Project Title: Conquering Conflict: Understanding successes and Failures in International Conflict Resolution
BASIS Advisor: John Hight
Internship Location: Setty & Associates Ltd
Do NGOs actually help those in conflict-affected areas? What motivates countries to fight - and to end fighting - in other states? And most importantly, does conflict resolution work? These are all questions I will be examining as I undertake conflict case studies from around the world. In my research, I will review both primary sources and secondary schools of thought about conflict resolution in states such as Afghanistan and Egypt. I will analyze and compare each conflict-resolution method’s effectiveness, incorporating cultural, social, and political variables. I will then apply my findings to constructing a model of the most effective conflict resolution strategies that could be applied to the current Russo-Ukrainian conflict. With my research, I hope to raise awareness about conflict’s destructive potential and the effectiveness of various conflict resolution strategies. Conflict has immense destructive potential: it actively destroys academic institutions, research, and knowledge; it devastates necessary infrastructure; and most importantly, it results in death and suffering. Learning how to effectively mitigate conflict can help save lives, preserve institutions, and assist in the rebuilding process of damaged states. In addition to my independent research, I will be performing policy analysis research about the recent changes to the 179D Energy Efficiency Tax Credit Law in my internship position. Both aspects of my senior project will help me view the real-world applications of public policy and understand how I can best influence my communities.
My Posts
Week 10: Last Post!
May 21, 2023
Hi guys! And welcome to my last senior project blog post! I definitely had a crazy week, as I’ve been perfecting my drafts and condensing my notes, but I’m glad that I’m bringing my internship/research work to a satisfying conclusion. This week has mainly been about perfecting the work I’ve already done, reading a few […]
Week 9!
May 20, 2023
Hi everyone! With Senior Project Presentations on the horizon, I’ve definitely felt a bit of a stress push this week. I made sure to find a presentation template that I liked, and then I just started drafting everything together. I’ve found that when I’m drafting for a big project like a presentation, its easiest to […]
Week 8!
May 20, 2023
Hi guys! It’s hard to believe that it’s week 8 of my senior project already. Time goes by so much faster when I’m busy with research and work. This week, I focused on learning how to write an executive summary. I also dabbled in the value of AI for proof-reading and organizational purposes (especially with […]
Week 7!!
May 17, 2023
Hi everyone! Welcome to my week 7 blog post!! This week, I focused on making final edits to my 179D report: I added an outline section, organized my different report pieces, and started learning how to write an executive summary. I also described the parallels between my company’s mission to support energy-efficient building and the […]
Week 6!
May 17, 2023
Hi guys! Welcome to my belated week 6 post!! The last two weeks have definitely been crazy, with spring break and college visits and a few deadlines coming up for my internship. But I’m still excited to be back and update you on what I’ve done this week. This week at my internship, I was […]
Week 5!
Apr 10, 2023
Hi everyone, and welcome to Week 5 of my blog! This week, I spent a lot of time finding and sending files to a secure group that is working with my company. I was specifically looking for contracts, building design documents, and start-up reports, because we need these documents to prove building eligibility. I keep […]
Week 4!!
Apr 06, 2023
Hi guys, welcome to my belated week 4 blog post! I’ve spent this week reading and collecting data. I filled in my business pitch template, and I condensed my report about the 179D from a disorganized outline to a sizable draft. I’m probably about halfway done at this point, and now I’m just researching the […]
Week 3 ❣️
Apr 04, 2023
Hi guys!! Hard to believe it’s been three weeks already, but I’m excited for it. I also apologize for this post coming up so late)). This week, I started working on a business model based on the 179D, and I specifically outlined how the tax law aligns with my company’s values (i.e. the energy efficiency […]
Week 2!
Mar 22, 2023
Hey guys!! This week was a bit less eventful than last week, and I didn’t make any major breakthroughs with my independent research. However, I’ve worked steadily at my internship, and I’ve probably learned enough about taxes to last a lifetime. The specific law that I’m working on analyzing – the 179D Energy Efficient Deduction […]
Week 1!
Mar 13, 2023
Hey guys! This week has definitely been an interesting one, a bit difficult but also informative. I drank a lot of coffee (thank you Northside Social!), sent a lot of emails, and made a few mistakes, but ultimately learned a lot more than I thought I would. Four days out of the week, I’m working […]
Introductory Blog Post
Mar 07, 2023
Conflict resolution is a multifaceted process, where actors from all around the world come into play. NGOs, foreign involvement, and a myriad of other conditions all have an effect on how quickly and effectively parties end their fighting. But which combination of these factors is the most effective one? And how does that combination change […]