, Nonfiction » History » European » Europe / Greece
Despite having 22 member states in common, the European Union (EU) and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) have been unable to fully cooperate since 2004. Chief among the causal factors for this divide is the persistent conflict between Turkey and Cyprus.
Strategic Usefulness of Conventional Force (CF) / Special Operations Force (SOF) Interdependence In Irregular Warfare - Case Studies of War on Terrorism in Afghanistan, Iraq, and the Philippines
Price: $7.99 USD. Words: 32,670. Language: English. Published: August 16, 2018 . Categories: Nonfiction » History » Military » Military / Special Forces, Nonfiction » History » Military » Military / Iraq War (2003-)
There has been much discussion about the necessity of conventional forces (CF) and special operations forces (SOF) to be interdependent at the tactical and operational levels to accomplish strategic goals as the United States (U.S.) military begins to adapt to changing threats in the world.
Strategic Communications: The State Department Versus the Islamic State - Center for Strategic Counterterrorism Communications (CSCC) Countering ISIS Propaganda and Recruitment Efforts
Price: $7.99 USD. Words: 26,020. Language: English. Published: August 15, 2018 . Categories: Nonfiction » History » Middle East, Nonfiction » Politics & Current Affairs » Islamic militancy
As the battle against the Islamic State unfolds on the battleground and in cyberspace, the U.S. government has declared its commitment to disrupt—and ultimately defeat—the terrorist group. The Islamic State, also known as the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant and ISIS, has become one of the most deadly and influential terrorist groups in the Middle East.
Sowing the Seeds of Civil War: Regime Destabilization and the Adoption of Neoliberal Economic Policies in Syria by President Bashar al-Assad - Harm to Agriculture, Iraq Refugees, Severe Drought
Price: $7.99 USD. Words: 38,370. Language: English. Published: August 15, 2018 . Categories: Nonfiction » History » Middle East, Nonfiction » Politics & Current Affairs » Current affairs
Syria's devolution into civil war over the last five years has left that country devastated. The conditions there raise several questions about the causes of pronounced socioeconomic stratification between the political elite and the average citizen, which steadily worsened after President Bashar al-Assad came to power in 2000 and eventually resulted in a civil war.
Rising Tides: The Strategic Importance of the Black Sea and Romania for U.S. Naval Strategy - Countering Russian and Putin Aggression, NATO, Missile Defense and AEGIS Systems
Price: $7.99 USD. Words: 33,640. Language: English. Published: August 15, 2018 . Categories: Nonfiction » History » European » Europe / Former Soviet Republics, Nonfiction » History » Russian
Since Russia's annexation of Crimea in March 2014, the relationship between the United States and Russia has regained the attention of America in ways not seen since the final days of the Cold War. Romania, a nation historically embattled between the East and West, positions itself as a stalwart ally of the United States against a resurgent Russia.
Real Options Valuation in the Design of Future Surface Combatants - Modular Payloads on LCS Freedom and Independence and San Antonio Classes with Standard Interfaces and Planned Access Routes
Price: $7.99 USD. Words: 31,900. Language: English. Published: August 14, 2018 . Categories: Nonfiction » History » Military » Military / Naval, Nonfiction » History » Military » Military / Weapons
In a rapidly evolving world, the U.S. Navy must build an affordable, sustainable fleet of surface combatants that is capable of keeping pace with any threat. This can only be accomplished with a highly sophisticated fleet of reconfigurable vessels capable of meeting their service-life expectancy of 40 years.
Public Budgeting: The Compromises Among the Sound Budgeting Principles in Contingency Funding - Federal Money for the War on Terror, the Iraq and Afghanistan Wars and Overseas Contingency Operations
Price: $7.99 USD. Words: 34,900. Language: English. Published: August 14, 2018 . Categories: Nonfiction » History » Military » Military / United States, Nonfiction » History » Military » Military / Iraq War (2003-)
The purpose of this study is to observe the budgeting practices of the government in funding contingency operations to determine to what extent a policy-maker's actions result in compromises among the sound public budgeting principles. To accomplish the objective, this study evaluates the evolution of budgeting practices used in funding overseas contingency operations.
