Essays and Research Papers on Political Theory

A 5 page paper discussing NGO development and activity, particularly as it relates to development in China. The paper reviews Amartya Sen's theory of NGO development and uses the example of the Three Gorges project as a learning experience for environmentally-focused NGOs. Currently they are using those lessons to campaign against a dam ...

This 4 page paper examines the nation of Turkey and its role in the region and the world. No additional sources are cited.

Benjamin Franklin was a man known for his satire, as was Will Rogers. Both men found that they were appreciated for putting the political arena into a common man's perspective and, often, with their tongue in their cheek. This 5 page paper explores, briefly, the lives of these two great men, comparing and contrasting their special contributions to ...

A 3 page personal reaction paper that responds to the question: Should people be willing to give up certain rights and freedoms in order to maximize the greatest degree of happiness for the greatest number of people? Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 5-page paper answers the question as to whether a national tide will impact the mid-term 2010 Congressional Elections. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

This 3 page paper explores the ideological separation between liberalism and conservatism and then explains why blacks are more likely to be liberal than are whites. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 6-page paper provides a summary of three articles and discussions about realism theory in international relations. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 4 page paper compares and contrasts Whig theory with Islamic fundamentalism. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

The grid group paradigm nay be used to assess and analysis culture. The writer explains the model and shows how it can be used in public sector management. The paper is made up of an essay, a PowerPoint presentation and speaker notes. Four sources are cited in the bibliography of this seventeen page paper. ...

This 4 page paper looks a the concept of ‘good enough governance’ considering how it may be used in developed and developing countries and assessing the way that governance in developing nations may be improved. The bibliography cites 11 sources.

This 12 page paper considers the several of the many impacts of globalization, both positive and negative impacts. The author points out that anything that affects our world in a negative way has the potential to affect our security. This is true both on an individual level and on a national level. ...

A 4 page description of the basic features of these three political structures. This paper evaluates those structures in regard to the threat they represent in terms of their propensity for utilizing nuclear weapons. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 10 page paper examines the theories of nineteenth century military strategist Carl von Clausewitz as to applicability to modern warfare particularly as it is being experienced in Afghanistan. Bibliography lists 15 sources.

This 3 page paper emphasizes the dissemination of ideas and philosophies from the Enlightenment that spawned the American and French Revolutions. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 5 page paper examines the views of James Madison, John Adams and the founding fathers on the importance of Constitutional protection against political factions. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

An 11 page research paper that addresses three questions on various topics, which are: analysis of Woodrow Wilson's arguments in favor of studying public administration; the role of the public manager; and the ideal-type bureaucracy model of Max Weber. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

This 15 page paper provides an introduction and overview of this Convention that was intended to help refugees. The major portion of the paper discuses gender-based persecution and why it should be included in the categories of the Convention. The writer reports examples of what some countries have done about this issue. Bibliography lists ...

This 6-page paper discusses four forms of representation in a democracy. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 3 page paper explores conservatives as they influence US politics. The author accomplishes this by contrasting conservatives with liberals. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 5 page paper takes a look at the protests in Iran. Gandhi and Nietzsche's ideas are explored.

This 3 page paper argues that the principles developed by Carl von Clausewitz are still relevant to today’s warfare. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 8 page paper compares and contrasts the 1995 bombing of the federal building in Oklahoma City, the 1997 bombing at Olympic Park in Atlanta, and the 2005 bombing of the London transit system. The question of how terrorism can be prevented is discussed. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 3 page paper provides a scenario submitted by a student. No bibliography.

This 5 page paper contends that the primary feature of being an American is the right to speak out against what is wrong and take action to change it. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 7 page paper discusses genocide and how it is defined. Numerous examples are provided of one group that has attempted to decimate another in acts that could, according the definition, be described as genocide. Bibliography lists 7 sources.