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  4. Timothy Schorn
Timothy Schorn
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Coordinator, International Studies/Associate Professor Political Science
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Middle Eastern Politics, International Human Rights, International Law

International Human Rights, Law of Armed Conflict, Middle Eastern Politics

  • LLM, International Human Rights Law, De Montfort University, 2020
  • Ph D, Government and International Studies, University of Notre Dame, 1995
  • MA, Government and International Studies, University of Notre Dame, 1990
  • JD, Law, University of Notre Dame, 1989
  • BA, Social Science, Mount Marty College, 1986
  • Diane Jones Meier Research Award, Department of Political Science2000)
  • College of Arts & Sciences Travel Grant, (2010 - 2010)
  • College of Arts & Sciences Travel Grant, College of Arts & Sciences2013)

Citations listed below are presented in a standardized, modified format for display purposes only. They do not necessarily reflect the preferred style and conventions of the faculty member or discipline.

  • Schorn, Timothy. Grave Breaches and Sexual Violence: Recognition and Accountability . Vol. 2023, Iss. ! Fairfax, VA: George Mason University School of Law, 2023.
  • Schorn, Timothy. Review: "The Art of the Possible: Diplomatic Alternatives in the Middle East" by Michael Reisman. Vol. Spring 2015 Marine Corps Journal , 2016.
  • Schorn, Timothy. Review: "The Middle East Peace Process and the EU" ., Editors Uzi Rabi, 175-178. Vol. 4, Iss. Fall Tel Aviv: Bustam: The Middle East Book Review, 2013.
  • Haar, Robert, and Schorn, Timothy. Transatlantic Approaches to Democratization in the Middle East. In Transatlantic Conflict and Consensus: Culture, History, and Politics.
  • Schorn, Timothy. Self Defense and the War in Iraq. In The Cresset: A review of literature, the arts, and public affairs. Valparaiso University, 2006.
  • Schorn, Timothy. Book Review: Middle East Politics Today: Government and Civil Society and The Foreign Policies of Middle East States. In Journal of Politics, 928. Vol. 65, Iss. 3
  • Schorn, Timothy. The Death Penalty and the International Community: Evolving Norms or Persistent Differences?. In The Leviathan's Choice: Capital Punishment in the Twenty-First Century, editors J. Michael Martinez, William D. Richardson, and D. Brandon Hornsby. Rowman & Littlefield, 2002.
  • Schorn, Timothy. Direct Democracy, Zoning, and Hog Production: How Citizens Influence Confinement Locations. Vermillion, SD: Direct Democracy, Zoning, and Hog Production: How Citizens Influence Confinement Locations, 2000.
  • Schorn, Timothy. Drinkable Water and Breathable Air: A Livable Environment as a Human Right. In Great Plains Natural Resources Journal, 121-142. Vol. 4, Iss. 2
  • Schorn, Timothy, Aronson, David, Main, Buffie, and Tauke, Ken. Home Rule in South Dakota. In Home Rule in the United States, 383-390. Congressional Quarterly Press, 2000.
  • Schorn, Timothy. Book Review: The New Jackals: Ramzi Yousef, Osama bin Laden, and the Future of Terrorism. In Sioux Falls Argus Leader. Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 2000.
