American University: Journal of International Service

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Publications

  • Foreign Aid for Rural Development

    Foreign Aid for Rural Development

    Catalyst for EU-Algeria Cooperation in Migration Policy? By Alvina Ahmed Introduction The European Union (EU)’s tenuous relationship with Algeria has sparked debate among practitioners and academics focused on immigration policy. The EU has largely failed to incentivize Algeria in cooperating with the EU regarding migration governance. The EU wants to support partner nations in their… Read more

  • Policy Brief: LGBT+ Inclusion in National Disaster Response Plans in Japan

    Policy Brief: LGBT+ Inclusion in National Disaster Response Plans in Japan

    By Sloane Hardin Executive Summary The Great East-Japan Disaster in 2011 forced many Japanese citizens to analyze weaknesses in their country’s National Disaster Response Plans. From this analysis, they recognized that the LGBT+ community was omitted from the plans, leading to marginalization and discrimination post-disaster. This is a global issue that stems from a lack… Read more

  • Policy Brief: On Ransomware

    Policy Brief: On Ransomware

    Executive Summary Ransomware has become a rampant problem within the United States, especially since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. These perpetrators are often protected by foreign governments, which creates difficulties in attempting to prosecute those who are responsible for these crimes. These attacks have become increasingly costly, raising moral and legal questions about how… Read more