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- Creator:
- Gutierrez, Josh
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- 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.
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- 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.
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- 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.
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- 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.
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- 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.
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- 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.
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- 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.
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- Paper and Student Research
- Campus Tesim:
- Maritime
- Department:
- Global Studies and Maritime Affairs
- Creator:
- Buford, Angela
- Description:
- GMA 400 - Senior Seminar Research and This paper looks at three issues in Louisiana; hurricanes, the Deepwater Horizon oil spill, and the rising sea level. The occurrence of these events has severe economic, environmental and social impacts. The disasters have taken away lives and cost millions of dollars during restoration. This paper further goes on to tackle the prevention methods that have been installed in the state to ensure that the loss caused by such disasters is minimized. Information has been drawn from various secondary sources. The primary cause for these disasters is attributed to human factors which have also been effective in instituting climate change. Climate change has led to the rising of the sea levels making storms more severe as witnessed in Hurricanes Rita and Katrina. Oil spills have contributed significantly to destroying marine life. Over the decades, the state of Louisiana has been faced with many disasters. Some of these disasters have been anthropogenic; anthropogenic suggests that the root of these disasters is human-induced or caused. However, a majority of these disasters are merely natural, meaning the disaster was a result of the natural processes of the Earth. Looking into Louisiana's past, time shows that the state has often been ill-prepared when facing these natural disasters. Most prominently of these disasters for Louisiana are hurricanes Katrina and Rita. Hurricane Katrina is one of the more recent of these natural disasters. Furthermore, Hurricane Katrina is infamously known to be one of the biggest natural disasters in the United States. When combined, hurricanes Katrina and Rita are said to be the size of Great Britain, covering 90,000 miles, with wind gusts up to 125 mph. These hurricanes claimed the lives of 1,388 men, women, and children (Elliott & Pais, 2006).
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- Paper and Student Research
- Campus Tesim:
- Maritime
- Department:
- Global Studies and Maritime Affairs
- Creator:
- Leahy, Cameron J.P.
- Description:
- The international community was shocked by the United Kingdom's recent vote to secede from the European Union. Although the UK pondered the idea of leaving the EU for quite some time, the proposal became official when the people of Britain voted on June 23rd, 2016 to secede from the union. There is no doubt that the future implications of this decision remain unclear. Many British politicians warned the people of the United Kingdom of the challenges that a "yes" vote would present. On the other hand, some UK politicians promoted the high level of uncertainty regarding secession as a source of excitement and motivation. As the UK continues to negotiate with the EU, and other world partners, regarding the details of implementing the British-exit (Brexit) decision, many people question the effects that this will have on areas such as the UK's economy, trade relations, environmental policy, and more. This thesis closely examines the implications that this vote can and/or will have on Britain's maritime sector. As a major maritime nation, understanding the effects of Brexit on British maritime policies (i.e. maritime security, marine environmental policy, trade/shipping relations, etc.) will allow for a greater insight regarding how this decision might affect the nation on a larger scale. 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:
- Prasad, Rachel
- Description:
- Myanmar has been in a constant state of civil war since its independence from Great Britain. The civil wars erupted between the different ethnic groups and the government on the grounds of an unjust political agenda, with the determination for ethnic freedom. These ethnic groups turned into insurgencies and carved their own regions, known as states, in Myanmar. The fight for self-determination has changed over the decades in part of Myanmar’s leg in the Golden Triangle. The multi-billion-dollar black market has influenced insurgent groups to traffic drugs, weapons, wildlife, and humans which leads to more backlash against government enforcement. Myanmar has been developing solutions with the hopes that the insurgent groups will share peace with the government, as well as receive aid and investments from international neighbors. 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:
- Buford, Angela
- 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 thesis provides a history and background on women at sea, addressing the past, present, and future of the maritime women. One focus is on the obstacles women faced when breaking into a male dominant field of work. How over time the integration of women in maritime dealt with a number of different challenges. The untold stories of sexual harassment have been unveil, women have taken on more responsibility and higher ranks in the marine and military. Most important finding the answers as to why women are leaving the wonders of the sea and taking shore side jobs. What issues and reforms that can be handle with policy change. Despite challenge women faced on vessels, in war, at work, and at home they continue to hold on to the dreams of one day being recognized for the work they put in. This thesis showcase some to these women and what they went through.
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- Paper and Student Research
- Campus Tesim:
- Maritime
- Department:
- Global Studies and Maritime Affairs
- Creator:
- Alvarez, Manuel
- Description:
- GMA 400 - Senior Seminar Research and The purpose of this thesis is to address the issue of shark finning and the players involved in the South China Sea. The demand for shark fins is encouraging distributers to overfish sharks, which is making it difficult for certain species to remain at a sustainable level. Case studies from nations that have implemented regulations against shark finning, will be used to propose solutions. Actions taken by nongovernmental organizations will also be examined to create additional proposals.
