Essays and Research Papers on Government

An 8 page investigation of universal jurisdiction as it relates to contemporary piracy. Six sources are included in the bibliography.

In three pages this paper examines how Madison addresses this issue in “Federalist #10,” specifically how such majority tyranny can be contained, and how political freedom has been affected as a result. No additional sources are listed in the bibliography.

An 11 page paper discussing the likely effects of the "public option" in US health insurance reform. A "public option" in health insurance has the ability to affect all sectors of the economy, even as it crowds out private-sector insurance. As Obama has said in the past, the public option is the single ...

This 5-page paper answers the question as to whether a national tide will impact the mid-term 2010 Congressional Elections. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

This 3 page paper explores the ideological separation between liberalism and conservatism and then explains why blacks are more likely to be liberal than are whites. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This is a 5 page paper that provides an overview of the 2015 World's Fair. Washington DC is promoted as the ideal location for the event. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 4-page paper discusses some of Woodrow Wilson's "failed" foreign policies, such as the League of Nations and the Tampico, Mexico incident. Bibliography lists 1 source.

In three pages this paper examines the judicial appointments of former President George W. Bush in a discussion of his rationale for making these appointments, considers the conservative decision making expectations he sought, and assesses their outcomes. Three sources are listed in the bibliography.

This 3 page paper considers the way in which the Hart-Rudman Commission and the Gilmore Commission view threats to the U.S. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This is a 3 page paper that provides an overview of the United States' rejection of the Kyoto Protocol. It assesses the threat of global warming and the United States' reaction to it as a whole. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

An 11 page paper which considers the issues for and against gun control legislation, and concludes that gun control legislation will not be effective. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

This 5 page paper explores some of the reasons why Western military operations are unsuccessful in Iraq and Afghanistan. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 3 page paper explains why Rudy Giuliani is a man that a person can look up to and admire. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 5 page paper describes the aftermath of the battle of Wanat in Afghanistan as an example of what happens when there is no accountability in the Army. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 6-page paper provides a summary of three articles and discussions about realism theory in international relations. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 4 page paper compares and contrasts Whig theory with Islamic fundamentalism. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

The grid group paradigm nay be used to assess and analysis culture. The writer explains the model and shows how it can be used in public sector management. The paper is made up of an essay, a PowerPoint presentation and speaker notes. Four sources are cited in the bibliography of this seventeen page paper. ...

This 6 page paper considers the philosophy of “blood and iron” as it was employed by Otto von Bismarck in German unification. Parallels are drawn between that philosophy as employed then and US involvement in Afghanistan and Iraq. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 4 page paper looks a the concept of ‘good enough governance’ considering how it may be used in developed and developing countries and assessing the way that governance in developing nations may be improved. The bibliography cites 11 sources.

This 8 page paper discusses the concept of conflict resolution form the aspect of the peace research approach developed by Johan Galtung and discusses the statement that “International conflicts should be handled in a co-operative spirit by all countries, big, small, on an equal basis”. The bibliography cites 7 sources.

This is a 4 page paper that provides an overview of force capabilities in decision making. A case study involving defense of Bangkok is used to present concepts. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 12 page paper discusses the legislation dealing with veterans’ rehabilitation; whether it’s still pertinent to Iraq and Afghanistan; and how it can be improved. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

In five pages a report on this legal text regarding global anti-terrorism and homeland security policies is presented. The bibliography lists no additional sources.

This 12 page paper considers the several of the many impacts of globalization, both positive and negative impacts. The author points out that anything that affects our world in a negative way has the potential to affect our security. This is true both on an individual level and on a national level. ...

This is a 3 page paper that provides an overview of future predictions by the United Nations. Projects are made based on the State of the Future report. Bibliography lists 0 sources.