  • Cutler Award (Social Sciences) , College of Arts & Sciences, 2015
  • Political Science Professor of the Year, University of South Dakota Political Science League, 2015
  • Fellow, Salzburg Seminar, Salzburg Seminar: Social and Economic Determinants of Human Rights, 2002
  • National Endowment for the Humanities Summer Stipend Nominee from USD, 2001
  • Political Science Professor of the Year, University of South Dakota Political Science League, 2001
  • Honorary Member, Golden Key Honor Society, 2000
  • Kenneth J. Meier & Diana Jones Meier Faculty Research Award, Department of Political Science, 2000
  • Kenneth J. Meier & Diana Jones Meier Faculty Research Award, Department of Political Science, 1999
  • Fulbright-Hays Seminars Abroad Program, Seminar: Moroccan Civil Society: Historical Traditions and Contemporary Challenges, 1998
  • Kenneth J. Meier & Diana Jones Meier Faculty Research Award, Department of Political Science, 1998
  • Political Science Faculty Member of the Year, University of South Dakota Political Science League, 1996
  • Schorn, Timothy, The ICC in the Levant: A Case Against Bashar al-Assad and the Leadership of the Islamic State. Presented at the Annual Conference MPSA, Virtual. (April 15, 2021)
  • Schorn, Timothy, and Red Horse, Myah J., Crossing Colonial Borders: A Comparative Study of Indigenous Women in Settler States. Presented at the Annual Conference MPSA, virtual. (April 14, 2021)
  • Schorn, Timothy, More than Just an Introduction: A Coparison of Twelve Arab Constitution Preambles. Presented at the Annual Meeting MESA, Virtual. (October 11, 2020)
  • Schorn, Timothy, The ICC in the Levant: International Criminal Accountability for the Leadership of Syria and ISIS. Presented at the Midwest Political Science Association Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL. (April 16, 2020)
  • Schorn, Timothy, The ICC in the Levant: International Criminal Accountability for the Leadership of Syria and ISIS. Presented at the Middle Eastern Studies Association Annual Meeting, New Orleans, LA. (November 17, 2019)
  • Schorn, Timothy, The Political Geography of the Modern Middle East. Presented at the GEOG 210 World Regional Geography, Vermillion, SD. (September 24, 2019)
  • Schorn, Timothy, Career: What to Expect as a Faculty at a Liberal Arts College. Presented at the Midwest Political Science Association Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL. (April 07, 2019)
  • Schorn, Timothy, Grave Breaches: Adapting the Law of Armed Conflict. Presented at the Midwest Political Science Association Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL. (April 06, 2019)
  • Schorn, Timothy, Sexual Assault and the Law of Armed Conflict: Political Ignorance and Legal Impunity. Presented at the (Un)Told Stories, Vermillion, SD. (March 13, 2019)
  • Schorn, Timothy, Freedom of Speech and Press after the Arab Spring: Textual Analysis of Arab Constitutions. Presented at the Midwest Political Science Association, Chicago, IL. (April 06, 2018)
  • Schorn, Timothy, The Plight of the Palestinians: Al Nakhba to Apartheid. Presented at the Public Address, First Presbyterian Church, Sioux Falls, SD. (January 16, 2018)
  • Schorn, Timothy, Islamism and Metamorphosis: Adapting and Surviving . Presented at the South Dakota World Affairs Council Annual Meeting, South Dakota State University, Brookings, SD. (June 22, 2017)
  • Schorn, Timothy, Sexual Assault and Conflict: Continuing Impunity. Presented at the Midwest Political Science Association Annual Conference, Chicago, IL. (April 06, 2017)
  • Schorn, Timothy, Sexual Violence in War: International Responses. Presented at the Human Rights and Refugees, University of Central Missouri, Warrensburg, MO. (October 10, 2016)
  • Schorn, Timothy, Constitutional Transitions: Case Studies from the Middle East and Arab Spring. Presented at the Annual Conference, Chicago, IL. (April 2016)
  • Schorn, Timothy, Genocide and Sex Slavery: Yazidi Life and Death Under ISIS., Muenster University Center, USD. (November 10, 2015)
