Theses and Dissertations: Recent submissions

  • The political economy of currency depreciation in Lebanon 1989-2022 
    Abou Naoum, Sitrida (Notre Dame University-Louaize, 2022-09)
    Exchange rates are one of the most important aspects of the economic health in a country. This study examines how the political history of Lebanon and its geo-political connection to the region's turbulence, have played a major role in its current severe currency crisis. One of the study’s aims is also, to find out the reasons behind the current Lebanese political and economic crisis. The scope of this research is limited to the period 1989-2022. Using an International Political Economy IPE approach, Laissez-Faire Economy (Free Market Capitalism), and State Capture theories, the study explores ...
  • Cyberterrorism : future trends and impact 
    Youssef, Imad Milad (Notre Dame University-Louaize, 2006)
    As the world enters the information age, countries has undertaken extensive study of the "Revolution in Military Affairs" and information warfare. This thesis examines the implications of information warfare tactics and techniques for terrorism. It explores the possibility that computers may revolutionize terrorism. Two concepts are often embodied in academic definitions of terrorism: violence and terror. By adding information warfare techniques, the definition of terrorism could be expanded to include "cyberviolence," the destruction or manipulation of computer information. The "violence" ...
  • Advantages and disadvantages of Lebanon's accession to the World Trade Organization (WTO) 
    Francis, Samer (Notre Dame University-Louaize, 2006)
    In the last decade, many aspects of globalization have captured worldwide attention. But for more than a century, the driving force behind globalization has been the expansion of trade in goods and services . Trade liberalization is of major concern for developing countries following protectionist policies, since they are more vulnerable to total openness. The rules of the World Trade Organization (WTO), which was established in 1995, are based on the principles of free trade. These rules promote trade liberalization policies; this is why acceding to this international organization is of great ...
  • Iran's nuclear program and world order 
    Kayrouz, Hanadi G. (Notre Dame University-Louaize, 2006)
    Iran is a major power in the Middle East and does play a major role in the region. It is the center of Shiism. It exerts its influence either as a supporter of militias and 'terrorist group' such as "Hezbollah" in Lebanon, Palestinians and others. It had historical feud with Iraq especially under the Sunni President Saddam Hussein. Presently this unfriendly conflict could change with the formation of an Iraqi Shiite government. By contract, Iran's anti western stands are unchanged since the Khomeini revolution. With its militant regime following the demise of the Shah, Iran aims at becoming ...
  • Democracy in the European Union 
    Farhat, Jeanne T. (Notre Dame University-Louaize, 2007)
  • The Euro-Mediterranean & Lebanon partnership : how can this partnership get maximum future benefit? 
    Milky, Chantal (Notre Dame University-Louaize, 2007)
  • Electronic commerce : regulations at the global era 
    Saliby, Rouba (Notre Dame University-Louaize, 2013)
    The internet has let to major growth in the economy due to its new e-commerce trends along with the dynamics in the advertising industry. Although e-commerce is an important sector in the world of trading, it has its implications; the companies all over the world have to find solutions to such implications due to the fact that e-commerce is of major importance for companiesto promote and sell their products. The purpose of my paper is to highlight the importance of ecommerce in the world trading and propose a solution to the implications associated with trading via the net. I will start by ...
  • The crypto world : global development and international legal implications 
    Nakhle, Anthony (Notre Dame University-Louaize, 2022-11)
    The launch of Bitcoin, the first cryptocurrency, in 2009, altered the traditional perspective that people held with regard to of financial transactions. Over the years, hundreds of cryptocurrencies have emerged and the realm of crypto (digital) assets extended its impact toglobal affairs whereas it affects domestic and international economics, politics, and the environment. Given the nature and potential of this technology, it has left a positive mark as wellas negative stains due to lack of regulation, falling prey to perversion and abuse with malicious intent to commit illicit activity. ...
  • Human rights international non-governmental organizations contributions to the sustainable development goals in Lebanon 
    Raad, Yara (Notre Dame University-Louaize, 2022-11)
    International Non-Governmental Organizations' (INGOs) contributions to Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) is a subject that has gained great attention within the academic and practical fields. The human rights INGOs have a leading role in contributing to the SDGs as recognized by the 2030 agenda with a particular focus on developing countries. Lebanon as a developing country has committed to the achievement of the 17 SDGs in 2015 and is considered on its average performance. The main role of INGOs in developing countries is to ensure that the 17 global SDGs can be translated from the ...