Pragmatic Idealism: Ernesto "Che" Guevara's Strategic Choice for Bolivia - Ideological, Strategic, and Psychological Factors Leading to Guerrilla War, Foco, Castro, and the Barrientos Regime
Price: $7.99 USD. Words: 32,550. Language: English. Published: August 12, 2018 . Categories: Nonfiction » Social Science » Political science » Political ideologies / radicalism, Nonfiction » Politics & Current Affairs » Communism & socialism
Ideologically, Guevara was a true believer in the worldwide proletarian revolution. He saw in imperialism the encroaching arms of capitalism. In addition, he believed in an inevitable war between communism and capitalism and was convinced that he was an instrument of the inevitable victory of communism.
Phase Zero Contracting for U.S. Arctic National Security - Pentagon is Not Prepared to Conduct Military Operations in the Arctic and Has Deficiencies in Equipment, Personnel, and Training
Price: $7.99 USD. Words: 28,430. Language: English. Published: August 12, 2018 . Categories: Nonfiction » History » Military » Military / Naval, Nonfiction » History » Polar regions
This research explores the feasible options and the strategic contracting considerations to facilitate U.S. Arctic strategic objectives, given the unique operating environment of the Arctic's geopolitical and geographical constraints and capability gaps.
Peaceful Consensus: How China's Changing Governance Structure Has Affected Its Use of Military Force - Mao Zedong, Responses to Korean War, Taiwan Strait Crises, Cross-Strait Relations, Xi Jinping
Price: $7.99 USD. Words: 52,380. Language: English. Published: August 12, 2018 . Categories: Nonfiction » History » Asian » China, Nonfiction » History » Military » Military / Korean War
Since Mao Zedong founded the People's Republic of China (PRC) in 1949, it has fought in one major war and several skirmishes, and has frequently used military force in the form of coercive diplomacy. The pattern of China's use of force, however, has steadily declined over time.
Opportunities Just Beneath the Surface: Participatory and Deliberative Processes in Rwanda - Accountability from the Citizenry or Government, Imihigo, Ubudehe, Umuganda, and Gacaca Institutions
Price: $7.99 USD. Words: 39,020. Language: English. Published: August 10, 2018 . Categories: Nonfiction » History » Africa » Eastern region, Nonfiction » Politics & Current Affairs » Democracy
For the last decade, Rwanda has been a darling of the international community in many respects. It is increasingly seen as a good place to do business. The Rwandan government has made great strides in reducing corruption.
Minding the Factors of Public Support: How Lessons from Panama Could Prevent Future Iraqs - Comparison of Just Cause to Iraqi Freedom Based on Policy, Strategy, Strategic Cooperation, and Legitimacy
Price: $7.99 USD. Words: 36,050. Language: English. Published: August 10, 2018 . Categories: Nonfiction » History » Military » Military / Iraq War (2003-), Nonfiction » History » Military » Military / United States
To demonstrate how national-level decision-makers can gain and maintain public support for the use of force, by appropriately addressing these factors, this study compares Operations Just Cause and Promote Liberty in Panama with Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Megacity Analysis: A Clustering Approach to Classification - Analysis of 41 Large Urban Areas With at Least 10 Million People Worldwide, Network Implications for Potential Urban Military Operations
Price: $7.99 USD. Words: 40,250. Language: English. Published: August 10, 2018 . Categories: Nonfiction » History » Military » Military / United States, Nonfiction » Politics & Current Affairs » City planning
As the U.S. military prepares for the future, senior leaders and analysts alike expect that urban environments will play an increasing role in the operations we conduct. People are migrating to urban areas and the littorals at an increasing rate, which makes understanding the structure and unique challenges of working in these densely populated regions increasingly important.
Extended Stay: Factors Contributing to Success or Failure When African Presidents Attempt to Amend Constitutions to Hold On to Power - Lessons From Burkina Faso's Overthrow of Compaore
Price: $7.99 USD. Words: 32,620. Language: English. Published: August 9, 2018 . Categories: Nonfiction » History » Africa » Western region, Nonfiction » Politics & Current Affairs » World politics
This study addresses why some African leaders have succeeded in extending their mandates while others have not. Specifically, the study focuses on societal factors that impose constraints upon leaders attempting to extend or abolish term limits.
