Global & Comparative Politics Term Papers

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Health Care And The Global Economy

8 pages in length. There exist a number of elements that significantly influence global economy, not the least of which is that of health care. As well, the issues surrounding the health care system comprise a program that is both monetarily inflated and gravely lacking in patient concern. The writer discusses how this ongoing propensity to increase prices while at the same time decreasing service and attention have caused the health care system to become a considerable burden upon the global economy, including the pharmaceutical industry, health maintenance organizations (HMOs) and the impact of AIDS. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

Ecuadorian Immigrants in the U.S.

A 4 page review of the history and contributions of Ecuadorian immigrants in the U.S. Emphasizing Ecuadorians in New York City, the author contends that their contributions have been invaluable and that we should be appreciative rather than scornful of these people. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

Democratizing Authoritarian States: Why Russia Failed and Germany Succeeded

A 6 page paper which examines the chief obstacles in the democratization of authoritarian systems, using Russia and Germany as case studies. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

Anti Terrorism in Australia in an International Context

This 14 page paper looks at different aspects of the way in which Australia is dealing with terrorism. The first part of the paper looks at the US and the UK in terms of community and legislation order to gives a framework and context against which Australia may be judged. The paper then looks at the current measures in Australia, the impact they may have on business and the way they may be improved, the main motivations the protection of the critical infrastructure and the differences and similarities between the global agencies methods of operation. The bibliography cites 10 sources.

The Importance of Direct Effect, Indirect Effect and State Liability in Creating a Single European Market

This 7 page paper looks at how the doctrines of direct effect and indirect effect have been instrumental in creating a single market in the European Union. The paper looks at the development and application of these doctrines and how they are valuable in the creation of the market and the importance of state liability when enforcing the relevant directives to create than market. The paper is written with reference to EU Law and numerous cases to illustrate the points raised. The bibliography cites 12 sources.

Review of Geopolitical Articles; Dealing with Poverty

This 5 page paper reviews two articles; David Slater and Morag Bell article Aid and Geopolitics of the Post-colonial: Critical Reflections of New Labour's Overseas Development Strategy and Paul Collier and David Dollar s article; World Cut Poverty in Half; How Policy Reform and Effective Aid Can Meet International Development Goals. The paper looks at the two articles considers their similarities and differences and the weaknesses of each argument. The bibliography cites 5 sources.

The Development of Democracy in Brazil

The development in democracy in Brazil has demonstrated a different pattern that seen in other parts of the world. This 5 page paper examines the development of democracy and includes consideration of the history as a Portuguese colony and the role of slavery as well as the military coups and the fears of instability. The paper traces the reasons behind the development and the impact they have on today’s model of democracy seen with the Brazilian people. The bibliography cites 7 sources.

Israel and Palestinian Settlements in Gaza

In 2005 Aral Sharon unilaterally withdrew Jewish settlements from the mainly Palestinian Gaza strip. This was welcomed by the Palestinians, but it was also undertaken with no negotiations and many Jewish settlers argued they had the right to stay. This 3 page paper briefly outlines both sides of the situation. The bibliography cites 3 sources.

Security and Terrorism

This 14 page paper looks at the way in which security policies and practices have changed as a result of increasing levels of terrorism. The paper starts by considering the impact of the policy changes on a global basis. The second part of the paper considers the practical measures seen in Australia to protect the citizens and the critical infrastructure, the third part of the paper finished with a critical evaluation of the current level of Australian security. The bibliography cites 15 sources.

A Critique of Huntington’s “The Clash of Civilizations”

In 1993 Samuel P. Huntington wrote an article on international politics in the periodical Foreign Affairs entitled “The Clash of Civilizations” in which future conflicts were not foreseen as taking place between nation states, but between civilisations. The theories proposed have attracted much criticism. This 7 page paper examines the theories and the supporting as well as contradictory evidence. The bibliography cites 5 sources.

