Essays and Research Papers on Political Science Issues

8 pages in length. Wartime elicits a mentality supportive of all means by which to defeat the enemy, despite the questionable level of risk and strategic success. This reality was never as apparent as with covert operations of the Cold War and the troubling wake these failed actions left for America's reputation and ...

This 4 page paper discusses some of the similarities between the Trojan hero Hector and President Barack Obama. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 3 page paper analyzes the article “The Great Divide” about the disconnect between covert operations and traditional military action during Vietnam. Bibliography lists 1 source.

In four pages this paper examines the media coverage of this scandal from the time the break-in at the Democratic National Committee offices at the Watergate Hotel occurred in June 1972 until the resignation of President Richard Nixon in August 1974. Three sources are listed in the bibliography.

A 4 page description of the basic features of these three political structures. This paper evaluates those structures in regard to the threat they represent in terms of their propensity for utilizing nuclear weapons. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 4 page research paper that a particular demographic aspect of California—population density—and how this factor affects land use and the future of California agriculture. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 10 page consideration of the benefits verses the risks of importing food. This paper emphasizes the importance of maintaining the capability of localized food production and outlines how small and large farmers alike are approaching this task. Bibliography lists 9 sources.

This 5 page paper discusses the ways in which Cook County Illinois and Clark County Nevada are handling the foreclosure crisis. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 10 page paper examines the theories of nineteenth century military strategist Carl von Clausewitz as to applicability to modern warfare particularly as it is being experienced in Afghanistan. Bibliography lists 15 sources.

A 3 page paper which analyzes and evaluates Anne-Marie Field's commentary on citizenship and counter-hegemony in relation to LGBT communities in Canada. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 8 page paper takes a look at Hurricane Katrina and the damage it caused to U.S. shores. Particular attention is paid to the Ninth Ward section. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This is a 3 page paper that provides an overview of the mortgage crisis. Causes and possible responses are examined in the course of discussion questions. Bibliography lists 0 sources.

This 3 page paper emphasizes the dissemination of ideas and philosophies from the Enlightenment that spawned the American and French Revolutions. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This is a 3 page paper that provides an overview of economic and racial disparity between neighborhoods. Census evidence is cited to make a causal argument. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 5 page paper that begins with definitions of intelligence and counterintelligence and overt versus covert intelligence. The paper explains the five steps in the intelligence cycle. The writer discusses the relationship between intelligence and policy making at the local, state and federal levels. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 7 page paper discusses the evaluation, analysis and revision stages of policy-making processes. The paper includes a framework for program evaluation. The focus is on health policy. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

A 6 page research paper/essay that argues that building a wall across the border between US and Mexico is an ineffective solution to illegal immigration. The writer provides arguments to support this position and discusses the reasons substantiating this stance. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 9 page per explores some of the forms terrorism can take, and argues that U.S. strategy to defeat it is lacking in basic essentials. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 3 page paper which examines and discusses why it is important to respect a superior officer in the military. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This is a 3 page paper that provides an overview of the 2008 recession. The argument is made that pre-existing monetary policy contributed to the recession. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This is a 4 page paper that provides an overview of the United States tax forms. The contexts in which one might choose the 1040, 1040A, or 1040EZ are explored. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 3 page paper recounts the issues of of concern and the relative stance of candidates Zachary Taylor and Lewis Cass. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This is a 12 page paper that provides an overview of Russia and national security. An overview of economic, political, and military factors is given in PowerPoint speaker notes. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This is a 4 page paper that provides an overview of modern warfare in terms of classical philosophers. In particular, the views of Sun Tzu, Jomini, Clausewitz, and Mao are considered. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

This 8 page research paper/essay uses a concept developed by Cohen (1999), advanced marginalization," to aid in understanding the foreign policy analysis authored by Cohen (2005). Bibliography lists only these two sources.