Essays and Research Papers on Political Science Issues

This 10 page paper provides a brief history of the Somali pirates, their origin, and their modus operandi. Suggestions are made as to how to counter the threat. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 22-page paper discusses how U.S. and western allies intervention could likely have prevented the bloody conflict and ethnic cleansing in Kosovo during the late 1990s. The paper discusses the uprising of the Serbs against the Albanian Kosovars and also touches on the region's history. Bibliography lists 9 sources.

This 7 page paper considers the history and the potential future of US interactions with key Asian countries. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 8 page paper examines a policy of isolationism and claims that is the stance the U.S. should adopt in 2005. A history of the isolationist paradigm is provided. Current foreign policy is explored, inclusive of the disputes about Bush's true stance. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 10 page research paper that defends the position that terrorists can be deterred from certain courses of actions by focusing on their political goals rather than on restricting their life and/or liberty. The writer discusses relevant history and scholarly opinion to support this view. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

This 7 page paper discusses Operation Desert Storm, including a history of the conflict, Gulf War Syndrome, the units and personnel deployed; and the current conflict. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

An 11 page research paper that endeavors to answer the question as to whether or not treaties are the best method for ensuring the rights of minorities or indigenous rights. To answer this question, the writer examines in detail the history of the US and its dealing Native Americans, and concludes that there is some ...

This 9 page paper explores the history of terrorism as is presented by radical Islam and examines questions regarding whether our current fight against it is justified. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 5 page review of our changing policies. This paper traces U.S. history though the ideology of manifest destiny, expansionism, and imperialism. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 10-page paper compares and contrasts two institutions, the European Union (EU) and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). The essay examines the history of these two structures and how they have helped impact economics and politics within their regions. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

While this 14 page paper concludes that steroids should not be used, a history of use of steroids in the military is explored along with a look at its usage in society in general. The detrimental effects of anabolic steroids are relayed. This paper includes an Annotated Bibliography with 10 sources.

This 3-page paper covers the history of the Democratic donkey and Republican elephant. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 3 page paper contends that history proves our nation is capable of insuring equality because we are not above implementing change to do so. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 4 page paper consists of an annotated bibliography of ten sources that explore conspiracy theories surrounding this fateful day in history. Bibliography lists 11 sources.

This 5 page paper considers the political perspective of this book by William McNeill that gives a potted history of the world in terms of the spread of disease. In looking at the way it has been treated and perceived as well as the way it was recorded we can gain an understanding the ...

This 3 page paper provides information about the history of both parties. Various nuances of each party are explored. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 6 page paper which examines the West’s efforts to democratize Iraq, and argues that ethnic and religious divisions, frequent insurgencies, lack of civil society, and a long history of anti-democratic (anti-Western) sentiments will make attempts at democracy fall short. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 10 page paper provides an overview of the Social Security system and the reform debate. Points of view of several economists are duly noted. Political maneuvering is also considered. A brief history of the system is also included. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This 5 page paper discusses this book by Robert Freeman Smith, which is an exploration into the history of relations between the United States and the Caribbean. This paper specifically deals with the first three chapters of the book, while also detailing the purpose of the entire book. Bibliography lists 1 source.

A 5 page research paper that examines the April 2007 denial of the Supreme Court to hear the habeas corpus case of the Guantanamo Bay detainees. The writer discusses the ruling, relating it to the previous ruling 3 years ago by the Supreme Court, history of habeas corpus, and reaction to the ruling. Then, the ...

This 3 page paper examines the U.N. Charter as well as the organization’s history, and argues that it has been successful in furthering world peace. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 5 page paper delves into history after defining the concept of militarism. Alternatives to militarism are touched on. The war on terrorism is included in the discussion. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 6 page discussion of the many factors which have entered into the problems in the Middle East and the world wide swath of terrorism which has resulted. Presented as an answer to four specific questions, this paper analyzes the history of the conflict, the impacts of Western influence, the move toward secularization, the ...

This 3 page paper examines these concepts and more as it compares and contrasts the views of Putnam and Bellah. Has social capital eroded or has history taken a normal course where individualism still stands? Various concepts are defined and discussed. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 8 page paper delves into the history of the lab and examines the geopolitical implications of it. The geopolitics of W.W.II and its aftermath are explored. Bibliography lists 6 sources.