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- Creator:
- Gutierrez, Josh
- Description:
- A capstone project submitted to the faculty of the California Maritime Academy in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Bachelor of Arts in Global Studies and Maritime Affairs. and The Arctic is experiencing significant climate change. The expected changes to the Arctic climate have created new economic opportunities for states and threatened the future stability of the region. With the Arctic becoming more accessible, the control for natural resource extraction and sea lanes of communications have become a major concern. States have begun shifting their national strategy to the future stability of the Arctic. Out of every Arctic state, Russia has been the most aggressive in their development of military infrastructure in the region. Russia has put itself in an advantageous position because of its investment in its Northern Fleet. Russia’s partnership with China in the Arctic should also not be overlooked. As of now, the United States has adopted a peaceful cooperation approach to the future stability of the Arctic in an effort to prevent an arms race. The purpose of this thesis is to explore the challenges Russia’s militarization’s in the Arctic has created towards U.S. interests in the region.
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- Paper and Student Research
- Campus Tesim:
- Maritime
- Department:
- Global Studies and Maritime Affairs
- Creator:
- Lange, Robert O.
- Description:
- Sea level rise is one of the most pressing concerns for coastal communities in the world today. It does not respect borders, and the effects of sea level rise will vary depending on location and the natural terrain of the area in question. In some cities around the world, sea level rise will only become a slight nuisance, but in others it can lead to disaster. In the San Francisco Bay Area, there is a predicted 15 to 55 feet of sea level rise, putting not only billions of dollars at risk, but threatening the very way of day-to-day life occurring in the region (EPA, 2016). This thesis is going to explore the regional challenges faced in the Bay Area. It will also provide case studies of what is at risk in the area by presenting cases on different, but interconnected parts of infrastructure that make the San Francisco Bay Area the 19th largest economy in the world. This paper will also assess what can be done to protect these assets. and A capstone project submitted to the faculty of the California Maritime Academy in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Bachelor of Arts in Global Studies and Maritime Affairs.
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- Paper and Student Research
- Campus Tesim:
- Maritime
- Department:
- Global Studies and Maritime Affairs
- Creator:
- Hall, Harry Howard
- Description:
- The purpose of this thesis is to explore how advances in the field of philosophy and the technological progress in the military sector have impacted American political attitudes and decisions in the national security realm since the start of the 20th century. Given the inherent link between law and morality in our society, an evaluation was conducted regarding the historical foundations for our modern conceptualizations of just war and the dominant political philosophies during the founding of the United States. Superior military technology gave a country a significant edge in war, and by extension, technologically advanced countries were able to figuratively advance their political philosophies on the tip of a spear. New weapons posed new challenges, often blurring the traditionally established rules of moral conduct in war. The desire to standardize the rules of combat led the international community to create and adopt sets of rules and restrictions that sought to capture the essence of morality in war that ancient philosophers aspired to attain. Several competing philosophies have been proposed to help guide policymakers in their decision making in the modern era whose defining characteristic is the speed in which change occurs. As technology changes, so will the challenges that the United States government will face both domestically and abroad. The key to overcoming these problems rests in the government’s ability to exercise prudence that is proportionate to the threat that the nation faces so that a balance can be struck between individual liberties and national security. and A capstone project submitted to the faculty of the California Maritime Academy in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Bachelor of Arts in Global Studies and Maritime Affairs.
- Resource Type:
- Paper and Student Research
- Campus Tesim:
- Maritime
- Department:
- Global Studies and Maritime Affairs
- Creator:
- Krikorian, Michael
- Description:
- GMA 400 - Senior Seminar Research and Drug traffickers in Central and South America have been around for decades, and the drugs they traffic are an issue not only for their home nations, but for many states around the world. States in the Caribbean and South America are home to massive and well-organized criminal organizations that transport their illegal products through their waters and over their borders. The United States (U.S.) and its allies work together to deter and capture these drug traffickers in order to keep their states safe. The U.S. utilizes its coast guard to defend its coasts, the coasts of its allies, and the Caribbean as a whole from drug traffickers. Currently the U.S. relies on using its military prowess as a deterrent mechanism to ward off potential drug traffickers, but it only works in the short term. The U.S. should not rely solely, but instead should work with weaker nations in Central and South America in order to improve their economies and security, thus making drug trafficking a less essential and reliable business for people to join.
- Resource Type:
- Paper and Student Research
- Campus Tesim:
- Maritime
- Department:
- Global Studies and Maritime Affairs
- Creator:
- Francey, Zachary
- Description:
- A capstone project submitted to the faculty of the California Maritime Academy in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Bachelor of Arts in Global Studies and Maritime Affairs. and This paper will examine the relationship between Russia and NATO following the dissolution of the USSR and the end of the Cold War. There will be an overview of NATO actions in recent years and how those actions have impacted Russian relations and the stability of Europe. Russia has also had two major actions following the reform of their military and in response to NATO pressure. These actions in Ukraine and Georgia point towards a modern and more active Russian military. The paper will also inspect the value of the Arctic to both NATO and Russia, and the development of both party's Arctic capabilities. The difference in NATO and Russian military structure will be analyzed as well as their biggest advantages and weaknesses. Finally, the paper will discuss the relevance of the NATO alliance and the value that the United States brings to the organization.
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- Paper and Student Research
- Campus Tesim:
- Maritime
- Department:
- Global Studies and Maritime Affairs
- Creator:
- Phillips, Joseph C.
