Essays and Research Papers on Political Science Issues

A 3 page paper discussing a thoughtful article on the benefits and detriments of import tariffs and production subsidies as agents protecting domestic production and the jobs associated with it. Neither import tariffs nor production subsidies can achieve the benefits of fully free trade in a perfectly competitive economy; the author of the article ...

This 3 page paper asks readers to do a "thought experiment" and determine whether the civilization on a distant island is democratic or not. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

A 5 page paper which argues in favor of same sex marriages. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 3 page paper examines IR theories and compares liberalism and realism. Realism is supported and several theorists are discussed. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 5 page paper examines the Vietnam War with the use of primary and secondary sources. Escalation is the focus of the inquiry. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 13 page paper discusses various aspects of Mexican immigration situation, its impact on the U.S., the American response and effectiveness of its policies. Bibliography lists 11 sources.

An 8 page paper outlining the military career of this one star general. This paper emphasizes the importance of MacArthur’s philosophy that “On the fields of friendly strife are sown the seeds that on other days and on other fields will bear the fruits of victory”. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 6 page research paper that discusses the fact that terrorism has had multiple effects on international relations. It has brought nations together to form international cooperation strategies, but this issue has also caused the United States to rationalize actions that have served to alienate much of the world. This examination of international relations as ...

This 3 page paper uses Thoreau's comments in Chapter 6 of "Walden" to discuss the war in Iraq. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

An 11 page overview of the factors that are important in maintaining our status as a world power. The author suggests that we must correct the growing separation between rich and poor, reestablish respect for our government, and strive to become one united America verses a country that is separated by concepts such as ...

This 3 page paper analyzes an article supporting the PATRIOT Act, both in terms of its construction as a literary work, and for its content. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

6 pages in length. Trade agreements are implemented in order to enhance a given country's social and economic components in relation to the importing and exporting of goods and services to other nations. As straightforward as this concept may be, most – if not all – trade agreements are fraught with serious problems ...

A 12 page book report, which constitutes an addition to khketti.rtf. This is a longer version of the same paper, as it also includes chapters 2 and 3, as well as 4-7. As with the other paper, this essay gives a chapter-by-chapter summary of chapters 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7 from Donald ...

A 5 page contention that we are justified in our role in Iraq. That justification, however, does not excuse from expanding our involvement outside the military realm and placing more emphasis on diplomacy, economic policy, foreign aid, public diplomacy, and other aspects of international affairs that are necessary to resolve the Iraqi situation. Bibliography ...

A 4 page exploration of the concept of community. This author discusses the physical, sociological, and psychological aspects of community. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 9 page paper. Within the next few years, some organizations will lose as many as half their senior leadership teams. This essay discusses the severity of this event and reports what some organizations are doing about it. The writer includes a list of tips for designing leadership development programs. Bibliography lists 5 sources. ...

This 12 page paper begins with a brief introduction to the United Nations, when, why and by whom it was created. The writer also provides a brief description of the League of Nations, and discusses the UN Trusteeship Council, the International Trusteeship System, and the Declaration on the Granting of Independence to Colonial Countries and ...

A 3 page book review that examines Southern Politics and the Second Reconstruction Numan Bartley and Hugh Graham (1975). This book charts the political development of the South from the time of the New Deal and World War II through to the 1972 presidential election, which witnessed a Republican sweep of the once solidly Democratic ...

A 5 page overview of the implications of the 2005 Supreme Court Ruling that pubic use is served by the taking of private property for the purpose of private development. This paper presents both sides of the issue but takes a positive view of the process. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 4 page paper takes a look at punctuality in the military and its importance. Punctuality is discussed as a part of overall discipline and also compared with civilian ideas. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 3 page summary and reaction to the Pure Food and Drug Act of 1906. No additional sources cited.

An 8 page research paper that discusses this question. The writer examines opinion, both pro and con, and concludes that while there is evidence of Arab countries moving incrementally toward democracy, it is unrealistic to expect these nations to undergo radical change. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 3 page paper which examines Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 7 page paper supports a thesis that suggests containment began not in 1945 but in 1917. Foreign policy as well as domestic life between 1945 and 1965 is discussed. Containment is defined and discussed in depth. Relevant documents are evaluated. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 3 page discussion of how Buddhism can be used as an address for the violence that characterizes today's world. This paper reviews Buddhism's basic premises and offers examples of Buddhist leaders that have prevented or resisted conflict. Bibliography lists 3 sources.