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- Paper and Student Research
- Campus Tesim:
- Maritime
- Department:
- Global Studies and Maritime Affairs
- Creator:
- Whittington, Tanis
- Description:
- The Arctic is a vast and changing region. Climate change is affecting the availability of many sectors in the Arctic and opening the door for state actors to approve the implementation of industrial resource development, as well as commercial shipping lanes. The laws governing the Arctic are mostly controlled by states within their waters. State claims in the Arctic are often conflicting. This thesis seeks to bring territorial claims from states in the Arctic into a singular compilation from the Russian perspective. Aspects of state claims conflicting with Russia's Arctic claims are presented, and comparisons are made in regards to the potential validity of each state's claims. Finally, this thesis recommends a proposed solution to disputed territory in the Arctic after a thorough analysis of the policies presented throughout the thesis. Recommendations for United Nation (UN) involvement and the involvement of the Arctic Council are both given in the conclusion of this thesis. 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:
- Coleman, Shane
- 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 American shipping industry operates under the regulation of the Jones Act, found in the Merchant Marine Act of 1920. This thesis asserts that the 97 year old legislation has outlived its intended purposes. In 1920, the United States created the Jones Act in order to regulate maritime commerce while creating a platform to build a Merchant Marine Fleet to aid during times of war or national emergencies. The current state of the U.S. Jones Act fleet is deteriorating before the nation's eyes. The government continues to aid the dying American shipping industry through an excess amount of government subsidies. The American shipping industry has fallen so far behind, the subsidies are no longer enough to support the failed interests of the United States. The repercussions of having a disastrous maritime cabotage industry now have begun costing the consumers of the United States. The current state of the Jones Act in today's maritime industry can no longer support the original claims: protecting national security, economy, safety, environmental, and global context.
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- Paper and Student Research
- Campus Tesim:
- Maritime
- Department:
- Global Studies and Maritime Affairs
- Creator:
- Sanford, Justin
- Description:
- The intention of this work is to synthesize and interpret the tenets of geopolitics within the expectation that the coming decades will present unique and unprecedented challenges for states and populations due to the symptoms resultant from a changing environment. The operant assumption is that modern quality of life may come under threat due to these developments by way of multiple environmental vectors such as drought, rising sea levels, and extreme weather. In addition, while a difficult characterization to make with any certainty, the depletion of resource wealth and the attainability of new, disputed deposits is also posited to be a possible impetus for more aggressive, unilateral behavior by newly empowered states around the globe. Ultimately, the ethic of cooperation rather than competition under these circumstances is advocated for by way of the deduction of hypothetical outcomes of state-to-state and state-to-population behaviors. 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:
- Olvera, Scott
- Description:
- GMA 400 - Senior Seminar Research and Shark finning and hunting have occurred in international waters ever since the Chinese Dynasties. However, in the recent century, shark finning has grown to become a growing global issue as the population of sharks is at a severe decline due to overfishing and bycatch. Fishing vessels of various countries catch massive quantities of sharks to meet the demand, which brings in enormous amounts of money to companies supplying shark fins. With the enormous number of sharks being pulled from the oceans, the population is at a steep decline, which not only impacts the shark population but the overall biodiversity of the sea. With the removal of the apex predator of the ocean, the impacts directly affect habitats as well as the food chain. Policies and other forms of laws have been passed within the past decade to ensure finning and other activities involving the capture of sharks are kept to a minimum. This has not stopped fishing companies who actively hunt shark but has rather created an illegal trade of shark products to be smuggled throughout the world. It is vital to tackle the supply and demand of sharks to stop the killing of sharks before it even occurs.
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- Paper and Student Research
- Campus Tesim:
- Maritime
- Department:
- Global Studies and Maritime Affairs
- Creator:
- Kosen, Adam
- 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 African continent is proving to the next up-and-coming region in the world. Coming out of the Post-Cold War era, the United States is seeking a new global strategy. The strategy of containment, while effective against the spread of communism, is difficult to reapply in such a dynamic and changing global atmosphere. In order to remain competitive in Africa, the United States must fundamentally change its approach to power projection. Power projection is the use of hard power, such as military might, and soft power, economic policies and treaties, to achieve international goals. The United States successfully uses its military capabilities to project power; delivering unparalleled swift operational responses to global threats. Beyond military might, the greatest tool for power projection in Africa that the United States can use is USAID. Promoting regional stability and food security is a necessary function of USAID programs. To achieve the best results, these programs must be temporary, and geared towards to increasing national security for the United States. China’s success in the implementation of its 21st century Maritime Silk Road lies in the development of economic partnerships in East Africa. The United States has much to learn by observing the Chinese model of power projection, which has so far proven very successful. The United States must determine its position as a global or regional power in order to develop the best diplomatic power projection strategies in Africa.
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- Paper and Student Research
- Campus Tesim:
- Maritime
- Department:
- Global Studies and Maritime Affairs
21. The trading gamble : cargo security threats and their implications on the cargo insurance industry
- Creator:
- Barlow, Sean C.
