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The Geography of Global Processes, 2007.
An analysis of globalization's effects on global divisions between the rich and the poor in Thailand.
832 words (approx. 3.3 pages), 4 sources, APA, $ 29.95
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This paper discusses globalization's affects on global divisions between the rich and the poor. In particular, the paper looks at this state of affairs and links it to broader class discussions about spatial interaction, scale, human/nature relationships and "space, place, and landscape." It analyzes the consequences of asymmetric exchanges of investment and people in different parts of the world. The paper focuses its discussion on the situation in Thailand. It contains an annotated bibliography at the end of the paper.
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"The importance of this discussion is really two-fold. On one hand, demographic trends suggest that the Caucasian or "Western" percentage of the world's population will continue to decline relative to its non-white brethren over the next century; as a result, it is imperative that we understand the factors which are creating problems for that ever-growing proportion of the global population that is non-white. Clearly, if it can be proved that globalization benefits affluent (and demographically stagnant) western nations over demographically explosive Asian or South American nations, then the growing cost of this unjust arrangement will eventually cause debilitating political and social upheavals. In a related vein, there is evidence now available that Europe's share of the global market has declined relative to the share of the market enjoyed by China and by India. If this European decline continues, these latter nations may find themselves in the same position that poorer, developing countries found themselves in throughout the nineteenth, twentieth, and early twenty-first centuries; needless to say, if Europe wishes to be treated humanely by the new "masters of the house", it should endeavor to "smooth out" whatever rough edges of globalization are creating misery and poverty elsewhere."
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Hezbollah: Israeli/Arab Enmity, 2007.
This paper examines the history and ideology of Hezbollah.
2,603 words (approx. 10.4 pages), 9 sources, APA, $ 78.95
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The paper examines Israeli/Arab enmity in the Middle East and the problem of religious extremism. The paper discusses the need for true democratization to emerge in Muslim states and for the replacement of current corrupt political systems controlled by leaders who manipulate their people in order to demonize Israel and maintain their power. The paper maintains that American and Israeli policies have been counterproductive, for they have radicalized millions of Muslims, who have responded with unprecedented support for extremist groups such as Hezbollah and Hamas.
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"Examining the history and ideology of Hezbollah indicates that there is much merit to the accusations of the American and Israeli governments that it is a terrorist organization led by religious fanatics intent upon the destruction of Israel. In response, the leaders of Hezbollah and its supporters and sympathizers reject accusations that they are terrorists and religious fanatics, and insist that Hezbollah and similar groups such as Hamas are simply defending the rights of Muslims against American and Israeli aggression."
"As is the case with most controversies, the truth is somewhere in the middle, for the philosophical observation that one man's terrorist is another man's freedom fighter certainly applies in the context of current Middle East unrest. According to Military.com (2006) Hezbollah's emergence in the aftermath of the Israeli occupation of Beirut and southern Lebanon in 1982 reflects these diametrically opposed perceptions, for it was due to the determination of Shi'ite Muslims to resist the Israeli presence and support Palestinians in their fight for statehood."
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Anti-Israel Palestinian Textbooks, 2007.
This paper looks at how Palestinian textbooks perpetuate anti-Israeli sentiments among Palestinian youth.
2,330 words (approx. 9.3 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 71.95
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The paper demonstrates the culpability of Palestinian educators in creating a climate that is intolerant, contemptuous of civil debate and which openly seeks the destruction of the Jewish state. The paper discusses what can be done to change the course of Palestinian education. The paper concludes that if Palestine can be prevailed upon to produce textbooks emphasizing basic numeracy and literacy instead of revenge, there is hope that the future of the Middle East can be less bloody than its past.
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"To begin with, it is worth noting that Palestinians have been using Jordanian and Egyptian curricula and textbooks since the early 1950s. In light of the fact that Egypt has been a pretty virulent enemy of Israel for decades, it may be said that someone else's hatred not only found its way into Palestinian textbooks but actually complemented and amplified the antipathy Palestinians already felt towards Israel. In any case, Dr. Sami Adwan of Bethlehem University also writes that the aforementioned textbooks were subject to "complete censorship" by the Israeli military governor in the years between 1967 and 1993. Even when this state of affairs was modified in the 1990s, Adwan - who is Palestinian - writes that the Israelis continue to restrict the freedom of Palestinian students and teachers to move where they wish - and that the production of a new wave of Palestinian textbooks since the dawn of this decade has been done against a backdrop of violence and hopelessness."
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The Military-Industrial Complex, 2007.
An analysis of President Dwight Eisenhower's concerns of the military-industrial complex.
922 words (approx. 3.7 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 32.95
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This paper discusses President Dwight Eisenhower's warning to Americans in 1961 to beware of the military-industrial complex. It explains why he was concerned about the power and influence being accumulated by the defense industry in the United States. The paper discusses the influence of the Cold War tensions between the communist world and the free world on Eisenhower's military-industrial complex concerns.
