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Imperialism, 2007.
This paper discusses the role of imperialism in the development of nations.
1,027 words (approx. 4.1 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 36.95
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In this article the writer points out that imperialism has been a driving force in global economic and social development throughout much of history. A definition of imperialism is provided as acquiring nations by extending control over foreign entities. The writer notes that from ancient China, through Western Europe, and even today, the process of garnering control and using underutilized assets from lesser developed nations has shaped the world. The writer then discusses that as trade barriers dissolve, it becomes increasingly clear that imperialism has changed form from a singular nation-strategy, to a multi-national organization strategy as a globalizing force. The writer concludes that globalization, in a more socially responsible format, could lead to bona fide human liberation globally, making it the farthest thing from imperialism as possible and, therefore, perhaps the light at the end of the dark imperialistic tunnel.
Outline:
Introduction
Imperialism Under the Guise of Developing Underdeveloped Nations
Capitalism, Privatization and Modern Imperialism
Imperialism and Globalization
Conclusion
References
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"Throughout history, societies have been subdivided into levels of development. The industrialized nations of Western Europe and North America, and currently more recently industrialized nations such as Japan, have been dubbed "First World" nations, while others such as many nations in Asia, Africa and Latin America, are categorized as "Third World" nations. This categorization occurs due to several factor include poverty levels, industrialization, and productivity of the nation. Historically, Imperialism is the process of seeing the underutilized riches in an underdeveloped nation, and then taking control of the nation in question, in order to benefit from their lack of ability to defend themselves. It is this historic exploitation that has often negatively affected the nation's current global standing."
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The Resurgence of the Taliban, 2006.
This paper discusses Afghanistan and the Muslim religion, specifically the resurgence of the Taliban in Afghanistan in recent months.
1,275 words (approx. 5.1 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 43.95
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This paper explains that one of the reasons for the Taliban's gain in power is that each territory in Afghanistan has its own warlord leader with little cohesion between them. The author points out that many experts believe the Taliban (1) are being trained in terrorist tactics by Iraqi war veterans with whom they have strong ties and (2) have discovered weapons caches of unused weapons left over from previous encounters, particularly shoulder-based rockets. The paper concludes that, if Afghanistan is ever to fully recover from the Taliban regime, it must not only eradicate the remaining Taliban supporters but also must develop a stronger, more democratic and fair government with social policies that ease unemployment and poverty.
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"When the Taliban was defeated in 2001, most people thought the troubles in Afghanistan were over. Estimates put Taliban holdouts at less than 1,000, and their organization leadership seemed weak and incompetent. However, the Taliban has grown in force and organization throughout 2005, and there have been many more attacks on foreigners and people who speak out against the Taliban. For example, suicide bombing is becoming an increasingly popular mode of Taliban attack, and they stop at nothing to get their point across."
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Supporting Russian Democracy, 2007.
This paper examines the reality of Russia's transition from an autocratic communist state to liberal democracy.
2,206 words (approx. 8.8 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 68.95
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The paper discusses how the end of the Cold War signified a new era in international politics, economics and diplomacy. The paper reveals, however, that Russian leaders have thwarted the installation of institutions and the promotion of values that typify a democratic society. The paper explains how the United States and the nations of Western Europe must play a key role in assisting the support of democratic institutions in Russia. The paper considers that direct investments may stimulate Russia's burgeoning economy, allow for the possibility of a consumer-driven push for democratic institutions and a create a new vehicle for the spread of ideas. The paper suggests that if Russia's President VladimirPutin continues to strangle the efforts of independent journalists, then small-scale efforts and slow, locally-led campaigns may be the primary means with which to alter the Russian political environment.
Outline:
Introduction
Direct Democratic Assistance Amid a Human Rights Crisis
Strangling the Press
Ideology
At a Fork in the Road
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"When President Ronald Reagan uttered the sound byte, "Mr. Gorbachev, Tear down this wall!" most Americans probably expected that the new Russia would follow humbly in the footsteps of the United States in adapting not only a free market economy but also a liberal democratic system of government. Immediately before and after Gorbachev's dismantling of the Soviet Union, Russia "made dramatic progress toward a democratic order-that is, toward real elections, protections for civil liberties, and a rule of law," (Bjorkman)."
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Classical Realism, 2007.
An analysis of the relationship between classical realism and Hans Morgenthau's "Politics Among Nations".
1,444 words (approx. 5.8 pages), 3 sources, APA, $ 47.95
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This paper discusses Hans Morgenthau's work, "Politics among Nations", which proved to be one of the most important works in the field of international relations, due to the fact that it contains the main assumptions made by the realist paradigm in political science. The paper discusses how Morgenthau's work relates to classical realism and discusses why it has become such a milestone for international relations.
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"There have been, however, critiques of political realism, among which one of the most important is the one regarding the autonomy of international organizations, that can not be considered solely as instruments used in the interests of the states, as they were considered by realists. It has been argued therefore that international organizations can act from outside the state, therefore, outside the sphere of political interests, and can operate without being influenced by particular self-interests.
