Essays and Research Papers on Selected Comp. Politics

This 5 page paper considers the role and influence of the intervention forces and the peacekeeping forces in Bosnia along with the advantages and disadvantages of their actions. The bibliography cites 6 sources.

This 5 page paper considers The Communist Manifesto by Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels and whether this may be seen as a viable political model in contemporary society. The writer adopts an objective stance and considers the for and against arguments before reaching a conclusion. The bibliography cites 1 source.

This 11 page accounts for the absence of a US-Soviet arms control regime governing the possession, testing or use of anti-satellite weapons. The paper considers the current situation and the historical events that have lead to this. The bibliography cites 10 sources.

This 6 page paper considers issue relating to EU energy policies. These include how the European Union energy policy changed over the last half century. How the deregulation of markets led to benefits for consumers. The costs of the EU’s energy policy in environmental terms, the role of the EU as a global influence for ...

This 7 page paper considers the situation between NATO and Russia, how it has developed and the way in which there are now many commonalties. The paper argues that stability may be aided though membership of international organisations such as the EU and NATO, which are likely to be mutually reinforcing. The bibliography cites 6 ...

This 7 page paper examines this controversial book, considering the main message that promotes socialism as the cure to the evils of capitalism. The paper considers how this idea fitted in with the American Dream and ideas of the time. The bibliography cites 5 sources.

This 12 page paper discussing the proposition that the acquisition of weapons of mass destruction (WMD) is a reflection of pre-existing tensions, not a cause of international instability. This is discussed reference to India and Pakistan. The bibliography cites 7 sources.

This 8 page paper considers the way in which human rights abuses occur and how backlashes will manifest. The paper looks as Israel and the treatment of the Palestinians, Turkey and the Kurds and Kosovo and Bosnia. The bibliography cites 8 sources.

This 9 page paper discusses the Vichy regime of France. This paper exposes how this was primarily a puppet regime and therefore lacked any real autonomy. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This is an 11 page paper discussing the issue of labeling genetically engineered foods in Canada. Currently within Canada recent consumer polls have indicated that over 95% of Canadians want genetically engineered (GE) or genetically modified (GM) foods labeled as such. While this may appear to be a straight forward issue simply resolved with mandatory ...

This 8 page paper compares and contrasts the Presidential and the Parliamentary forms of executive with reference to the United States and the United Kingdom. The bibliography cites 6 sources.

This 4 page paper discusses the issue of social change and globalization. Furthermore, this paper examines how the issues of colonialism and globalization intersect. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 5 page paper considers historical context of the EU, looking at the events that led the development of EU, the current stage of development, the countries in line for joining the EU and the conditions they will need to fulfil to gain membership. The paper then briefly considers the import and export trade levels ...

This 6 page paper considers if the current social and regional policies promote convergence in the European Union by looking at the systems, the results and the impact of subsidiarity as well as the role that economic policies can play in gaining social convergence. The bibliography cites 6 sources.

This 20 page paper considers what lessons the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) should learn in their mandate of protecting refugees. This is examined by looking at the past experience including the involvement of the UNHCR and the Vietnamese boat people and Bosnia. The bibliography cites 20 sources.

This 4 page report discusses the ways in which Soviet foreign policy during its “Communist period” (1917-1991) can be seen as being related to Russia’s previous tsarist policies. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 10 page paper explores the political systems of France and Great Britain, and highlights their similarities and differences. This paper explores their constitutions and their parliamentary status as the basis of this discussion. Bibliography lists 14 sources.

This 28 page paper examines the relationship betweem racism and globalization. Furthermore, this paper explores the political and social ramifications of these trends, and delves into future possibilities. This paper also examines the views of Chris Shilling in relation to the natural sciences. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

This 5 page paper evaluates a book called Tea in the Harem along with an article that outlines the prejudice that is apparent in the world today. The division between the white and Arab worlds is outlined. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

An 8 page paper which examines the life and influence of Gamal Abdul Nasser of Egypt during the 1950s, 60s and 70s. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

Joseph Chamberlain and William Gladstone had many opposing views which came to a head over the Home Rule vote in 1886. This 16 page paper looks at the diverse views of these two men, with Gladstone advocating dissemination of the imperial colonies into self governing entities and Chamberlain advocating imperial protectionism and emancipation. However, despite ...

The Organisation of African Unity (OAU), has developed into the African Union,(AU), with the stated objective of creating a union similar to the European Union. This 15 page paper considers if this is a realistic goal. The writer looks at the development of the European Union and compares this to the development of the AU, ...

This 10 page paper considers the potential impact that the expansion of the European Union and the development of a common foreign and security policy, which includes defence, will have on the relationship with NATO. The paper argues that the enlargement may support and aid NATO rather than undermine it. The bibliography cites 12 ...

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 3 page paper considers what we know about globalisation in relation to international relations. The paper considers the approaches to international relations and how globalisation has changed the way that this takes place. The bibliography cites 3 sources.