Essays and Research Papers on Political Theory

This is a 3 page paper that provides an overview of liberty and security. The basic assumption of a "trade-off" is questioned. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 6 page essay first offer a brief description of the moral and political philosophies of John Stuart Mill, Karl Marx, Adam Smith, Benito Mussolini and Martin Luther King, Jr. and then postulates a hypothetical dialogue between these historical figures. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 12 page paper about globalization and countries in East Asia. Some states in East Asia are profiting and prospering from globalization while others are not. This essay considers five countries in East Asia. The essay discusses each in terms of globalization and identifies whether companies and/or the government helped or inhibited globalization from ...

This 8 page paper discusses the concept of pre-emption in international affairs, specifically the U.S. response to 9/11. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This is a 3 page paper that provides an overview of dirty bombs. The impact of such an attack is explored. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 5 page paper is a review of the entertaining article by author Thomas Friedman which uses a five gas station approach to access US blame in the more negative aspects of globalization. No additional sources are listed.

This 8 page paper sums up the reasoning behind Saddam Hussein’s invasion of Kuwait. Bibliography lists 15 sources.

This 4 page paper asks the question of who has the most control over the final content of the news. What role do political parties play in the process. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 10 page paper presents the contention that former Secretary of War was in actuality a conflicted realist. Key moments of the Cold War are illuminated. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 5 page paper answers the question as to whether immigrants and native born minorities should team up against conservatives. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 5 page paper presents the contention that despite the fact that our founding fathers were not gods, their vision of America is continually unfolding even today. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

This 3 page paper explores the question of why, after fifty years of the Democratic Party predominating after the Great Depression, did the American voter transition towards conservatism and the Republican Party in the 1980s. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 3 page paper explains why there was such a variance in the polls during the Gore/Bush 2000 presidential race. Bibliography lists 1 source.

An 8 page paper based on chapters from this entitled book and a book by Barbara Enreneich. The three sources discuss how classes change during economic crises and how they changed specifically during the 1990s and 2000s with so many white-collar workers out of work along with the working poor. Bibliography lists 4 sources. ...

10 pages in length. The notion of 'us' and 'them' has long formed the tenets of humanity's sociopolitical ladder; whether racial, economic or status, the world is a vast network of divided societies whereby undemocratic ideals reign. Examining the prevalence of elitism compared with pluralism, while a throwback to feudalistic medieval times, leaves ...

A 3 page discussion of how popular sovereignty was so difficult to achieve in Kansas because of the issue of slavery. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This is a 12 page paper that provides an overview of the Tunisian revolution. The revolution is analyzed through Marxist theory. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

This 3 page paper considers both sides of affirmative action but argues that affirmative action policies should be continued. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This is a 3 page paper that provides an overview of globalization in the 21st century. Material and cultural issues are examined. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 5 page paper attempts to provide a fully articulated definition of social justice. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 5 page paper outlines both the negatives and positives of immigration and presents the argument that immigrants contribute more to our society than they take away. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This is an 8 page paper that provides an overview of extremism and terrorism. The use of terrorist tactics by states is emphasized. Bibliography list 4 sources.

This 5 page paper looks at international relations. The paper starts by defining what is meant by the term international relations and how approaches may vary. The paper then looks at the areas of interest and identifies two of the dominant theories utilized in the subject; realism and liberalism. The bibliography cites 4 sources.

This 3 page essay uses the writing of Alexis de Tocqueville (1831) and contemporary writer Theodore Olsen to argue that majority rule is not always right and must be tempered by what is just. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 3 page paper considers the many shortcomings that characterize current approaches to maritime transport and national security. Bibliography lists 3 sources.