- 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 In Marine Insurance, the industry culture tends to avoid high risk red zones of the trading routes in the world, such as the waters off the coast of Somalia, Strait of Malacca, and the Niger Delta, in the Gulf of Guinea. In the United States, the main high risk zones are found in the New York, Houston, and Los Angeles counties. These areas are high risk zones for cargo insurance companies because of the high levels of piracy and cargo thieves in those areas. In the past, insurance companies have worked hand in hand with security companies to push against piracy and theft threats in a gun vs. gun type approach. However, in the current maritime environment, officials realize that this type of threat push back approach is not as effective as they once thought. The change in security thinking has seen authorities move from the gun vs. gun approach to a more economic and social development approach. The goal of this approach is to fight the threat of piracy and theft by focusing on improving government, the economy, jobs, and education from behind enemy lines. The insurance companies, in order to help the security companies, focus on developments that will indicate the future zones that will already be or have become the next high risk zones. This thesis presents a better understanding of the future of high risk zones and the reasons for them.
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- Paper and Student Research
- Campus Tesim:
- Maritime
- Department:
- Global Studies and Maritime Affairs
- Creator:
- Carlson, Jenna
- Description:
- This paper provides a background on the current refugee crisis in the EU, with a focus on migrants crossing the Mediterranean Sea, and examines the asylum application process and refugee integration efforts. Many EU member states are so overwhelmed with the massive influx of asylum-seekers that they cannot efficiently process asylum applications, which keeps migrants stuck in a period of limbo until a decision is made. There is so much focus on refugees as a political and national security issue that states can't focus on reforming the application process. A similar issue faces refugee integration efforts. It is highly expensive for states to establish aid and programs to help integrate refugees, which is creating a lot of disagreement on how to proceed within the government, and ultimately hindering the settlement of refugees. However, this thesis will show that efficiently accepting refugees and investing in their integration can be beneficial to a country within just a few years. 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:
- Duarte, Erica Granados
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- GMA 400 - Senior Seminar Research and The case study explored in this paper includes three states using different methods to address the plastics and microplastics problem. California has introduced a bill taxing consumer for single-use plastics. Hawaii has banned single-use plastics, and Delaware provides more recycling bins in public areas to encourage recycling. State governments are not alone in this fight against single-use plastics and microplastics; numerous non-governmental organizations have taken a stand to solve this problem. This thesis will discuss a variety of sources to define its argument and deliver its conclusion that single-use plastics and microplastics are indeed harming human and marine species and on a grander scale affecting our ocean environment.
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- Paper and Student Research
- Campus Tesim:
- Maritime
- Department:
- Global Studies and Maritime Affairs
- Creator:
- Clark, Nancy Renee
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- GMA 400 - Senior Seminar Research and Shipbreaking is the process of dismantling a ship that has lost its seaworthiness. This industry is commonly found in developing countries due to the lack and minimal enforcement of environmental and human rights. Bangladesh, Pakistan, and India are home to some of the largest shipbreaking yards in the world. These three countries have similar management issues they face daily: Education, Supply, Culture. Education is a factor that all three countries struggle with. The laborers in these yards lack the knowledge of the hazards that are presented to them when dealing with deadly chemicals that affect their health and the environment in negative manners. Supplies such as protective gear and health facilities are essential to the laborers. They are not provided with the proper equipment to perform their tasks safely and due to the insufficient health facilities, there is a high injury and death toll in this industry. The culture in these countries’ shipbreaking yards is a culture that every industry should avoid. There is no enforcement of safety protocols and the union's’ main concern is themselves and not their laborers. Better practices must be provided for these laborers. Extensive and comprehensive training should be provided before they begin working in the shipbreaking yards. Health facilities should be at every yard to attend to the laborers' medical needs. Laws and regulations must exist and be enforced by both the unions and the government, and consequences established if laws are broken. Our laborers’ lives matter and must be protected at all costs.
