Essays and Research Papers on U.S. International Relations

This 9 page paper considers this question in detail. The author provides statistics that would suggest the answer was yes. They argue, however, that the U.S. is not broke but that we just spend our money on the wrong things. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

12 pages in length. The writer cites the Yalta Convention, paranoia, suspicion, foreign policy and imperialism as the primary reasons for the Cold War. Bibliography lists 9 sources.

A 9 page review of the many societal costs we have endured as a result of our counterterrorism efforts. Counterterrorism has had both direct and indirect impacts to our rights as American citizens. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This 6 page paper discusses the impact illegal immigration has had on the U.S. economy. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

This 3 page paper looks at the fallout after the execution of Saddam Hussein at the very end of 2006. The effects of the execution on the future of Iraq is the focus of attention. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 4 page paper argues that concentrating the media into the hands of a few right wing companies guarantees the end of democracy in America. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

A 9 page definition of the so-called “Washington Consensus”. This paper asserts that this definition has evolved over time. The concepts it embraces can be illustrated in Latin American some two decades before the term was even coined! Bibliogrphy lists 5 sources.

A 15 page contention that while economic sanctions in this case correlated with the release of the hostages, they cannot be credited with that release. Bibliography lists 12 sources.

This 3 page paper argues that the President of the United States has an easier time enacting foreign policy than he does in setting the domestic agenda. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 15 page paper asks the question: Is the War Justified? Using Just War Theory along with various opinions, it is argued that the war is not justifiable. The origin of the war is discussed as well as how it fits into the larger war on terror. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

3 pages in length. Woodward's (2006) book entitled State of Denial delves deeply into the deception President Bush has repeatedly handed to the American people in his ongoing attempt to justify the war in Iraq. Woodard (2006) takes a strong stand against the current administration as working independently of what is best for ...

A 9 page paper with specific sections. The first section discusses the techniques used for aiding democratization that the U.S. could use. The second section provides an overview of the situation in Turkey, a short history of democracy, problems, the delay in the application to join the EU. These are meant to illustrate the ...

This 8 page paper examines the idea that President Truman and the Truman Doctrine were responsible for beginning the Cold War. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 7 page paper discusses various ideas about US strategy for dealing with terrorism and counterterrorism. Bibliography lists 12 sources.

A 2 page paper that discusses what 'intelligence' is and the purpose of the intelligence community and the purpose of the Dept. of Homeland Security. The writer comments on the relationship between intelligence and homeland security. Bibliography lists 1 source.

A 2 page paper. The essay reports the major reason the United Nations was created and the fact that since its founding only two wars have been approved by the Security Council. The writer comments on the U.S. entering combat without the approval of the UN. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 14 page analysis of the phenomenon of terrorist kidnappings. This paper explores the motivations and the world impacts of these acts. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 10 page paper examines the impact of the media on U.S. foreign policy. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

3 pages in length. The tolerance that was so much a part of Cyrus' empire has dissolved into dust, while Khomeini's legacy perpetuates the existence of a compassionless - if not uncivilized - society. Much of this dissension can be credited to the rapid growth of industrialization and modernization, which Iran was ill-prepared ...

A 6 page research paper that discusses the Iraq invasion: what occurred prior to the invasion; what occurred during and what occurred after. The writer argues that evidence shows that the Bush administration has bungled everything pertaining to this war. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 4 page paper discusses eight articles that have addressed the idea of "strong interrogation" as a tactic to combat terrorism. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

This 15 page paper provides an examination of The War and Declaration of Human Rights, Nuremburg Principles, and the United Nations Charter. These documents are discussed in light of the war. The paper suggests that in fact, the war in Iraq is not only uncalled for, it may be illegal. Bibliography lists ...

A 16 page paper. This essay first defines the terms global and globalization because the terms are often used differently from one author to another. The rest of the essay reports the effects and impact of globalization on developing countries. When statistical data were available, it is included, however, there is very little empirical ...

4 pages in length. Opinions about why Vietnam occurred are as vast and varied as the number of soldiers killed in combat; that some are decidedly more apropos to the real reasons behind the war speak to the way in which certain accounts try to hide the truth behind a façade of political responsibility. ...

A 4 page paper that begins with a report of the dollar value of initial infrastructure improvements needed in Cuba. The paper discusses different aspects of potential trading with Cuba, such as some areas of trade, the value of agricultural products now being exported to Cuba, the GDP in each country, the dollar impact ...