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" In conclusion, President Dwight Eisenhower's warning in 1961 of the power and influence being accumulated by the military-industrial complex was based on his concerns that the Cold War tensions between the communist world and the free world was creating a permanent industrial-military-political power base in the United States.
President Eisenhower believed that the massive spending on conventional and nuclear weaponry generated by the Cold War was necessary to a certain extent, but he also considered the military-industrial complex that has been created by this spending to be a potential threat to America's democratic institutions and to world peace. That threat is no longer just potential, it is very real, and is inflicting grave damage on America's economy and democratic institutions every day."
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United States' Immigration Policies, 2007.
An analysis of the proposed immigration policies of George Bush and the opposition to his plans.
906 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 32.95
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This paper discusses the immigration policies of the United States. It particularly focuses on policies regarding llegal immigrants and President George Bush's approach to this issue. The paper also describes and discusses the arguments against Bush's proposals and the reasons why there is opposition to his plans. The paper focuses primarily on his address of the issues of immigrants' social responsibility and illegal border crossings.
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"The two most significant policies associated with immigration in the United States reflect concerns for illegal aliens. The first concern is that illegal residents in the country are not subjected to the same social responsibilities as legal citizens. President Bush has, therefore, provided a proposal that will address the issue. The second concern exists with the issue of illegal border crossings. A new policy has already been enacted that provides 6,000 National Guard troops to assist with border related issues. While the debate over immigration continues in the nation, these two issues are beginning to establish new policies and procedures for the United States."
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Just versus Unjust War, 2007.
An analysis of the issues that need to be considered with regards to the justice of war.
3,369 words (approx. 13.5 pages), 15 sources, MLA, $ 95.95
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This paper discusses the theories of war and whether they are just or unjust. It analyzes various reasons why countries may go to war with one another. It also looks at external considerations that should be taken into account before going to war, such as potential civilian losses. The paper analyzes the concepts of internal and external jus in bello with regards to going to war. It then looks at the concept of jus ad bellum.
From the Paper
"Technological advances, however, do not alter the fact that reasons to go to war, the casualties of human life in the process of war and the moral concepts behind beginning wars still must be considered. Nations, regardless of their world position or allies, must be capable of entering battle with behaviors that are just. These behaviors allow people to determine when there is no other alternative to prevent unjust actions from occurring but to enter a war. Without these principles to guide leaders and those involved in military operations the world would be subjected to only terrorism and each person that participating in retaliatory measures would be no more than terrorists themselves."
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Globalization and Social Movements, 2007.
The paper examines the agenda of protest groups who protest the "free trade" movement in general.
2,087 words (approx. 8.3 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 65.95
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The paper explains that the free trade opposition movement is an attempt to warn blind consumers about the dangers of "free trade" where corporations exploit cheap labor. The paper discusses how developed nations invest in markets that might provide jobs to poor people but they do not pay enough to provide relief from poverty. The paper looks at the assertion that the poorest countries remain so poor because they have no real voice in setting the prices for goods.
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"In part the protests are linked to the indifference that has been shown developing nations, with regard to policy development and agenda. Yet, the opponents of free trade have a broader list of complaints that have to do with overall economic dominance of the "free trade" movement by the developed nations. The fears of the opposition are that trade, in this venue will further tax, rather than assist poorer countries, due to its aggressive emphasis on the bottom line. The "free trade" movement may allow new markets to open in these previously isolated economies but at what cost?"
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HIV and AIDS Infection, 2007.
This paper examines the HIV/AIDS issue as one of the world's most significant transboundary issues.
2,764 words (approx. 11.1 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 82.95
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The paper explores existing literature to demonstrate the transnational nature of HIV/AIDS, a health issue that affects the entire world and not just distant African nations. The paper illustrates how if left unchecked, the disease can decimate populations, destabilize nations and undermine the strength of the global economy. The paper maintains that researchers and policy makers must recognize the transnational nature of HIV/AIDS and plan their response accordingly in order to mount the most effective and lasting response to this issue.
Outline:
Introduction
HIV/AIDS in a Transboundary Context
Designing Appropriate Institutions
Conclusion: The Way Forward
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"The matter of HIV/AIDS is one of the world's most significant transboundary issues, largely because it affects such a large swath of the world. Current estimates, always out-of-date thanks to under-reporting and an increasing infection rate, are not entirely certain. In 2004, the World Health Organization that there was anywhere between 34 million and 46 million people infected worldwide. Of those infected, two-thirds lived in Africa and one-fifth lived in Asia (Beaglehole, Irwin & Prentice 2004, p. 1). Beyond the fact that HIV/AIDS is a major health issue that adversely affects the quality of life of those infected and their families, there are other associated problems. For instance, Haacker (2004) reported that HIV/AIDS has a significantly adverse effect on economic development through the prevailing social fabric (p. 42)."
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The Theory of Non-Realism, 2007.
This paper applies the theory of non-realism, which is an emerging international relations theory, to the Iraq Wars.
