Essays and Research Papers on Political Science Issues

This 11 page paper provides an overview of the Vietnam War with a close look at the Tet Offensive and how the city of Hue was seized. The battle that ensued there is detailed and the meaning of Hue is explored. The paper supports the idea that the Tet Offensive was a turning ...

A 6 page research paper that discusses the concept of judgement and revenge. The writer looks at the nature of judging and vengeance in the microcosm, specifically how it is portrayed as operating in individual relationships in literature, such as Poe's "The Cask of Amontillado," and then equates this to the macrocosm of ...

This 6 page paper discusses the relationship between the President of the United States and Congress in relation to forming public policy. This paper referes to the book "The President and Congress" by Lance Leloup and Steven Shull. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 9 page paper discusses the role of the Irish President as Guardian of the Irish Constitution. This paper examines relevent cases as well such as bills the president has passed. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 10 page paper provides an overview of the theory of realism. Several examples are provided. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 5 page paper outlining and evaluating the realism and liberalism perspectives in international relations. Familiarity with the perspectives of realism and liberalism in international relations can inform assessment of relations between nations. Realism is a long-standing component of assessment of events in international relations, and liberalism can be used to explain the ...

This paper examines the similarities and differences between the Ottoman, Persian and Mughal Empires. This paper furthermore compares them to contemporary European absolutist states of the 17th and 18th centuries. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 5 page paper discusses military coups in the third world and the why's and how's of their happening. Furthermore, this paper examines the damage they do to society as well as the difficulty of restoring order. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 5 page discussion of the historic interaction the U.S. has had with Latin American countries. Since the advent of the New Diplomacy at the end of the nineteenth century, in fact, the U.S. role in Latin America has grown progressively stronger. The relationship which resulted was not always amiable as we might ...

This 5 page paper discusses the issue of democracy in the administrative state by exmining the book, "Democracy in the Administrative State" by Emmette Redford. Furthermore, this paper examines the entire issue of democracy in America. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This is a 5 page paper discussing the influence of regime type on economic policy using Taiwan as an example. Comparison of the economic policies of two countries which have different regime types to see if their economic policies differ is effective in the argument that economic policy is closely linked with regime type but ...

This 5 page tutorial paper discusses the influence of political action committees (PAC) in political campaigns. The writer begins by defining PACs and discusses their importance to candidates, the approximate number of PACs and how much they contribute to the campaign funds. The writer offers both the positive and negative effects of PACs and ...

This 5 page paper examines the life and works of George Orwell. Furthermore, this paper explores his political agenda as well as his critical response to his famous works. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

This 5 page paper supports the view that the two theorists are very different in an ongoing controversy that seems to see the pair as either very similar or very different. The authors' works are explored. Differences between the two are highlighted. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 9 page paper looks at a variety of events to explain why there are hard feelings in the Middle East towards the U.S. and vice versa. Israel as a force is discussed as well. Historical and cultural references are included. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

A 9 page examination of the liberal concept of freedom of the press. The contention that liberals consider private property and free markets to be a precondition for freedom of the press is examined in relation to the philosophy of John Locke and the political concept of capitalism. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This 5 page paper discusses the four models of democratic governance: protective, people's, developmental and classical. The argument is made which supports the protective model of democracy as being the superior choice. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 5 page paper is a reivew and recommendation of the book by Woodward and Berstein called: All The President's Men. Included are a brief synopsis of the book, motive for writing it, credibility, and recommendation for use in the American Politics classroom. Bibliography lists 1 source.

8 pages. Selling arms in Turkey, Colombia and Indonesia has a high cost in human lives. This is the topic discussed in this paper as well as possible solutions to the problems instigated by these actions. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 6 page paper provides an overview of Machiavellianism. Half of the paper provides a discussion on the topic, inclusive of examples. The other half of the paper is an annotated bibliography. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

A 5 page contention that a continued U.S. military presence in South Korea is not only desirable but imperative. This paper provides a review of the historical circumstances which have led to the situation we have today. While the tensions between these two countries have subsided to a degree since the dissolution of ...

A 5 page paper presenting a memo to President Bush discussing the value of subjecting environmental alternatives to cost-benefit analysis to determine their real worth. Cost-benefit analysis is highly useful for putting the relative value of choices into perspective. It brings with it the value of reducing emotional issues to factual ones, and ...

This 5 page paper discusses the idea of morality as an objectionable and unpardonable quality in a monarch or leader, according to the philosophy and writings of Niccolo Machiavelli and Ernest Cassirer. Many quotes given, cited and listed from both texts. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 5 page discussion of the many lessons which are available in the lesser developed world among indigenous tribal units. Reviewing the observations presented by author David Maybury-Lewis in “Millennium: Tribal Wisdom and the Modern World”, this paper contends that our current move toward global economic development and globalization is occurring at the ...

5 pages. The use of the land and the organization of Salt Lake City as dictated by the Mormons. History and theory of this topic is included in this paper. Bibliography lists 3 sources.