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The World Since The End of The Cold War, 2006.
An analysis of the security concerns of the world since the end of the Cold War.
1,152 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 39.95
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The paper argues that the post cold war era has heightened global security concerns and more particularly the security worries of the United States. It describes how America, as a nation, is now challenged by forces, which by nature are much smaller and weaker, however due to their uncertain and unorthodox warfare, have made the U.S. more vulnerable than ever before.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
The Post Cold War Disarray
Terrorism the new World War
Iraq war and New Implications
Conclusion
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"The direct involvement of the US in the Middle East has lasted for more than a decade now. At this point, an evaluation of the success of the U.S involvement reveals that the country has failed in its mission, (creating stability) at least to a large extent. Chaos and the state of anarchy continue. For instance, the post Sadam Hussain period has turned Iraq into a melting pot of anarchy. As Fuat Keyman states, "Weapons of Mass Destruction and any organic bond between Iraq and September 11 terrorist could not be found"[Ramin Ahmadov] and this has further infuriated the nationalist sentiments of the people of the Middle East. This translated into 'anti American' and 'anti western sentiments' resulting in global attack against western interests. "And world turned into a more insecure place. In the same period we observed that Palestine question, that has key role in the formation of regional peace, entered into irresolvable situation.". [Ramin Ahmadov]"
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McDonald's, 2006.
A review of "McDonald's in Seoul: Food Choices, Identity, and Nationalism" by Sangmee Bak.
891 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 31.95
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This paper reviews Bak's book which deals with the impact of McDonald's on Asian countries. It explains that Bak offers an objective viewpoint and finds both the positive and negative aspects of McDonald's introduction to Asia. The author of the paper concludes with a personal opinion on the book.
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"How then does McDonald's succeed in this market? The first answer is slowly. McDonald's was not immediately accepted and did not enjoy quick success and quick expansion. Instead, it has to struggle in the marketplace. However, it did eventually find its way into the market. The main method used is linked to the problems described above. Most notably, the Korean culture is protective of its own due to its history. The solution is to focus on those individuals that are not as impacted by the history, which is the younger generation. For this reason, McDonald's is targeted to children more than adults. This matches how McDonald's is viewed in Korea since it is "perceived primarily as a children's place" and "is not appealing to most grown men" (Bak 146)."
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US Foreign Policy, 2006.
A discussion on the advantages of a realistic foreign policy for the U.S.
1,716 words (approx. 6.9 pages), 5 sources, APA, $ 55.95
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The paper discusses the advantages of a realistic foreign policy and its past success in protecting the U.S. from Soviet military attacks. It then discusses the necessity of a realistic foreign policy for America, specifically with regard to nuclear proliferation and the immediate threat posed by North Korea.
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"It is also important to consider the effect that a US declaration of war with the intention of regime change would have on the international community at the present time. There is a great potential for a backlash and more claims of imperialistic actions imposed by the US. Our number one priority should be to prevent others from gaining power in order to maintain our own, and giving the opposition an opportunity to rally against us does not serve our interests. Having too much power and acting unilaterally too often (if at all) will make it appear as if the ultimate goal of the US is global hegemony, threatening other states and in turn forcing them to find ways to gain power."
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Military Coup in Chile, 2006.
An analysis of the pros and cons of supporting the coup in Chile.
1,336 words (approx. 5.3 pages), 7 sources, APA, $ 44.95
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This paper is written in the form of a memo to Henry Kissinger. The paper lays out the recent history of the U.S. policy toward the socialist leadership of Chile. It then provides several arguments as to why support for the coup in Chile was in the best interest of the U.S at the time it was written.
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"These policies have been partially successful in creating social unrest and displeasure with the Chilean socialist government among the citizens and workers of that nation, although a rebellion against the government by the masses is unlikely. The economic failures of the socialist economy have been especially detrimental to the working class, which suffers from low wages and poor working conditions, further undermining the credibility of the socialist reforms imposed by Allende and contributed to civil unrest in the nation."
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US Government's Support of Free Trade, 2006.
A review of the process of building up a free trade zone for the Americas.
3,365 words (approx. 13.5 pages), 15 sources, MLA, $ 95.95
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This paper takes a look at the process of building up a free trade zone for the Americas, focusing on the five main points that have been finalized. According to this paper, the most problematic issue is getting all the countries involved to come to formal agreement in order that the conditions of free trade are improved.
