Essays and Research Papers on Comparative Politics

An 11 page paper which discusses restrictions and/or limitations on freedom of expression in Poland. The primary text for this examination is "Shtetl: The Life and Death of a Small Town and the World of Polish Jews" by Eva Hoffman. The paper discusses some of the history of Poland as it relates to culture and the media, as is ...

A 21 page paper. This essay addresses these issues: Why Australia entered the war; why Australia continued in the war; the anti-war movement; and what happened after the war. The writer ends with a commentary, which discusses whether or not entering the war was a good or wise decision, if the public really understood their ...

This 12 page paper considers the way in which these concepts can be seen as differing in the domestic situation of these two very different nations, the paper looks at the situation on both the national as well an individual basis. The bibliography cites 5 sources.

An eight page paper which looks at several aspects of humanity at the start of the new millennium, including commitment to human rights, developments in science and technology, environmental issues and the fields of art and culture. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

10 pages in length. Secular nationalism and religiously based states have long held opposition for each other's beliefs. When imagining a community in the Middle East and other areas, such as Diasporas, organizing a state and providing it with a moral basis for legitimacy would have to abide by the needs of both ...

A five page paper which considers the changes which smaller and less developed nations have undergone since 1945, and how the ‘Third World’ has evolved out of countries which were formerly the victims of European colonialism and are now struggling to achieve autonomy in the face of global industrialisation. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A five page paper which considers the changing definition of nationalism, and the way in which the modern focus on cultural rather than geographical boundaries is reflected in international relations. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

6 pages in length. In looking at the differing viewpoints on global trends as observed by Thomas Friedman and Ignacio Ramonet, we show how each author conceptualizes globalization. Additionally, the ongoing concerns over security and nuclear arms in the post-cold war era will be discussed, as well as the future of nuclear weapons in global security. Bibliography lists ...

A 7 page paper presenting a shift in the manner in which member nations fund UN operation. When the UN was less influential in the world, its support belonged to those nations most interested in the political influence they could gain from UN affiliation. As the world's economy continues to consolidate, UN operation is much more practical ...

An eight page paper which analyses the causes underlying the globalisation of world poverty, and considers the role which the IMF, World Bank and the World Trade Organisation have played in increasing the domestic economic instability of developing nations and in widening the divide between rich and poor countries. Bibliography lists 4 sources

8 pages in length. The gross domestic product is the most important economic indicator published. Providing the broadest measure of economic activity, the gross domestic product is considered the "report card" of a nation. In this paper the focus is on Australia. Bibliography lists 5 sources. Includes charts and tables.

A six page paper which compares the recent earthquakes in Salvador and Seattle, in terms of the resultant damage, collateral effects on the economy, and the measures which the respective countries had previously taken to alleviate the potential impact of natural disasters. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A five page paper which considers the relationship between racism and levels of environmental pollution, demonstrating that there is a correlation between the global distribution of wealth and industrialisation and the high incidence of pollution in countries with non-white populations, as a result of institutionalised racism. Bibliography lists 5 sources. JLracismpollution.wps

A five page paper which looks at the revolutions of China and Iran, in terms of the changes which they instigated in the two nations and the degree of success which they achieved with regard to domestic and international policies. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

(6 pp.) We are presented with a modern riddle: to what extent is the modern state no longer a natural entity but a result of diverse global practices? A curious question, but one that will be answered in this discussion. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 5 page paper reviews an article by Rosegrant that documents problems with tiered pricing for immunizations in order to accommodate third world countries. Pricing models are used to reach solutions for this dilemma. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 5 page paper considers the European Union as an optimal currency area and goes on to consider how this optimal area will be effected by the expansion of the EU and the potential costs and benefits. The bibliography cites 4 sources.

A 10 page paper which discusses how and why Uruguay has entered into an independent state. Artigas, Lavalleja, he junta and the Banda Oriental are discussed. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

This 20 page paper looks at the failure in the Turkish economy, and how it may be equated with the failure to regulate the banking system. The paper looks at the background of the economy, and how the problems occurred. The paper then looks at the way in which the banking system can be seen ...

This 6 page paper contemplates how Eurocommunism during the cold war compares with the Bolshevik's conception of it during the interwar period. Marx's concept of communism is discussed. Lenin's interpretation is also evaluated. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 22 page paper which examines the late British philosopher’s consideration of contemporary societies, both East and West. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

A 6 page discussion of the contention that that the central problem in inernational relations is that no supreme authority exists to temper the interrelationship of the various states and that, in effect, that states are left with only the option of self help. Uses examples from Europe and Asia to disprove this contention. ...

Those who are seeking asylum are termed 'refugees'. As of 1999, there were over 21 million refugees in the world. This 10 page paper explores the human rights and policy issues associated with those seeking asylum in the United States and Great Britain. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

(6 pp) We have been hearing bout the depletion in the ozone layer for quite some time now; long enough in fact that we may start to wonder if it is so much hype, or continues to have basis in reality. We that thought in mind, we shall gather information concerning this depletion ...

This 6 page paper evaluates why it is important for the minds and hearts of peasants of the third world to change. The paper contends that change has been slow in the third world because of culture. Problems of globalization are discussed. Bibliography lists 2 sources.