Essays and Research Papers on Political Science Issues

A 4 page discussion of the reasons behind the fall of the Roman Empire. This paper considers several theories then suggests one of its own. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 3 page reaction paper focuses on an article entitled What Americans Know: 1989-2007. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

In four pages this opinion paper assesses the U.S. Patriot Act, considers opinions supporting and opposing it, and identifies three advantages and three disadvantages. Three sources are listed in the bibliography.

An 8 page consideration of the way democracies are evolving away from the strictly Western precepts of democracy. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

An 8 page discussion of nationalism and the factors that drive it. The author uses the theories of Ernest Gellner, Benedict Anderson, and Ernest Renan to illuminate these factors. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 5 page paper debates the statement: all U.S. citizens should serve in the military. It explains and follows the format of a Lincoln-Douglas debate. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

A 4 page assessment of our foreign policy and how it has evolved over time. This paper argues for our withdrawal from Iraq. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 6 page paper compares Alexander the Great's methods with the U.S. invasion of Iraq in 2003. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 8 page paper examines the proposition that illegal immigration has a negative effect on the U.S. economy. It argues that while this population segment has a negative effect in some areas, particularly California, overall the illegal immigrant population has a small positive effect on the economy as a whole. The idea was to argue ...

This 12 page paper discusses the field of international relations, which is male dominated, and suggests that a feminist critique of the subject is necessary to bring balance to the study. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

A 4 page analysis of what factors might be in play in a particular culture that could make humanitarian aid have more of a negative impact than a positive one. This paper acknowledges that John Stewart Mill’s “greater good” must somehow be achieved but that this is sometimes easier said than done. Bibliography ...

This 3-page paper argues for the repeal of the USA Patriot Act, citing civil liberties violations. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 5 page paper discusses the concept of the “leagile” supply chain and how it can be applied to the U.S. Marine Corps. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 5 page discussion of the impact of raising the minimum wage. This paper suggests that doing so will not solve the problems of the poor, that more complex factors are at play in that equation. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 5 page paper discusses the way in which Dr. Martin Luther King reacted to and adapted Thoreau’s ideas for his own struggle against racism. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 3-page paper provides an argument that the 1993 Don't Ask, Don't Tell, Don't Pursue Act regarding gays in the military has not had a detrimental effect on recruitment, retention and readiness. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

In four pages this persuasive essay argues that the war in Iraq is wrong and discusses why it must end as soon as possible. A satirical examination on this topic consisting of one page is also included. Four sources are listed in the bibliography.

This 3 page paper compares and contrasts revolutions in Latin America with the US and French Revolutions. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 3 page paper discusses diversity in the US Army, and why it’s important. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 3 page paper. The bulk of this paper discusses whether international trade is a threat or opportunity for workers. Using NAFTA and international trade as a whole, the paper reports data regarding lost jobs in the U.S. and survey results. The paper ends with a brief discussion on the challenges facing the International Trading ...

This 3 page paper discusses the process of getting legislation passed in Arizona, and discusses a bill now under consideration. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

In three pages this paper examines the qualities of President John F. Kennedy’s twentieth-century leadership, providing examples of three leadership achievements, and discusses how they can be applied to the problems of the twenty-first century. Two sources are listed in the bibliography.

This 3 page paper argues that bailing out the auto makers is a bad idea, for many reasons, but primarily because saving them in this way will not force them to rethink the way they do things, which could lead to more problems very quickly, when this money runs out. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 9 page paper looks at the social model of capitalism and the way it operates in order to determine whether or not the model is one that promotes and supports social inequality. Evidence is taken from capitalist counties and the impact in terms of globalization is also considered. The bibliography cites 9 sources.

In four pages this paper examines Ronald Reagan’s 1983 Strategic Defense Initiative (SDI), more commonly known as the ‘Star Wars’ program in an overview that argues the national security he promised America that would result from such technology was nothing more than a carefully crafted illusion of Cold War rhetoric. Four sources are listed ...