Going on the Run: What Drives Military Desertion in Civil War? Holger Albrecht (University of Alabama), Kevin Koehler Security Studies Vol. 27, No. 2 (2018), pp. 179-203 Abstract Under which circumstances do soldiers and officers desert in a violent domestic conflict? This article studies individual military insubordination in the Syrian civil war, drawing on interviews with […]
Daniel J. Levine, “After tragedy: Melodrama and the Rhetoric of Realism.” Journal Article
After tragedy: Melodrama and the Rhetoric of Realism Daniel J. Levine (University of Alabama) Journal of International Political Theory (Published: August 14, 2018 ) Abstract Responding to renewed interest in political rhetoric among contemporary International Relations (IR)–realists, this article advances three main claims. First, it suggests that tragedy—the dominant aesthetic-narrative mode to which these realists […]
Christopher Hale, “Generating Generosity in Catholicism and Islam: Beliefs, Institutions, and Public Goods Provision” Book
Generating Generosity in Catholicism and Islam: Beliefs, Institutions, and Public Goods Provision. Christopher Hale (University of Alabama), Carolyn M. Warner (Arizona State University), Ramazan Kilinç (University of Nebraska at Omaha), and Adam B. Cohen (Arizona State University) Abstract Using an innovative methodological approach combining field experiments, case studies, and statistical analyses, this book explores how the […]
Richard Fording, et al., “Do work requirements for federal assistance help people escape poverty? No. Here’s what really happens. ” Blog Article
Do work requirements for federal assistance help people escape poverty? No. Here’s what really happens. Richard Fording (University of Alabama) Washington Post (Monkey Cage) (Published:August 13th, 2018 ) Abstract Last month, the Trump administration reopened its effort to allow Kentucky to require low-income citizens to work in exchange for health-care coverage — part of its […]
George Hawley, et al., “The Demography of the Alt-Right ” Report
The Demography of the Alt-Right George Hawley (University of Alabama) Institute for Family Studies (Published: August 9th, 2018 ) Abstract This paper analyzes the demographic attributes of people with views indicating support for explicit white identity politics, finding that there is a strong correlation between these attitudes and income and education levels. […]
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Daniel J. Levine, “Threat inflation as political melodrama: ISIS and the politics of late modern fear.” Journal Article
“Threat inflation as political melodrama: ISIS and the politics of late modern fear.” Daniel J. Levine (University of Alabama) Critical Studies on Security; Published March 16th 2018 Abstract Fearful talk surrounding ISIS discloses two ‘public secrets’ that collectively define the dilemma of late modern politics. The first is a transition from politics that is experienced […]
Daniel J. Levine and David M. McCourt, “Why does Pluralism Matter when we Study Politics? A View from Contemporary International Relations.” Journal Article
“Why does Pluralism Matter when we Study Politics? A View from Contemporary International Relations.” Daniel J. Levine (University of Alabama) & David M. McCourt (University of California, Davis) Perspectives on Politics; Volume 16 – Issue 1 – March 2018, pp. 92-109 (Published February 8th, 2018) Abstract Pluralism has become a buzzword in International Relations. It has […]
Daniel J. Levine, Stefanie Fishel, Anthony Burke, Audra Mitchell, and Simon Dalby, “Defending Planet Politics: A Response to our Critics” Journal Article
Defending Planet Politics: A Response to our Critics Daniel J. Levine (University of Alabama), Stefanie Fishel (University of Alabama) Anthony Burke (University of New South Wales), Audra Mitchell (Wilfrid Laurier University), Simon Dalby (Wilfrid Laurier University) Millennium (Published 12-21-2017) Abstract In response to the ‘non-manifesto’ penned by David Chandler, Stephen Hobden and Erika Cudworth, we […]
Carol Cassel, “Vote misreporting and black turnout studies in the U.S.” Journal Article
Vote misreporting and black turnout studies in the U.S. Carol Cassel (University of Alabama) Politics, Groups, and Identities (Published 2017) Abstract Vote misreporting is a major concern for studies of electoral participation. Concern over nonvoters in surveys who claim to vote is especially relevant for black turnout studies in the U.S., because blacks misreport voting […]
Allen Linken and Gracie Smith, “Plenty of service members are likely to sympathize with #TakeAKnee .” Blog Post
Plenty of service members are likely to sympathize with #TakeAKnee Allen Linken (University of Alabama) and Gracie Smith (University of Alabama) Washington Post (Published October 6th 2017) Abstract Is kneeling during the national anthem disrespectful to the American flag, and by extension, to the U.S. military? That’s the charge President Trump recently leveled at NFL […]