Essays and Research Papers on Comparative Politics

This 8 page paper looks to the future of the European Union. It explains the future implications and considers the changes it may see within the next 10 years. The paper looks at the economic, political, legislative and social future of the Union. The bibliography cites 6 sources.

This 7 page paper discusses what might be done to facilitate the post-cold-war dream of “one Europe.” Bibliography lists 8 sources

This 6 page paper examines the issue of immigration and why it may be perceived with concern within the Europe Union. The paper looks at internal migration as well as external immigrates, such as refuges and asylum seekers. The paper looks at economic social and political concerns. The bibliography cites 10 sources.

A paper which considers various issues regarding economic migration in several European countries, with reference to EU social policies, increased globalisation, and the public perception of migrants and refugees. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

The existence of the European Union may be seen as contradictory, manifesting paradoxes which are never resolved, merely postponed. This 5 page paper considers some of these, such as the conflict between a free trade union and free competition area and a democratic political organisations with federal tendencies. The paper also considers issues such as ...

This is a 5 page critical paper of The Manifesto of the Communist Party. The critical arguments presented in Marx and Engels’ The Manifesto of the Communist Party written in 1848 were focused on the problems which existed in the modern capitalist society of 1800s Europe. From what they could see, Europe was becoming a ...

A 13 page paper discussing the roles NATO has set for itself for the 21st Century, including: expansion of the partnership to include more free states; a lasting order of peace for Europe based on human rights, freedom and democracy; meet the challenges of regional crisis and conflict management, improving the security and stability for ...

This 3 page paper looks at when and how the basis of the modern state system developed. The paper starts by looking at the movement away from the feudal system in Europe and then examines the Westphalia Peace Treaties. The bibliography cites 5 sources.

This 13 page paper looks at how and changing demographics will impact on social policy. The paper looks at issues such as the increasing aging population, changes in family structure and migration. The paper focuses on the UK and Europe. The bibliography cites 20 sources.

This 5 page paper focuses on three groups: the Huguenots in seventeenth century France, the Irish in Britain during the nineteenth century and the Jews in twentieth century Europe. Religious and political aspects of persecution are discussed. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

5 pages. While many countries are considered democratic societies, they can at the same time display many instances of similarities and differences. For the purpose of this report we will discuss both Germany and Japan and how the two countries enforce their democratic choices of government. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 13 page paper provides an overview and analysis of economic conditions in this part of the world. Positive and negative economies of Asia are discussed in depth and attention is paid to countries like Japan, China, South Korea and Indonesia. Reasons for the disparity are provided. Bibliography lists 11 sources. ...

This 3 page paper discusses immigration and the Homeland security efforts which may be overstepping constitutional issues. Bibliography lists 1 source.

An 8 page research paper that discusses the international response to terrorism. Terrorism is the principal focus of American foreign policy, but it also plays an intrinsic role in both the domestic and foreign policies of other countries. The following investigation looks briefly at the issue of terrorism in six nations: England (Great Britain), France, ...

The world is in a state of flux. Economies as diverse as Japan and Russia are in the middle of political and economic crisis and globalization has either made productivity soar or has been the death toll for different countries. This 6 page paper compares the current status of the economic, political and social development ...

5 pages. While many countries are considered democratic societies, they can at the same time display many instances of similarities and differences. For the purpose of this report we will discuss both Germany and Japan and how the two countries enforce their democratic choices of government. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 13 page paper provides an overview and analysis of economic conditions in this part of the world. Positive and negative economies of Asia are discussed in depth and attention is paid to countries like Japan, China, South Korea and Indonesia. Reasons for the disparity are provided. Bibliography lists 11 sources. ...

An 8 page research paper that discusses the international response to terrorism. Terrorism is the principal focus of American foreign policy, but it also plays an intrinsic role in both the domestic and foreign policies of other countries. The following investigation looks briefly at the issue of terrorism in six nations: England (Great Britain), France, ...

The world is in a state of flux. Economies as diverse as Japan and Russia are in the middle of political and economic crisis and globalization has either made productivity soar or has been the death toll for different countries. This 6 page paper compares the current status of the economic, political and social development ...

This 20 page paper considers to what extent international law grant senior state officials, including heads of state, immunity from proceedings alleging violations of jus cogens norms? The concept and development of jus cogens, or peremptory norm, is discussed. The occasions and circumstances when way that state officials may be held liable is ...

4 pages in length. The six GCC countries strive to cultivate and uphold the tenets of human rights and in doing so have no reservations about seeking the death penalty for those who transgress against others. The extent to which Sharia (Islamic) law governs this position on capital punishment is both grand and ...

This 14 page paper considers international law and why it exists. The paper argues that the law exists only as a result of agreement and the choice to comply, which in turn can be seen as motivated by political and economic factors. Examples are given and the different theories regarding the existence and influences ...

A 12 page paper that provides an overview of primary and secondary authorities on the issue of searches and seizures at or near international boarders and provides a literature search on the cases pertaining to 'the limits, if any, that the federal constitution places upon law enforcement activity at the international border itself.' Bibliography ...

A 7 page paper that discusses the anthropological beginnings of the nation-state, and how states and non-states deal with social conflict. Anthropologists characterize all societies, whether states or non-states, as resolving conflict through what they call the 'universality of law.' In state societies, this has evolved to codified laws, court systems and violence--justified by John ...

This 12 page paper provides a discussion of the Doctrine of Humanitarian Intervention, its principles and whether or not nations should be allowed to breach international law. Many examples are given. Issues such as human rights violations by China, the Kosovo crisis and the role of the U.N. in general are each discussed in the ...