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- Paper and Student Research
- Campus Tesim:
- Maritime
- Department:
- Global Studies and Maritime Affairs
- Creator:
- Sevigny, Tyler
- Description:
- The Arctic is experiencing climate change at an alarming rate. This is providing new opportunities for countries to exploit the region for its natural resources and waterways. As such, countries in the region are preparing for the opening of Arctic and the potential benefits it could bring. However, Russia is placing its self in a position of geopolitical power to try and regain its global power status. Russia has been developing its Arctic capabilities far faster than any other state in the region. One example of this is Russia's investment in its Northern Fleet, at the end of the Cold War much of this Northern Fleet was mothballed, but now new life is coming back into the great Arctic Fleet. Russia can also expect to gain some unique advantages that few other countries will get to experience as climate change progresses. The growing benefits and capability of Russia has made many of the other Arctic states uneasy. However, the Arctic has never known war or armed conflict before, in this sense, it has the ability to be a bridge of peace between nations. 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:
- Flores, Samantha
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- 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 All over the world, we see a plastic problem in the ocean, and efforts are being made to solve the issue. Some places in the world can be more affected by the problem than others. This is true in Hawaii, as it is surrounded by the Pacific Ocean. The people of Hawaii use these waters for food, transportation, trade, and the waters are simply a part of their traditions. Plastics, Fishing Nets, and chemicals are all types of manmade products that are entering the oceans causing disruption. Given the newly recognized markers of the Anthropocene in the ocean, such marine plastic debris, how are the people of Hawaii impacted by these changes to their highly oceanic environ-ment? Looking at the Anthropocene epoch as a starting point in analyzing the plastic issue, we must think about how everyday human activity and human technology affects human life and the lives of every other living organism on our earth today. The Anthropocene is an era is a newly declared era that has been defined as the era of human impact. Natural activity like the ocean currents and winds do not stop to wait for geological changes to become fixed and pass over. As a new era begins, and negative human impact marks the age of the Anthropocene, Hawaii’s beaches like Kamilo are affected by the epoch. A beach that once provided life and discovery to the Hawaiian people is now a collector of all things non-biodegradable. As innovations like plastic have caused issues for Hawaii and its people, new innovations for getting rid of plastic might also help the Hawaiian people. The actions that are currently being taken to help fix Hawaii’s plastic problem is still not enough for the bigger issues that will soon come for the people of Hawaii.
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- Paper and Student Research
- Campus Tesim:
- Maritime
- Department:
- Global Studies and Maritime Affairs
- Creator:
- Sanchez, Robert Moises Parra
- Description:
- GMA 400 - Senior Seminar Research and This thesis examines the geopolitical implications of large international shipping canals in the summation to the conclusion that canals are constructed out of a nation’s strategic necessity and are then considered by nations as strategic assets due to their altering of maritime dynamics through the physical change to geography. This thesis employs four regional case studies to highlight the geopolitical effects that canal construction brings as well as how their implementation and usage is intertwined with the economic and strategic goals of various states. Specifically, this thesis uses historical and contemporary contexts to showcase the Suez Canal in Egypt and the Panama Canal in Panama, as well as the proposed Nicaragua Canal in Nicaragua, the Kra Canal in Thailand, and the Salwa Canal in Saudi Arabia. This thesis will relate its explanations of state behavior to the concepts of geography, seapower, and strategy, in order to meet their established economic and martial goals via interaction with canals.
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- Paper and Student Research
- Campus Tesim:
- Maritime
- Department:
- Global Studies and Maritime Affairs
- Creator:
- Fasciano, William A.
- Description:
- The Indian Ocean region has a rich history of trade, migration, and cooperation, creating world-systems within the region through the use of the monsoon winds and sail. This is, however, contrasted to the Indian Ocean of today, which has become the single most important ocean for global trade but also a region of volatility. While the Indian Ocean oversees over half of the world's oil production and its transportation, it also sees around half of the world's conflicts along with a plethora of security issues that overflow into the maritime realm. These issues could possibly be better addressed through a more unified Indian Ocean region, where they can be shared and solved under a single cause. The concept of a unified Indian Ocean would be a challenge to behold, but there are aspects that are shared among the nations along the rim that could bring them together for their greater good. 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:
- Allred, Matthew
- Description:
- GMA 400 - Senior Seminar Research and Over the course of human history, civilized nations have sought to discover and devise new ways to conduct themselves during warfare. As the centuries passed and new ground-breaking developments swept the field, so too did new tactics and strategies define new elements of warfare. The emergence of gunpowder warfare as the predominant form of armed conflict began a series of stages in military theory known as the generations of warfare. These four generations have, over the last five centuries, changed and altered the scale by which humanity participates in war. The most recent of these generations, the fourth generation, has given way to the rise of non-state actors, or organizations without any legal sovereignty. The rise of these actors, facilitated by the benevolence of powerful states, has led to uncontrollable and chaotic forms of warfare rising to predominance around the world and displacing the position of the state as the sole armed actor in international conflict or otherwise. In order for this trend to be reversed, and the power of non-state actors to be nullified once more, sovereign states must take steps to ensure that the future of warfare, the fifth generation, is one that re-establishes the supremacy of the state as the sole legitimate actor in international affairs. Only through this can states begin to define the terms by which civilized conflict may be conducted and spurn the rise of non-state actors. This entire process must be done through the development of a new generation of warfare focused on both technological and theoretical innovations, spearheaded by the great states of the world and focused entirely on the countering of non-state actors and unconventional tactics of warfare. This will require both the application of new tactics and strategies against non-state actors as well as a steady introduction of effective tactics into the common military discourse. Once states master unconventional warfare, only then will they have the ability to counter and destroy it. While this by no means end war, it will ensure that all future conflict is conducted in a more civilized and humane manner that respects international law and conventions.
