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EU Candidacy, Trade Openness, & GDP/Capita in Countries Seeking EU Membership

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Does candidacy to the European Union increase a nation's Trade Openness? This article explores the changing relationship between Trade Openness and GDP/capita in the period of candidacy prior to full membership in the European Union. Read Article »
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Identity and Multiculturalism in Jazz Literature

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Jazz literature tells the stories of a people who developed a music that transcended racial boundaries and became an art that allowed for the emergence of self-expression in an overtly oppressed race. Read Article »
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Creating Positive Peace in Rwanda and Sierra Leone

by Katherine J. Wolfenden
If we can eliminate structural violence and promote equitable social systems, can we prevent violent conflict by the creation of positive peace in its place? Read Article »
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Transnational Implications of Political, Economic, and Social Instability

by Samuel L. Aronson
Struggling with the challenges of corruption, crime, and economic development, Kenya is a country in flux and a key regional player in international efforts to curb terrorism. Read Article »
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