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GRADUATE PROGRAM IN INTERNATIONAL STUDIES BULLETIN Volume 9, Issue 5 09-29-2014

Inside the bulletin: Upcoming Events, 2-4 GSIS, 5 GPIS Showcase, 6-7 Alumni Feature, 8 News to Know, 9 Fellowships, 10-11 Reading Corner, 12-14 Calendar, 15 Dr. Jesse Richman

Joint Faculty Appointment to GPIS Dr. Jesse Richman, an Associate Professor of Political Science and Geography has been appointed to a joint position within GPIS. Dr. Richman currently teaches Game Theory within the department. His research interests include legislative organizations, electoral rules and electoral participation, intellectual property and trade. His recent publications consist of a book, Balanced Trade, and a prepublication article in the Journal of Electoral Studies titled “Do non-citizens Vote in U.S. elections?” Dr. Richman also serves as Director of the Social Science Research Center (The SSRC) at Old Dominion University. The center provides high-quality survey research, program evaluation, and performance measurement using scientifically rigorous social science methods, informed by current theory. In addition to his scholarly initiatives, Dr. Richman is a frequent commentator on local political issues. This month, Dr. Richman will attend a dinner hosted at the Virginia Governor’s Mansion honoring Virginia political commentators and political scientist.

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Effective Classroom Strategies Burgess Room (BAL 9024, 3-5pm) You are invited to a workshop for Graduate Assistants and Graduate Instructors in the College of Arts & Letters. Join us to discuss strategies for effective classroom management used by seasoned instructors in Arts & Letters: David Earnest

(Associate Dean for Research & Graduate Studies), Kevin Moberly (Department of English), & Alison Lietzenmayer (Department of Communication & Theatre Arts). Sponsored by the College of Arts & Letters, OfĂ&#x17E;ce of Graduate Studies

Upcoming Events: Dissertation Defense What Constitutes the Success or Failure of Multinational Corporations in Foreign Markets? A Case Study of Chinese and American MNCs Shiwei Jiang Abstract: Scholars have identified multinational corporations (MNCs) as increasingly important and influential actors in international politics. However, mainstream international studies scholarship has failed to explain why MNCs succeed or fail in entering foreign markets. Market entry is a particularly vexing question for U.S. and Chinese firms seeking to compete for each other’s consumers. As this study shows, surprising differences in success among U.S. firms in China, as well as Chinese firms in the U.S., suggest that statist and market factors interact with corporate strategies in confounding ways. Through case studies in the internet, automobile and fast food industries, this dissertation builds a theoretical framework that better explains why some MNCs succeed in foreign markets while others fail. Empirical studies show that two contrasting cultures (universalism vs. particularism, individualism vs. collectivism, and rule-based vs. relation-based governance) make it more difficult for Chinese MNCs and American MNCs to adapt to their counterpart’s market. Although the study finds some support for the cultural dissimilarity argument, it finds that culture alone is an insufficient explanation. The results suggest that statist and market factors like ownership, sector industry, interest groups, entry mode and choice of location are also determinants of a MNC’s success in a foreign market. Based on those findings, the study provides suggestions for both Chinese MNCs and American MNCs seeking to compete in each other’s markets. Committee Members: David C. Earnest. Ph.D. (chair) Brandon Yoder, Ph.D.; Shaomin Li, Ph.D. Wednesday, October 1, 2014 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon BAL 7009 Nuclear Security Complexes An Alternative Approach to Nuclear Proliferation Beyza Unal Abstract: This dissertation proposes to examine states grouped according to their state characteristics in terms of threat existence, democracy level in the nuclear field, and membership in nuclear organizations and compliance with major nuclear treaties. The focus here is to ask: “Does regional security complex theory explain nuclear behavior?” To some extent it does. Regional security complex theory groups states in relation to their geopolitical context. This grouping method is essential for the model that I call nuclear nonproliferation security complexes. Different than the former theory, I argue that nuclear issues are inherently transnational, not regional, and states’ nuclear behavior is shaped by the aforementioned state characteristics. The state characteristics of Iran, Israel, Turkey and the United States are examined in order to understand how the model functions. This dissertation finds that despite having common Middle Eastern security concerns, Iran, Israel and Turkey follow different nuclear policies and their relationship with the United States is a fundamental factor in their nuclear decision-making. In conclusion, I suggest that the United States should differentiate its national interest, which is more to follow nuclear nonproliferation policies, from the global interest, which is to follow nuclear disarmament policies. From this perspective, the United States should find equal ground for both policies to work in conjunction with each other. This could lead to a more comprehensive nuclear approach that incorporates and engages with all actors. Committe Members: Regina Karp, Ph. D. (chair) Steve Yetiv, Ph.D. Peter Schulman, Ph.D. Wednesday, October 1, 2014 1:30 p.m. BAL 7009

