Essays and Research Papers on Political Science Issues

A 7 page overview of the tumultuous relationship that these countries have shared for the past few decades. The author notes that while the situation is improving somewhat, the U.S. continues to impose antiquated policy against Cuban relations. Bibliography lists 6 source.

This 4-page paper is a review on Bruce Schulman's "Cotton Belt to Sun Belt," which describes the efforts of the U.S. government to try to revive the South during the mid-20th century.

This 4 page paper includes a letter to Mayor Bloomberg. The policy brief highlights the positive aspects of school vouchers. Both sides of the issue are addressed. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 9 page research paper that examines the topic of price equilibrium as affected by price controls. This discussion, first of all, looks at the processes of supply and demand and how equilibrium price and output are defined and established. Then, this information is applied to the question of price controls and what would be ...

This 8 page paper examines three amendments: 1st, 4th and 19th. Each is explored to demonstrate how they are relevant to the in different ways. No bibliography.

This 7 page paper examines Plato's Republic and relays the allegory of the cave. Current politics in the U.S. is discussed in depth. What lessons can be learned from ancient philosophy? Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 5 page overview of the foundations of our political system. The author contends that these foundations allow us to employ rational choice even in the most exacting of circumstances. The 2004 presidential election and the upcoming 2006 Congressional election are two of the situations in which rational choice has/will be tested. Bibliography ...

An 8 page paper which reports and reviews “The Immigration Mystique” by Chilton Williamson Jr.. Bibliography lists 1 additional source.

This 6 page paper examines politics and human nature. How the two can be reconciled is examined. Three different theorists are used in the discussion: Rousseau, Locke and Mill. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 24 page paper on the ongoing debate regarding the appropriate role for the U.S. in world affairs. The author details the views of Kenneth Waltz, John Mearsheimer, and Robert Kagan and other political philosophers. Bibliography lists 14 sources.

This 15-page paper destails the military chain of command, and why it is set up the way it is. Also discussed are leadership qualities among the chain of command. Much of the discussion pertains specifically to the Marine Corps. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 10 page paper which examines the Massachusetts senator’s presidential bid by considering what was successful, what was not successful, the types of media selected and how it was used, what was impressive and unimpressive to the writer and to others, and finally evaluates why the candidate was not elected. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

Three questions answered in 7 pages regarding the effects of managed care and Medicare’s transition from the retrospective cost based reimbursement system to the DRG/RUG/PPS systems currently in use today. Questions address cost, utilization, access and quality. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This 4 page paper looks at this book on Orange County's conservative movement that began in the 1960s. The paper focuses on the main point of the book. Some direct quotes from the work are included. No additional sources cited.

An 8 page review of the importance of diplomacy in the military. Reviewing the qualities that it takes to be a successful diplomat, the author points to T.E. Lawrence (Lawrence of Arabia), General Dwight D. Eisenhower, and General Norman Schwarzkopf as being exemplary of these qualities. The author suggests that diplomatic qualities in ...

A 7 page overview of the features of the political parties that make them so powerful. The author contends that the parties secure funding and provide the infrastructure that a candidate needs to be successful. Bibliography list 6 sources.

A 6 page overview of the economic, political, and military impacts that were incurred at the termination of the Persian Gulf War. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 6 page paper which examines what the public expects of the bureaucracy and how the bureaucracy cannot solve all problems. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 4 page overview of the importance of the speedy collection and dissemination of information in military operations. The author cautions, however, that speed can be both a negative and a positive factor in tactical planning and execution. While speed is critical, information must be thoroughly analyzed, sometimes at multiple levels, prior to deciding an ...

A 5 page discussion of the importance of knowing and understanding an enemy, estimating their strengths, capabilities, and weaknesses. The author points out that with the exception of the Civil War, the U.S. has never really fully understood our enemies. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 10 page paper which compares and contrasts how intelligence played a significant role in each outcome, specifically discussing intelligence successes and failures, how intelligence was used to support policy, and how deficiencies in US intelligence capabilities impacted on the crisis. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 5 page paper describing the roles of the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) and the National Security Agency (NSA) in the US and how they affect formation of US foreign policy. The DIA and NSA fill complementary roles in America’s intelligence community. NSA oversees encryption activity, analyzes others’ intelligence activities and develops ...

This 3 page paper discusses the development of the soviet intelligence community during the cold war. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 3 page paper which examines the role of the people in the decision making process in the democracy of the United States. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 6 page paper discussing the origins, value and uses of military protocol, using the “Yes Sir” response and the salute as examples. The end goal is to effect desired results with the greatest degree of physical safety possible, to enhance respect for the chain of command and to build greater self respect within ...