Essays and Research Papers on Selected Comp. Politics

This 11 page paper is packed full of specific information about human rights violations and problems around the world from the 2003 Human Rights Watch World Report. The concept of cultural relativity is explored. Women's rights is also discussed. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 4 page paper considers the existence and role of the NGO Global Network, which partners the United Nations and seeks to aid collaborations and efficiency on non governmental organisations. The bibliography cites 2 sources.

10 pages in length. Evaluating the above statement speaks to the resolve and resiliency America has when it is faced with enacting new or meeting the terms of existing foreign policy, a concept that reflects an attempt to coexist within the boundaries of civilized reality; however, the divided interpretations of what civilized reality truly ...

This 23 page report discusses how regional organizations have been active in combating small arms proliferation in Southeast Asia although South Asia and the Middle East have been unable to do so. This report considers the factors that have contributed to this difference. Bibliography lists 12 sources.

This 8 page paper considers the definition of genocide and the events that occurred in East Timor, focusing on the post ballot period of 1999. The 1948 convention has a definition that is open to interpretation regarding issues such as intention. This paper consider how, the events may be considered as Genocide, and why the ...

This 10 page paper looks at four different incidences of mass murder in Armenia, Cambodia, Dersim in Turkey and East Timor. The paper outlines the events in the areas and then compares to different definitions of genocide provided by the student. The bibliography cites 7 sources.

A comparison between the machinery of government policy making in the UK and the US, which concludes that the system operating in the former is preferable to that in the latter.

A 3 page research paper that examines why some countries remain poor while other prosper. The writer argues that the answer lies in economic policy and cites as examples the recent growth of India and China. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 6 page paper considers the impact that globalisation is having on developing nations. The paper examines the advantages, such as increased wealth and job creation, as well as the disadvantages such as exploitation and increased volatility within the national economies. The bibliography cites 8 sources.

This 10 page paper considers if the concept of free trade is one that will result in fair trade. The paper looks at the model of free trade and the arguments for and against the encouragement of fair trade and how this may be reflected in developing countries through the nominal and real level ...

This 16 page paper details the differences in the realist versus the liberal perspectives in terms of free trade agreements. More specifically, this paper examines the world's largest free trade agreement: the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) in order to highlight the underlying idiological issues. Bibliography lists 30 sources.

This 5 page paper examines DG Mike Moore speech "Making Globalization Work" given in Geneva on the 20 February 2002. This is a persuasive speech and emphasises an increased role of the World Trade Organisation in social development and responsibility. A number of tools are used, including careful wording, the use of statistics and references ...

This 10 page paper examines justice in relation to U.S. immigration policy. This paper highlights many specific examples that illustrate both justice and injustice in U.S. immigration policy. Bibliography lists 10 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.

Before September 11, 2001, Washington, D.C. observers began calling the United States a benevolent imperialist on the path of walking poorer countries into the global community (LeFeber, 2002, 1). Despite its retractors, this has proved out. In one example, China is reaping the economic benefits of globalization, while retaining its autonomy. Discussed is national autonomy ...

This 6 page paper considers what is meant by cohesion and harmony and how these should be seen in the development and expansion of the European Union. The paper looks at three potential threats to progression; the lack of real democracy, the failure to agree or develop a common foreign and security policy (CFSP) and ...

This 10 page paper examines the policy by mainland China, the Peoples Republic of China, towards Taiwan, where the Republic of China fled to in 1949. The situation is a stalemate, with mainland China maintaining that Taiwan is remains a province of China. The paper analyses the position how it has occurred and the way ...

This 4 page paper defines and explains what is meant by strategy trade policy, looking at when and how it is used and the potential results. The theory is then practiced by discussing the case of Boeing and Airbus. The bibliography cites 7 sources.

On the 1st of May 2004 ten new countries joined the European Union bring the membership to twenty-five states. This 33 page paper considers who will benefit from the enlargement by looking at the advantages and disadvantages to the exiting and the new member states. The paper starts by examining the original aims and benefits ...

In 2002, after stating that the United States had received “invaluable assistance” from “close friends” like New Zealand, President George W. Bush stated how the global war against terrorism has proven how the U.S.’s alliances in Asia “not only underpin regional peace and stability, but are flexible and ready to deal with new challenges.” (Bush, ...

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.

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 ...