Essays and Research Papers on Political Science Issues

A 6 page paper which examines the chief obstacles in the democratization of authoritarian systems, using Russia and Germany as case studies. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

5 pages in length. The presence of women in the Marine Corps has transformed the historically all-male military classification into a much more effective fighting machine. While their national contribution of lives lost is certainly to be mourned, it is not to be discouraged or criticized merely because the victims were women; rather, ...

A 4 page consideration of the factors that led to our defeat in Vietnam. The author points to the complexity of the situation and to the inadequate focus related to American politics. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 10 page paper discusses the violence in Haiti and what can be done about it, with specific reference to the airport, seaports, police department and Department of Homeland Security. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

This 4 page paper discusses what the national debt is, how excessive social spending contributes to it, how such spending could be cut back, and possible solutions to the problem of the debt. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 10 page paper examines the politics/ administration dichotomy--the thinking that the people who make the policy and those who carry it out are entirely separate from one another, and that this separation is both desirable and necessary—and applies it to the current war in Iraq. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This 3 page paper examines Kagan's Finding the Target. The present war in Iraq is discussed. No additional sources are used.

This 12 page paper examines Unifil. Problems are highlighted. The UN is discussed inclusive of funding issues. Bibliography lists 14 sources.

4 pages in length. To define terrorism is to look at its distinction from a number of different perspectives, inasmuch as the very nature of terrorist activity is based within a foundation of interpretation. For example, someone may consider terrorism a holy duty while another argues it is nothing more than criminal activity. ...

A 3 page paper which examines the subculture of the conspiracists and how they have affected public policy. Bibliography lists 1 source.

A 5 page paper on Homeland Security and the Patriot Act of 2001. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 3 page paper discusses articles by Cowie and Sugrue about the struggles of blacks to integrate the building trades, and Nixon's manipulation of blue-collar workers, in the 1960s and 1970s. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 6 page paper looks at espionage today, why it has to be done and the connection to politics and politicians. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 5 page research paper-- Bolman and Deal (1991) consolidate the philosophies major schools on organizational theory into four perspectives: the structural frame; the human resource frame; the political frame; and the symbolic frame. Each of these "frames" describe a particular way of looking at organizations and how they function. This examination of frame theory ...

This 1 page paper examines U.S. foreign policy. Did it contribute to the terror attacks? Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 5 page paper looks at the effects of 9/11. Causes are examined as well. U.S. policy is discussed as a contributing factor. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

An 8 page research paper that analyzes the remarks of Robert McNamara from an ethical perspective. The writer argues that the explanation for how leadership can go "terribly wrong" may be located not in errors in military tactics but rather in the ethical foundations that rationalize those tactics. This examination of leadership ethics draws ...

A 3 page paper which argues that the war in Iraq is unjust. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 3 page summary and reaction concerning the Oil Pollution Act of 1990. No additional sources cited.

A 7 page paper that discusses the transformation that US military forces are currently undergoing. This paper focuses, specifically, on how the transformation process is affecting force management. Various aspects of force management are discussed. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

A 7 page discussion of the impact of globalization on developing countries. The author explores both the positive views of globalization and the negative views. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

A 5 page research paper that discusses the importance of Army regulations that govern the dress codes and personal appearance. The writer focuses on the regulation governing the wearing of mustaches and also on the regulations governing battle dress uniforms. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 3 page paper evaluates what each of these two authors have conveyed about issues related to freedom and equality. Modern day America and the future of democracy is discussed as well. Class stratification is a significant issue. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 3 page paper which examines the distinctions de Tocqueville makes between objects that are ‘democratic’ and objects that are ‘American,’ considering how and why they are different. No additional sources are used.

This 5 page paper argues that American jobs deserve to be protected. NAFTA is discussed along with the problem of illegal aliens. Various industries are discussed but the steel industry is highlighted. Bibliography lists 5 sources.