"National self-interest was thus, although one of the most important theoretical propositions in the field of International Relations, overemphasized by the realists, with respect to certain aspects of world politics."
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The Treaty of Versailles, 2006.
This paper discusses the diplomatic history of the Treaty of Versailles.
3,800 words (approx. 15.2 pages), 10 sources, MLA, $ 104.95
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This paper explains that, even though the Treaty of Versailles ultimately failed, it changed diplomatic history. The author not only examines Woodrow Wilson's impossible plan for the treaty and the League of Nations but also addresses the motivations of France, Great Britain, Italy and Japan and what they hoped to gain. The paper relates that the German people also felt that they were being treated unfairly and were betrayed by their government; therefore, the problems, which they had with the government and with the allied forces, distressed the German people.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Woodrow Wilson
The Long and Devastating War
The Spoils of War
Political Pressure and the Punishment of Germany
France
Desires Going into the War
Hardships That the Country Faced
Personal Goals of the Treaty
How the Country's Diplomat Changed Wilson's Plan for the Treaty
Great Britain
Desires Going into the War
Hardships That the Country Faced
Personal Goals of the Treaty
How the Country's Diplomat Changed Wilson's Plan for the Treaty
Italy
Desires Going into the War
Hardships That the Country Faced
Personal Goals of the Treaty
How the Country's Diplomat Changed Wilson's Plan for the Treaty
Japan
Desires Going into the War
Hardships That the Country Faced
Personal Goals of the Treaty
How the Country's Diplomat Changed Wilson's Plan for the Treaty
United States Politics
German Response to the Treaty
Conclusion
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"This idea that Congress had regarding whether it would be more difficult to declare war was very important, as it also related to the spoils of war. The Treaty, had it been ratified, would have helped out many nations, but would have also made it more difficult for countries that did war with one another to collect items and take them home to their country. Because of this, the spoils of war that were generally collected would no longer be available, and many of the larger nations did not agree with this idea."
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External Intervention on Poverty, 2007.
This paper examines the effects of external interventions by first-world nations on poverty in poor countries.
750 words (approx. 3.0 pages), 3 sources, APA, $ 26.95
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This paper addresses the issue of how adept external interventions from first-world nations such as the United States can be in promoting economic prosperity and development and improvement of standards of living in identified poor countries, ascertained primarily as belonging to the Asian, African, and Latin American nations. The research provided analyzes how U.S. economic policies and intervention on poverty in societies of these regions are inappropriate, since poverty as a concept is highly-dependent on the culture of these societies. The writer discusses that U.S. intervention on poverty in Latin American and Asian countries initially resulted in economic prosperity, but backfired in the long-run because economic policies were simply inappropriate to the culture of countries wherein these policies were applied, resulting in their eventual economic downfall.
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"In Perlman's analysis of one of the external interventions applied in Latin America by the US, inappropriateness in assessing LatAm nations' poverty rate and standards of living vis-a-vis the American standards was the focus of discussion. In it, the author stressed that poverty should not be assessed based on American standards on poverty because LatAm nations have different perceptions and conceptions when it comes to determining the level of poverty of specific societies in specific kinds of cultures. One of the examples discussed is the different conception of poverty in Brazil, wherein social inequality perceptions are inconsistent across various economic classes. While there is a general belief that the gap between the rich and the poor have increased over the years, assessment of how poor the individual is are not accurately determined."
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Economic Implications of the Iraq War, 2007.
This paper examines the Iraq war's costs and impact on the United States' economy.
1,649 words (approx. 6.6 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 53.95
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This paper explores the perception that the economic price of the Iraq war that is being paid is not worthwhile with regard to the expected economic and political outcomes. The paper discusses the growing consensus of opinion, which is strongly supported by leading economists like Joseph Stiglitz, that the economic costs and impact of the war have been grossly underestimated by the present administration. The paper relates the predicted costs for troop withdrawals, military expenditures and weakened economic growth. The paper shows how Stiglitz points out that even the present official estimates of the economic impact of the war do not include less obvious and far-reaching costs that can have a future effect on the economy, such as lifetime disability and health care costs for army veterans.
Outline:
Introduction
Iraq and the economy
Conclusion
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"The overall effect of the Iraq war on the American economy can be initially estimated by taking the following figures into account. "The Center for Strategic and Budgetary Assessments, a nonpartisan Washington think tank, has estimated that the Korean War cost about $430 billion and the Vietnam War cost about $600 billion, in current dollars. According to the latest estimates, the cost of the war in Iraq could exceed $700 billion." (Sterngold, James) These figures for Iraq are however extremely conservative in terms of other more wide-ranging and contemporary assessment of the costs of the war."
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Brazil and the United States, 2007.
This paper examines the United States' and Brazil's conflicting ideas regarding free trade.
1,562 words (approx. 6.2 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 51.95
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The paper explains that the international policies of these two nations are sometimes at cross-purposes. The paper describes how national governments walk a fine line between cooperation and provocation, as they seek to fulfill these different policy goals. The paper explores Brazilian-American foreign relations that have been dominated by arguments over the effectiveness of a free trade regime. The paper points out that free trade has largely been pushed by the United States; they see the elimination of trade barriers and the opening up of markets as essential to the perpetuation of economic growth. Brazil, however, has made significant attempts to prevent further American economic encroachment that has not offered any real benefits to the Brazilian people.
