Essays and Research Papers on U.S. International Relations

A 6 page paper that provides a discussion on the premise of having a single world government and presents the arguments of those who support this idea and those who oppose it. The writer discusses the UN as a world governing body. Some of the major benefits of a world government are reported with supporting ...

A 7 page overview of Japanese governmental and societal structure, her relationship with the U.S., and how these factors have influenced her economy. This paper emphasizes that Japan’s emphasis on education industrialization has paid off in one of the highest per-capita incomes, and standards of living, in the Asian world. It notes, however, ...

An 8 page analysis of the debate has emerged as to whether government subsidies have been just and if, in fact, they should continue. The author reviews some of the history behind this debate and comments on the question of whether the practice of providing government options to private entities results in an equitable ...

This 30 page paper argues that the Turkish arms embargo that existed during the 1970s took place primarily due to the split between Congress and the administration. The paper goes on to say that the difficulty within the government was something prompted by Watergate as well as other conditions. Bibliography lists 20 sources.

A 5 page paper which examines whether or not states should institute stricter controls on immigration than what is provided by the federal government. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 3 page paper discusses reasons why the government’s focus on safety since 9/11 has focused so narrowly on aviation. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

6 pages. This paper discusses the government of Brazil and compares it with the governments of the United Kingdom, Russia and China. Brazil spent many years under military rule and many agree this was part of developing the country. The comparison of these countries and their governments gives a good overall viewpoint ...

A 5 page review of the more negative impacts of humanitarian aid. The contention is presented that it is often difficult to restore legitimate and effective state authority in the wake of humanitarian intervention. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 6 page report discusses the fact that the relationship between the government’s policy and public opinion is particularly evident in times of great change or crisis. The general public bases its opinion on various issues as related to the government policy (and action) that leads to or exacerbates a situation. Such a process has been seen in the U.S. involvement ...

A 13 page paper which presents an examination of the strengths and weaknesses of the United States' government and democracy from the perspective of the President in the year 2031. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

11 pages in length. Battling against an invisible enemy calls into question whether any means of retaliation is deemed acceptable even when some are outside customary boundaries. For the Bush administration, there appeared to be few - if any - limits to the approach taken against terrorism since 911; because of what many ...

This 5 page report discusses the ways in which the development theories and schemes of industrialized nations, especially the United States, have had an impact on strategic industrial development programs in other nations. Too often, broad-based assumptions were made regarding non-economic factors and the true complexity and diversity that exists in the real world of (successful) development were ignored. Ironically, ...

it is popularly believed that the guerrilla war in Guatemala had its roots in a CIA-led overthrow of the government in 1954 at the behest of the United Fruit Company. This 2 page paper argues that the embarrassing loss in Vietnam and the overriding public sentiment concerning America's role there led the Government to ...

A 5 page paper that discusses how Puerto Rico is an iconoclastic synthesis of two governments--the imposed U.S. government and the remnants of the Spanish commonwealth that were in effect at the time the U.S. assumed control of the island in 1898. The paper explores these issues in light of legislative and judiciary ...

A 5 page outline of the role of the legislative and executive branches of government in foreign policy. Emphasizes that it is most often the executive branch which takes the lead in foreign policy and indeed quite frequently the President himself. This method of operation has been termed the "presidential government model of leadership" Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 5 page paper which discusses the past and present of the Colombian drug war. The paper discusses what the Colombian government has done to fight the battle, as well as what the Colombian government is doing presently. The involvement of other countries in this battle is also discussed. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 10 page report discusses the possibility that fears about massive biological and chemical attacks against the United States are actually the result of media and government-inspired paranoia. The problem has been that the U.S. military, the country’s policy-makers and politicians, as well as the media have over-emphasized a threat that many (other) experts believe has been blown way out ...

A 5 page research paper that discusses this document. Shortly after World War II, the U.S. government, realizing that petroleum resources would be integral to the future and that there would soon be technology capable drilling offshore for oil, drafted a presidential proclamation to ensure that the U.S. had a legal foundation for claiming the ...

3 pages in length. Ignoring for the moment the right to freedom of assembly, and restricting one's answer to the scenario at hand, the student may choose to outline collusion and defacing government property as offenses that may have been committed. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

5 pages. This research paper gives details concerning the type of government and political stability under NAFTA for Mexican companies doing business in the United States. Changes in laws and regulations under NAFTA for Mexico, the investment climate and regulations and opportunities as well. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

An 8 page overview of the factors influencing U.S. policy during this time period. The author concentrates on Woodrow Wilson's attempts to shape Mexican government and economy. Bibliogrpahy lists 7 sources.

This 3 page paper examines the world situation during the 1970s and how it set the stage for later changes. The paper focuses on a primary source book chapter sent in by a student. The paper provides an overview of the political turmoil that occurred during the time, beginning with the overthrow of the Chilean ...

This 8 page paper considers the issues that have arisen as a result of the Elian Gonzalez incident in terms of U. S. Immigration policy. This paper outlines the basic elements of the Elian Gonzalez story, the choices of the United States government, and the problem of the precedent set by the US reaction ...

A seven page paper which looks at foreign relations between the USA and Afghanistan in the past and currently, with specific reference to US foreign policy regarding the Afghan government, international terrorism, bin Laden and the ramifications which the recent terrorist attacks have had in terms of American relations with both East and West. Bibliography lists ...

This 5 page paper examines the aftermath of 9/11 and how the U.S. government jumped in and changed things with new policy. Various policies are explored. Bibliography lists 4 sources.