The True Nature of Islamic Jihad

Jihad is often interpreted as meaning ‘Holy War’, but this is a western concept. This 8 page paper examines the true meaning of Jihad as a struggle or strife and not a concept to allow war and aggression. The paper examines this long with the view of violence, different levels of Jihad and the views of terrorists and terrorism with numerous references to verses from the Qu’ran of Koran. The bibliography cites 5 sources.

Modern Warfare

This 12 page paper consider how war is changing. The paper answers several questions looking at if the theories of Clausewitz who stated that "a continuation of policy by other means" is still a valid approach, how states have attempted to monopolise the tools of war and if this is still the case, how van Creveld sees war developing and the different motivation and manifestations of warfare. The bibliography cites 6 sources.

The Cameroonian Constitution

This 25 page paper provides an overview of the history, context and progression of the Cameroonian Constitution. Bibliography lists 12 sources.

The Challenges of Changing Demographics on European Social Policies

Social polices are driven by the needs of society and the values reflected in political thinking. This 12 page paper in comparative politics considers the impact of changing demographics on social policy in Europe, looking at the differences in the way policies does manifest and the commonalities they will find challenging them. The bibliography cites 20 sources.

The Challenges Demographic Changes Are Posing For Social Policies

This 13 page paper looks at how and changing demographics will impact on social policy. The paper looks at issues such as the increasing aging population, changes in family structure and migration. The paper focuses on the UK and Europe. The bibliography cites 20 sources.

Terrorism in the Third World: Causes and Solutions

An 8 page paper which examines the causes and some possible solutions to terrorism in the Third World. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

How Three Forms of Nationalism (Romantic, Ethnic, and Religious) Affected World History

A 6 page paper which examines how nationalism influenced 19th and 20th century world history, also considering the various factors in each and what they share in common. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

Iran and Its' Position of Neutrality

Iran has a history of neutrality. This 21 page paper examines the way in which remaining neutral has served Iran especially in the First Gulf War which followed shortly after the Iran-Iraq war. The paper starts by examining the concept of neutrality and the law of neutrality in the international context. This is used as the theoretical basis from which the behaviour of Iran can be scrutinized. The paper then looks at the events such as the flying of aircraft to Iran in 1991 and discusses how this could be interpreted. The bibliography cites 23 sources.

Why the Franco-Germany Alliance No Longer Functions Effectively

In the years following the Second World War France and Germany forged a political friendship which was sealed with the Elysee Treaty and helped create the foundation for the current European Union. This 8 page paper considers why this alliance is not long effective. The paper looks at events external to France and Germany as well as the different internal and external political developments. The bibliography cites 8 sources.

Did The Insertion Of Nuclear Weapons Into International Relations In 1945 Cause The Cold War?

This 8 page paper considers the background to the Cold War and considers if the development of nuclear weapons can be seen as the cause or the catalyst that triggered the cold war between the US and the USSR. The bibliography cites 8 sources.

E-Government

E-government is a concept that has revolutionised bureaucracy and the way governments operate in the 21st century. This 10 page paper explains the concept of e-government and using an example of use one Singapore which has adopted e-government, evaluates how effective one aspect of e-government has been and looks at the implications of e-government on the future. The bibliography cites 11 sources.

The Lexus And The Olive Tree

This 8 page paper presents a critique of the entitled book by Thomas Friedman. More specifically, the writer points out areas of disagreement, positions taken by Friedman that are weak, at best. Each opinion is supported by other reviewers. The essay begins by identifying some of the major themes in the book. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

"Communist Manifesto" – Marx & Engels

3 pages in length. The social classes Marx and Engels identify in 19th century society include the ruling class, whose primary concern was material in nature; the bourgeois middle class, who would ultimately become squeezed out of the caste system if capitalism were to secure a foothold; and the lower working class, whose daily struggle to survive was routinely thwarted by the oppressive desires of the ruling class. No additional sources cited.

AN OVERVIEW OF GREECE

This 7-page paper provides an overview of Greece, including the nation's history, political structure, economic and social/cultural influences. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

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