Explaining China's Evolving Policy on United Nations (UN) Peacekeeping - Four Phases of Participation Using Yongjin Zhang's Framework, Westphalian Operations, Origination, and Justifications
Price: $7.99 USD. Words: 36,750. Language: English. Published: August 8, 2018 . Categories: Nonfiction » History » Asian » China, Nonfiction » Politics & Current Affairs » World politics
This study aims to illuminate the factors that have contributed to Chinese policy changes regarding UN peacekeeping operations. Using Yongjin Zhang's framework, it identifies four phases of evolution in China's UN peacekeeping participation: opposition, non-interference, cooperation, and participation.
Explaining Anti-U.S. Military Base Sentiment in South Korea - Impact of Republic of Korea (ROK) Democratization, Resurgent Korean Nationalism, USFK Mishaps and Non-base Incidents, Generation Gap
Price: $7.99 USD. Words: 34,450. Language: English. Published: August 8, 2018 . Categories: Nonfiction » History » Asian » Asia / Central Asia, Nonfiction » History » Military » Military / United States
In the early 2000s, public protests against U.S. military bases in South Korea soared. This thesis asks: Why has anti-U.S. base sentiment emerged and fluctuated in South Korea? It is argued that, since 1987, the democratization of South Korea affected the country's politics, economics, military, and society.
Effects of the Compact of Free Association (COFA) on Sovereignty in the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) - Analysis of Possible 1986 Treaty Modifications to Allow Micronesians to Pursue Goals
Price: $7.99 USD. Words: 38,140. Language: English. Published: August 8, 2018 . Categories: Nonfiction » History » Oceania, Nonfiction » Politics & Current Affairs » World politics
The Compact of Free Association (COFA), a 1986 treaty between the United States and the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM), formalizes a specific type of shared sovereignty: free association between politically independent nations. The COFA intentionally compromises some aspects of Micronesian sovereignty by ceding limited authority to the United States.
Economic Preparation of the Environment: Selective Empirical Analysis of Chinese Investment in the Philippines - Role of Communist Party State Owned Enterprises and Possible Control of South China Sea
Price: $7.99 USD. Words: 46,950. Language: English. Published: August 7, 2018 . Categories: Nonfiction » History » Asian » China, Nonfiction » History » Asian » Asia / Central Asia
Over the past decade, the People's Republic of China has increasingly used its economic might as a means of influence to pursue grand strategic objectives that some scholars believe are aimed at countering U.S. presence and influence in the Asia-Pacific region.
Downstream on the Mekong: Contrasting Cambodian and Vietnamese Responses to Chinese Water Control - Hydroelectric Dams at Lancang Cascade Control the Headwaters of the River and Threaten Access
Price: $7.99 USD. Words: 38,810. Language: English. Published: August 7, 2018 . Categories: Nonfiction » History » Asian » China, Nonfiction » History » Asian » Asia / Southeast Asia
Decreasing supplies of fresh water, growth of the global population, and the transnational nature of much of the world's water resources have made global competition over water increasingly common. In Southeast Asia, Chinese hydroelectric dams at the Lancang Cascade have enabled China to control the headwaters of the Mekong River and threaten downstream states' access to this vital resource.
Conditions for Mission Completion in Low Intensity Conflict: Operation Enduring Freedom - Philippines (OEF-P), Achievements in Countering Violent Extremists and al-Qaeda, Southern Islands Future
Price: $7.99 USD. Words: 27,890. Language: English. Published: August 6, 2018 . Categories: Nonfiction » Politics & Current Affairs » Terrorism, Nonfiction » Politics & Current Affairs » Islamic militancy
In 2015, the U.S. officially concluded combat operations in the Philippines ending the 14-year mission. The general view among experts is that Operation Enduring Freedom-Philippines (OEF-P) achieved its underlying objectives and the U.S. government concluded combat operations determining OEF-P met U.S. strategic goals.
Combating Drug Trafficking: Variation in the United States' Military Cooperation With Colombia and Mexico - Analysis of International Relations Theories of Liberalism, Realism, and Constructivism
Price: $7.99 USD. Words: 36,080. Language: English. Published: August 6, 2018 . Categories: Nonfiction » History » Latin America / Mexico, Nonfiction » History » South American
The U.S. military cooperates more with the Colombian military than the Mexican military in combating drug trafficking in the Western Hemisphere. This thesis analyzes the international relations theories of liberalism, realism, and constructivism to help explain why.
