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Selected research and long-form inquiry into institutions, technology, culture, and the systems that shape public life.

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Maternal Smoking During Pregnancy and Perceived U.S. Federal Government Responsiveness in Adulthood: A Family Marker of Distrust Across Two Generations

Using national survey data and sibling comparisons, this paper finds that maternal smoking during pregnancy marks families in which adult children perceive the federal government as less responsive. The evidence weighs against a large prenatal effect.
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DOI: 10.17613/0nwbw-8j163

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The Foreign Athlete Pipeline: International Recruiting in American College Athletics as a Geopolitical and National Security Issue, 1952-2026

Tracing international recruitment in American college athletics from the Cold War to 2026, this paper examines the intersection of athletic labor, immigration law, and national security.
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DOI: 10.17613/07azx-8yw93

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Africa in the International System: Theoretical Perspectives, Challenges, and Strategic Pathways

This paper analyzes Africa's position in the international system through major IR and political economy frameworks, then evaluates structural constraints and strategic pathways for greater agency in a multipolar environment.
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DOI: 10.17613/j8av3-99j73

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