Upcoming Events: Dissertation Defense Great Powers, the Persian Gulf, and Global Oil: A Comparative Analysis Katerina Oskarsson Using original data, this study explores the changing capabilities of the United States, China, and Russia in the conflict-ridden Persian Gulf since 1980. It reveals what such shifts mean for American hegemony, the international distribution of capabilities in the region, relations among the great powers, and global oil security. Committee Members: Steve Yetiv, Ph.D. (chair) Dr. Francis Adams r. Kevin L. Rosner

Friday, October 3, 2014 9:30 am BAL 7009

GSIS Corner

Track Talk Series International Cultural Studies is an interdisciplinary field led by Dr. Angelica Huizar that will help students to better understand and work with culturally diverse populations, both domestically and internationally. Serving as a possible GPIS concentration, Cultural Studies investigates how global cultures have developed and changed in the recent past, and what impact such global transformations have had and continue to have on global communities. This concentration addresses such issues as gender in politics, representations of different cultures in media, and African cultures. Current classes include National Identity in an Age of Globalization Gender & Globalization, and Transnational Media Practices. GPIS students are able to choose a specific culture to investigate, and take courses in political science, philosophy of religion, history, and health sciences to shape their masterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s or doctorate program.

Certificates are increasingly impressive to prospective employers because they indicate you have requisite practical and conceptual knowledge in a specific area. People looking to enter the field of Global Health, for example, need to show they have skills in and an understanding of epidemiology, monitoring and evaluation, and procurement, all of which will be developed as part of obtaining the certificate. GPIS students can obtain in addition to their graduate degrees, a certificate in Women Studies via the Institute for Humanities, a certificate in Modeling and Simulation through GPIS and a certificate in Global Health via GPIS in conjunction with the Center for Global Health.

GPIS Showcase Destination Europe: Social, Economic & Political Impact of European Migration In Summer 2014 GPIS students traveled to Berlin, Germany and Brussels Belgium to study the social, economic and political impact of European Migration. Berlin has the highest rate of migrants and the most challenging social environment. The group met with industry, political, labor, and social leaders to learn about the challenges of attracting foreign talent and avoiding social tension. In Brussels, the group spoke with key leaders in the European Parliament and the European Commission to learn about European-level initiatives to foster the influx of new human resources and the national preferences states bring to bear. Left to Right: Jamila Glover, Mary Bell, Scott Duryea, Regina Karp, Bill Eger, Carlos A leisure day was spent in Paris, France.

