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When you come at the king: Opposition coalitions and nearly stunning elections
American Journal of Political Science, EarlyView.Abstract Opposition coalitions under electoral authoritarianism have been associated with greater likelihood of opposition victory and democratization. I argue, however, that coalitions also entail significant downside risks with implications for longer term prospects for democracy.
Oren Samet
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Revista Iberoamericana de Bioeconomía y Cambio Climàtico, 2016 El propósito de este estudio fue el de estudiar la seguridad y productividad del suministro de energía eléctrica en el sistema eléctrico de Nicaragua en el periodo desde el año 2010 hasta el 2018 utilizando el Indicador Stirling, indicador margen de ...
Napoleón Vicente Blanco-Orozco, Prof. Dr. +7 more
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BioScience, 2016 The proposed interoceanic canal will connect the Caribbean Sea with the Pacific Ocean, traversing Lake Nicaragua, the major freshwater reservoir in Central America. If completed, the canal would be the largest infrastructure-related excavation project on
J. Huete-Pérez +23 more
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Structural Weakness in Nicaragua : Hindrances to Economic Growth and Poverty Reduction [PDF]
Despite generous debt reduction under the HIPC initiative, Nicaragua is not growing at the rate required to alleviate poverty. This paper outlines Nicaragua’s vulnerability to external changes and its inability to compete in the global market.
Ruth Rios-Morales
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Biased bureaucrats and the policies of international organizations
American Journal of Political Science, EarlyView.Abstract This article advances a novel argument about the policy output of international organizations (IOs) by highlighting the role of individual staffers. We approach them as purposive actors carrying heterogeneous ideological biases that materially shape their policy choices on the job.
Valentin Lang +2 more
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Border fortification and legibility: Evidence from Afghanistan
American Journal of Political Science, EarlyView.Abstract States often fortify their borders against militant threats. How do these efforts shape civilian welfare and perceptions in borderland communities? I conceptualize border fortification as a legibility‐building endeavor. By bolstering state reach in areas of weak historical penetration, fortification enhances the government's capacity for ...
Christopher W. Blair
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Actualización catastral de un distrito urbano ubicado en el municipio de Catarina Departamento de Masaya de Agosto a Octubre del 2014 [PDF]
, 2014 El presente estudio del proyecto catastral, se hizo con el propósito de completar todas aquellas actividades destinadas a la actualización catastral municipal, recopilando la información a través de un levantamiento y encuesta catastral que se recogen ...
Jiménez Carballo, Erick José +1 more
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Advancements in radiocarbon dating: An overview of its impact on Mexican archaeology
Archaeometry, EarlyView.Abstract In this article, we provide a concise historical summary tracing the evolution of radiocarbon dating techniques in Mexico and Central America. We explore the contributions of early pioneers who first employed radiocarbon dating methods, leading to the establishment of a Mexican accelerator mass spectrometry laboratory. The study highlights its
Corina Solís +3 more
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Why Remit? The Case of Nicaragua [PDF]
In the last two decades remittances have gained interest due to their large size. For several developing countries remittances constitute a large portion of their GDP and sometimes exceed FDI.
Naufal, George
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Bulletin of Latin American Research, EarlyView.Godfrey Bingley was a British industrialist who took up geology, photography and travel in the 1880s. His photographs are housed at the University of Leeds, where he worked with its Chair of Geology. This article analyses the archive's projection of the imperial geological imaginary that emanated from Britain and extended to the Americas.
Rebecca Jarman
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