Essays and Research Papers on World Affairs

This 7 page paper examines this controversial book, considering the main message that promotes socialism as the cure to the evils of capitalism. The paper considers how this idea fitted in with the American Dream and ideas of the time. The bibliography cites 5 sources.

This 6 page paper examines the practice of work assignment in the days of the Soviet Union. This paper discusses both the pro's and con's of this policy and compares the practice to today's employment situation in that country. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 12 page paper discussing the proposition that the acquisition of weapons of mass destruction (WMD) is a reflection of pre-existing tensions, not a cause of international instability. This is discussed reference to India and Pakistan. The bibliography cites 7 sources.

This 8 page paper considers the way in which human rights abuses occur and how backlashes will manifest. The paper looks as Israel and the treatment of the Palestinians, Turkey and the Kurds and Kosovo and Bosnia. The bibliography cites 8 sources.

This 7 page paper discusses the rise and fall of communism in the former USSR and how the demise of communism was exposed as a faulty government type. This is applied to the modern communist countries of India, China and Cuba. Reasons why communism will continue to fail are explored. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This is a 5 page paper discussing Islam and globalization. Historians and researchers have found that globalization has many different effects on Islam and that Islam in turn could have many positive effects on globalization. Firstly, globalization of democracy could have a positive effect on fair representation in Islamic nations. With fair representation on a ...

This 5 page paper examines Spain in the 17th century and reveals the nature of its decline. Many examples and details are given which reveal how this powerful and influential nation was able to decline so quickly at this time. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 5 page paper discusses the use of conventions: what they are, their purpose, their history, etc. This paper explores why the English constitution depends upon conventions. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 9 page paper discusses the Vichy regime of France. This paper exposes how this was primarily a puppet regime and therefore lacked any real autonomy. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 32 page paper discuses the United Nations Human Development Programme, the UN Human Development Report and the UN Human Development Index. The paper begins with an overview of the history of the United Nations Development Programme, which can be traced back to the establishment of the UN itself. The evolution of the programs is ...

This 24 page paper delves into the question of nation building and first looks at how George W. Bush sees things. Much of the paper addresses current concerns but a great deal of historical information is provided. The concept of nation building is discussed in depth and many examples are included. Specifics ...

This 5 page report discusses several oil-producing nations and considers which oil-exporting nations and their exchange rate regimes serve to make the best possible international partnership. It should be understood that such relationships involve consideration of energy prices, the current exchange rate, what is happening in other oil-producing regions that could have an impact on supply and demand, and ...

This 12 page paper evaluates criticisms about the United States. The paper argues that the U.S. does not violate human rights. Literature showing U.S. violations are cited. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

A paper which looks at the structure and function of the World Trade Organisation, with particular reference to the extent to which its policies can be seen as intrusive, and the impact which it is likely to have in the immediate future.

A nine page paper which considers the importance of maintaining infantry skills in specialised military units such as the RA, and considers whether these are equally as important in modern combat as high technology weapons systems. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 8 page paper compares and contrasts the Presidential and the Parliamentary forms of executive with reference to the United States and the United Kingdom. The bibliography cites 6 sources.

This 4 page paper refers to the novel, "Gabriella, Clove and Cinnamon" in order to show how the characters from this book demonstrate modernization in 20th century Latin America. This paper provides insight into what such measures meant socially, politically, and economically. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 5 page paper discusses the horror of the 1994 Genocide in Rwanda. This paper eloborates on the issues surrounding the Genocide, how it happened, the effects, and the role of European colonialism and aid organizations. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 3 page paper discusses the war against Iraq and maintains that it is indeed necessary for the U.S. to liberate that country. This paper gives reasons why this is necessary. Bibliography lists no sources.

This 4 page paper discusses the issue of social change and globalization. Furthermore, this paper examines how the issues of colonialism and globalization intersect. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 6 page paper discusses the meanings and causes of terrorism, ranging from the Klan, to Al Qaeda to many other terror groups. This paper examines the reasons why such groups form and the social reactions to their efforts. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 5 page paper examines the myths of immigration, and refers to the article, "The Five Myths of Immigration", among other sources, to reveal these myths. This paper displaces widely held perceptions about immigration and challenges many traditional beliefs. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This is a 13 page paper discussing Henry Kissinger’s involvement in the negotiation of the Sinai Accords and the affects of the accords on the Arab-Israeli conflict. The Sinai I and II Accords between Egypt and Israel in 1974 and 1975 were largely the result of negotiation efforts made by U.S. Secretary of State Henry ...

This 5 page paper considers historical context of the EU, looking at the events that led the development of EU, the current stage of development, the countries in line for joining the EU and the conditions they will need to fulfil to gain membership. The paper then briefly considers the import and export trade levels ...

This 6 page paper considers if the current social and regional policies promote convergence in the European Union by looking at the systems, the results and the impact of subsidiarity as well as the role that economic policies can play in gaining social convergence. The bibliography cites 6 sources.