Oroza, Dawn Driesbach

Cathedral Notre Dame in Paris, France L to R: Jamila Glover, Carlos, Oroza, Scott Duryea, Regina Karp, Bill Eger, Mary Bell

Napoleon Statue in Waterloo Top L to R: Bill Eger, Scott Duryea, Regina Karp, Carlos Oroza Sitting L to R: John Callahan, Jamila Glover, Dawn Driesbach, Mary Bell

GPIS Showcase

Arc de Triomphe in The Cinquantenaire Park in Brussels, Belgium Left to Right: Carlos Oroza, John Callahan, Regina Karp, Mary Bell, Dawn Driesbach, Bill Eger, Scott Duryea, Jamila Glover

Brandenburg Gate in Berlin, Germany Left to Right: Mary Bell, Carlos Oroza, Jamila Glover, Regina Karp, Scott Duryea, Bell, Dawn Driesbach, Bill Eger

Alumni Feature

Rodrigo Mezu

Rodrigu Mezu 2014

Educational experience led to new job opportunities It has been two years since I graduated from ODU and returned to Colombia. I am an Officer in the Air Force and because of my training at Old Dominion, I was assigned to a new office of Foreign Affairs.

versity of the Andes, one of the most prestigious institutions in Colombia. My life has changed but I have to say that this is partly due to Fulbright and the experiences I had during my studies in the U.S. I am thankful for the opportunity that Fulbright and ODU provided.

At the same time, because of the peace talks between the Government of Colombia and the Armed Revolu- Rodrigo MezĂş, Masterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s in International Studies 2012 tionary Forces of Colombia (FARC) to end a 50 years Track in Conflict and Cooperation old conflict, the Ministry of Defense (MoD) created a military staff to advise the Minister. These peace talks are held at La Habana, Cuba. Recently, the government of Colombia has appointed a military committee to build a Disarmament, Demobilization and Reintegration model (DDR) that aims to end the conflict. Because of my previous assignments and studies at ODU, I am one of the 6 people that are talking to FARC. This has been challenging work, not only because of the historical impact but also because of the native domestic spoilers that reside in the country. The unrest is due largely to the political decisions. I am also pursing a PhD in Political Science, at the Uni-

News To Know Thesis and Dissertation Deadlines, Fall 2014 For distance-learning students and/or those residing far from campus, doctoral dissertations and master’s theses are due in the Associate Dean’s Office for review by the style editors by September 19, 2014. For students residing on or near campus, doctoral dissertations and master’s theses are due in the Associate Dean’s Office for review by the style editors by October 10, 2014. For all students, corrected dissertations and theses are due in the Associate Dean’s Office for final approval no later than November 28, 2014. Approved and completed copies of doctoral dissertations are due in the Registrar’s Office for May 2014 graduation by December 5, 2014. Approved and completed copies of master’s theses are due in the Registrar’s Office for May 2014 graduation by December 12, 2014. Thesis and Dissertation Workshops, Fall 2014 Tuesday, September 9, 2014; 12:30-1:30 p.m., BAL 9002 - Dissertation Thursday, September 11, 2014; 12:30-1:30 p.m., BAL 9002 - Thesis Friday, September 12, 2014; 3-4:15 p.m., BAL 9002 - Thesis and Dissertationion To register: Send an e-mail to Deborah Giles in the Associates Dean Office at dgiles@odu.edu with the date you wish to attend as well as your Name, UIN, Program Director, and Expected Graduation Date, or call the Associate Dean’s Office at 757-683-4338. Students who intend to complete a thesis or dissertation must attend a workshop at least one semester prior to graduation. Master’s Comprehensive Exam Information, Fall 2014 Comprehensive Prepartation Friday, October 10, 2014 Dr. Regina Karp Room BAL 7031 Must be Certified by Friday, October 17, 2014, Dr. Matthew Hall BAL 7046 Comprehensive Exams, Monday, November 17, 2014 BAL Students with questions should contact Dr. Matthew Hall at mhall@odu.edu.

