Essays and Research Papers on Political Science Issues

This 26 page paper provides an overview of a study of existing polls on terrorism. Polls like those taken by Gallop, Newsweek, and CNN reflect varied views on terrorism and demonstrate the fact that many people in the United States do not share the same perspectives on the terrorist threat that have driven political ...

A twelve page paper which considers the EU as an international actor in terms of foreign policy, and looks at the ways in which a greater degree of internal cohesion and consensus on such policies could be achieved. Bibliography lists 6 sources

This 12 page paper delves into both Marxist theory and IR theory. Several theories are defined and specific information is provided. Liberal IR theory and realism are discussed and information about historical materialism is relayed. The paper argues that Marxism is a valid paradigm in respect to and analysis of international relations. ...

This 30 page paper gives an indepth overview of the issues facing the Southeast Asian people in the area of small arms proliferation. Seven of the prevalent relief agencies are profiled. Three case studies offered, seven peer reviewed articles analzyed, and an evaluation of strenths and weaknesses of the various programs.

This 7 page paper argues that this book written prior to 9/11 actually predicted such an event. The paper supports the notion that in fact the war on terrorism and the current paradigm was foreseeable. Much about the new world order is discussed. No additional sources cited.

This 5 page paper illustrates and examples the dangers that flight crew and cabin crew face when arriving at and departing from ports in Central and South America. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

This 3 page paper uses the events of September 11th as a springboard for discussion in respect to global stratification. Dependency theory is compared to the functionalist model. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 6-page paper is a critical review of Deborah Stone's book "Policy Paradox: The Art of Political Decision-Making." In this paper, the Medicare Drug Act is compared to Stone's policy making/political theories.

This 7 page paper considers the underlying reasons for American sanctions against Iraq. In recent years, the question of Iraq's role in the Middle East, including their participation in the Gulf War and their subsequent protection of anti-American forces in this region of the world has resulted in the implementation of American and UN ...

This 5 page paper provides an overview of the question of whether Iran poses a threat to the West. In particular, this paper relates the question that has been raised recently, especially in light of the continued spread of Islamic fundamentalism, whether countries like Iran pose an active threat to the countries of the ...

This 4 page paper provides an overview of the changes that occured in the 1990s that resulted in globalism. From fashion to the environment to economic changes to multiculturalism, globalism emerged as a significant world view that shaped the transformation of many industries. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 6 page paper provides an overview of the issues related to the Gray Davis recall election of October, 2003. This paper outlines the problems that Gray Davis faced as governor of California and the underlying reasons for the recall and election of Arnold Schwarzenagger. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 9 page research paper that examines the debate concerning whether or not President Bill Clinton betrayed the liberal wing of the Democratic Party. The writer argues that, whether or not one defines Clinton's "Third Way" as simply election rhetoric, a more moderate form of liberalism, or conservatism in disguise, analysis of Clinton's presidency and ...

This 10 page paper discusses the similarities between the United States and the United Kingdom legislative branches of government. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 4 page paper evaluates classical liberalism as supported by Smith and Locke. The McWorld concept is discussed and the concepts are compared and contrasted. Many examples are provided. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 5 page overview of the manner in which ethnicity expresses itself in nationalistic expression across the world. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 3 page paper arguing that George W. Bush has no clear idea of how long the war against terrorism will last, how much it will cost or when he will need to raise taxes to pay for the effort. The bottom line is that there are too many unknowns for the Bush administration ...

This 6 page paper looks at Saint-Simon and Kant's points of view in respect to world peace by evaluating their original works on the subject. The views are compared and contrasted and examples are provided. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 5 page paper discusses the Vietnam war and its ideologies through the Randall Wallace movie, We Were Soldiers. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 6 page paper looks at women's roles in politics and how they are different from the roles of men. Women as voters, candidates and office holders are concepts each discussed in depth. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 8 page paper presents an overview of this political philosophy. Aspects of conservatism and liberalism are discussed as well as the views of the Republican and Democratic parties. A discussion on the legalization of drugs is included. International politics is discussed as well. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

5 pages in length. One major problem in America today is that most Americans have no idea who they really are or what America really represents. What America is and what she should be are really the same thing when one looks at it from a democratic perspective; from a capitalist viewpoint, America ...

A 5 page research paper that compares and contrasts the Oslo Accord with the Bush administration road map to peace. The writer argues that periodically, Western powers, particularly the US, intervene in the Middle East and endeavor to forge a path to peace between Israel and the Arab states. These efforts to find a solution ...

28 pages in length. During the 1930s, relations between the United States and Germany traveled on the path to war. Examining the underlying causes and effects of American-German foreign policy leading to the German declaration of war in 1941 lends itself to a significantly better understanding of why this course could not be ...

A 4 page paper discussing the hybrid situation of the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) and the detrimental effects that lack of focus and sound management have brought to the authority. Logue and MacAvoy (2003) relay many of the financial and operational problems that TVA has faced over the past several years, but it appears ...