Essays and Research Papers on U.S. International Relations

A 10 page paper which examines how terrorism is a serious international or global concern and as such is something leading nations need to be aware of regardless if they are attacked or not. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

A 3 page paper promoting elimination of corruption; increased education; and increased globalization as being effective antidotes to poverty. The United Nations stated in 2005 that poverty could be alleviated if "rich" countries would give more, but the report fails to address corruption and inhibited economic development. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 3 page discussion of how to prepare developing countries to deal with the impacts of global warming. This paper contends that those most responsible for the pollution contributing to global warming provide aid to those countries in need. The point is made, however, that foreign aid is only one potential approach. ...

A 4 page discussion of the varying foci that represent world preparation for terrorism. Each nation has developed its own approach in this task but all of these approaches share certain similarities. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 5 page research paper that discusses and analyzes the main goals that guided US foreign policy toward the Palestinian-Israeli conflict during the Cold War, post-World War II years. Bibliography lists 1 source.

A 7 page overview of our historic and contemporary interactions in Latin America. Venezuela's recent actions make her an area of special concern. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 10 page consideration of what constitutes child abuse. The author defines child abuse and describes some of the traditional practices that are considered abuse from a Western perspective. The emphasis is made that when a child is being psychologically or physically harmed the interest of that child must outweigh that of the ...

A 3 page exploration of the question of whether domestic affairs or foreign affairs played the most important role in shaping American politics in 1790. The author contends that Americans in this era had little time to invest in foreign affairs. Instead they were tied up trying to establish their own foundational system. ...

This 4 page paper wages this unpopular argument in light of current events. It is suggested that bilateral talks with North Korea, such as what occurred during the Clinton era, resume. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 4 page paper which examines how appointing Bolton to serve as U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations will affect the organization. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 3 page paper explores definitions and ideas about nationalism. Germany and Italy are used as examples. It is argued that nationalism is helpful in unification. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 5 page satire that is fashioned after and inspired by Voltaire's Candide. The first 4 pages of the paper tell the story of Herbert, a good-hearted lad, congenial and sociable, which were qualities that he combined with the "utmost simplicity of mind" (Voltaire 3) and who follows his father to become ruler of his ...

This 5 page paper lists the classic tests for a just war then discusses those tests in regard to several international issues. An emphasis is made that issues must be evaluated within context and that the stamping out of evil and the promotion of good is of paramount concern. The problem that consistently ...

An 11 page analysis of Samuel Huntington’s Clash of Civilizations. Bibliography lists 3 additional sources.

This 6 page paper discusses two different "waves" of immigration; the so-called "second wave" of European immigrants that arrived between approximately the mid-1840s and 1920; and today's immigrants. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

8 pages in length. The writer discusses how the tensions between America and Russia transpired throughout the twentieth century. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 5 page research paper that looks at US foreign policy and its connection to terrorism in terms of national security. The writer discusses the historical connections, the fallacies in the Bush administration assumptions about terrorism and offers suggestions for what to do. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

A 3 page paper which argues how Samuel P. Huntington’s theories in “The Clash of Civilizations” will impact a person’s future military career. No additional sources cited.

A 6 page discussion of the changes that have occurred since 9-11 in the U.S. and Spain in regard to terrorism. The contention is presented that the most eminent threat of terrorism that we are facing in the U.S. results more from our own counterterrorism activities than it does from the terrorists themselves. ...

A 10 page paper which examines Hugo Chavez and Latin America’s relationship with the United States. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This 4 page paper discusses the impact any such resolution would have on the establishment of a strong democracy in Iraq. The author contends that the key to effective decisions in regard to Iraq and other critical issues is bipartisanship not a one-sided domination of any issue. Bibliography lists 1 source.

A 12 page discussion of the structure and influence of the media in world affairs. This paper delineates the corporate ownership of the top five media corporations and identifies their their western roots. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 5 page paper which illustrates how the United States is suffering because of the lack of border control between the United States and Mexico. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

19 pages in length. America's involvement in the International Criminal Court - while helping to facilitate a broader spectrum of accountability across the globe where the International Court of Justice leaves off - creates a vacuum of vulnerability too evident to ignore. From checks and balances to due process to the exclusion of ...

A 3 page overview of Congressional role in foreign policy. This paper asserts that it is most often the joint actions of the President and Congress that exert foreign policy. Bibliography lists 2 sources.