Essays and Research Papers on Political Science Issues

A 4 page overview of the relationship that has existed between imperialism and the current ethnic strife and terrorist activities in the Balkans. In turn, this strife is linked to the Persian Gulf and Islamic fundamentalist-inspired terrorist attacks against U.S. interests. The dissolution of the Soviet Union is particularly relevant to the increased level of ...

A seven page paper which delineates some of the significant stages in the development of US foreign policy with regard to the USSR, Latin America and Europe, considers how the way American interaction with the rest of the world has been influenced by such issues as the Monroe doctrine, the Cold War, and Vietnam, and ...

This 6-page paper discusses the tie between imperialsm/colonization and the development of capitalism in Western Europe and the United States. The paper also discusses the future of capitalism and imperialism. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 10 page discussion of the problem confronting Western Europe (and indeed the world as a whole) regarding the regulation of ship ballast waters. These waters are known to be a complicating factor in the introduction of non-native species to sensitive ecological areas. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

A 3 page discussion of feudalism. The author examines the circumstances of ninth and tenth century Europe and contends that feudalism was the perfect political system for the Middle Ages. Bibliography lists 1 source.

A 3 page overview of the problems confronting Japanese who wished to immigrate to the U.S. in the late nineteenth and early twentieth century. This paper explores three specific articles located on the World Wide Web and discusses the validity of the authors of those papers to write on their chosen subject. The ...

7 pages in length. The writer offers a comprehensive look at both sides of the historical argument. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

8 pages in length. The writer discusses various stages of economic relations between Japan and the United States, as well as addresses how the Asian economic crisis impacted both nations. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

A 3 page research paper that contrasts and compares political socialization in these three countries. The writer examines some common features, but primarily focuses on differences in these societies. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 3 page overview of the political scenarios which existed in these three regions during the fifteenth century. The authors notes the similarities which existed in regard to the need to generate resources to fund governmental activity and how this was accomplished in each of these regions using smaller governmental subcomponents. No sources ...

This 9 page paper discusses both the strenghts and weaknesses of Japan's current military abilities. This paper uses many specific examples and disusses Japanese culture briefly in order to illustrate information which is presented in this paper. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

4 pages in length. The writer briefly discusses democracy and manufacturing as they relate to changes occurring in Japan and America. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 15 page paper explores the reasons given—and the real reason—why the U.S. dropped atomic bombs on Japan. Bibliography lists 15 sources.

Using examples from China, Japan and Australia, this 5 page paper explores the less positive aspects of globalization. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

This 12 page research paper offers a political comparison that summarizes features distinguishing the countries of Japan, United Kingdom, United States and China. The concluding section discusses how this survey aided the writer in understanding the student's home country of Canada. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

This is a 12 page paper discussing the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) in Japan and some of their innovative policies. Since the formation of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) in Japan in 1955 resulting from the unification of several small conservative parties, the LDP has managed to initiate several innovative economic and national policies which ...

This 15 page paper discusses globalization, and then explores the reasons given—and the real reason—why the U.S. dropped atomic bombs on Japan. Bibliography lists 18 sources.

A 5 page consideration of our reasons for dropping atomic bombs on Japan during World War II. This paper dispels the many fallacies touted by those that criticize our actions. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This 14 page paper talks about the topic in a general sense but provides specific information about Japan, Ireland, India, Egypt and France. Customs and traditions are noted in each and some information is provided on regulations. Attitudinal variations are explored. Bibliography lists 13 sources.

This 5 page paper compares and contrasts the US, the UK, Canada and Japan in regard to how leadership is installed and maintained. No sources are listed.

This 5 page book report focuses on Embracing Defeat by John Dower. Dower uses personal stories woven into this factual tale. An overview is provided and then, the economy of Japan in the aftermath of World War II is discussed. No additional sources cited.

This 8 page report discusses the World Trade Organization (WTO) and its mission and function. The WTO is involved in issues ranging from disputes over steel manufacturing in Japan to China’s telecommunications system and textile manufacturing in African nations to the United States’ problems relating to the integration of U.S. regulations with those of the international community. ...

This 3 page paper discusses the status of and minorities in the UK, Japan and Germany with regard to identity politics. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

An 8 page overview of the economic and political factors surrounding the 1898 US annexation of Hawaii. Because of its location and tremendously productive environment, Hawaii is a strategically important military and economic accouterment. The sugar industry which existed at the time of annexation were obvious factors in the desirability of Hawaii to ...

A 3 page overview of the problems confronting Japanese who wished to immigrate to the U.S. in the late nineteenth and early twentieth century. This paper explores three specific articles located on the World Wide Web and discusses the validity of the authors of those papers to write on their chosen subject. The ...