Fellowship Opportunities THE NATIONAL NUCLEAR SECURITY ADMINISTRATION GRADUATE FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM (NGFP) prepares exceptional graduate students for a career spanning the vast breadth of opportunities across the NNSA complex and other areas of national security. The program is sponsored by the Department of Energy’s National Nuclear Security Administration, and is administered by Pacific Northwest National Laboratory. The position is a 12-month appointment at an NNSA office, where Fellows work alongside engineers, scientists, and policy experts to help implement the NNSA’s programs globally. Mission areas Fellows support include, but are not limited to: stockpile management and stewardship, defense programs, nuclear nonproliferation, nuclear security, counterterrorism and counter-proliferation, and site office support. Application Deadline: October 20, 2014 When: June 2015 to June 2016 If you have any questions, visit http://ngp.pnnl.gov/fellowships.stm or send a note to ngfp@pnnl.gov We look forward to seeing you apply! THE DIPLOMACY AND DIVERSITY FELLOWHSHIP The Diplomacy and Diversity Fellowship is a transatlantic educational program from Humanity in Action. The Fellowship offers 24 American and European graduate students the chance to explore the changing international dynamics of diplomacy and diversity. Fellows travel to Washington, DC, Paris and Berlin to study how American and European governments and societies are responding to a wide range of international issues. The program seeks to promote constructive diplomacy in a changing world through innovative and inclusive approaches. Who’s eligible: Students in graduate programs in the United States, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Denmark, France, Germany, Greece, the Netherlands, Poland, Turkey and Ukraine. OR Professionals who graduated from such programs in 2012, 2013 or 2014 are also eligible to apply. Application Deadline: October 30, 2014 When: May 29 to June 28, 2015 Where: Washington, DC, Paris and Berlin To learn more about the structure, curriculum and mission of the Fellowship, visit http://www.humanityinaction.org/programs/10-the-diplomacy-and-diversity-fellowship/391-about EURAXESS- RESEARCHERS IN MOTION EURAXESS – Researchers in Motion is a unique European Commission initiative providing access to a complete range of information and support services to researchers wishing to pursue their research careers in Europe or stay connected to it. The following opportunities from EURAXESS provide grants, fellowships, postdocs, and more for budding scholars and career academics in a wide range of disciplines. Most of these programs provide opportunities to research, teach, and study in a European country.

Fellowship Opportunities EUROPEAN RESEACH COUNCIL GRANTS Researchers from anywhere in the world can apply for a European Research Council (ERC) grant to go to Europe and conduct research (for at least 50% of their working time). Currently over 300 ERC grantees out of nearly 4,000 are non-Europeans. Research teams set up by ERC grantees are highly international – an estimated 20% of team members are non-Europeans. Deadline Date: 1 October 2014 http://ec.europa.eu/research/participants/portal/desktop/en/opportunities/h2020/calls/erc-2014-poc.html JEAN MONNEET POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIPS The Robert Schuman Centre for Advanced Studies (RSCAS) offers one or two-year fellowships to post-docs in an early stage of their academic career. Priority will be given to proposals that fit well with one or more of the Centre’s core research themes: European Institutions, Governance and Democracy, Migration, Economic and Monetary Policy, Competition Policy and Market Regulation, Energy Policy and Climate Policy, Global Governance & International and Transnational Relations of the EU. Deadline Date: 31 October 2014 Deadline Date: 31 October 2014 http://www.eui.eu/ServicesAndAdmin/AcademicService/Fellowships/JeanMonnetFellowships/Index.aspx Deadline Date: 15 September 2014 http://www.humboldt-foundation.de/web/4074.html MALTA: UNIVERSITY OF MALTA JUNIOR RESEARCH FELLOWSHIPS Junior Research Fellowships are available as part of the Educational and Cultural Affairs Fellowships. Open to doctoral students and recent Ph.D. recipients who are U.S. citizens. http://www.um.edu.mt/noticeboard/fellowships.html TURKEY:TÜBITAK: RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM FOR INTERNATIONAL RESEARCHERS The Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey (TÜBİTAK) grants fellowships for international highly qualified PhD students and young post-doctoral researchers to pursue their research in Turkey in the fields of Natural Sciences, Engineering and Technological Sciences, Medical Sciences, Agricultural Sciences, Social Sciences and Humanities. The program aims to promote Turkey’s scientific and technological collaboration with countries of the prospective researchers. Preference will be given to candidates who demonstrate the potential to contribute significantly to Turkey’s goal of international cooperation in scientific and technological development. Deadline Date: 31 October 2014 http://www.tubitak.gov.tr/en/funds/academy/international-researchersfellowship-programmes/2216/content-application-dates FULBRIGHT-SCHUMAN PROGRAM The Fulbright-Schuman Program, administered by the Commission for Educational Exchange between the United States and Belgium, is jointly financed by the U.S. State Department and the Directorate-General for Education and Culture of the European Commission. The program funds graduate and post-graduate study, research, and lecture proposals in the field of US-EU relations, EU policy, or EU institutions for interested American and EU citizens. http://www.fulbrightschuman.eu/

