Essays and Research Papers on U.S. International Relations

A paper which looks critically at the counter-terrorist measures taken in the US and the UK in the wake of 9/11, the intelligence failures which gave rise to these measures, and the potential impact for other countries such as Australia. Bibliography lists 12 sources.

This 5 page paper examines how the U.S. is affected by funding the Israelis against what the U.S. calls terrorism. Current legislation is discussed in relation to this issue as is interest groups, bureaucratic agencies, etc. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 6 page paper examines the war with the use of realistic political theory. The theory is defined and explored. Machiavelli's influence is a dominant part of the appear. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This 4-page paper discusses the U.S. relations with Angola and its limited military strategy in that country, dating from the Reagan Doctrine of the mid-1980s through President George W. Bush's recent lifting of sanctions against UNITA and Angola. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

An 8 page paper. Does globalization reduce poverty? That is the major question addressed. The writer explains the difference between supranational and subnational and how these governing schemas are changing. The paper cites authors who assert that the actual poverty rates cannot be determined because of differences in definitions and in calculations. The writer also ...

A 6 page discussion of the many and varied effects terrorism and war have on society. Using the recent acts of terrorism against the U.S. as examples, the author traces the ways our society has been changed. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 4 page paper provides support for the war against terrorism with the use of the "just war" hypothesis. The theory is explored in depth and an argument is made in support of President Bush's decisions. Bibliography lists 1 source.

An 8 page overview of the geographical, political, and cultural factors influencing Turkey. Addresses Turkey’s status in the modern world, particularly her relationship with the U.S. and France and the importance of her pipelines. Bibliography lists 9 sources.

This 5 page paper compare and contrasts liberal international relations theory with realism. Both sides are discussed but realism is ultimately supported. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 2.5 page book report on Nye’s 2002 political text. No additional sources are used.

5 pages in length. Key to Rashid's (2001) paragraph at the close of book is its dogged assertion that if left unaddressed, the situation as it existed in 2000 would continue to escalate global tensions and create an even greater domino effect as an inherent consequence. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 26 page paper provides an overview of a study of existing polls on terrorism. Polls like those taken by Gallop, Newsweek, and CNN reflect varied views on terrorism and demonstrate the fact that many people in the United States do not share the same perspectives on the terrorist threat that have driven political ...

This 12 page paper delves into both Marxist theory and IR theory. Several theories are defined and specific information is provided. Liberal IR theory and realism are discussed and information about historical materialism is relayed. The paper argues that Marxism is a valid paradigm in respect to and analysis of international relations. ...

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 7 page paper argues that this book written prior to 9/11 actually predicted such an event. The paper supports the notion that in fact the war on terrorism and the current paradigm was foreseeable. Much about the new world order is discussed. No additional sources cited.

This 5 page paper illustrates and examples the dangers that flight crew and cabin crew face when arriving at and departing from ports in Central and South America. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

This 7 page paper considers the underlying reasons for American sanctions against Iraq. In recent years, the question of Iraq's role in the Middle East, including their participation in the Gulf War and their subsequent protection of anti-American forces in this region of the world has resulted in the implementation of American and UN ...

This 5 page paper provides an overview of the question of whether Iran poses a threat to the West. In particular, this paper relates the question that has been raised recently, especially in light of the continued spread of Islamic fundamentalism, whether countries like Iran pose an active threat to the countries of the ...

This 4 page paper provides an overview of the changes that occured in the 1990s that resulted in globalism. From fashion to the environment to economic changes to multiculturalism, globalism emerged as a significant world view that shaped the transformation of many industries. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 10 page paper discusses the similarities between the United States and the United Kingdom legislative branches of government. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 4 page paper evaluates classical liberalism as supported by Smith and Locke. The McWorld concept is discussed and the concepts are compared and contrasted. Many examples are provided. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 3 page paper arguing that George W. Bush has no clear idea of how long the war against terrorism will last, how much it will cost or when he will need to raise taxes to pay for the effort. The bottom line is that there are too many unknowns for the Bush administration ...

This 6 page paper looks at Saint-Simon and Kant's points of view in respect to world peace by evaluating their original works on the subject. The views are compared and contrasted and examples are provided. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

5 pages in length. One major problem in America today is that most Americans have no idea who they really are or what America really represents. What America is and what she should be are really the same thing when one looks at it from a democratic perspective; from a capitalist viewpoint, America ...

A 5 page research paper that compares and contrasts the Oslo Accord with the Bush administration road map to peace. The writer argues that periodically, Western powers, particularly the US, intervene in the Middle East and endeavor to forge a path to peace between Israel and the Arab states. These efforts to find a solution ...