2. NPS Outstanding Theses and Dissertations
CLIMATE CHANGE AND PEACEBUILDING: THE EFFECTS OF ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS ON UNITED NATIONS MISSIONS IN MALI AND SOMALIA
(Monterey, CA; Naval Postgraduate School, 2023-06)
)
from the
NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL
June 2023
Approved by: Emily L. Meierding
Advisor
Jessica R. Piombo
Second Reader
Afshon P. Ostovar
Associate Chair for Research
Department of National Security Affairs
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A CHANGING LANDSCAPE: TURKEY’S DRONE DIPLOMACY IN SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA
(Monterey, CA; Naval Postgraduate School, 2023-03)
Approved by: Ryan Gingeras
Advisor
Rachel Sigman
Second Reader
Afshon P. Ostovar
Associate Chair for Research
Department of National Security Affairs
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THE DHOFAR REBELLION: INFLUENCE OF EXTERNAL POWERS ON COUNTERINSURGENCY
(Monterey, CA; Naval Postgraduate School, 2022-06)
-SAHARAN AFRICA)
from the
NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL
June 2022
Approved by: Afshon P. Ostovar
Advisor
Ryan Gingeras
Second Reader
Afshon P. Ostovar
Associate Chair for Research
Department of National Security Affairs
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THE EFFICACY OF U.S. SECURITY COOPERATION IN THE GULF
(Monterey, CA; Naval Postgraduate School, 2021-09)
Security Affairs
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ABSTRACT
This thesis investigates the efficacy of U.S. security cooperation for advancing
peace and stability in the Persian Gulf. It asks why the ongoing regional instability...
of the requirements for the degree of MASTER OF ARTS IN SECURITY STUDIES (MIDDLE EAST, SOUTH ASIA, SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA) from the NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL September 2021 Approved by: Afshon P. Ostovar Advisor Michael A. Glosny Second Reader Afshon P. Ostovar Associate Chair for Research Department of National...
of the requirements for the degree of MASTER OF ARTS IN SECURITY STUDIES (MIDDLE EAST, SOUTH ASIA, SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA) from the NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL September 2021 Approved by: Afshon P. Ostovar Advisor Michael A. Glosny Second Reader Afshon P. Ostovar Associate Chair for Research Department of National...
EMERGING SPACE PROGRAMS IN SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA
(Monterey, CA; Naval Postgraduate School, 2021-03)
: Rachel L. Sigman
Advisor
James C. Moltz
Second Reader
Afshon P. Ostovar
Associate Chair for Research
Department of National Security Affairs
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ABSTRACT
Sub-Saharan African countries with...
OASES OF INFLUENCE: GEOPOLITICAL IMPLICATIONS OF CHINA'S ECONOMIC ENGAGEMENT WITH THE ARAB WORLD
(Monterey, CA; Naval Postgraduate School, 2021-03)
, SOUTH ASIA, SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA)
from the
NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL
March 2021
Approved by: Emily L. Meierding
Advisor
Christopher P. Twomey
Second Reader
Afshon P. Ostovar
Associate Chair for Research
Department of National Security...
Affairs iii THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK iv ABSTRACT This thesis examines the political and security implications of China’s economic expansion into the Middle East/North Africa (MENA) region. It employs a comparative case study method...
Affairs iii THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK iv ABSTRACT This thesis examines the political and security implications of China’s economic expansion into the Middle East/North Africa (MENA) region. It employs a comparative case study method...
BRANDING THE ENEMY: THE “KHARIJITE” LABEL AND THE LEGITIMATION OF STATE POWER
(Monterey, CA; Naval Postgraduate School, 2021-03)
-SAHARAN AFRICA)
from the
NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL
March 2021
Approved by: Mohammed M. Hafez
Advisor
Afshon P. Ostovar
Second Reader
Afshon P. Ostovar
Associate Chair for Research
Department of National Security Affairs
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THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN GOVERNANCE AND CIVIL CONFLICT: A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF MALI AND CHAD
(Monterey, CA; Naval Postgraduate School, 2020-09)
Security Affairs
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ABSTRACT
This comparative case study examines two countries with similar security
challenges but different conflict-solving responses. It then analyzes...
of the requirements for the degree of MASTER OF ARTS IN SECURITY STUDIES (MIDDLE EAST, SOUTH ASIA, SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA) from the NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL September 2020 Approved by: Jessica R. Piombo Advisor Rachel L. Sigman Second Reader Afshon P. Ostovar Associate Chair for Research Department of National...
of the requirements for the degree of MASTER OF ARTS IN SECURITY STUDIES (MIDDLE EAST, SOUTH ASIA, SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA) from the NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL September 2020 Approved by: Jessica R. Piombo Advisor Rachel L. Sigman Second Reader Afshon P. Ostovar Associate Chair for Research Department of National...
COUNTERINSURGENCY IN SISTAN-BALUCHISTAN: EVALUATING IRANIAN EFFECTIVENESS IN COUNTERING ETHNIC INSURGENCY
(Monterey, CA; Naval Postgraduate School, 2020-03)
Advisor
Thomas H. Johnson
Second Reader
Afshon P. Ostovar
Associate Chair for Research
Department of National Security Affairs
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ABSTRACT
Iran supports insurgent and counterinsurgent groups across...
, and critical attention to detail that I have been able to work toward a finished thesis that we can all take pride in. Finally, I want to thank the professors from the National Security Affairs and Naval War College departments. It is through your encouragement...
, and critical attention to detail that I have been able to work toward a finished thesis that we can all take pride in. Finally, I want to thank the professors from the National Security Affairs and Naval War College departments. It is through your encouragement...
THE GRAND ETHIOPIAN RENAISSANCE DAM: RISK OF INTERSTATE CONFLICT ON THE NILE
(Monterey, CA; Naval Postgraduate School, 2018-12)
ASIA, SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA)
from the
NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL
December 2018
Approved by: Rachel L. Sigman
Advisor
Emily L. Meierding
Second Reader
Afshon P. Ostovar
Associate Chair for Research
Department of National Security Affairs
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