1,855 words (approx. 7.4 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 59.95
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This paper explains that the theory of non-realism argues that the international structure acts as a constant constraining force on nation state behavior; therefore, nation states all act in a rational manner to protect their own self-interest, which results in a predictive model of behavior. The author points out that, according to neo-realism, the key international structural principle is anarchy, power on the international arena is decentralized and there is no overall structure to govern international politics. Thus, the international structure is decentralized with each state pursuing its own self interest. The paper relates that the central conflict over the invasion of Iraq from a neo-realism perspective did not occur in the actual landscape of Iraq but rather in in debates that took place in the United Nations.
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"Some would argue, however, that the thirty nation joint coalition that ultimately destroyed the Iraqi army and took back Kuwait would imply that an international presence did exist to enforce a set of international rules and regulations. This would appear to contradict the position of anarchy stated within neo-realism theory. The real answer is much more complex; the formation of the United Nations meant that member nations do enjoy a certain set of privileges in terms of conflict resolution. However, no member are actually subject to act according to UN provisions, they are not a regulatory administration."
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Uruguay and International Relations, 2007.
An analysis of Uruguay's international relations with a focus on its relationship with the U.S.
1,578 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 51.95
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This paper discusses how Uruguay, a small South American nation has complex international relations, particularly with the United States. It looks at how, through economic and military treaties and alliances, Uruguay's position within the world order is assured, and thus Uruguay benefits. In particular, it examines how the international exchanges between the United States and Uruguay are beneficial to both nations and how both work with each other to maintain the current world order and use economic agreements to improve all aspects of international relations.
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"Uruguay finds itself in a position in which, to maintain its international power strategically, has to rely on treaties, other powers, and the world order. Within the elements of the international strategic equilibrium, Uruguay must fight to maintain its position within international society without actual fighting or with its own capabilities to exert power. One objective is a favorable world order and this order is one which can be helped by the promotion of American values. The primary way to promote American values is through promotion of American trade values. For example, the administration of Jorge Batlle was allied with the United States in support of its Free-Trade Area of the Americas (FTAA) (EIA 2/2 2005). This alliance in support of America's position was contrary to the Mercosur customs union which Uruguay is also a part of in favor of pro-American policies. "
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US Foreign Relations, 2007.
An analysis of the United States' commitment to human rights and their sanctions on Cuba.
1,704 words (approx. 6.8 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 55.95
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This paper analyzes various issues of United States foreign relations. The writer presents the paper in the form of an address to the President of the United States. It discusses human rights and the US commitment to this world-wide issue. The paper also discusses US sanctions against Cuba. The paper then presents, to the President, recommendations on both issues.
Table of Contents:
I) Issue: Human Rights
Analysis
Recommendation
II) Issue: Sanctions against Cuba
Analysis
Recommendation
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"United States sanctions against Cuba began, in part, as a way to diffuse Cuba's influence and power in the Cold War. However, as the cold war has ended Cuba's threat to the United States has diminished. As Philips writes, "Cuba's threat to hemispheric security ended when the Soviet Union dissolved.""
"Mr. President, in the short-term, I suggest you lift travel bans for all Americans to Cuba. In the longer term, I suggest that you ease, and finally abolish, sanctions on trade with Cuba."
"There may be resistance from the Cuban government to lifting United States sanctions. Sanctions can be said to create a sort of prestige for Castro (after all, he must be important if the United States focuses so much attention on the Cuban regime), so Castro may resist this loss of prestige. Younger members of Cuban society may welcome the loss of sanctions, although older members of Cuban society may be resistant."
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Turkey and the European Union (EU), 2007.
This paper is a conceptual and empirical analysis of the foreign policy of Turkey as a bridge between the European Union (EU)and the Muslim world.
6,465 words (approx. 25.9 pages), 29 sources, APA, $ 149.95
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This paper explains that Turkey's potential membership in the European Union (EU) underscores its role in the region and throughout the international community, especially as Europe becomes increasingly Islamized and as the unrest in the Middle East remains at a boiling point. The author presents, in addition to the literature review, case studies of the continuing unrest between the Palestinians and Israelis and the Danish religious cartoon controversy featuring pictures of the Islamic prophet, as examples of Turkey's increasing importance in the region and in the global geopolitical sphere. The paper states that international observers believe that Turkey represents the West's best chances for securing a mediating influence in the region and for developing a cultural, political, religious and geographic buffer between themselves and the increasingly hostile nature of many factions in the Middle East. The paper includes several long quotations.
Table of Contents
Introduction
Methodology
Research Questions
Overview of the Study
Conceptualization
Case Studies
Palestine - Israel Conflict
Cartoon Controversy
Conclusion
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"For example, when the Western European Union was designated as the defense component of the EU by the Maastricht Treaty, which came into force in 1993, the intention was for the organization to serve as a bridge between the EU and NATO. Because membership in the WEU was restricted to EU member states only, opportunities for states to achieve "associate membership" and "associate partnership" in the EU were introduced in order to involve non-EU members in this emerging framework in an attempt to forge the WEU into a more inclusive and relevant organization."
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