Reading Corner

India’s Foreign Policy “The U.S. Bets on Modi,” Daniel Twining - The Wall Street Journal (Asian Edition), September 22, 2014 http://online.wsj.com/articles/daniel-twining-the-u-s-bets-on-modi-1411403689 The IS Threat “Cameron and Obama May Want to ‘Destroy’ ISIS, But What Will They do About the Growing Number of Refugees Fleeing Iraq and Syria,” Kate Allen - The Independent, September 22, 2014 http://www.independent.co.uk/voices/comment/cameron-and-obama-may-want-to-destroy-isis-but-what-willthey-do-about-the-growing-number-of-refugees-fleeing-iraq-and-syria-9748560.html “The Fight of Their Lives,” Dexter Filkins - The New Yorker, September 29, 2014 http://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2014/09/29/fight-lives “How the Islamic State Took Turkey Hostage,” Henri J. Barkey - Foreign Policy, September 21, 2014 http://www.foreignpolicy.com/articles/2014/09/21/islamic_state_turkey_hostage After the Scottish Vote “From Referendum to Reconciliation -- Can Scotland Heal its Wounds?” Simon Worrall - National Geographic, September 21, 2014 http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2014/09/140921-scotland-referendum-snp-reconciliation-uk-peopleculture/ “Scotland Faces Challenge of Putting Referendum Behind It,” Megan Gibson - Time, September 21, 2014 http://time.com/3413925/scotland-referendum-fallout/ “Scotland Rejected Independence But Alex Salmond Still Got Exactly What He Wanted,” Elaine Teng - New Republic, September 19, 2014 http://www.newrepublic.com/article/119498/scotland-rejects-independence-alex-salmond-and-snp-still-gain “The Lesson of the Scottish Referendum,” Robert Tracinski - The Federalist, September 22, 2014 http://thefederalist.com/2014/09/22/the-lesson-of-the-scottish-referendum/

Reading Corner Ukraine “Why the Ukraine Crisis is the West’s Fault,” John J. Mearsheimer - Foreign Affairs, September/October 2014 http://www.foreignaffairs.com/articles/141769/john-j-mearsheimer/why-the-ukraine-crisis-is-the-wests-fault Russia “Under Pressure: Sanctions on Russia are Producing Results,” Sally Painter - Truman National Security Project, September 19, 2014 http://trumanproject.org/doctrine-blog/under-pressure-sanctions-on-russia-are-producing-results/ “Corruption Thrives on Russia’s Frozen Conflicts,” Karen Dawisha - The Moscow Times, September 21, 2014 http://www.themoscowtimes.com/opinion/article/corruption-thrives-on-russia-s-frozen-conflicts/507462.html “Protesters and Counterprotesters at Moscow’s Big Anti-War March,” Joshua Keating - Slate, September 22, 2014 http://www.slate.com/blogs/the_world_/2014/09/22/russian_peace_march_scenes_from_the_protest_and_counterprotest_in_moscow.html “Thousands Protest in Moscow Over Russia’s Involvement in Ukraine,” Alec Luhn - The Guardian, September 21, 2014 http://www.theguardian.com/world/2014/sep/21/protest-moscow-russia-ukraine?CMP=twt_gu “Putin’s Grand Strategy: The Eurasian Union and its Discontents,” S. Frederick Starr and Svante E. Cornell - The Central Asia-Caucasus Institute, 2014 http://www.silkroadstudies.org/new/docs/publications/1409EurasiaUnion.pdf “Hammered by the West, Russia Turns East,” Keith Johnson - Foreign Policy, September 18, 2014 http://www.foreignpolicy.com/articles/2014/09/18/hammered_by_the_west_putin_turns_east_russia_china_gas_ altai?utm_content=bufferac9a1&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_campaign=buffer New Leadership in Afghanistan “The Election Where Votes Didn’t Matter: Afghans Upset as Results Are Suppressed,” Reuters - Newsweek, September 22, 2014 http://www.newsweek.com/election-where-votes-didnt-matter-afghans-upset-results-are-suppressed-272294 “The Afghan Election: Without Votes, Results - and an End,” Scott Smith - The Weekly Standard, September 22, 2014 http://www.weeklystandard.com/blogs/afghan-election-without-votes-results-and-end_805401.html