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"NAFTA, and other less comprehensive American free trade policies of the past, have done precious little to help ordinary citizens in the nations involved. As a result of this agreement, the wages of Mexican workers have not risen, and jobs have bled at an alarming rate across America's southern border. American corporations have often profited immensely, but the enrichment of a handful of already wealthy Americans was certainly not the goal developing nations had in mind when they began to talk free trade. Though Brazil's economy has expanded considerably in past decades, and standards of living have risen proportionately - measured by the United Nations Human Development Index, Brazil actually surpassed Bulgaria, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey in 1998."
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US Army, 2006.
A review of the challenges and hurdles of the US Army.
1,699 words (approx. 6.8 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 55.95
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This paper explains the challenges facing a Second Lieutenant in the US army. The paper also discusses what lies in store for the US Army in the next 3-10 years, such as keeping abreast of technological innovations and intelligence measures, coping with potential budgetary cutbacks and declining international support for US military interventions.
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"Bello (2005) suggests among the challenges the US army will face in upcoming years include the world's "repudiation of the massive war crime" of the US against the Iraqi people. It is important to remember that while the US acted in intentions they believe to be benevolent, this sentiment is not necessarily echoed as evidenced by the above statement universally. Many view actions by the US military and army as aggressive and carried out under false pretexts (Bello, 2005). Protests against Washington have inspired political offensives in recent years in an attempt to convince "the peoples of the world to put Iraq behind them" (Bello, 2005). Realistically speaking, given this information one may only assume that under potentially hostile conditions in some circumstances US army officials and agents in the upcoming years will have to work diligently on improving the reputation of the US army, on building relationships with foreign representatives and upholding the honorable name of the US military given a less than perfect record in some respects. The goals of members of the US army will include continuing to promote peace keeping ventures and promote democracy while facing in some circumstances potentially hostile work environments."
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"Blowback", 2007.
An analysis of the foreign policy of the United States, as described in the book "Blowback: The Costs and Consequences of American Empire" by Chalmers Johnson.
853 words (approx. 3.4 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 30.95
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This paper discusses the book "Blowback: The Costs and Consequences of American Empire" written in 2000 by Chalmers Johnson. The paper discusses the concepts presented in the book with regard to the United States' foreign policy, particularly its apparent policy of 'going it alone', and it comments on the consequences of this approach to politics.
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"At times, Johnson sounds eerily precedent in his predictions of terrorism, and his discussion of the seriousness of the United States actions having the unintended consequences of stimulating terrorist attacks against America around the world. It is hard to believe this book was authored in 2000, when the World Trade Center towers still stood tall. Johnson's advocacy against the United States functioning as the world's policeman, rather than attempting to act as part of the international community, is also important advice, sadly unheard, when the United States contemplated intervening in Iraq."
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George Orwell's '1984', 2006.
A review of the history of the time and events leading up to the writing of George Orwell's book, '1984'.
1,361 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 45.95
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This paper reviews the book '1984' by George Orwell. The paper takes a look at the current events and history of that time in which the book was written and discusses how the events that take place in the book, correlate to real life occurrences. The paper further discusses how the situation of the time influences Orwell's characters.
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"Clearly, this echoes Stalin's purges of the 1930s where perhaps millions of individuals were arrested, imprisoned and forced to confess to crimes that they may or may not have committed. Soviet citizens were watched constantly and the smallest accusation could result in being put on trial. The only thing that the Soviet Union wasn't capable of doing was actually seeing inside people's heads. As it was, the government simply assumed that the people were guilty of crimes against the state. The purges were driven by Stalin's paranoia and fear of dissension. The same could be said of Oceania where any small disturbance could become larger and threaten the integrity of the state. Everything had to be under the control of the central government."
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The Cold War, 2006.
A review of the Cold War, the events leading up to it and what eventually transpired.
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This paper discusses the period from 1945 to 1992, in which the communist nations lead by the Soviet Union and the democratic nations lead by the United States were involved in a war of propaganda, diplomacy, military enforcement, arms races, and ideology known as the "Cold War".
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"It was in 1945 that the Cold War truly began in earnest, due to a great number of events. First, the Allied forces defeated both Germany and Japan within four months, ending WWII. However, as mentioned, 1945 also saw the death of Roosevelt, the appointment of Truman, and the eviction of Prime Minister Churchill from office. Thus, of the three individuals primarily responsible for the maintenance of ties between Communist and democratic countries, only Stalin remained (Hinds and Windt, 62). Additionally, the Land Lease program, vital for the reconstruction of the Soviet Union following the war, was suddenly halted by Truman in 1945 (Gaddis, 67). Without assistance, the war ravaged country could not afford to rebuild.
However, it was with the in-war and post-war conferences between the Soviet Union, the United States, and England that the Cold War began to intensify. "
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