1996 Conference Program - Midwest Political Science Association

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“Rule of Law Orientations Among Russia's Legal and Political
Elite.” William Reisinger, University of Iowa
“Gorbachev, Yeltsin, and the Conflict Over Economic and
Democratic Reform.” Francis Bell, University of Rochester
Disc: Mary Dakin, Indiana University
Panel 4-2 MONTROSE 2
Research on Alliances
Chair: D. Scott Bennett, Pennsylvania State University
Papers: “Hysteresis and International Alliances: A Rational
Alternative to Institutional Self-Perpetuation.” D. Scott
Bennett, Pennsylvania State University and Scott E. Tarry ,
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale
“Alliances, Commitments, and Reputation: Fighting to Save
Face.” Chris Sprecher, Michigan State University
“Duplication, Interdependence, or Independence? An
Assessment of the
Relationships Between NATO, the WEU, and the Eurocorps.”
Stephanie Anderson, University of Wyoming
Disc: Erik A. Gartzke, University of Iowa
Panel 5-1 MONTROSE 3
Domestic Arrangements and International Behavior
Chair: David Leblang, University of North Texas
Papers: “The Effectiveness of Foreign Lobbying on the United
States Congress.” Rebecca Summary, Larry Summary
Southeast Missouri State University
“Patent Law: An Obstacle to the Global Transfer of Technology.”
Helen G. Brudner, Fairleigh Dickinson University
“Aid and Profits: U.S. Aid and Foreign Direct Investment in Latin
America, 1969-1993.” Robert E. Sterken, Jr., Texas Tech
University
Disc: David Leblang, University of North Texas