Civilian Control and Military Effectiveness: Defense Reforms in Argentina and Chile - Different Impacts With Argentine Effectiveness Undermined, Analysis of Huntington Theories of Civilian Control
Price: $7.99 USD. Words: 48,530. Language: English. Published: August 5, 2018 . Categories: Nonfiction » History » South American, Nonfiction » History » Military » Military / Strategy
This thesis analyzes the impact that reforms in civil-military relations can have on a military's effectiveness. Specifically, why did reforms undermine military effectiveness in Argentina but not in Chile? To answer this question, this thesis looks at both countries since democratization.
Chechen Female Suicide Terrorism (FST): Factors Precipitating Rise During Protracted Conflict Between Chechnya and Russia, Eventual Alliance of Chechen Separatists and Islamic Terrorists
Price: $7.99 USD. Words: 30,820. Language: English. Published: August 5, 2018 . Categories: Nonfiction » Politics & Current Affairs » Terrorism, Nonfiction » History » Russian
The protracted conflict between Chechnya and Russia ultimately led ethnic Chechen separatists to ally with Islamic jihadists at the turn of the 20th century. This thesis focuses on one product of this alliance: the emergence of female suicide terrorism (FST) in the first (1994-1996) and second (1999-2009) Chechen wars.
By Land, Sea, or Air? A Comparative Analysis of Cartel Smuggling Strategies - Drugs and Cocaine, Subs, Panga Go-Fast Boats and Container Vessels, Cars, Big Rigs, and Tunnels, Human Mule Packers
Price: $7.99 USD. Words: 44,720. Language: English. Published: August 5, 2018 . Categories: Nonfiction » Politics & Current Affairs » Law enforcement, Nonfiction » Self-improvement » Substance Abuse & Addictions / Drug Dependence
Cartels are known for their innovative smuggling techniques, across land, sea, or air, which allow them to clandestinely transport drugs across any point of entry into the United States. With this in mind, it is worth asking: why do cartels choose a certain drug smuggling technique over another?
Assessment of the Effectiveness of Economic Sanctions: The Cases of Iran, North Korea, Myanmar, and Cuba - Factors Determining the Value and Outcome of Sanctions and Promotion of Democratic Reforms
Price: $7.99 USD. Words: 33,470. Language: English. Published: August 5, 2018 . Categories: Nonfiction » History » Middle East, Nonfiction » Politics & Current Affairs » World politics
This study investigates what factors influence the effectiveness of economic sanctions in changing behavior of targeted states. U.S. and UN leaders often turn to economic sanctions rather than military force to achieve international political objectives, believing that sanctions are as effective as, and more humane than, military force.
History and Analysis of Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) Procurement to Fight the IED Threat in the Iraq War, Applicability of the Law of Requisite Variety in Major Military System Acquisition
Price: $7.99 USD. Words: 43,360. Language: English. Published: August 4, 2018 . Categories: Nonfiction » History » Military » Military / Iraq War (2003-), Nonfiction » History » Military » Military / Weapons
The U.S. response to the IED threat to HMMWVs was to procure the Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicle, a costly endeavor. The MRAP increased Soldier and Marine survival rates during IED attacks, but other aspects of the vehicle contradicted counterinsurgency strategy.
Analysis of SSN 688 Class Submarine Maintenance Delays - Study of Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard Work on Nuclear-Powered Attack Submarines, Impact of Decrease in Overall Operational Availability
Price: $7.99 USD. Words: 24,580. Language: English. Published: August 4, 2018 . Categories: Nonfiction » History » Military » Military / Nuclear Warfare, Nonfiction » History » Military » Military / Naval
Data collected from Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard (PHNSY) is analyzed to investigate possible factors impacting the ability of maintenance activities to complete SSN 688-class submarine maintenance availabilities as scheduled. The analysis illustrates a systematic underestimation of availability duration due to the use of outdated historically based estimates.
