Essays and Research Papers on Comparative Politics

A 6 page discussion of the history of Afghanistan in terms of geographic interests. Describes a country which is not only automatically subject to the whims of her nearest neighbors but also to countries such as the Soviet Union who saw her as a strategic military position. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

In eight pages this paper presents an overview of Amnesty International and considers its role in social justice organization that includes such topics as its history, noteworthy interventions, and relevance in addressing various global issues with its criticisms also addressed. Twelve sources are cited in the bibliography.

This 4 page paper is a review of an article by Kurtz which compares, contrasts and critiques the theories of Huntingdon and Fukuyama in their respective works the Clash of Civilizations and the End of History. The way that they compare, the evidence to support Huntingdon after 9/11 and the primogenital of democracy spreading are ...

5 pages. The purpose of this paper is to explain the reason the international whaling regime embodied in the International Whaling Commission evolved in the way that it did. This interesting paper takes an in-depth look at this history and world of the IWC. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 5 page paper argues that changing the constitutional monarchy into a republic would be beneficial for Australia. The history of the Republican movement is explored. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 5 page essay and analysis explores the concept of the language of family on American laws, poltics, and immigration practices throughout its history. Bibliography lists 9 sources.

This 5 page paper discusses the very tense political situation between India and Pakistan and asserts that India should indeed declare war on Pakistan. This paper emphasizes the many reasons for this by giving many examples from history as to why they are entitled to begin this war. Bilbiography lists 7 sources.

A 4 page review of the history and contributions of Ecuadorian immigrants in the U.S. Emphasizing Ecuadorians in New York City, the author contends that their contributions have been invaluable and that we should be appreciative rather than scornful of these people. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 5 page paper gives a general overview of the nuclear program in Iran. The paper starts by looking at the history and the development of the program, including the help from the US under the Atoms for Peace program. The paper considers the development and difficulties faced by the program and bring the events ...

This 3 page paper considers if the European Parliament, even when reformed by the Treaty of Nice 2000, will remain an impotent institution dominated by the Commission and by the Council of Ministers. The bibliography cites 4 sources.

This 16 page paper considers the role and place of the common security policy in the European Union. It is only in recent years it has become an accepted issue within EU politics and this paper argues that and that the lack of centralisation along with the desire to retain control and power by ...

A 4 page examination of the issues surrounding the Baltic expansion of the European Union. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 20 page paper considers the arguments for and against further expansion of the European Union (EU) with specific reference to the Eastern European countries. The paper looks at the development of the European Union and considers the way it has already expanded. After this the potential problems and benefits are discussed. The bibliography cites ...

A 12 page paper describing the European Union. Details are given on the history of Europe and the desire for a form of unity. Separate countries are given some mention for the purpose of examining more closely the individuals and their situations as they relate to the Union. A section on the developing of one ...

7 page discussion & analysis of the European Union, its formation, feasibility, economic vitality, relations, etc; Bibliography lists 10 sources.

This is an 8 page paper discussing the issues involved in the development of the European Community. The unification of Europe into the European Community can be seen as a benefit for Europe as a whole economically but is also an economic and social benefit to each of the nation states concerned and has become ...

This 13 page paper looks at the position of Croatia in terms of European Union (EU) membership. Although the country has been accepted as a candidate there have been concerns that the EU expansion should slow down, which places the potential membership of Croatia onto a long term scale, if it is to happen. The ...

This 5 page paper considers the ways in which a divide may be seen between the Eastern side of Europe and the Western side of Europe. The writer considers the causes, including political, social and religious differences. The bibliography sites 3 sources.

This 8 page paper considers to what extent theories of integration can help to explain the developments that have taken place in the European Union in the last decade. This paper concentrates on two areas of policy; security and justice to illustrate the points raised. The bibliography cites 8 sources.

This 4 page paper considers the way in which the financial crisis which started in Europe in 2008 may have a negative impact on what has been referred to as "Europe's most successful foreign policy", the expansion of the European Union. The paper starts by considering why expansion has been so important and then looks ...

Democracy is seen as the main pillar of idealism in the political framework of the European Union. This 5 page paper considers what can be done to increase the manifestation of democracy in the EU, using both existing and new tools. The bibliography cites 6 sources.

This 7 page paper examines the position of the member state within the European Union, and discusses where sovereignty currently resides and considers whether or not the EU is the an international organisation made up of its members or is it a stage in the development of a European state. The paper also considers what ...

Social polices are driven by the needs of society and the values reflected in political thinking. This 12 page paper in comparative politics considers the impact of changing demographics on social policy in Europe, looking at the differences in the way policies does manifest and the commonalities they will find challenging them. The bibliography ...

A 5 page paper which examines the existence of terrorism in Europe. The paper also examines what the European Union could do in regards to terrorism. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 7 page paper discusses the immigration policy of the European Union. Furthermore, this paper examines such issues as current problems facing the EU in regards to immigration, current policies, recent changes, and how politics and economics affect these policies. Bibliography lists 4 sources.