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Articles by Madison Schramm
Why Democracies Fight Dictators
Democracies do not tend to go to war with one another, but they do frequently pick fights with dictatorships. Since 1945, democracies have fought 19 interstate wars, mostly against authoritarian countries with personalistic regimes. In exploring this pattern, Schramm finds that the democratic side, not the autocracy, often chooses to escalate and employ military force when such countries find themselves at odds.
Why Democracies Fight Dictators
In Why Democracies Fight Dictators Schramm explores the dynamics that intensify conflict between liberal democracies and personalist regimes—political systems where a single individual has undisputed executive power and prominence.
Great Power Competition: Hastening America’s Decline?
“Great Power Competition” (GPC) has emerged as a guiding principle for U.S. foreign policy during the last five years. Though contested, GPC is associated with a significant literature in international relations and generally refers to particularly strong states competing for power and influence — either regionally or on the world stage.
9 Secret Beaches in New Jersey Everyone Should Visit
It's summertime, and nothing screams summer more than a beach vacation. Watching the sunrise over the ocean, fighting off seagulls from your french fries and strolling down the boardwalk after a long day in the sand. Growing up in Maryland, Ocean City was always the place to go, but after a while, visiting the same beach over and over again can get a little boring. So if you're looking to spice up your summer fun, you may want to escape for a day to one of these nine secret beaches in New Jersey. 1.
Adults in a Room III
“Adults in a Room” is a series in collaboration with The Atlantic Council’s New American Engagement Initiative (NAEI). The series stems from NAEI’s monthly networking events that call on analysts to gather virtually and hash out a salient topic. The goal of this series is to give you a peek into their Zoom room and a deep understanding of the issue at hand in less than the time it takes to sip your morning coffee, without the jargon, acronyms, and stuffiness that often come with expertise.
Loneliness: The Other 2020 Epidemic
by Madison Schramm September 22, 2020 written by Madison Schramm September 22, 2020 Over the last decade, society has made major strides in understanding mental health. Thanks in large part to the normalization of solution-based outlets like therapy, meditation and self-wellness practices, awareness for illnesses such as depression and anxiety disorders are undoubtedly at an all-time high.
How to Upcycle Clothes: 5 Ways to Revamp Your Wardrobe
by Madison Schramm August 17, 2020 written by Madison Schramm August 17, 2020 Styles are constantly changing and if you’re like me, that means you like to keep up with the trends. AKA, buy too many clothes. But I’ve started cutting back on trips to the mall and instead, I browse the hangers of my own closet.
How to Upcycle Clothes: 5 Ways to Revamp Your Wardrobe
Styles are constantly changing and if you’re like me, that means you like to keep up with the trends. AKA, buy too many clothes. But I’ve started cutting back on trips to the mall and instead, I browse the hangers of my own closet. Upcycling clothes not only saves money, but it’s also really fun and you don’t have to have “Project Runway” level skills to do it! Here, we’re covering how to upcycle clothes and giving you five easy ways to revamp your wardrobe. 1.
9 Ways to be Productive in the Morning: The Ultimate Guide
If you’re a morning person like me, waking up early and getting things done is an essential part of every day. Getting up a little earlier gives you more time to get yourself ready and can eliminate the stress of having no time to gather yourself before the day begins. But what are some ways to be productive in the morning? I typically start every day off by doing a quick workout and making my bed.
New Jersey Casinos and Indoor Dining to Reopen July 2
After roughly four months of quarantine and self-isolation, the world is finally starting to take the next steps into recovery. Though some east coast states such as Delaware and Maryland began their reopening process last weekend, New Jersey is still undergoing some restrictions–that is, until June 22. Governor Phil Murphy announced on Twitter Monday afternoon that New Jersey would be opening casinos and indoor dining at a 25 percent capacity starting July.
7 New Jersey Musicians You Should Be Listening To
With summer around the corner, finding new music to add to that pool-day playlist has become a necessity. Discovering new artists that fit your taste can sometimes be hard, especially when it comes to finding small artists. Spotify has been releasing a “New Music Friday” playlist at the end of every week and although it’s a good way to listen to some new tunes, there are plenty of other artists out there who are not featured.
7 New Jersey Musicians to Give a Listen To
With summer around the corner, finding new music to add to that pool-day playlist has become a necessity. Discovering new artists that fit your taste can sometimes be hard, especially when it comes to finding small artists. Spotify has been releasing a “New Music Friday” playlist at the end of every week and although it’s a good way to listen to some new tunes, there are plenty of other artists out there who are not featured.
Peacemakers or Iron Ladies? A Cross-National Study of Gender and International Conflict
Acknowledgments The authors thank Dani Nedal, Alex Weisiger, Frances McCall Rosenbluth, Eleonora Mattiacci, Jordan Tama, Kai Oppermann, and the participants at the 2016 ISA Junior Scholars Symposium, the Harvard International Security Conference, and the Penn Conflict and Contestation Graduate Student Conference for their critical feedback and support. All errors are their own.
Peacemakers or Iron Ladies? A Cross-National Study of Gender and International Conflict
Conventional wisdom suggests that when women attain high political office they are more likely to act as peacemakers than their male counterparts. In contrast, this article argues that women political leaders may be more likely to initiate conflict than their male colleagues.
Book Review Roundtable: What to Make of the Suez Canal Crisis
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Do Quotas Actually Help Women in Politics?
Georgetown Institute for Women, Peace and Security executive director and Ambassador Melanne Verveer this week judged a New York Times debate at the World Economic Forum in Davos on the efficacy of gender quotas in politics and the private sector. It’s a complicated topic, but the scholarly evidence is overwhelming clear: Electoral quotas are important to increasing women’s representation in politics.
Why Regime Change in Iran Wouldn't Work
As the Iranian nuclear agreement turns two years old this month, Iran hawks are once again advocating their preferred solution to the Iranian problem: regime change.
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