- Resource Type:
- Paper and Student Research
- Campus Tesim:
- Maritime
- Department:
- Global Studies and Maritime Affairs
30. The Progression of Shipping: Cost Benefit Analysis of Retrofitting Ports in Western North America
- Creator:
- Thanh, Lydia
- 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 explores the evolution of trade and transportation with a focus on flow of goods from East Asia to the United States. The face of shipping has changed and the size of ship are larger than ever. For years the West Coast of the United States has directly benefited from the slow progression of transit routes to accommodate these mammoth neo-Panamax sized ships, but now the Panama Canal Expansion has come to fruition in 2016. A viable and comparable solution must be presented with the threat of loss to the shipping and receiving industry within the West Coast and United States land bridge.
- Resource Type:
- Paper and Student Research
- Campus Tesim:
- Maritime
- Department:
- Global Studies and Maritime Affairs
- Creator:
- Phillips, Jeremy D.
- Description:
- GMA 400 - Senior Seminar Research and Vietnam faces daunting climate change threats. The country’s future in the context of climate change has been likened to that of small island nations. This thesis does an initial survey of Vietnam’s climate change threats, Vietnam’s response to those threats, and how these threats might impact Vietnam in the future. Threats covered are reduced agricultural, fisheries, and livestock outputs and hazards to local populations. Vietnam’s response is reviewed through relevant policy while making an attempt to view physical action through studies and current events. This view of the Vietnamese response is then used to explore future threats Vietnam might face through the lenses of food security, human migration, and internal and external conflict.
- Resource Type:
- Paper and Student Research
- Campus Tesim:
- Maritime
- Department:
- Global Studies and Maritime Affairs
- Creator:
- Bichlmeier, Andrew J.
- Description:
- Anthropogenic actions have resulted in the changing of global climate causing increasing temperatures, changes in storms, and the decrease of polar ice. These changes to our physical environment have resulted in a current and potential geopolitical battle for control of territory in the Arctic region. As the temperature of Earth rises there is an inverse reaction where less polar ice returns every year. Less ice in the Arctic creates greater access to natural resources, such as minerals and energy, and the opening of shipping lanes. This reduction of ice has the potential to cause a geopolitical battle for control of the Arctic. For a nation to have control of territory in the Arctic, they will need the resources to enforce domestic and international maritime law. 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:
- Mack, Ryan
- Description:
- GMA 400 - Senior Seminar Research and The development of the World Wide Web has made the world more interconnected than ever before. This technology has brought with it many new innovations, including online shopping and mail delivered electronically. Another development stemming from this new interconnectedness was the concept of secure, anonymous communication. This concept was made a reality with the development of the The Onion Router (TOR). TOR was originally developed to allow for secure and anonymous government communication. However, TOR’s release to the public afforded users with malicious intent the ability to operate online anonymously. While the TOR browser can be used for good things, it is often associated with the Dark Web. First surfacing in 2011, the Dark Web is a culmination of illicit websites, unable to be located on indexed internet search engines. The first of these Dark Web sites was launched in 2011. Named the Silk Road, this Dark Web site was the first to offer an Amazon like user experience for illicit substances. Coupled with the anonymity TOR offered, users of the Silk Road were able to purchase drugs, weapons and illegal services completely anonymously. The Silk Road was shut down by law enforcement on 2013. Since then, there has been a multiplicity of marketplaces to appear on the Dark Web. Due to the complex nature of TOR, law enforcement has been struggling to effectively police the Dark Web. In order to properly address this issue, law enforcement must develop a multifaceted strategy aimed at reducing this online illicit trade.
- Resource Type:
- Paper and Student Research
- Campus Tesim:
- Maritime
- Department:
- Global Studies and Maritime Affairs
- Creator:
- Camalo, Joie
- Description:
- The United States is dependent on oil and has been since the turn of the Industrial Revolution. They have created relationships with foreign countries to obtain access to their resources. The use of oil has forced the United States to form some shaky relationships with foreign countries and has forced the United States to support and back these economies in a time of war. The truth is, however, that oil and other fossil fuels are not going to be around forever; they are finite resources, and the United States needs to explore alternatives. The dependency the United States has on other countries to provide oil for its people threatens the United States national security, as well as causes extreme damage to the environment. Climate change is all but too real right now, and the extensive use of oil and gas are the main contributors. The United States has been leading the way when it comes to having the largest carbon footprint in the world, until recent years when China surpassed the United States. The United States started to fund projects to find cleaner fuel sources and cut emissions. The most popular fuel source has been electric power in vehicles; it hasn't been until recent years that a new alternative hit the headlines. 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:
- Mendez, Alexander
- Description:
- GMA 400 - Senior Seminar Research and Drug organizations remain an issue for U.S security. This is due to their ability to adapt and change when facing obstacles. This is especially concerning since the U.S has implemented policies, such as the War on Drugs since the 1970s. Their economic tactics allow them to implement a corporate structure, allowing them to remain flexible when conducting operations. The increase in sales increases their investment for their operations. The large demand from U.S citizens gives incentives for cartels and upcoming cartels to organize and grow. To understand the adaptive nature, this thesis reviewed some of the tactics used during the height of Colombian drug trafficking and the present Mexican drug trafficking. This thesis also reviewed the success and failures of policies used during both eras by the U.S government. The problem of halting drug trafficking may be due to lack of successful policies. Cartel organizations are improving their tactics by maintaining secrecy, using violence as a means for control, corrupting officials, and implementing new technology. Policy recommendations include legalizations, a balanced policy with education, prevention, and security, and reconstructing Mexico’s judicial system.
