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- Creator:
- Babbitt, John
- Description:
- This thesis compares the Chinese and United States' motivations and methodology for foreign aid using case studies and research done by experts. In analyzing this it became clear that both methodologies, those being conditionality and non-interference, have advantages and disadvantages. For either methodology aid is only effective if it is tailored for each recipient country. In any scenario, both countries have much to gain by providing foreign aid. In order to measure the effectiveness of aid, determining the motivations has been vital. With current political climate turning inward for a more nationalistic view ensuring that foreign aid is effective and necessary will help governments justify foreign spending to their constituents. 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:
- 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:
- 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:
- Fialkoff, Linda
- Description:
- Resiliency in Louisiana’s transportation infrastructure is not only vital to the industries and communities who traverse these routes regularly, but also to our Nation’s economy. These avenues of transportation serve as a means to connect goods and services with consumers on a domestic and international scale. Industries such as oil, natural gas, and shipping depend on reliable access in and out of this region. The integrity and longevity of these roadways, structures, and waterways is also crucial for the responsible development of the region. Infrastructure funding is vital to allow for the continued population growth, especially in the face of climate change. The opportunity to connect these cities to economic growth and social advancement through improved infrastructure will act to fund transportation improvement and development through increased access to economic opportunity and commerce. 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:
- 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:
- Duarte, Alex
- Description:
- Offshore aquaculture, or mariculture, is a new industry that has great economic potential for the United States. With the California being the third largest state in the country and having a coastline that stretches 840 miles, a viable ocean management plan can make use of the California coastal zone by accommodating the many maritime industries and stakeholders that can benefit from such a plan. The solution to this dilemma is for the federal government to begin building a regulatory framework that incorporates Marine Spatial Planning (MSP). Some European countries have already begun creating viable spatial planning of their coastal zones that have provided the state with both political and economic benefits. California has been importing more than half of its seafood from Asian countries for some years now. China is a model for aquaculture in that region that incidentally is also the biggest seafood exporter to California and the United States. The United States has strangely fallen behind the aquaculture industry for a number of reasons. Although there is some valuable research that has studied the effects of aquaculture, further research is necessary to truly estimate the environmental impacts of offshore aquaculture, the development of responsible and sustainable methods, and the absence of a federal framework combining MSP and aquaculture are all explanations for the shortage of coastal legislation. Until NOAA, the United States Coast Guard, and other federal agency stakeholders make their recommendations for MSP, the aquaculture industry in California and the United States will be slow and ineffective. 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:
- 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.
- Resource Type:
- 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.
- Resource Type:
- Paper and Student Research
- Campus Tesim:
- Maritime
- Department:
- Global Studies and Maritime Affairs
- Creator:
- Steele, Keegan B.
- Description:
- The Indian Ocean Rim (IOR) has become a major geopolitical and security interest in the 21st century. One of the biggest issues that faces the Indian Ocean today is the swift growth of maritime related security threats. This is a major concern to not only first world nations like the United States, but also to developing states in the region. Due to the lack of stability in the region, the Horn of Africa and the Arabian Peninsula have been a breeding ground for violent non-state actors. Piracy, illicit trade, and terrorism are just a few of the non traditional maritime security threats. With instability in an already pirate-infested area, the threat of a growing maritime terrorism domain is a looming and haunting notion. This thesis will look into the history of maritime based terrorist attacks, and the potential for up and coming non-state actors, terrorist organizations, and organized crime in a region of instability. 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:
- 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.
- Resource Type:
- Paper and Student Research
- Campus Tesim:
- Maritime
- Department:
- Global Studies and Maritime Affairs