  • Schorn, Timothy, Roots, Goals, and Future of ISIS., Alcala, Spain. (October 23, 2015)
  • Schorn, Timothy, Constitutional Transitions: Case studies from the Middle East and Arab Spring. Presented at the 8th Transatlantic Studies Conference, Alcala, Spain. (October 22, 2015)
  • Schorn, Timothy, Are the News Media Helping or Hurting Politcs . Presented at the Neuharth Symposium, USD, Vermillion, SD. (October 01, 2015)
  • Schorn, Timothy, Reign of Impunity: Israel, Hamas, Hezbollah, and International Humanitarian Law. Presented at the Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL. (April 17, 2015)
  • Schorn, Timothy, Reign of Impunity: Israel, Hamas, Hezbollah, and International Humanitarian Law. Presented at the Visiting Fellow, University of North Dakota. (October 21, 2014)
  • Schorn, Timothy, The Islamic State: Roots, Goals, and Future., Sioux Falls, SD. (October 20, 2014)
  • Schorn, Timothy, Realism in the Modern Middle East: Explaining Intervention in the Syrian Civil War. Presented at the Midwest Political Science Association, Chicago, IL. (April 04, 2014)
  • Schorn, Timothy, "Realism in the Modern Middle East: Explaining Intervention in the Syrian Civil War. Presented at the 7th Transatlantic Studies Conference: "Global Challenges to the Transatlantic World", Alcala, Spain. (October 26, 2013)
  • Schorn, Timothy, Self-Determination and the Demise of NATO . Presented at the North and South: The US, EU, and the Developing World, University of Alcala, Spain. (October 20, 2011)
  • Schorn, Timothy, and Fisher, Merrick C., Self-Determination and the Desire for Statehood: Legal Rights vs. Political Realities in the 21st Century. Presented at the 66th Annual Conference, Chicago, IL. (April 02, 2011)
  • Schorn, Timothy, The United States, Europe, and Self-Determination in the Middle East: Differing Approaches to the Kurds and Palestinians. Presented at the The Obama Effect: Transatlantic Perspectives Past and Future, Middelburg, The Netherlands. (October 27, 2010)
  • Schorn, Timothy, Israel and the Uncomfortable Realities., Sioux City, IA. (May 01, 2009)
  • Schorn, Timothy, The Present and Future Middle East: Expanding Conflicts and Diminishing Peace. Presented at the Noon Forum, Yankton SD. (October 04, 2007)
  • Schorn, Timothy, , Maastricht, The Netherlands. (October 28, 2006)
  • Schorn, Timothy, Transatlantic Approaches to Democratization in the Middle East. Presented at the 4th Biennial Transatlantic Studies Conference, Maastricht, The Netherlands. (October 25, 2006)
  • Schorn, Timothy, Arab Constitutions: Seeds of Democracy. Presented at the 64th Annual Midwest Political Science Association Conference, Chicago, IL. (April 20, 2006)
  • Schorn, Timothy, Democratization and the Middle East. Presented at the Noon Forum, Yankton SD. (September 29, 2005)
  • Schorn, Timothy, War and War Crimes in Yugoslavia: The Basis for the ICTY., Maastricht, The Netherlands. (May 25, 2005)
  • Schorn, Timothy, International Education and the Maastricht Center: Building International Literacy through Collaboration. (May 11, 2005)
  • Schorn, Timothy, Democracy in the Middle East: Constitutions and Constraints., Maastricht, The Netherlands. (February 22, 2005)
  • Schorn, Timothy, Comparative Arab Constitutions. Presented at the 26th Annual Third World Studies Conference, Omaha, NE. (October 14, 2004)
  • Schorn, Timothy, Bridging the Gap: Understanding the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict. Presented at the Bridges for Intercultural Understanding, Rapid City, SD. (March 21, 2004)
  • Schorn, Timothy, Divisions in the Middle East., Vermillion, South Dakota. (September 02, 2003)
  • Schorn, Timothy, Issues of Contention: Preventing Peace in the Middle East., Vermillion, South Dakota. (January 21, 2003)
  • Schorn, Timothy, Preventing Peace: Issues Dividing Israel and the Palestinians., Sioux City, IA. (November 14, 2002)
  • Schorn, Timothy, A Haven on the Plains: Sudanese Refugees in South Dakota. Presented at the 25th Annual Third World Studies Conference, Omaha, NE. (October 10, 2002)
