Essays and Research Papers on U.S. International Relations

A 3 page book review that examines Joseph S. Nye’s book The Paradox of American Power. In this text, Nye argues that, despite its superpower status, it is still impossible for America to have absolute control over world events. The write explains and summarizes Nye’s views. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 7 page discussion of the numerous causes behind the 1978-1979 Islamic Revolution in Iran and indeed behind the Hizb Allah (Hezbollah) movement in Lebanon which occurred the following year. These causes were religion, nationalistic and social. While the effects of each were focused on the Middle East, the West was also heavily ...

8 pages. What is it that is so strong that it could cause men to not only kill for us, but to kill themselves while they do it? The answer is Religion. Bibliography lists 9 sources.

A 4 page discussion of the direction the George W. Bush Administration has taken in regard to protecting the nation against future acts of terrorism. The author equates measures such as the Patriot Act and the Homeland Security Act with the “Big Brother” situation detailed in “1984”, the science fiction novel by George Orwell. ...

A 5 page discussion of the reasoning behind the U.S. Led military strikes against the Serbs over Kosovo. Contends that these strikes were a moral act, an act which was designed to benefit the greatest number of people, not an act designed to improve military moral or American nationalism. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

(5 pp) 'Don't confuse me with facts!' is a cry heard throughout the world when it comes to governmental decisions. Barbara Tuchman, the winner of two Pulitzer Prizes, and one of the best American historians, wrote in her book The March of Folly (1984) that 'a phenomenon noticeable throughout history regardless of place or ...

A 4 page review of the article titled “Plan for Illegal Immigrant Workers Draws Fire From Two Sides” published in the January 8, 2004, authors Richard W. Stevenson and Steven Greenhouse detail the controversy surrounding President Bush’s plan to allow illegal immigrants temporary legal status. Judging from the uproar which erupted from Bush’s plan, ...

This is a 9 page paper discussing the application of utilitarianism to the U.S. decision to go to war with Iraq without U.N. approval. John Stuart Mill’s “Greatest Happiness Principle” and utility is used in terms of moral decisions and can be applied in regards to act-utilitarianism and rule-utilitarianism. Basically, morals and decision making are ...

An 8 page book review and research paper that profiles Robert D. Kaplan’s book Imperial Grunts. Reviewer William Holahan states that Kaplan “defines the reach of America’s new imperialism as (being) so broad that it touches all areas of operation under the present combatant commanders” (Holahan, 2006, p. 49). As this definition suggests, an interesting ...

A 3 page research paper that examines U.S. foreign policy from 1900 through the Cold War era in regards to Latin America and U.S. inter-American policy. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 5 page paper which examines the US foreign policy of containment from the late 1940s onward. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 7 page contention that the U.S.’s role as a global policing entity has evolved considerably since our earliest history. Although even during the earliest years of our history some viewed our role as integrally connected with the peace and welfare of the entire world, we did not truly begin to fulfill that function ...

A 6 page discussion of the historical background for the quest for peace in the Middle East which has been the focus of world attention for generations. This paper asserts that from a Palestinian perspective this goal is simply unobtainable. Indeed, the impracticality of peace in the Middle East is demonstrated over and ...

A 7 page paper discussing the current state of international affairs in Azerbaijan. Azerbaijan is an old culture but a relatively young nation. Gaining independence first in the early years of the 20th century, it was a member of the Soviet Union for the duration of that nation’s history. Azerbaijan has struggled ...

In nine pages this paper examines the foreign policy of isolation the United States has embraced throughout most of its history. Six sources are listed in the bibliography.

An 8 page paper on the issue of governmental non-intervention in regards to foreign affairs. Some history of America and its foundation of isolationism is noted. Isolationism is necessary. We, as a country should not interfere with the policies of another. The situations of Vietnam and Bosnia are highlighted as examples. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

An 8 page research paper on the historical and current impact of oil in determining U.S. foreign policy. The writer describes the history of oil and its importance to the U.S., the reasons oil impacts policy, and the current situation regarding foreign dependence on oil. Bibliography lists 13 sources.

A 5 page discussion of the factors which have shaped the world's current economic situation in regard to the United States and Japan. Reviews the distrust and suspicion each country has for the other and suggests that this distrust is rooted in history and should be abandoned in favor of working out an more compatible compromise which would ...

This 7 page paper provides an overview of U.S. foreign policy with a focus on twentieth century history. Alliances are discussed as is the concept of isolationism. Various policies are outlined. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

9 pages. The North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) was established as a means by which Canada, Mexico and the United States could effectively bolster their economies, their work forces and their political status. This well-written paper explains how NAFTA impacts the economic outlook on the United States and the positive and negative ...

A 6 page discussion of the importance of political alliances between countries. Uses the United Nations as an example of the most complex of political alliances in existence and as one of the most effective in peace keeping. Contends that while political alliances have undergone a series of changes throughout history as well ...

( 6 pp.) The more we learn about history and cultural diversity, the more we learn about the layers of impact that one culture may have on another. It is one of these layers of impact, which we will examine in relationship to western influences on Japan. This will be done with ...

This 7 page paper focuses on negative commentary about the World Trade Organization and explores positive contributions since its inception. The history of the organization is explored. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 5 page paper considers the views of men like Michael Mandel and Ian Green, who assessed the role of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms and the role that the Supreme Court plays in the perspective on legalized politics in Canada. This paper considers the claim that the Charter of Rights and Freedoms ...

This paper provides an overview of four articles on international politics. This paper outlines the central premise of the articles on the views of Tony Blair and German redevelopment as they relate to perspectives on welfare and social reform.