Essays and Research Papers on U.S. International Relations

Earth was once a world where deterrence safeguarded any one country or leader from ruling the planet or other countries. That time has passed. The George W. Bush Administration has used September 11 to change war strategy around the world just in time to guarantee (it would appear) that rogue states like Iraq, North Korea ...

A 2.5 page paper which examines the significant impact Gorbachev had on the former Soviet Union’s relationship with the United States during his tenure as General Secretary of the Communist Party (1985-1991). Bibliography lists 4 sources.

With the world focused on the latest Iraqi War and its consequences, it takes little time to focus on a smaller conflict with potentially greater consequences. Discussed are the issues of deterrence, global hatred toward the U.S., U.S. policy, Canadian aid and other real and potential consequences. 7 works cited. jvDarfur.rtf

A 4 page discussion of the lessons these various war hold for our future. Each was preemptive yet none managed to achieve world peace. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 8 page paper examines the strained relationship between the United States and Germany in 2004. Historical references are made. Much attention is given to George W. Bush. Bibliography lists 9 sources.

This 5 page paper highlights reasons why the war is necessary and how the outcome will be positive. The war on terror is discussed in general as well. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 14 page overview of the problem of bioterrorism. Addressing the debate surrounding proper governmental intervention to prevent bioterrorism, this paper emphasizes the physical and psychological impacts of the problem. Bibliography lists 12 sources.

A 7 page overview of the tumultuous relationship that these countries have shared for the past few decades. The author notes that while the situation is improving somewhat, the U.S. continues to impose antiquated policy against Cuban relations. Bibliography lists 6 source.

An 8 page paper which reports and reviews “The Immigration Mystique” by Chilton Williamson Jr.. Bibliography lists 1 additional source.

A 24 page paper on the ongoing debate regarding the appropriate role for the U.S. in world affairs. The author details the views of Kenneth Waltz, John Mearsheimer, and Robert Kagan and other political philosophers. Bibliography lists 14 sources.

An 8 page review of the importance of diplomacy in the military. Reviewing the qualities that it takes to be a successful diplomat, the author points to T.E. Lawrence (Lawrence of Arabia), General Dwight D. Eisenhower, and General Norman Schwarzkopf as being exemplary of these qualities. The author suggests that diplomatic qualities in ...

A 6 page overview of the economic, political, and military impacts that were incurred at the termination of the Persian Gulf War. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 3 page observation that since World War II the number and intensity of civil wars around the world has risen. The author attributes this rise to a rise in nationalism and the ever-worsening economic and social plight experienced by the world's more destitute. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 10 page paper which compares and contrasts how intelligence played a significant role in each outcome, specifically discussing intelligence successes and failures, how intelligence was used to support policy, and how deficiencies in US intelligence capabilities impacted on the crisis. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 5 page paper describing the roles of the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) and the National Security Agency (NSA) in the US and how they affect formation of US foreign policy. The DIA and NSA fill complementary roles in America’s intelligence community. NSA oversees encryption activity, analyzes others’ intelligence activities and develops ...

This 3 page paper discusses the development of the soviet intelligence community during the cold war. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 12 page overview of the impact of our current world fight against terrorism as it applies to world economy. This paper reviews the impacts this fight has had on American economy in comparison with other regions of the world. The contention is presented that despite the criticism our current war on terrorism has elicited ...

A 12 page overview of the implications of the report released in July 2004 by the National Commission on Terrorist Attacks. This paper reviews the reports recommendation that a National Counterterrorism Center (NCTC) and director be created to consolidate the fragmented approach that is currently in place in regard to counterterrorism efforts. Bibliography lists 9 ...

This 10 page paper examines Ghana's relationship with the United Nations. Much about UN programs is discussed as well as Ghana's state of affairs. A great deal of specific data about Ghana is relayed. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 7 page paper examines the work of Ivo Daalder and Michael O'Hanlon who interpret the events in Kosovo from a political perspective. The thesis of this essay is that NATO's Kosovo strategy was only marginally effective for a plethora of reasons which are explained within the text of this paper. Bibliography lists ...

An 8 page overview of the underlying causes of these two conflicts. Speculations are presented as to why U.S. students could be largely unaware of these conflicts even in the presence of significant media coverage and observations made as to the long term implications of the conflicts.

This 3 page paper looks at different groups (Jews, Muslims, Christians) and their reaction to the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. Reaction from around the world is also discussed. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A paper which analyses Todorov's "New World Disorder" with specific reference to the American invasion of Iraq and PNAC's strategic policies for American world domination. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 3 page paper speculating if the US government had prior knowledge of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001 and how it would affect the country, its people and the world if such could be proven. The paper also discusses mainstream vs alternative journalism. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 6 page exploration of the thesis that "Despite predictions to the contrary, globalization does not seem to have reduced the gap between the rich and poor". The author explores statistics and causative factors. Bibliography lists 4 sources.