Essays and Research Papers on Political Science Issues

5 pages in length. Under the present Bush Administration, two important Constitutional issues have confronted this nation: the election of president Bush and his plan to wage war against Iraq. The constitutional challenges these issues have presented are both grand and far-reaching in nature, setting an alarming precedence with regard to the democratic ...

This 5 page paper considers the different international strategies that were used in Bosnia as well as the more localised policies. Te writer considers how these polices may have fitted in with “the new world order” and the role of the US security assistance program. The bibliography cites 6 sources.

A 10 page paper discussing the usefulness of the Jupiter missile in ending the Cuban Missile Crisis. The Jupiter missile superficially appears to have a brief history, but it has been influential in several US initiatives. It was removed from service in 1964, but the lessons learned from it contributed significantly to the ...

This 5 page paper evaluates Robert Moses's role as Park Commissioner of New York. His role in building the Long Island Expressway and the World's Fair is duly noted as are his many other accomplishments. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

6 pages. An in-depth look at terrorism and the issue of security in fighting terrorism today. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

This 5 page paper argues that Marxism is brilliant but man has flaws and so cannot implement the model properly. The paper also suggests that communism has never been implemented in the way that Marx laid out which is the reason for its failure. Communism is compared with socialism. No additional sources cited. ...

This 7 page paper provides an overview of this close senate race. Biographical sketches of each candidate are provided. Issues are discussed, including abortion and Social Security. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

A 5 page research paper on the topic of nationalism, which focuses primarily on the book Imagined Communities by Benedict Anderson. The writer contrasts and compares Anderson's text with the work of other theorists in this field, discussing the origins and implications of nationalism. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

A 5 page research paper that offers a list of international, governmental organizations in which the United States, Italy, or Saudi Arabia are members. The list offers a brief description of benefits to members, and other information as well. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

This 12 page report discusses the issue of nuclear disarmament in terms of how it relates to the National Missile Defense Shield and how the failure to truly disarm and the threat of implementing the NMD stand in the way of the United Nations’ ideal of a truly peaceful global society. Bibliography lists 15 sources.

A 10 page paper. Many believe that globalization is irreversible, that nothing can stop it. History has taught us otherwise. Today's global marketplace and society is not the first time globalization existed in the world. The last time was during the 19th century but it ended with the advent of World War I. The writer ...

This 6 page paper discusses the idea of political propaganda by leaders of countries. Two leaders, Henry V, as depicted in Shakespeare's play, and the administration of George W. Bush are exampled. In particular, the possibiliby of war with Iraq and the ramifications of the propaganda being used. This is compared to the way in ...

A 6 page research paper that offers a one-page synopsis on political theories formulated by Edmund Burke, John Locke, John Rawls, Robert Nozick, John Stuart Mill, and John Dewey. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This 7 page paper provides information about both candidates as well as how their campaigns are being run. Biographical information is presented along with the views of each of the California gubernatorial candidates. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This 6 page paper supports the idea of free trade, primarily with the comparative advantage theory. Other theories are explored as well as recent action by President George W. Bush. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 5 page paper discusses the difficulties which have come as a result of America's continued war on terrorism. Difficulties with security, economy, foreign relations and social ramifications are exampled and explored. Bibliography lists 9 sources.

This 5 page paper looks at the political systems of France and Britain, voting habits and political parties. How each system contributes to the stability of the nations is discussed. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

5 pages. American foreign policy between 1945 and 1970 is usually viewed in the context of the Cold War, and yet the domestic developments show or emphasize a dramatic swing from the complacent and conservative 1950's to the turbulent and radical 1960's. This paper will consider whether there are contradictory views here, and if ...

This 24 page paper gives an indepth overview of the major points in the Rome STatue, the provison of the development of the International Criminal Court system. Both positive and negative sides are presented illustrating the United State's position with the global community, their reasons for 'unsigning' the treaty, and the ramifications. Also, included is ...

This 5-page paper discusses several issues pertaining to the environment, including federal and state government approaches toward environmental policy, and use of cost-benefit analysis and cost-effectiveness tools toward controlling emissions. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

An 8 page paper which examines the justification of the use of “evil” in Machiavelli’s “The Prince.” Bibliography lists 3 additional sources.

A 5 page essay that summarizes the principal argument and critically analyzes Maria M. Lopez's essay "Port work selves and entitlement 'attitudes' in peripheral postindustrial Puerto Rico" and Post Work, the Wages of Cybernation edited Stanley Aronowitz and Jonathan Cutler. The writer argues that these writers overlook certain unavoidable facts about American culture. Bibliography lists ...

An 11 page paper assessing what effect that a change in US policy in East Asia would have on the Philippines. The United States recently completed a six-month training exercise in the Philippines, one that did not please China. This paper discusses the reasons that the US sent more than 1000 troops to ...

6 pages. Terrorism has indeed had an impact on political debate. The many areas of our lives that have been affected by terrorism are vast, but one of the most obvious one in recent months has been in the area of political debate. This paper discusses why political debates are different now ...

A 5 page overview of Locke’s philosophies in regard to freedom and equality. This paper explores Locke’s contention in the Second Treatise Locke presented his belief that while the state of nature was a state of free and equal individuals, membership in civil society was based upon the premise of active consent. Bibliography ...