Essays and Research Papers on U.S. International Relations

This 3 page paper delineates the various process that have been used in shaping national security policies. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 5 page paper considers the way the media portrays the use of terror in the “War on Terror.” Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 8 page paper discusses the concept of pre-emption in international affairs, specifically the U.S. response to 9/11. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 3-page paper discusses present-day Iraq after the US-led invasion and the work that still needs to be done to rebuild the country. In addition, it focuses on organizations carefully monitoring the situation there to ensure no human rights are being violated. There are 8 sources cited.

This 5 page paper is a review of the entertaining article by author Thomas Friedman which uses a five gas station approach to access US blame in the more negative aspects of globalization. No additional sources are listed.

This 11 page paper provides an overview of the changing role of intelligence and the importance of intelligence practitioners after the events of September 11, 2001. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

This 8 page paper sums up the reasoning behind Saddam Hussein’s invasion of Kuwait. Bibliography lists 15 sources.

This 8 page research paper pertains to an examination of literature that investigates how this conduct has been rationalized and justified by political leaders and scholarly commentators. The purpose of the paper is to evaluate if these arguments in order to discern if they offer sufficient arguments to justify these practices ...

This 3 page paper argues that, using the realism theory of international relations as a guide, it is possible to argue that the Taliban in Afghanistan are legitimate freedom fighters. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

8 pages in length. Causing economic strife is the primary reason why one country imposes non-tariff trade barriers upon another; for survival or for spite, such barriers impair market movement while at the same time create economic loss, a duality that most times achieves the goal of strong-arming the restricted nation. Non-tariff trade ...

4 pages in length. In an ongoing attempt to address global issues from a comprehensive international perspective, the G-20 convened in Philadelphia this year for a meeting of the minds with the hopes of formulating viable resolutions. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 9 page paper explores Jimmy Carter’s foreign policy in Central American, and why it is often considered a failure. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 9 page paper discusses the way in which the Iran-Contra scandal and President Reagan’s handling of it paved the way for the “imperial Presidency” of George W. Bush. Bibliography lists 9 sources.

This 15 page paper provides an overview of the nature of and issues related to counterterrorism legislation in this country. This paper considers the impacts of terrorism on democracy. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

This 6 page paper discusses DynCorp, Blackwater and other contractors and the problems they are experiencing. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

In six pages this paper examines the U.S. relationship with China, and what is currently confronting the Obama Administration regarding China’s economic and military buildup. This paper examines what the administration’s views should be in terms of China’s military increase and its economic importance, and what the future course of U.S. and China relations ...

A review of the book by author Ted Conover, this 3 page paper provides a different look at the problem of illegal immigration. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 8 page paper considers measures that should be effected by the US to keep China instep with international emission limits. Import tariffs on Chinese goods could be used to help the US and other less fortunate nations mitigate the adverse impacts of climate change. Bibliography lists 9 sources.

SThis 3 page paper explores the history and current interaction between these two companies. Their joint involvement in the Gulf of Mexico is of particular note. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 4 page paper discusses some of the lessons learned in spying from the Popov case as described by Clarence Ashley. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 3 page paper presents the positions of the indigenous peoples and the BRIC nations with regard to the upcoming Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

This 3 page paper explains President Obama’s reasons for sending additional troops to Afghanistan. Bibliography lists 1 source.

A 3 page paper that discusses what the WTO is, its mission, where it came from, rules of disputer settlements, and how many members there are. An example of a dispute settlement case is reported. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 5 page essay/research paper, which includes a 1 page abstract, that argues against military engagement as a principal component of American foreign policy. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 8 page research paper has two sections. The first section focuses on security measures that are used to protect corporations against terrorism and the second section presents predictions, both personal and from experts, concerning the future of terrorism. Bibliography lists 5 sources.