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In this dissertation, I formulated a theory about the conditions that make defeats in war radicalizing experiences, both domestically and in foreign policy. I present a two-stage model that explores the impact of defeat on the likelihood of domestic radicalization and then show …

This thesis analyzes the use and unintended outcomes of power in international politics through an examination of economic sanctions in selected countries. A theoretical argument is derived from punishment theories and analyzes the effects of punishment on the target, including …

Using both social theories of the body and sociological approaches to emotion, this dissertation analyzes Palestinian suicide bombing/martyrdom in order to illustrate not only the power of the body as a symbol but also the connection that this form of symbolism has to religious …