Reading Corner Democracy in Hong Kong “Teenager Joshua Wong Picks Up Democracy Baton in Hong Kong,” Demetri Sevastopulo - Financial Times, September 22, 2014 http://www.ft.com/intl/cms/s/9d52261c-421e-11e4-9818-00144feabdc0,Authorised=false.html?_i_location=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ft.com%2Fcms%2Fs%2F0%2F9d52261c-421e-11e4-9818-00144feabdc0.html%3Fsiteedition%3Dintl&siteedition=intl&_i_referer=#axzz3E9mVctev “Don’t Overdue the Pessimism on Hong Kong Reforms,” Nicholas Gordon - The Diplomat, September 22, 2014 http://thediplomat.com/2014/09/dont-overdo-the-pessimism-on-hong-kong-reforms/ New York Climate Summit “UN Climate Summit Starts in New York but the Long Term Forecast is Cloudy,” David Usborne - The Independent, September 22, 2014 http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/politics/un-climate-summit-starts-in-new-york-but-the-longtermforecast-is-cloudy-9749583.html “Can Summit Spur Climate Policy Changes?” Michael A. Levi and David M Rubenstein - Council on Foreign Relations, September 19, 2014 http://www.cfr.org/climate-change/can-summit-spur-climate-policy-changes/p33479 “Water Wars,” Shane Harris - Foreign Policy, September 18, 2014 http://www.foreignpolicy.com/articles/2014/09/18/water_wars_climate_change_intelligence_strategy?utm_content=buffer60b46&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_campaign=buffer Ebola “We Could Have Stopped This,” Laurie Garrett - Foreign Policy, September 5, 2014 http://www.foreignpolicy.com/articles/2014/09/05/we_could_have_stopped_this_ebola_virus_world_health_ organization Global Population Boom “A World With 11 Billion People? New Population Projections Shatter Earlier Estimates,” Robert Kunzig - National Geographic, September 18, 2014 http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2014/09/140918-population-global-united-nations-2100-boom-africa/ “Paving Over Hunan? The Portland Model for China,” Wendell Cox - New Geography, September 17, 2014 http://www.newgeography.com/content/004525-paving-over-hunan-the-portland-model-china

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1 Dissertation Defense 10:00 13:30 BAL 7009

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Track Talk Series 11:00-12:00 BAL 7009

Dissertation Defense

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9:30 BAL 7009

Effective Teacher Presentation 15:00-17:00 BAL 9024 CV Writing Workshop 11:00 Webb Center/ Chespeake Room

Brown Bag: Religious Foundations of Identity and Conflict

MA Comp Approval Deadline

12:30-13:30 BAL 9008

Confucius Institute Lecture: Global Leadership in the 21st century 19:30 Constant Convocation Center

GSIS Meeeting 14:30 BAL 7009

25 ISA South Conference

ISA South Conference

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