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Sid Ramakrishna

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The relationship between Autocracy, Democracy, and Terrorism

August 31st, 2018 - Sid Ramakrishna

The manifestation of terrorism in a given country is typically a function of the country’s institutional mechanisms and internal stability. These, in turn, are directly influenced by the political institutions that govern the country. In a recent paper, econom... More »

Strategic Motivations of Foreign Aid in a Changing World

March 3rd, 2018 - Sid Ramakrishna

Gauging developed countries’ motivations for providing development assistance is complex. One theory suggests that governments of developed countries see foreign aid as a tool of realpolitik, using foreign aid to improve relations with recipient countries and ... More »