  • The crisis in Venezuela : a study showing how a wealthy nation collapse 
    Antoun, Elie (Notre Dame University-Louaize, 2022)
    The Venezuelan crisis was filling the headlines during 2019, and took the world’s attention. The country that once was the wealthiest in Latin America suffers the worst economic crisis of a country that is not experiencing war since the 20th century. Diseases, collapse of institutions, destitution, and repression have led millions to flee the country to neighboring states. Venezuela, that sits on the largest oil reserves in the world, has the phenomenon called “the resource curse”, where the government is spending all the money coming from oil without injecting any back into the economy. The ...
  • The evolution of FATCA and its impact on Lebanon 
    Mallah, Amani N. (Notre Dame University-Louaize, 2015)
    This thesis was conducted to examine the impact of the evolution of FATCA on Lebanon. This study discusses the evolution of the U.S tax system, and its attempt to combat U.S tax evasion beginning with the Qualified Intermediary Program and ending with the U.S Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA). Moreover, it entails the evolution of the FATCA regulations and analyzes this evolution with all the modification of these regulations. A detailed timeline of the evolution of the FATCA status as well as the projected timeline are highlighted. Interviews with four head of legal compliance officers ...
  • Brain drain : the lebanese case 
    Hindi, Betty Elias (Notre Dame University-Louaize, 2007-02)
  • Arbitration clause and the enforcement of arbitral award related to international agreement 
    Khattar, Raymond (Notre Dame University-Louaize, 2007)
  • The right to resistance in occupied territories 
    Sfeir, Youssef T. (Notre Dame University-Louaize, 2008-09)
    The writing of this thesis meets the obvious need for a general work on the law of armed conflict from its theoretical origins to the most recent political and legal developments. The title expresses one of the basic purposes of International Humanitarian Law, which is to provide, amid generalized barity of war, protection to civilians and those no longer taking part in the fighting, and even restrictions on the violent conduct between the combatants. Resistance movements in occupied territories have been accepted as a concept since WWII. However, the exact characteristics of these movements, ...
  • Terrorism and Saudi Arabia 
    El Morr, Elias (Notre Dame University-Louaize, 2008)
    It is obvious that the events of September 11, 2001, triggered disputes about a detailed, comprehensive definition of terrorism. But there is still no unified or "universal" definition for terrorism. Such disputes will not result in an agreeable consensus and will make no notable benchmark towards the understanding of terrorism. This work tends to shed light on patterns, current trends and future threats of terrorism worldwide while stressing on the role of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the negative and drastic effects and consequences it produces locally, regionally, and internation ...
  • Copyright protection for computer programs 
    El Sarnouk, André William (Notre Dame University-Louaize, 2008-06)
    Globalization, nowadays, has reshaped many or most of the legal concepts humans thought of as indispensable. It has turned the globe into a small village, cutting down boundaries, and opening up channels which were inconceivable just a few years back. Free movements of knowledge, thought, inventions, technologies, creations, and ideas have become available to humanity. This research investigates, therefore, the scope of copyright protection of computer programs and their impact. There is no doubt that the modern technology use stretches the law which is sometimes slow to react. One legal ...
  • The implementation of electronic check collection in the Lebanese banking system: a comparative study between the Lebanese and U.S. laws 
    Atallah Harfouche, Noha (Notre Dame University-Louaize, 2008)
  • The Abraham accord shaping a new Middle East 
    Tohme, Maria (Notre Dame University-Louaize, 2022)
    The following study examines the Abraham Accords (AA) shaping a new geopolitical era for the MENA region by testing if and how the Abraham Accords are polarizing the present scene in the MENA region. The game theory is the main layer of the theoretical framework, giving a deeper understanding on how three autonomous player the United States, the UAE, and Israel can cooperate together amid a historical conflict and how it will affect the region of the middle east. Following the theoretical framework, a qualitative methodology is used to gather in depth rich and diverse information on the ...
  • Oil in the Arab World: a blessing or a curse 
    Basbous, Nayla Bassil (Notre Dame University-Louaize, 2008)
  • The relationship between art and human rights in post-apartheid South Africa 
    Ghoussoub, Elissa (Notre Dame University-Louaize, 2022-05)
    The dissertation studies the relationship between art and human rights in post-apartheid South Africa. The conducted research reveals the role that art plays towards the human rights in the new South African nation emerging from the oppressive regime of apartheid. In some cases, post-apartheid South African art plays a positive role towards the human rights mission. These cases include highlighting the sexist-racist oppression that black women experienced during apartheid and engaging in the transitional justice of South Africa from apartheid to democracy. In other cases, post-apartheid South ...

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