- Resource Type:
- Paper and Student Research
- Campus Tesim:
- Maritime
- Department:
- Global Studies and Maritime Affairs
- Creator:
- Zhange, Li
- Description:
- GMA 400 - Senior Seminar Research and China’s One Belt One Road strategy is establishing a new cooperation framework; it allows China to participate and even dominate some countries’ economic development. Central Asia, an area that left behind the world-economically and politically, recently became a hot spot of China’s new outlook. However, Central Asia has not received enough attention from the US. Central Asia plays a significant role in international energy security, human rights issues and terroristic threats. This thesis addresses China’s influences in Central Asia, what’s the role The US plays in this region, and how The US should react to China’s new strategy in Central Asia.
- Resource Type:
- Paper and Student Research
- Campus Tesim:
- Maritime
- Department:
- Global Studies and Maritime Affairs
- Creator:
- Potter, Benjamin
- Description:
- The State of California is arguably the most forward looking state in regard to producing environmental policy. California often serves as a benchmark for other U.S. states and even other countries around the world. The state is looked at as a model for how policies regarding the environment are created, established, and implemented. Often times, California is the first to identify and regulate issues pertaining to problems that threaten the natural environment. One area where California has paved the way is with the threat posed by marine invasive species (MIS). The rise of globalization and international trade has been largely responsible for the increase in the frequency of MIS in the world's ocean. In California, this trend was identified and addressed by the establishment of groundbreaking policy. Since their establishment, the policies generated by the State of California now serve as a benchmark for the management of MIS. Part of being a leader, however, means that the state must deal with setbacks that come from developing new policy. Technological challenges, delayed implementation of policy, and federal regulation uncertainty have slowed progress. Despite challenges, California continues to press forward with its progressive policies. Tighter regulation in California, however, might be advantageous contrary to popular opinion against regulation. California aims to position itself as an early adopter of MIS regulation and be the change it wants to see in the world. 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:
- Asbell, Rachael Lee
- Description:
- GMA 400 - Senior Seminar Research and Emergency response to maritime natural disasters vary according to the developmental factors of the affected country. By looking at several case studies, as well as the behaviors that need to be present at all levels of responders, two different patterns begin to emerge. The responders are as follows: civilian responders, local responders, national responders and international responders. The civilian response is made up of people in the affected zones as well as the surrounding areas. The local responders are the police forces and the firefighters. The national response is the domestic government as well as the military and trained national emergency actors that the domestic government oversees. International responders include foreign governments, international actors and nongovernmental organizations. In developed countries, civilian responders are usually first on the scene, followed shortly by the local and national response. International actors do not usually play as prominate a role in developed countries as in developing countries, as the strong national government often can take care of the problems without a significant amount of foreign intervention. Developing countries on the other hand, oftentimes have weak local and national governments, leading to a reliance on civilian responders to take care of themselves and their fellow citizens until international help can arrive. The national government sets the tone for the local and international responders, as oftentimes the national government is tasked with funding and preparing the local government for potential disasters.
- Resource Type:
- Paper and Student Research
- Campus Tesim:
- Maritime
- Department:
- Global Studies and Maritime Affairs
- Creator:
- Jones, Akilah
- Description:
- The Caribbean Sea has a host of islands that are adjacent to the Americas; it is full of nation states more or less developed. Haiti and Jamaica are the poorest nations in the Caribbean; the wealthiest are Trinidad and Tobago, The Bahamas, and Puerto Rico. Environmental issues and natural disasters are some of the continuous battles that these nations have faced, but some have found ways to cultivate their land and rise above these issues that plague them. Hurricanes, earthquakes and droughts are just some of the natural disasters. While Trinidad and Tobago and The Bahamas have made great strides in overcoming long-lasting economic devastation in the region, Haiti and Jamaica are overwhelmed by poverty still. Environmental factors certainly assist in the obstacles to overcome poverty, yet they alone are not the cause. Economies must develop to withstand natural disasters through preparation; one of those ways is by creating emergency funds. Mutually beneficial relationships with other countries are also necessary to ensure contributable funds in isolated disasters. 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:
- Boisse, Jacob A.
- 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 human race is a migratory species at its core and has utilized migration as a means to spread all over the Earth. The reason many decide to get up and move is dependent upon social and economic factors that push or pull individuals. Migration and emigration are consistent factors throughout the world, but one point of interest is in Europe. Europe has long been a breeding ground for various cultures to come together and experience one another. Throughout European history, populations have been uprooted and moved on their own accord. The large phases of European emigration started with the industrial revolution as Europeans moved to the New World to start over. However, in recent history, the World Wars, Interwar years, and the Cold War would all bring about the mass emigration of many groups of people. Xenophobia towards ethnic minorities would result in the deportations of those people, and weak economies would be the primary driver for modern-day Europeans to leave their nations of origin. The consequences faced by countries with dwindling populations include brain drain, lack of economic growth, and the pressures to take care of an aging population. These are the main issues that accompany emigration, and various states throughout Eastern and Central Europe have developed ways to attract their people back. Although that is the case, there has not been much progress with that and people continue to leave, but most of them have the desire to return. It is not a surprise to find that why people go is economical, at least regarding the new millennium, and that they have no choice in their decision.