Analysis of Navy Hornet Squadron Mishap Costs With Regard to Previously Flown Flight Hours - Statistical Correlation Demonstrated for F/A-18 Hornet and Super Hornets at the Macro Level
Price: $7.99 USD. Words: 22,110. Language: English. Published: August 4, 2018 . Categories: Nonfiction » History » Military » Military / Aviation, Nonfiction » History » Military » Military / Naval
Naval aviation is inherently dangerous. Recently, budgetary pressures have reduced flight hours across naval aviation. The author's experience as a naval aviator has allowed him to see that mishaps occur more frequently in a squadron when flight hours are reduced.
Admitting Syrian Refugees: Is the Threat of Islamic State Infiltration Justified? Risk Posed by ISIS, ISIL, al-Qaeda From Resettlement in America, Background Checks and Vetting for Asylum Seekers
Price: $7.99 USD. Words: 36,290. Language: English. Published: August 3, 2018 . Categories: Nonfiction » History » Middle East, Nonfiction » Politics & Current Affairs » Terrorism
Millions of refugees have fled Syria because of directed violence from the Assad regime and by the Islamic State. The United States has a choice between admitting refugees to aid in human suffering, or to restrict Syrians based on security concerns.
A Holistic Strategy? Examining How Armed Drone Strikes Interact With Other Elements of National Power - Predator and Reaper UAV Usage in Yemen and Somalia Counterterrorism Operations
Price: $7.99 USD. Words: 46,100. Language: English. Published: August 3, 2018 . Categories: Nonfiction » History » Military » Military / Aviation, Nonfiction » Politics & Current Affairs » Islamic militancy
Armed drones, technically known as MQ-1B Predators and MQ-9 Reapers, have become a preferred tool in U.S. counterterrorism operations. The use of armed drones in counterterrorism strategy, however, has spurred worldwide debate over the morality, legality, accountability, and effectiveness of the campaigns.
Recruiting the Cyber Leader: An Evaluation of the Human Resource Model Used for Recruiting the Army's Cyber Operations Officer - Recommendations for This Fast-Paced Operational Environment
Price: $7.99 USD. Words: 52,070. Language: English. Published: August 2, 2018 . Categories: Nonfiction » History » Military » Military / United States, Nonfiction » Computers & Internet » Security
For the first time since the creation of the Special Forces branch in 1987, the Army authorized the creation of a new branch, the Cyber branch. With this, the Army joined the ranks of other organizations in this rapidly expanding arena. The Army found itself in a situation where it needed to quickly fill the positions required of this new branch.
The Department of Homeland Security's Role in Protecting the National Economy - Border Trade Enforcement and Facilitation Missions to Provide Commercially Meaningful Benefits to Stakeholders
Price: $7.99 USD. Words: 49,800. Language: English. Published: August 2, 2018 . Categories: Nonfiction » Business & Economics » Economics, Nonfiction » Business & Economics » Exports & imports
New characteristics of the modern trade environment have the potential to undermine U.S. economic prosperity. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) claims that homeland security is inseparable from economic security and, as such, that the department has a role to play in supporting national economic security goals.
U.S. Policy in the Israeli-Palestinian Dispute - Peace Agreement Resulting in an Independent Palestinian State Increasingly Unlikely, History of the Peace Process, Influence of Hard-Line Factions
Price: $7.99 USD. Words: 39,070. Language: English. Published: August 2, 2018 . Categories: Nonfiction » History » Middle East, Nonfiction » History » Middle East / Israel
The purpose of this thesis is to examine why a peace agreement between Israel and the Palestinian Authority that would result in an independent Palestinian state appears increasingly unlikely.
Blurry Vision: Institutional Impediments to Reform in Saudi Arabia - KSA Monarchy Autocratic Power and Patronage Policies, Struggling to Implement Economic and Social Reform Under Vision 2030 Program
Price: $7.99 USD. Words: 41,910. Language: English. Published: July 31, 2018 . Categories: Nonfiction » History » Middle East, Nonfiction » Engineering, trades, & technology » Power Resources / Fossil Fuels
This thesis examines why the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) struggles to implement economic and social reform. Analyzing interconnected political, economic, and social causes that manifest in the structure of the state and society, the resource curse, and market inefficiencies, the ultimate barrier to reform is the kingdom's political dynamics.
