Essays and Research Papers on Government

A 4 page paper which examines issues concerning the civilian control of the military in the United States. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

The author introduces this 3 page paper with an overview of the 1975 discovery by Congressional Investigator Britt Snyder that the National international telegraph signals had been being intercepted since after World War I. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 4 page paper discusses what has been most successful in developing the western way of war and argues that it (technology) will continue in the future. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 3 page paper discusses the book written by Thomas Friedman. This is a critical analysis of the work. No additional sources are cited.

This 3 page paper examines the 2008 primary elections. The paper examines the Democrat and Republican races and provides theories as to what might have been different if the rules were not as limiting. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 6 page paper which argues against the war in Iraq. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 5 page paper explores this question in regard to both man-made and natural disasters. The author contends that while not all disasters can be prevented, effective security and risk policies focus not just on prevention but also on the minimization of the impacts. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 5 page paper examines Article 134 of the military code that outlines fraternization. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 3 page paper examines idealism and virtue as it respects Machiavelli's The Prince. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 5 page paper that discusses some of the highlights of the political patronage system in the U.S. and when and how it changed to a merit system. The writer gives examples of how this system is still widely in practice and comments on the advantages and disadvantages of this system on the individual, the ...

This 8 page paper discusses the CIA’s covert operations during the time of the Iran-Contra Affair, and argues that the agency was clumsy, obvious and inept in its attempts to orchestrate these operations. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

Ronald Reagan’s U.S.S.R. Foreign Policy: In eight pages this paper analyzes the foreign policy of U.S. 40th President Ronald Reagan with the focus being on the U.S.S.R., examining various events and their causes, and the policy reactions that resulted. Four sources are listed in the bibliography.

An 8 page paper discussing international business operation in light of post-Cold War politics, the influences of negative political climates and how a multinational organization can overcome those influences to build international competitive advantage. The paper uses Europe as the example and discusses the positive features of globalization. Bibliography lists 6 sources. ...

This 3 page paper discusses some of the reasons it’s necessary to safeguard a military ID card. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 6 page paper discusses some of the reasons why the U.S. military is often caught by surprise and unprepared at the outbreak of hostilities. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 3 page paper attempts to answer the questions of why no one saw the attack on the USS Cole coming, and what can be done to prevent future such actions. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 4 page paper that begins with an overview of the structure of the Army, including non-commissioned and commissioned officer ranks to demonstrate the hierarchy. The writer reports the Army's new logistics system which is so good, it have received awards. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 4 page paper examines charges that racism is emanating from the Obama Administration itself. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 7 page paper discusses some of the problems encountered by agents of the U.S. Border Patrol. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This 3 page essay explores leadership styles, and makes a judgment on these two leaders in terms of effectiveness, integrity, and other leadership traits, with references to two of their speeches. References list 3 sources.

This twelve page paper reviews the evolution of the intelligence community, particularly the FBI and CIA. The thesis is presented that this evolution, in part, has resulted in a degradation of individual rights. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

This 4 page paper comments on the applicability of the classic 1967 paper by Lipset and Rokkan to contemporary political parties. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

An 8 page research paper that describes the links between the narcotics trade in Afghanistan and the Taliban. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 15-page paper discusses the impact of New Deal legislation (such as the Federal Reserve, SEC and Fannie Mae) and its impact on the current recension. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

In five pages this paper examines how the Midwest campus protests opposing the Vietnam War were as dynamic as anyplace else during the late 1960s and early 1970s. Ten sources are listed in the bibliography.