- Resource Type:
- Paper and Student Research
- Campus Tesim:
- Maritime
- Department:
- Global Studies and Maritime Affairs
- Creator:
- Myers, Jack
- Description:
- Advancement in technology has forced massive labor changes and transitions in the United States and the world. While the need for manual labor continues to plummet as robots and machines continue to take over these jobs; the need for engineers, programmers and repairman climbs. While skilled laborers are still very much in need in this country, many labor unions are facing major issues because of the implementation of technology in their work fields. The maritime community faces one of the most current examples of this dilemma. Advanced technologies and automation in ports means that longshoremen and many other port terminal workers who once had income and job security are now fighting for their livelihoods. In this thesis, all aspects of port technologies are looked at including the societal, political and economic impacts of this technology. Combining thorough research with background knowledge and direct interviews of individuals who deal with this technology on a daily basis, it can be shown that the pros of automation and advancing port technology are overshadowed by the cons. These cons not only relate to the workers themselves but the entire port communities that share this local economy, and finally the cons can even strike the ports themselves, as it is seen how regulations, massive capital for implementing technology and issues in infrastructure can make advanced technologies an overall loss for some ports. 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:
- Jampolsky, Rachel
- 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 essay attempts to identify the ramifications of U.S. exit from the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) and the implications held therein for United States involvement in the Asia-Pacific region and Asia Policy under the Trump administration. Abandonment of the TPP indicates an abdication of U.S. hegemony in the region, allowing China further expansion of influence through the rival trade pact, the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP). The qualifiers for TPP abandonment under the Trump Administration were insufficient, deserting decades of strategy and national interest in concern of public opinion and faulty analysis. Moving forward, it is necessary the U.S. take care to uphold presence and authority in the region as well as form stronger bilateral trade relations with allies in the region. Special interest should be paid to strong allies that will continue forward with RCEP, namely Australia, Japan and New Zealand who will inevitably develop closer trade relations with China.
- Resource Type:
- Paper and Student Research
- Campus Tesim:
- Maritime
- Department:
- Global Studies and Maritime Affairs
- Creator:
- Curry, Gwyneth
- Description:
- GMA 400 - Senior Seminar Research and The technological advances in the last five years has been outstanding. In the shipping industry alone, technology is continuing to advance so much that some believe autonomous shipping for cargo ships will become a reality in less than five years. This will decrease shipping costs, reduce lives lost at sea, and allow for more research of the high seas. The benefits are close to eliminating the consequences of cybersecurity threats and attacks. The industry is not ready for autonomous ships because the cybersecurity of the current industry is not up to par. Billions of dollars could be lost in the transition from manned ships to unmanned. Evaluating the current risks in the industry will help evaluate the future implications of autonomous ships.
- Resource Type:
- Paper and Student Research
- Campus Tesim:
- Maritime
- Department:
- Global Studies and Maritime Affairs
- Creator:
- Reyes, Luisa Delos
- Description:
- As many are aware, the United States and Iran have not had the best relations starting all the way back in 1945 and even today in 2017. Unless a person lived through the era while all of the attacks between the U.S. and Iran, no one really understands the reason behind their animosity towards each other. It is believed that both countries are at fault for the strong tensions due to actions that were done and comments that were made. These two countries did not always have poor relations, but decisions that were made has obviously affected those relations drastically. This thesis will allow for readers to live through history and give them an idea on how much interactions between the U.S. and Iran were affected. This is not meant for the reader to determine who is in the right and who is at fault, instead, this thesis will give the reader a better understanding as to why these countries do not get along. Aside from the background between the U.S. and Iran, this thesis will also cover possible solutions, as well as what the future may look like if these countries do not make peace, and it does not look good. 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:
- Cervantez, Daniel
- Description:
- The United States is currently involved three conflicts in the Middle East. The outcome of these conflicts did not go for what the United States originally wanted. The Question is why does the United States still keeps finding itself in the same situation that it did not originally wanted? The recurring elements that have continue to plaque the United States in the Middle East is from fear and hubris. The case studies are the Soviet Afghan War, the Iraq War in 2003, and the current Yemen Civil War were the United States is currently supporting Saudi Arabia’s intervention in the country. The cost from these mistakes are that the United States reputation is damage, resources are wasted, and US citizens are harmed. and GMA 400 - Senior Seminar Research
- Resource Type:
- Paper and Student Research
- Campus Tesim:
- Maritime
- Department:
- Global Studies and Maritime Affairs
- Creator:
- Mullaney, Catherine
- Description:
