Essays and Research Papers on Political Science Issues

This 3 page paper describes the 1979 Iran hostage crisis and the U.S. response. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 4 page paper discusses the difference between nation-states and international organizations; the viability of the UN; two other international organizations; and the UN position on Iraq. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

In seven pages this expository essay examines the impact of illegal immigration on America, pointing out that despite its obvious drawbacks, there are also important benefits to consider regarding this issue as well. Four sources are listed in the bibliography.

A 2 page paper that discusses some of the events that led to the reorganization of the National Security Council after World War II. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 9 page paper discusses three types of terrorism, ideological, nationalist and state-sponsored, using the Baader-Meinhof Gang in Germany; the Liberation Tigers in Sri Lanka, and Iran as examples of each. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

An 8 page paper which examines aspects of immigration in the United States today. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 13 page paper discusses why it’s important for military personnel to be on time for their appointed duty, and what can happen if they fail to appear. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 3 page research paper that discusses the economic theories of John Maynard Keynes and Milton Friedman. The writer indicates agreement with Larry Kudlow that aspects of both theories should be used in the current economic crisis. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 5 page paper discusses recent improvements made by the U.S. Marine Corps to their logistical systems. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 8 page paper examines terrorism as a phenomenon. Goals of terrorists, different types of terrorists and a variety of issues are examined. A global perspective is taken but there is emphasis on the current world problems. Terrorist typologies and strategies are discussed. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

7 pages in length. Terrorism is not an activity endorsed by global states as a means by which to address international hostilities; rather, it is a self-perpetuating form of anarchy that feeds off a minimal percentage of fundamentalists who have the capacity to inflict tremendous harm and damage. The extent to which terrorists ...

This 3 page paper outlines three aspects of American culture which have affected Saudi Arabia. The three aspects are its politics in general, the treatment of women and how education is provided. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 13 page paper discusses various aspects of the U.S. and its policies with regard to security, international relations, terrorism, global leadership and similar issues. Bibliography lists 14 sources.

This 3 page paper briefly discusses the differences between Classical Liberalism and Radicalism, and argues that Radicalism is a more sensible political philosophy. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 5 page overview of one of the most recognized names from American politics. This paper reviews Thurmond’s career, focusing on his role in the 1976 presidential election. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

A 5 page research paper/essay that discusses the thesis proposed in the 1993 article “The Clash of Civilizations?” (which was later expanded into a book) by Harvard University professor Samuel P. Huntington, he which he proposes that the central source of global conflict will not be “primarily ideological or primarily economic,” but will be ...

This 3 page paper traces the US-Iran relationship and the reasons for its deterioration. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 7 page paper. It is September 1939. The war in Europe has just begun. The writer is the Army Chief of Staff and has been called by the President who needs to decide who the commanders of the U.S. Army will be if the U.S. is drawn into the war. The Chief of ...

This 5 page paper discusses the UN missions in Somalia and Cyprus. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 15 page paper discussing the economic philosophies and political consequences of economists such as Kant, Smith, Hayek, Marx, Polanyi and Keynes in terms of globalization. There is intense irony in the differences in situations between more laissez faire-leaning economies and those adhering closely to Marxian views of collectivism. Though Marx claimed to ...

A 5 page paper. The question is whether or not the government should pay for the infrastructure. The paper reports the condition of the infrastructure in the U.S. and how much it would cost to bring it up to standards. The writer reports and comments on the debate of who should pay for improvements ...

A 6 page discussion of Australia’s transition from a country that concentrated almost exclusively on her own domestic affairs to one that is now fully integrated in world society. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

In seven pages this book report on Jeffrey Toobin’s The Nine includes a discussion of theme, particularly interesting part of the text, and considers whether or not the political alignment in America is changing. There are no other sources listed in the bibliography.

This 5-page paper examines the Patriot Act, and how it might be in direct conflict with civil liberties as guaranteed by the 14th Amendment. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

An 8 page contention that not only has globalization had serious detrimental impacts in many third world regions. Indeed, only the higher skilled individuals in these countries are making any notable improvements in their standard of living. Bibliography lists 9 sources.