Drone Defense System Architecture for U.S. Navy Strategic Facilities - Systems Engineering Capstone Project Report - Threat from Commercially Available Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) to CONUS Military
Price: $7.99 USD. Words: 23,280. Language: English. Published: July 31, 2018 . Categories: Nonfiction » History » Military » Military / Aviation, Nonfiction » History » Military » Military / Naval
Small, commercially available unmanned aerial systems (UAS) are an emergent threat to Navy continental U.S. (CONUS) military facilities. There are many counter unmanned aerial system (C-UAS) tools focused on neutralization, and many sensors in place.
Analysis of Additive Manufacturing for Sustainment of Naval Aviation Systems - 3D Printing Technical And Logistical Factors of Applications for Sustainment of In-Service Naval Aviation Equipment
Price: $7.99 USD. Words: 32,040. Language: English. Published: July 29, 2018 . Categories: Nonfiction » History » Military » Military / Naval, Nonfiction » History » Military » Military / Aviation
The high cost of sustainment of military systems, coupled with extended life cycles, has compelled the Department of the Navy to find innovative ways to sustain in-service equipment. Additive manufacturing, also known as 3D printing, is one technology that demonstrates potential to provide novel warfighting capabilities.
Inclusion of Disaster Resiliency in City and Neighborhood Comprehensive Plans - Locating Areas at Risk of Flooding Using Geographic Information System and Census Data to Analyze Regional Plans
Price: $7.99 USD. Words: 34,970. Language: English. Published: July 29, 2018 . Categories: Nonfiction » Social Science » Disasters & Disaster Relief, Nonfiction » Politics & Current Affairs » Current affairs
Once hazard mitigation is included in a city's comprehensive plan, the region and its citizens are more prepared to respond to a potential natural disaster. The purpose of this study was to illuminate factors that encourage cities to include hazard mitigation within their comprehensive plans.
Systems Engineering Analysis for Office Space Management - Multicriteria Decision-Making Framework for Organizations With Competing Objectives and Finite Resources, Los Angeles Air Force Base Study
Price: $7.99 USD. Words: 35,050. Language: English. Published: July 29, 2018 . Categories: Nonfiction » Business & Economics » Office management, Nonfiction » Business & Economics » Infrastructure
Organizations have many challenges with respect to managing and allocating office space. In addition to fiscal constraints on space and resources, organizations may face competing mission priorities and changes in mission requirements.
Analysis of Key Factors Driving Japan's Military Normalization - Regional Security Threats from China and North Korea, Military-Industrial Complex, Deeply Ingrained Pacifist Ideology, Koizumi and Abe
Price: $7.99 USD. Words: 34,600. Language: English. Published: July 28, 2018 . Categories: Nonfiction » History » Asian » Asia / Japan, Nonfiction » History » Asian » China
Japanese military normalization is a complex process—it is not too far from the truth to say it might represent a transformation of the nation—and for any such complex process there are multiple impetuses. This study organized by a categorical step-by-step analysis of the key driving factors of Japan's normalization.
An Analysis of the Army's Formal Bureaucracy and the Impact on Acquisition Cycles - Joint Applied Project - Leadership Turnovers and New Actors, Misalignment with Resources, Timelines
Price: $7.99 USD. Words: 29,340. Language: English. Published: July 28, 2018 . Categories: Nonfiction » History » Military » Military / Weapons, Nonfiction » History » Military » Military / United States
Bureaucracy, with respect to complex weapon system acquisition, is blamed for many of the programs that fail to meet major milestone decisions. By defining bureaucracy, explaining several bureaucratic models, and introducing decision making in actual Department of Defense (DOD) acquisition, this paper displays acquisition impacts.
A New School for Brats: Improving the K-12 Education of Military-Connected Children - Implementation of Competency-Based Personalized Learning Model With Expanded Network of DoD Education Activity
Price: $7.99 USD. Words: 35,890. Language: English. Published: July 28, 2018 . Categories: Nonfiction » Education & Study Guides » Curricula, Nonfiction » History » Military » Military / United States
This thesis answers the question: How can recent changes in the educational environment be leveraged to improve K-12 education for military-connected children?
