Essays and Research Papers on Selected Comp. Politics

This 4 page paper looks at the historical development of the EU and the single currency, how and why it has been of value to the current member states, including recent members such as Poland and why Croatia may benefit from membership. The bibliography cites 5 sources.

This 8 page paper considers the way in which the EU may be influenced by increased membership of Eastern European countries. The writer considers the structure and economics of the Union as well as the way this may present opportunities and threats to the UK. The bibliography cites 6 sources.

This 3 page paper looks at the basic foundation for the creation and growth of the EU, the main objectives, including the development of a single market and the free movement of goods and labor, and considers some of the outcomes. The bibliography cites 4 sources.

In the last quarter of the nineteenth century many European countries were attempting to expand their empires seeking new colonies. This 5 page paper examines the reasons that motivated Great Britain and France during this time. The bibliography cites 5 sources.

Globalization has been recognized on many levels, one of which is the social and political cohesion of disparate countries through common economic and technological goals. The European Union (EU) is a case in point. This 12 page paper explores the theories of realism and liberalism within International Relations and then applies the theory to actions and, or, philosophies held ...

This 5 page paper considers how the European Union has, and continues to change. There are now many more countries that wish to join from South East Europe and the former Soviet Union, the writer also explains how these potential entrants may also change the union and how they influence its change. The bibliography ...

This 9 page paper considers some of the political and economic impacts of the development of a single market in the European Union. The bibliography cites 15 sources.

This 8 page paper discusses the statement that “the UK has been and remains the awkward partner in the European Union”. The paper considers the differences between the UK and its’ European partners, such as Germany and France, and assess the evidence to find the causes of the differences, gauging the impact of these ...

This 5 page paper considers Turkey and the country’s wish to join the EU. In three sections the first section considers the criteria for joining the EU, the second part of the paper looks at the costs and benefits of joining and the last section considers the role of the single currency and how Turkey ...

This 6 page paper examines the issue of immigration and why it may be perceived with concern within the Europe Union. The paper looks at internal migration as well as external immigrates, such as refuges and asylum seekers. The paper looks at economic social and political concerns. The bibliography cites 10 sources.

The existence of the European Union may be seen as contradictory, manifesting paradoxes which are never resolved, merely postponed. This 5 page paper considers some of these, such as the conflict between a free trade union and free competition area and a democratic political organisations with federal tendencies. The paper also considers issues such as ...

This 13 page paper looks at how and changing demographics will impact on social policy. The paper looks at issues such as the increasing aging population, changes in family structure and migration. The paper focuses on the UK and Europe. The bibliography cites 20 sources.

This 5 page paper focuses on three groups: the Huguenots in seventeenth century France, the Irish in Britain during the nineteenth century and the Jews in twentieth century Europe. Religious and political aspects of persecution are discussed. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 13 page paper provides an overview and analysis of economic conditions in this part of the world. Positive and negative economies of Asia are discussed in depth and attention is paid to countries like Japan, China, South Korea and Indonesia. Reasons for the disparity are provided. Bibliography lists 11 sources. ...

This 13 page paper provides an overview and analysis of economic conditions in this part of the world. Positive and negative economies of Asia are discussed in depth and attention is paid to countries like Japan, China, South Korea and Indonesia. Reasons for the disparity are provided. Bibliography lists 11 sources. ...

This 20 page paper considers to what extent international law grant senior state officials, including heads of state, immunity from proceedings alleging violations of jus cogens norms? The concept and development of jus cogens, or peremptory norm, is discussed. The occasions and circumstances when way that state officials may be held liable is ...

Who holds the power of decision when a patient decides it is time to die? According to the elite theory, as described by Thomas Dye in Understanding Public Policy, it is the medical and law professions. This 5 page paper explores the issue of patient's rights from the perspective of the elite model. ...

Abortion is a religious issue as well as a medical and social issue. The extreme range of emotions that are involved in the debate concerning abortion as a core religious and political ideologies. This 8 page paper compares the laws governing abortion in the United States and in Spain. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

This 12 page paper provides a discussion of the Doctrine of Humanitarian Intervention, its principles and whether or not nations should be allowed to breach international law. Many examples are given. Issues such as human rights violations by China, the Kosovo crisis and the role of the U.N. in general are each discussed in the ...

This 5 page paper considers the use and impact of language policies. The paper looks at Australia and then Canada and the bilingual policies and laws, specifically Quebec. The application of the lessons learned from the implementation of language policies can be applied top politics, international business or any cross board study. The bibliography cites ...

6 pages comparing Cuba's Castro and the former Soviet Union's Gorbachev-- Two Communist leaders who ruled their respective countries quite differently. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 4 page paper discussing reasons for greater incidence and growing importance of long distance migration since the 16th century. There were nearly as many reasons as there were immigrants, not all of them voluntary. The paper discusses Australia as an early British penal colony; the German pioneering spirit and love of culture; ...

This 7 page literature review focuses on the Middle East, but also looks at other regions, as it assesses why peace agreements fail. The paper concludes that the treaties are not viable due to a variety of factors. Bibliography lists 13 sources.

A 5 page paper which discusses a journal article and defines 5 arguments within the text. The arguments are presented and analyzed. This is followed by a section which discusses the use of evidence and lack of evidence within the article. The article is titled 'Not-So-Sacred Borders. (national sovereignty and Kosovo conflict)' and is written by James Kitfield. It ...

This 10 page paper discusses the past and projected economic development issues which concern the country of Panama. Those areas of discussion include: The Uniqueness of Panama; After the U.S. Military Intervention; The Return of the Canal; Economic Potential; and Fuuture Issues and Concerns. As the information base of the country ...