Contents:
Introduction
Analysis
Conclusion
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"The group also agreed that decision on trade agreements were a part of the right of nations, but at the same time, it was important to realize the enforcement of international commitments of nations. Thus for the purpose of developing trade agreements it was essential that each government takes action in line with its legislative processes and procedures so that the plan of action is moved ahead. The final point was an acceptance of the need for some of the nations to receive assistance from the bigger countries in the region and it was decided that this will be given. This was expected to help them to move ahead. (The Summit of the Americans (1994)) Thus the plan seems clear and well thought about, yet from 1994 till today, the plan does not seem to have moved ahead further and it is important to find out why such a situation has taken place and what actions will help the movement forward.
For business one has to remember that there are both good times and bad times. On certain occasions, the difficulties of business spread over many countries and since one particular country is not able to pay another country from which it would like to import goods, the importer solves the problem by stopping imports. One of such a major occasion occurred during what is now called the Great Depression and renowned economists of that time felt that an organization was required to help governments tide over their difficulties during periods of crisis so that the entire system of trade and development does not break down. This was the need for an organization like the IMF which became evident during the Great Depression that ravaged the world economy during the 1930s. (What is the International Monetary Fund?)"
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International Relations, 2006.
A discussion about liberalism and realism and how they relate to international relations, especially with the current terrorist threat.
2,273 words (approx. 9.1 pages), 12 sources, MLA, $ 70.95
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The paper discusses the merits and flaws of liberalism, using negotiations, institutional measures, and other non-military means to achieve political goals; and realism, believing that a powerful military threat is the most effective method of influencing other states in the international arena. The paper examines how both schools of thought have had success in achieving their ideals. The paper analyzes the current military threats to the US, and how "soft power", a fusion of realism and liberalism, has been most effective in international relations. The paper further discusses how finding a middle ground between the two paradigms is vitally important in today's international climate, especially in light of the threats to the state. The paper concludes that an ability to address or reduce such a threat is imperative to U.S. national security, and neither liberalism nor realism alone has been able to provide this.
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"Liberalism and realism proceed from different fundamental interpretations about the international system: assumptions about the identity of the other state actors , the relationship of those actors to both state institutions and international ones like the United Nations, and the determining factors of state relations with one another. Realists must take the liberal critique seriously, and vice versa; neither theory has been proven as superior thus far. This essay will examine the underlying failures of both schools of thought and examine the possibility that they are in actuality much closer to one another than originally perceived."
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"U.S. Calls North Korea 'Criminal Regime'", 2006.
A review of the article titled "U.S. Calls North Korea 'Criminal Regime'" written by Kelly Olsen.
1,117 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 38.95
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This paper reviews the article "U.S. Calls North Korea 'Criminal Regime'" written by Kelly Olsen, a writer for the Associated Press. This paper discusses the strong opinion of U.S. Ambassador Alexander Vershbow regarding North Korea as expressed in the article and how in his opinion, North Korea is "a very repressive regime" that continues to possess "concentration camps for political prisoners."
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"The talks currently being held between Japan and the U.S. seem to focus only on the alleged acts of barbarity by North Korea, and furthermore South Korea is not allowed to participate in the talks. This situation concerns me greatly. It is very unfortunate that South Korea is not being allowed to participate in the talks between Japan and the United States, as I feel that this would have been better for both North and South Korea.
Both of these nations, long divided since the Korean War of the 1950s, should be able to talk to each other since this may help in resolving their differences. Even if the U.S. considers that North Korea has acted in a criminal manner, this is not the way to resolve the problems with North Korea; in fact, the United States should be more patient and try more diplomatic means to remedy these problems.
Obviously, U.S. Ambassador Alexander Vershbow has some very strong opinions about North Korea. He appears to be inflexible and unwilling to negotiate with North Korea under any circumstances. Vershbow also mentions that North Korea is involved in the counterfeiting of other national currencies, which made him remark, according to one observer, that othis is the first time this has been done since Adolph Hitler during World War II." What Vershbow is attempting to insinuate is that North Korea is as criminal a regime as that of Nazis. However, Vershbow did not reveal nor identify his source."
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Developing Countries, 2006.
A discussion on how free trade reduces poverty in developing countries.
