Ty Gomez
Majoring in Geography, Minoring in International Studies
Texas State University, Class of 2028
From Cresson, Texas
Texas State University, Class of 2028
From Cresson, Texas
I am an undergraduate student at Texas State University pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Geography, with a minor in International Studies. My academic focus centers on international affairs, geopolitical analysis, and the way political, cultural, and geographic factors intersect to shape global security and decision-making.
As a Terry Foundation Scholar, I am committed to leadership, ethical service, and academic excellence. Through my coursework and research, I am developing strong analytical, writing, and critical-thinking skills, with a particular interest in political geography, foreign policy, and international security.
I value discretion, adaptability, and cross-cultural understanding, and I am motivated by opportunities that involve research, analysis, and international engagement in support of public service and national security.
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Ty Gomez of Cresson Named to Texas State University's President's List
Texas State University is pleased to announce Ty Gomez of Cresson has been named to its President's List for Fall 2025. Gomez is majoring in Geography. The President's List is made up of of stude...
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Ty Gomez was recognized for earning a spot on the President's list
Fall 2025 -
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Ty Gomez was recognized for earning a scholarship
Terry Scholar 2024
Fall 2024 -
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Ty Gomez was recognized for earning an academic award
Dual Credit/Honors Coursework
Spring 2024 -
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Ty Gomez was recognized for studying abroad
Study Abroad Program London/Pairs.
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Soccer
Men's Varsity team, Defensive MVP, Academic All State, GHS Soccer Program Scholarship.
Granbury High School
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HOSA
Granbury High School
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EMT-B School
EMT Student at Granbury High School through School of EMS.
Granbury High School
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Board Member at Firefighter CPR
Serve on the board supporting strategic scheduling of training courses, development and outreach to new clients, and oversight of instructional quality. Contribute to refining teaching styles to ensure engaging, practical, and standards-compliant CPR education tailored to first responders and medical professionals.
June 2025 - Present
Arrested Cycles of Power: Failed States, the Polybian Cycle, and the Rise of Non-State Violence
This paper applies Polybius's theory of anacyclosis to modern state failure, arguing that Libya, Afghanistan, and Somalia are trapped between the destructive stages of tyranny and anarchy. By examining how foreign intervention, institutional collapse, and internal fragmentation arrest political development, the study shows how ancient political theory remains a powerful framework for understanding contemporary failed states and the global security threats they generate.
Research Projects
Assessing the Legitimacy of Military Intervention: A Nye and Welch Analysis of Ukraine and Taiwan
This essay examines the legitimacy of military interventions in international relations through the framework established by Joseph Nye and David Welch. Using the four criteria of self-defense, humanitarian justification, legal authorization, and national interest, it evaluates Russia’s intervention in Ukraine and the potential for Chinese military action against Taiwan. The analysis concludes that both cases fail to meet the standards of justifiable intervention, representing violations of international law, state sovereignty, and the principles of non-aggression, while highlighting the broader risks such actions pose to global stability and the international order.
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