Essays and Research Papers on Political Theory

This 3 page paper examines business tactics to change the American culture for the goal of reconciling the nation. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 9 page definition of the so-called “Washington Consensus”. This paper asserts that this definition has evolved over time. The concepts it embraces can be illustrated in Latin American some two decades before the term was even coined! Bibliogrphy lists 5 sources.

A 15 page contention that while economic sanctions in this case correlated with the release of the hostages, they cannot be credited with that release. Bibliography lists 12 sources.

This 3 page paper argues that the President of the United States has an easier time enacting foreign policy than he does in setting the domestic agenda. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

There have been hypothesized many causes of war. This 3 page paper looks at the idea that nationalism and social Darwinism are major influences on the continuation war and conflict in modern societies. The bibliography cites 2 sources.

This 5-page paper discusses the theory that decentralization of government and governance is essential to strong and positive development. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

State Structure and Patterns of Participation in A 6 page consideration of how state structure affects who participates in the political process. This paper contrasts Great Britain, France and Nigeria. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

An 8 page review of the theories of Fareed Zakaria and Heinz Klug. This paper relies on examples from around the world but places a particular emphasis on South Africa. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 7 page paper discusses various ideas about US strategy for dealing with terrorism and counterterrorism. Bibliography lists 12 sources.

A 14 page analysis of the phenomenon of terrorist kidnappings. This paper explores the motivations and the world impacts of these acts. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 3 page paper examines Federalist Papers Nos. 10 and 51. Controversy regarding the papers is discussed. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 6 page paper discusses the relationship between politics and economics. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 4 page paper which examines Joseph Liechty's article Mitigation in Northern Ireland: A Strategy for Living in Peace When Truth Claims Clash and then refutes its validity in some respects using Marc Gopin’s Between Eden and Armageddon and Appleby's The Ambivalence of the Sacred. No additional sources cited.

A 5 page contention that two of the primary democratic tenants clash vehemently among some peoples and cultures. Democracy is predicated on majority vote yet it is also predicated on the assumption that certain human rights apply equally to all. This paper uses the example of Islam to contend that the principles of ...

An 8 page review of the theories of Fareed Zakaria and Heinz Klug. This paper relies on examples from around the world but places a particular emphasis on South Africa. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 3 page paper explains the Marxist approach to public policy and several criticisms of it. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 3 page review of the discretionist view of public administration first elucidated on by Carl Friedrich in 1940. This paper contrast that view to that of instrumentalist view presented by Herman Finer in 1941. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 4 page paper examines the era through original newspaper sources. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 7-page paper discusses the issues behind voter manipulation/strategic voting, and how it influenced some election outcomes. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 3 page paper uses M. Homan’s text as a guide to discuss the process of organizing and lobbying and how to make it effective. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 6 page paper examines war through the eyes of Plato, Machiavelli, Rousseau and Locke. Only primary sources are used. The Iraq War is examined. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 4 page paper compares and contrasts the two theorists. Primary sources are used. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 6 page overview of the factors behind the frequent coupe d’etats that characterized much of the twentieth century in the Middle East. Afghanistan is used as a specific example. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 5 page overview of the many accomplishments of affirmative action. The author contends, however, that these accomplishments are far from enough. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

A 5 page paper which discusses and analyzes Federalism. Bibliography lists 5 sources.