2,265 words (approx. 9.1 pages), 22 sources, APA, $ 70.95
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The paper discusses how advances in technology have figuratively shrunk the world, linking all four corners of the globe and facilitating global relationships. The writer examines how, despite the challenges of insensitive development of globalized free trade, in general, the positive benefits of this policy far outweigh the disadvantages. The paper notes that globalization has brought rapid prosperity to many developing countries and that because of the liberalization of free trade policies, poverty levels have fallen dramatically in many developing countries. The paper concludes that because of this economic growth, millennium development goals are on track for many countries, with a hope of reducing the world's poor to approximately 600 million, by the year 2015.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Global Overview of Poverty Statistics
Economic Performance and the Reduction of Poverty
Malaysia
China
El Salvador
Challenges to Globalization as a Reducer of Poverty: Free Trade and the Rice Sector
Other Challenges to Globalization: Higher Unemployment Rates
Doha Development Round: The Future of Economic Development in the War Against Global Poverty
Conclusion
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"Ten countries, with agricultural export potential, were analyzed in a WTO commissioned research study. In the study, East Asia and Europe were identified as leading winners to trade reform in both the short and the long-term. "In Brazil, liberalization would drive rapid poverty reduction by prompting increased agricultural production and employment in regions with relatively higher poverty incidence, while in China, the poor would gain as exports would increase to agricultural markets in East Asia that are highly protected at the present" ("Poverty & the WTO", 2005)."
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Current War on Iraq, 2006.
An analysis on the current war in Iraq and the reasons for the initial invasion.
974 words (approx. 3.9 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 34.95
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This paper analyzes the reasons behind the current war in Iraq. It discusses the terrorist activities that led to the U.S. invasion into Iraq and the consequences of that invasion. It also discusses why the U.S. troops are still stationed in Iraq and what they are achieving by being there still.
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"Saddam Hussein had previously rejected the UN disarmament resolutions and sheltered terrorists. The United States wanted a safer tomorrow for everyone and thus aimed for a regime change which would secure not only the Americans but also the Iraqis themselves. Due to people like Saddam Hussein, organizations like al Qaeda became powerful operating units and were thus able to conduct the attacks on American soil. This war was much called for and if Saddam Hussein had refrained from breaking the UN resolutions and sheltering terrorist organizations, then the war would have not taken place. The United States acted for the best interest of all the people to make this world a better and safer place. It was for the liberation of Iraq and to protect American soil as well as other countries had Saddam Hussein used his weapons of mass destruction on them."
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World Trade Organization, 2006.
An overview of the World Trade Organization.
2,308 words (approx. 9.2 pages), 9 sources, APA, $ 71.95
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This paper gives an overview of the World Trade Organization (WTO), discusses its history, its main functions and its major achievements to date. It also takes a look at the criticism directed at WTO and whether it is justified, according to the literature reviewed.
Table of Contents:
History: GATT (1947) to WTO (1995)
The Need for WTO
The WTO Agreements
Criticism of WTO
Is the Criticism of WTO Justified?
Conclusion
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" On the other hand, many people in the US object vehemently at what they perceive as the "illegal ceding of our sovereignty to the WTO" (Grigg 2005). While making the objection, writers such as Norman Grigg are referring to several recent of WTO decisions. For example, in December 2004, a WTO panel ruled that the subsidies provided by the federal government to the cotton industry was illegal as they were suppressing world cotton prices and causing "serious prejudice" to Brazil's interests. (Ibid.)"
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The Vietnam War, 2006.
An analysis of the war in Vietnam and its consequences.
1,510 words (approx. 6.0 pages), 6 sources, APA, $ 49.95
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This paper discusses the Vietnam War. It focuses on America's involvement in Vietnam prior to the war and the event leading up to the war. The paper goes on to describe the consequences of the war in Vietnam, both militarily and socially to the American people and also to the Vietnamese.
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"However these elections were never held and this decision angered the Vietrminh and the tension between Hanoi and Saigon increased. In essence there was an escalation of aggression and violence between North and South Vietnam. "Each part of the modern day Vietnam became controlled by separate governments with distinctly different ideologies and political bases." (Wikipedia: Vietnam War) These events should be seen against the background of international tension between the Soviet communist and the American capitalist systems in terms of world power and politics."
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Conflict and Security in the International System, 2006.
An analysis of how conflicts and security have changed over the course of time.
2,037 words (approx. 8.1 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 64.95
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This paper asks and discusses three questions. The first question that is discussed is security and threats to it - both internal and external. The second question deals with the differences between "old wars" and "new wars" and how they are fought differently. The third question analyzes foreign and security politics of the United States and how they have undergone a variety of changes since the end of World War II in 1945.
Table of Contents:
Question 1
Question 2
Question 3
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"Using advances in weaponry to fight modern wars (and with advanced weaponry and its use being the cause of modern wars), and looking at modern wars in this light, it does not appear that there have been many changes in the reasons for war throughout the course of human history. In this light, wars are still fought over perceived threats, the desire for dominion, and as pre-emptive strikes against potential enemies. Nations, not people, are still the actors in these wars. The modern world is a little more complex than this, however. Despite the fact that human beings have changed very little from ancient times, the issues we are dealing with have changed, and this requires a more sophisticated and nuanced view of the causes and proper handling of modern warfare than Hirst has to offer."
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