2. NPS Outstanding Theses and Dissertations
ANALYSIS OF THE TRANSITION TO PALM-BASED BIOFUEL ON THE INDONESIAN MILITARY’S ENERGY SECURITY
(Monterey, CA; Naval Postgraduate School, 2021-12)
of the
requirements for the degree of
MASTER OF ARTS IN SECURITY STUDIES
(STRATEGIC STUDIES)
from the
NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL
December 2021
Approved by: Scott E. Jasper
Advisor
Robert E. Looney
Second Reader
Afshon P. Ostovar
Associate Chair for Research
Department of National Security Affairs
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AUSTRALIA’S OIL SECURITY AMID INDO-PACIFIC GEOPOLITICAL UNCERTAINTY
(Monterey, CA; Naval Postgraduate School, 2020-12)
of the
requirements for the degree of
MASTER OF ARTS IN SECURITY STUDIES
(STRATEGIC STUDIES)
from the
NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL
December 2020
Approved by: Robert E. Looney
Advisor
Anshu N. Chatterjee
Second Reader
Afshon P. Ostovar
Associate Chair for Research
Department of National Security Affairs...
in completing this thesis. I believe that without their help, I would not have been able to complete this thesis. To my great advisors, Prof. Robert E. Looney and Prof. Anshu N. Chatterjee, of the Department of National Security Affairs, I express my most profound...
in completing this thesis. I believe that without their help, I would not have been able to complete this thesis. To my great advisors, Prof. Robert E. Looney and Prof. Anshu N. Chatterjee, of the Department of National Security Affairs, I express my most profound...
ISRAEL'S ASCENDANCE TO A TECHNOLOGICALLY ADVANCED REGIONAL ECONOMIC POWER
(Monterey, CA; Naval Postgraduate School, 2018-12)
the
NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL
December 2018
Approved by: Robert E. Looney
Advisor
James A. Russell
Second Reader
Afshon P. Ostovar
Associate Chair for Research, Department of National Security Affairs
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ABSTRACT
This...
AN ASSESSMENT OF LIKELIHOOD: POTENTIAL COOPERATION BETWEEN MEXICAN DRUG CARTELS AND AL QAEDA OR ISIS
(Monterey, CA; Naval Postgraduate School, 2018-06)
by: Robert E. Looney
Advisor
Thomas C. Bruneau
Second Reader
Mohammed M. Hafez
Chair, Department of National Security Affairs
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ABSTRACT
The likelihood of cooperative relationships between...
Post-Arab Spring Governments in North Africa Identifying Focus Areas for Economic Advancement
(Monterey, California. Naval Postgraduate School, 2012-09)
Dr. Daniel Moran
Chair, Department of National Security Affairs
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ABSTRACT
The power transitions precipitated by the Arab Spring revolutions afford opportunity for
significant positive political...
Beyond the Washington Consensus Promoting Economic Growth and Minimizing the Threat of Violence in Latin America through Social Development
(Monterey, California. Naval Postgraduate School, 2012-03)
Security Affairs
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ABSTRACT
In this thesis, I examine the role social development plays in the successes and
failures of Washington Consensus–type neoliberal economic growth strategies
throughout Latin America...
(WESTERN HEMISPHERE) from the NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL March 2012 Author: Eric J. Blomberg Approved by: Robert E. Looney Thesis Advisor Arturo C. Sotomayor Thesis Co-Advisor Daniel J. Moran Chair, Department of National...
(WESTERN HEMISPHERE) from the NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL March 2012 Author: Eric J. Blomberg Approved by: Robert E. Looney Thesis Advisor Arturo C. Sotomayor Thesis Co-Advisor Daniel J. Moran Chair, Department of National...
Abandoned ideology how the Iranian revolution failed Islamic economics and embraced populism
(Monterey, California. Naval Postgraduate School, 2010-09)
Chairman, Department of National Security Affairs
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ABSTRACT
In the three decades since the Islamic revolution overturned the Pahlavi regime and
ushered in the Islamic Republic, the world has seen...
The economic impact of the Homeland Security Advisory System the cost of heightened border security
(Monterey, California. Naval Postgraduate School, 2008-12)
A. Trinkunas
Chairman, Department of National Security Affairs
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ABSTRACT
The majority of literature written on the economic impact of border security has
indicated that the increased security following...
Afghanistan reconstruction a quantitative analysis of the international effort
(Monterey, California. Naval Postgraduate School, 2008-03)
Second Reader
Professor Harold Trinkunas
Chairman, Department of National Security Affairs
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ABSTRACT
Since the start of Operation Enduring Freedom nearly seven years ago,
Afghanistan has made only very...
to thank the chairmen, professors and staff of the National Security Affairs department. Specifically, professors Anne Marie Baylouny, Abbas Kadhim, and Vali Nasr who enlightened me and broadened by thinking on everything from life in Palestinian refugee camps...
to thank the chairmen, professors and staff of the National Security Affairs department. Specifically, professors Anne Marie Baylouny, Abbas Kadhim, and Vali Nasr who enlightened me and broadened by thinking on everything from life in Palestinian refugee camps...
The demise of Russian health capital: the continuity of ineffective government policy
(Monterey, California. Naval Postgraduate School, 2007-03)
SECURITY AFFAIRS
from the
NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL
March 2007
Author: Jarad L. Van Wagoner
Approved by: Anne L. Clunan
Thesis Advisor
Robert E. Looney
Thesis Co-Advisor
Douglas Porch
Chairman, Department of National...
Security Affairs iv THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK v ABSTRACT Health capital in Russia is in steep decline. Today the Russian population is decreasing by more than 700,000 per annum. Life expectancy has...
Security Affairs iv THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK v ABSTRACT Health capital in Russia is in steep decline. Today the Russian population is decreasing by more than 700,000 per annum. Life expectancy has...
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