- The United States merchant fleet has responded to multiple natural disasters in the past twenty years. They have used their wide scope and available fleet along with strategic positioning for timely response and assistance. Departments such as Military Sealift Command (MSC), the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), and the Maritime Administration (MARAD) have all played vital roles in the first days after domestic and international disasters. With the magnitude of meteorological events expected to increase in coming years, the resources of existing response programs will be strained. A more cohesive relationship between the current government lead as well as non-governmental organizations and the merchant fleet should be considered. The merchant fleet can provide unique resources that have proven valuable in the cases of past disasters. Looking beyond military lead organizations and into the commercial deep water and brown water merchant fleets may prove pivotal in future disaster scenarios. 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:
- Cohen, Max
- Description:
- GMA 400 - Senior Seminar Research and The collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991 created three new riparian states surrounding the Caspian Sea. This maritime realm is resource rich with vast hydrocarbon reserves. Russia and Iran must now come to terms with the reality that they are no longer entitled to split this body of water and its resources between themselves. Azerbaijan, Turkmenistan and Kazakhstan have rightful claims to regions within the Caspian Sea basin that contain the majority of these offshore hydrocarbon reserves. These natural resources have drawn the outside interests of Europe and the United States. The west wishes to reduce Russia’s monopoly over Eurasian energy markets with the construction of a Trans-Caspian Pipeline system which would create and east to west hydrocarbon corridor. However, a legal regime for the Caspian Sea is still vehemently contested between these five states. Russia, Iran, Azerbaijan, Turkmenistan and Kazakhstan all realize that whatever legal regime defines the Caspian Sea will have a monumental affect on hydrocarbon production and transportation.
- Resource Type:
- Paper and Student Research
- Campus Tesim:
- Maritime
- Department:
- Global Studies and Maritime Affairs
- Creator:
- Cook, Dylan L.
- Description:
- Shipbreaking or ship recycling has been made more apparent to the international community as being an industry that uses destructive practices in Bangladesh, India, and Pakistan to dismantle end of life vessels who have exceeded their economic value. The amount of hazardous substances and materials that are released from the dismantlement and scrapping of beached ships in developing countries has brought about the exposure to Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs), heavy metals, Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs), oil residue pollution, and asbestos. Due to the exposure to harmful and toxic substances and the dangerous working conditions in shipbreaking yards, workers can become severely sick, injured, or can be killed due to the environment they work. The surrounding marine environment is significantly affected by the pollutants released from shipbreaking activities which combine with marine organisms consumed by the local population. Due to the overwhelming environmental and worker issues occurring in shipbreaking industries in South Asia, the international community has drafted and adopted Conventions, such as the Basel Convention, to regulate and control shipbreaking industries to prevent further damage. The way the Conventions were drafted can be better detailed to advance the current objectives within the Conventions as well as other goals to be added. 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:
- Gomez, Noelle
- Description:
- GMA 400 - Senior Seminar Research and Many countries legally prohibit the shark fin trade; however, it is still an ongoing problem to protect the lives of one of the ocean’s top apex-predator. In Asian countries, there is a high demand for shark fins, especially in Hong Kong and China, as they use the fins to produce shark fin soup. Due to the high demand, sharks are depleting at a rapid rate, and it is affecting the oceanic ecosystems. In order to help this apex predator, policymakers need to become more aware that sharks are an essential species in the marine ecosystem. This thesis seeks to explore the shark fin trade and the effects that it will have on the marine ecosystem in the future. Extensive background research on shark behavior, shark biology, and an examination of ecotourism will be used to identify and answer essential questions in the protection of sharks. Ultimately, this thesis seeks to find the best solutions and legislation for protecting sharks at the international level through institutions and the creation of the first shark commission.
- Resource Type:
- Paper and Student Research
- Campus Tesim:
- Maritime
- Department:
- Global Studies and Maritime Affairs
- Creator:
- Rajasegaran, Navaganapati
- 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 human trafficking and drug smuggling industries have become a major geopolitical and security interest. The industries have expansive networks through which drugs and human beings are trafficked all around the world. One key issue the International community is facing, is the lack of an impact any policies and government action has invoked. There is a lot at risk for the International community, if these industries continue to grow at alarming rates. Human trafficking and drug smuggling pose not only a national security threat, but also one associated with the resilience of coastal borders. Due to the lack of stability and poor living qualities, South America and East Asia are steadily rising once again to dominate the global economy in a black-market perspective. The cartels and organized crime groups of both Latin America and East Asia have in recent years cooperated with one another in regards to profiting from both the act of trafficking peoples as well as drugs. These area that lack the appropriate authority, government, and infrastructure are a breeding ground for illicit activities. My Senior thesis will explore in depth the trades themselves, their origins, relationships, past history, policies, and finally solutions through which a substantial impact can be made.
- Resource Type:
- Paper and Student Research
- Campus Tesim:
- Maritime
- Department:
- Global Studies and Maritime Affairs