- Description:
- GMA 400 - Senior Seminar Research and The development of the maritime sector is instrumental in the overall development of states. In order to achieve this development states enter into a variety of maritime development agreements. Cooperation and institutional theory is applied to better understand these agreements and what makes them mutually beneficial. Conditional indicators based on these theories are chosen including clarity, reciprocity, goodwill, and interdependence. These conditional indicators are applied to three development agreements in the maritime sector including the Sustainable Fisheries Partnership Agreement between the European Union and Guinea-Bissau, The Master Plan on ASEAN Connectivity, and the port development agreement between China and Sri Lanka and the Port of Hambantota. Upon analysis, recommendations are be made in an attempt to create more successful and mutually beneficial development agreements in future. Amongst these recommendations is that states should prioritize clarity, reciprocate both cooperation and defection, act in a manner of goodwill towards their partners, and create structures of complex interdependence amongst all parties.
- Resource Type:
- Paper and Student Research
- Campus Tesim:
- Maritime
- Department:
- Global Studies and Maritime Affairs
- Creator:
- Walker, Dillon
- Description:
- Illicit Wildlife Trafficking (IWT) has been viewed through an environmental lens rather than a security lens for many years. This has allowed for increased rates of poaching and an unprecedented growth of IWT. This thesis asserts that IWT must be viewed through a security lens to improve global security. By showing a clear link between IWT and criminal organizations this thesis will shine a new light on illicit trafficking of wildlife. An analysis of elephant and rhino populations throughout several regions in Africa will give a general idea of the scope of the problem in Africa. This thesis acknowledges that Africa is not the only continent afflicted with IWT but points to Africa as a major case study in a very broad topic that could not be avoided. An often-overlooked aspect of illicit wildlife trafficking is its connection to the sea. There are many ways in which illicit goods can be transported but the maritime domain is the most popular mode of transportation. The maritime domain has arguably been the greatest facilitator of IWT. Attacking the supply chains, most notably ports in source countries, has potential to be an extremely effective way to combat IWT. The goal of this thesis is to shift the thinking of policy makers from an environmental stance to a security stance; it is also imperative that policy makers approach the war on IWT by improving socioeconomic issues in source countries that could increase IWT. and A capstone project submitted to the faculty of the California Maritime Academy in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Bachelor of Arts in Global Studies and Maritime Affairs.
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- Paper and Student Research
- Campus Tesim:
- Maritime
- Department:
- Global Studies and Maritime Affairs
- Creator:
- Soule, William
- Description:
- GMA 400 - Senior Seminar Research and The purpose of this thesis is to analyze and criticize the current policies in place regarding the protection of the Great Barrier Reef in Australia in relation to coral bleaching. To accomplish these goals, the writer examines different policies put in place by the Australian government, while analyzing the strengths and weaknesses within. In addition to this, the author analyzes the policies in place on both the national and state level in the United States; focusing on the strengths and weaknesses, in addition to the viability of Australia adopting some of the policies in place in the United States. There are two main findings; first, Australia is working in the right direction in implementing a strong policy to combat coral bleaching but needs to stay focused on the ends, ways, and means. Second, Australia cannot fix the problem on their own; it is going to take a global effort to make a significant change. From an environmental perspective, the implications of strengthening the policy to protect corals can have a lasting effect for years to come.
- Resource Type:
- Paper and Student Research
- Campus Tesim:
- Maritime
- Department:
- Global Studies and Maritime Affairs
- Creator:
- Andrews, Michael W.
- Description:
- A capstone project submitted to the faculty of the California Maritime Academy in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Bachelor of Arts in Global Studies and Maritime Affairs. and This work will aim to analyze the role of fisheries in conflict by examining aspects of food, environmental, and human security. Fisheries are a vital resource globally, employing millions and feeding billions. Use of this resource continues to grow along with global population. However, this growth is paired with an increase in dependence on this resource. At the same time, fisheries around the globe have become vulnerable to many human and climate threats in the Anthropocene. These threats cause potential scarcity in this resource which in turn contributes to human conflict by creating food and economic insecurities. Such insecurities lead can lead to nationalistic tensions and compromised maritime boundaries. The conflict arising from these tensions is described as “fishery-driven conflict”. The South China Sea is a hot spot for this fishery driven conflict as China uses militarized fishermen to exert sovereignty claims on the majority of the region while other nations wrestle for territorial control and security of their maritime boundaries, all in an attempt to secure resources such as valuable fisheries. An institutional fishery management framework, unbound by territorial boundaries, is proposed in order to relieve the pressures of fisheries on security hot spots amidst territorial disputes.
- Resource Type:
- Paper and Student Research
- Campus Tesim:
- Maritime
- Department:
- Global Studies and Maritime Affairs
- Creator:
- Dao, Bryan
- Description:
- GMA 400 - Senior Seminar Research and This paper describes the issue of human trafficking within the Southeast Asian Region. It will examine the first signs of when human trafficking arose and compare it to where the situation has shifted to today. This paper aims to showcase how human trafficking has affected the region of Southeast Asia and its governmental structures. How criminal organizations recruit and conduct the activity within the region. Analyzing stories of trafficking victims and the various types of trafficking that take place in the area. The various dangers of human trafficking will be addressed and what factors create the state of an individuals’ vulnerability. This paper will also discuss what organizations are combating human trafficking and how they rehabilitate the victims that are rescued. As well as analysis prior government policies on the issue of human trafficking; and provides numerous policy recommendations for specific nations of the region.
- Resource Type:
- Paper and Student Research
- Campus Tesim:
- Maritime
- Department:
- Global Studies and Maritime Affairs