Essays and Research Papers on All Issues in Global Politics

This 10 page paper considers the potential impact that the expansion of the European Union and the development of a common foreign and security policy, which includes defence, will have on the relationship with NATO. The paper argues that the enlargement may support and aid NATO rather than undermine it. The bibliography cites 12 ...

A paper which looks at the causes of desertification in the Sudan, and suggests national and international policies which might be implemented to address this issue. Bibliography lists 3 sources

A twelve page paper which considers the EU as an international actor in terms of foreign policy, and looks at the ways in which a greater degree of internal cohesion and consensus on such policies could be achieved. Bibliography lists 6 sources

This 30 page paper gives an indepth overview of the issues facing the Southeast Asian people in the area of small arms proliferation. Seven of the prevalent relief agencies are profiled. Three case studies offered, seven peer reviewed articles analzyed, and an evaluation of strenths and weaknesses of the various programs.

This 3 page paper considers what we know about globalisation in relation to international relations. The paper considers the approaches to international relations and how globalisation has changed the way that this takes place. The bibliography cites 3 sources.

A 5 page overview of the factors influencing Russian economy. This paper emphasizes the problems Russian encountered shifting from communism to free market. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 7 page paper highlights how globalization and colonization have impacted the cotton industry, and specifically the countries of China, India and Pakistan. This paper highlights the economic and political ramifications of globalization on the cotton industry. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 11 page paper is packed full of specific information about human rights violations and problems around the world from the 2003 Human Rights Watch World Report. The concept of cultural relativity is explored. Women's rights is also discussed. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 4 page paper discusses the onging hostilities in the Middle East, historically, economically, and potentially. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 3 page paper looks at a Marxist position as compared with newer theorists . Empire and globalization are two concepts discussed. Capitalism is also at the crux of the argument that supports the Marxist position. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 4 page paper considers the existence and role of the NGO Global Network, which partners the United Nations and seeks to aid collaborations and efficiency on non governmental organisations. The bibliography cites 2 sources.

10 pages in length. Evaluating the above statement speaks to the resolve and resiliency America has when it is faced with enacting new or meeting the terms of existing foreign policy, a concept that reflects an attempt to coexist within the boundaries of civilized reality; however, the divided interpretations of what civilized reality truly ...

This 23 page report discusses how regional organizations have been active in combating small arms proliferation in Southeast Asia although South Asia and the Middle East have been unable to do so. This report considers the factors that have contributed to this difference. Bibliography lists 12 sources.

This 8 page paper considers the definition of genocide and the events that occurred in East Timor, focusing on the post ballot period of 1999. The 1948 convention has a definition that is open to interpretation regarding issues such as intention. This paper consider how, the events may be considered as Genocide, and why the ...

A paper which considers English as an international language, with reference to Edward Said's concepts of Self and Other in relation to the language of minority cultures, and the global use of English in a multicultural postcolonial society. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 10 page paper looks at four different incidences of mass murder in Armenia, Cambodia, Dersim in Turkey and East Timor. The paper outlines the events in the areas and then compares to different definitions of genocide provided by the student. The bibliography cites 7 sources.

This 4 page paper discusses the idea by Thomas Friedman that in a globalized world, no one would be in charge. Bibliography lists 1 source.

Joseph LaPalombara's 1987 book Democracy Italian Style outlines the idiosyncrasies of Italian governance. This paper answers 15 specific questions that cover the scope and content of this book. No additional sources cited.

A 3 page exploration of the factors which make global poverty relevant to Americans. Poverty has direct association not only with the exhaustion of world resources but also with deep festering discontent which can ultimately result in direct problems for Americans. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 5 page paper examines the problems and challenges that confront the Arab world in regards to globalization. More specifically, this paper highlights the desire of the Arab world to maintain its political, religious, social and cultural identity while simultaneously coexisting with the values of globalization. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A paper which looks at political freedoms and civil liberties in Cuba and Argentina, according to the US State Department's scoring system, and considers the usefulness of the system as an aid to evaluating such issues. Bibliography lists 2 sources

A comparison between the machinery of government policy making in the UK and the US, which concludes that the system operating in the former is preferable to that in the latter.

A 3 page research paper that examines why some countries remain poor while other prosper. The writer argues that the answer lies in economic policy and cites as examples the recent growth of India and China. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A paper which looks at the postwar and the new industrial settlements, with reference to Thatcherism and the changing role of the trade unions in the UK. Bibliography lists 5 sources

This 6 page paper considers the impact that globalisation is having on developing nations. The paper examines the advantages, such as increased wealth and job creation, as well as the disadvantages such as exploitation and increased volatility within the national economies. The bibliography cites 8 sources.