  • Schorn, Timothy, Moral, Legal, and Political Implications of War with Iraq. Presented at the Noon Forum, Yankton SD. (September 19, 2002)
  • Schorn, Timothy, Travels in the Middle East., Stuart, NE. (August 25, 2002)
  • Schorn, Timothy, No Peace in Sight: Conflict in the Middle East., Yankton SD. (August 06, 2002)
  • Schorn, Timothy, Students, Travel, and Terrorism: Information for a Safer Experience. Presented at the Dakota Association for College Admission Counseling, Sioux Falls, SD. (April 19, 2002)
  • Schorn, Timothy, Two-Thousand Years of Terrorism in the Middle East., Sioux Falls, SD. (March 22, 2002)
  • Schorn, Timothy, Two-Thousand Years of Terrorism in the Middle East., Yankton SD. (January 29, 2002)
  • Schorn, Timothy, Weapons of Mass Destruction: Perspectives on the 2001-2002 Debate Resolution., Sioux Falls, SD. (September 14, 2001)
  • Schorn, Timothy, Roots of Conflict, Seeds of Peace: A Look at Conflict in the Holy Land., Mitchell, SD. (April 04, 2001)
  • Schorn, Timothy, Skirting Genocide: Defining and Applying the Concept of Ethnic Cleansing. Presented at the International Studies Association--Midwest, St. Louis, Missouri. (October 27, 2000)
  • Schorn, Timothy, Differentiating Mass Killing: Defining Ethnic Cleansing in the Twentieth Century. Presented at the A Century of Killing: Genocide and Ethnic Cleansing in the 20th Century, Vermillion, South Dakota. (October 10, 2000)
  • Schorn, Timothy, The Death Penalty and the International Community: Evolving Norms or Persistent Differences? . Presented at the 23rd Annual Third World Studies Conference, Omaha, NE. (October 05, 2000)
  • Schorn, Timothy, The Death of Middle East Peace. Presented at the Noon Forum, Yankton SD. (January 25, 2000)
  • Schorn, Timothy, The Effects of the Intifada on the Middle East Peace Process., Iowa City, IA. (November 18, 1999)
  • Schorn, Timothy, Ethnic Cleansing in the 20th Century. Presented at the Noon Forum, Yankton SD. (October 21, 1999)
  • Schorn, Timothy, Skirting Genocide: Defining and Applying the Concept of Ethnic Cleansing. Presented at the 22nd Annual Third World Studies Conference, Omaha, NE. (October 07, 1999)
  • Schorn, Timothy, The Future Roles of the American Military. (November 1998)
  • Schorn, Timothy, Ten Years Later: The Effects of the Intifada. Presented at the Ten Years Later: The Effects of the Intifada, Omaha, NE. (October 08, 1998)
  • Schorn, Timothy, Defining "Failed State": Moving Beyond Borders and Governments. Presented at the Midwest Political Science Association Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL. (April 23, 1998)
  • Schorn, Timothy, , Minneapolis, MN. (March 21, 1998)
  • Schorn, Timothy, Reality in the New World Order: Failed States. Presented at the International Studies Association Annual Convention, Minneapolis, MN. (March 17, 1998)
  • Schorn, Timothy, Resurgent Totalitarianism: Mosque and State in Islamist Politics. Presented at the 20th Annual Third World Studies Conference, Omaha, NE. (October 16, 1997)
  • Schorn, Timothy, Resurgent Totalitarianism: Mosque and State in Islamist Politics. (October 1997)
  • Schorn, Timothy, Balance of Power Revisited: The Continuing Basis for American Foreign Policy in the Middle East. Presented at the American Political Science Association, 93rd Annual Meeting, Washington, D.C.. (August 28, 1997)
  • Schorn, Timothy, Citizenship in the Global Community: Protections and Responsibilities. Presented at the Civic Issues in the 21st Century, Vermillion, South Dakota. (March 25, 1997)
  • Schorn, Timothy, Defining, Detecting, and Reconstructing Failed States. Presented at the American Political Science Association, 92nd Annual Meeting, San Francisco, CA. (August 29, 1996)
  • Schorn, Timothy, United Nations Intervention in Failed States. Presented at the 18th Annual Third World Studies Conference, Omaha, NE. (October 12, 1995)
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