NATO or Neutrality? Decisions by Denmark, Finland, Norway, and Sweden - Impact of Russian Aggression by Putin on Finnish and Swedish Alignment, Nordic Anti-access/Area Denial Strategy Effect
Price: $7.99 USD. Words: 42,040. Language: English. Published: July 27, 2018 . Categories: Nonfiction » History » Russian, Nonfiction » History » European » Europe / Scandinavia
Although Denmark, Finland, Norway, and Sweden are ethnically and culturally similar, and all relied on neutrality to protect their sovereignty prior to the Second World War, Denmark and Norway sought protection from the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) after the war while Finland and Sweden still remain outside the Alliance.
Century of the Seas: Unlocking Indian Maritime Strategy in the 21st Century - Significance of Indian Ocean to Protecting India Overseas Trade from Threats, Fleet Modernization in the South Asia Region
Price: $7.99 USD. Words: 43,310. Language: English. Published: July 27, 2018 . Categories: Nonfiction » History » Asian » India & southern Asia, Nonfiction » History » Military » Military / Naval
India's maritime security strategy document, Ensuring Secure Seas, was released in 2015 and sets the Indian Ocean as a priority for India's foreign policy with the goal of maritime dominance. What are the driving factors that influence this new maritime strategy that elevates the Indian Navy beyond its traditional "Cinderella service" role?
Advanced Airborne Defensive Laser for Incorporation on Strike Fighter Aircraft - Systems Engineering Capstone Project Report - Designing an Architecture for Protecting Against Missiles
Price: $7.99 USD. Words: 32,580. Language: English. Published: July 26, 2018 . Categories: Nonfiction » History » Military » Military / Aviation, Nonfiction » History » Military » Military / Weapons
This report is a technical and operational analysis of an airborne "hard-kill" laser-based anti-missile system for use on strike fighters. The analysis begins with a set of requirements and a concept of operations showing the function of the Advanced Airborne Defensive Laser (AADL).
Kazakhstan's Geoeconomic Quest for Power in a Multipolar World - History on the Steppes from Tsars to the Soviets, Military and Security, Oil Fields and Uranium, President Nursultan Nazarbayev
Price: $7.99 USD. Words: 45,670. Language: English. Published: July 26, 2018 . Categories: Nonfiction » History » Russian, Nonfiction » History » European » Europe / Former Soviet Republics
Kazakhstan has managed to overcome a crumpling economy and ethnic tensions to become the wealthiest and most internationally respected republic in Central Asia: the only one to garner membership and leadership roles in the United Nations Security Council and the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe.
Decision Model for U.S.-Mexico Border Security Measures - President Trump's Proposed Border Wall, History of Security Infrastructure by ICE, CBP, DHS, Intelligence Community, Law Enforcement
Price: $7.99 USD. Words: 33,960. Language: English. Published: July 26, 2018 . Categories: Nonfiction » History » Latin America / Mexico, Nonfiction » Politics & Current Affairs » Current affairs
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has invested billions of dollars to prevent illegal drugs, immigration, weapons, and currency from transiting across the U.S.-Mexico border. DHS has not created a sufficient standardized method to measure whether an investment in a security measure is cost-effective when combining assets.
Gender Equality in Southeast Asia: A Comparative Study of Indonesia and the Philippines - Women's Movement, Labor Force, Women's Rights, Economic and Political Empowerment, Violence Against Women
Price: $7.99 USD. Words: 39,590. Language: English. Published: July 25, 2018 . Categories: Nonfiction » Social Science » Women's studies, Nonfiction » History » Asian » Asia / Southeast Asia
This thesis is a comparative study of how three important factors—social, political, and economic inclusion—affect gender equality and inequality in the Philippines and in Indonesia. The disparity between these two countries as published in the 2016 Global Gender Gap Report serves as the analytical basis for this comparison.
Russia's Security Relations With Finland, Norway, and Sweden - Role of NATO and United States, Threats from Vladimir Putin, Regional Security, Collective Defense, Seeking NATO Membership
Price: $7.99 USD. Words: 55,970. Language: English. Published: July 25, 2018 . Categories: Nonfiction » History » Russian, Nonfiction » History » European » Europe / Scandinavia
This study examines the role that NATO and the United States play in the security policies of Finland, Norway, and Sweden, and Russia's views on the activities of the Alliance and the United States along its northern flank.
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