Global & Comparative Politics Term Papers

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Living With Terrorism in the U.S.A.

This 10 page paper explores the sociological ramifications of the World Trade Center disaster along with the cumulative effects of other acts of terrorism lodged in the United States. The Oklahoma City bombing is also discussed. Ways in which people cope, how the 2001 disaster has affected people spiritually, psychologically and economically is included. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

Terrorism in the United States

This 7 page paper provides an overview of terrorist factions, their presence in the United States and the types of activities they engage in. The focus is on Middle Eastern terrorist organizations and how they get into the U.S. through both legal and illegal means. The September 11, 2001 attack on the United States is referenced but not a focal point of the paper. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

The Influence of John Locke on Modern British Politics

This 20 page paper considers the influence of John Locke on British politics. The paper begins with a brief biography in order to ascertain his opportunity to influence society of the time. The writer then considers the general influence of his ideas such as the social contract within modern British politics. The final part of the paper then examines the ideas of Locke in terms of the current situation of asylum seekers. The bibliography cites 17 sources.

Australian Refugees

The need for asylum is growing at a time when globalization has also made international migration a possibility and viable alternative for those seeking employment. This 5 page paper explores the refugee policy in Australia. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

New Threats to the UN Security Council

New Threats to the UN Security Council: This 8-page essay discusses the United Nations’ efforts to broaden the range of challenges that constitute threats to international peace and security, and whether this new trend is a positive development for the world community. Rather than simply waiting until a conflict arises and subsequently attempting its resolution, the necessity that the Council anticipates world aggression seems to be the New Order. As a result, today’s Security Council members valiantly continue in their efforts to protect international security. Like good parents they seem to be trying to stay one step ahead of recalcitrant offspring. Bibliography lists 8 sources. SNUnatio.doc

Is Devolution Breaking Up The United Kingdom?

This 9 page paper considers the argument that the current political trend of devolution will be responsible for the break up of the United Kingdom. The writer argues that the opposite may be true, with devolution saving the union. The history of devolution as well as the current economic and nationalistic issues are all discussed. The bibliography cites 6 sources.

British Constitutional Reform

A 6 page research paper that examines the constitutional reform program that has been ongoing in Great Britain over the last several years. The writer specifically looks at the reform of the House of Lords, and analyzes the reform efforts thus far. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

Globalization has Created Two Worlds, Not One

This 7 page report discusses the idea that globalization at the start of the 21st century has proven itself to actually have created two worlds rather than one. What has also shown itself as commonplace is the fact that the “haves” have significantly more than the “have nots” and the gap that has always existed between the two has widened into a nearly impassable canyon. While economic globalization has had an impact on people around the world so has the globalization of new ways of thinking, producing, and traveling. The end results have not always been positive. Nonetheless, great potential still exists and globalization is integrated will determine the future of humanity. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

The Failure of a Common Security Policy in Europe

This 16 page paper considers the role and place of the common security policy in the European Union. It is only in recent years it has become an accepted issue within EU politics and this paper argues that and that the lack of centralisation along with the desire to retain control and power by the nation states, supported by the principles of subsidiarity that have created the situation where the implementation of the policy is almost impossible. The bibliography cites 14 sources.

“Melvyn Dubofsky and Labour and Capital”

A paper which looks at Melvyn’s Dubofsky’s theories regarding the interrelationship between labour and capital, and the way in which government intervention in the movement of capital and the development of the welfare state can be seen to have parallels in the socio-economic situation of the present day, both in the US and in other areas of the world.

Review of Ernest Gellner’s “Conditions of Liberty: Civil Society and its Rivals”

A 22 page paper which examines the late British philosopher’s consideration of contemporary societies, both East and West. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

Changes of Mind in Third World Peasantry

This 6 page paper evaluates why it is important for the minds and hearts of peasants of the third world to change. The paper contends that change has been slow in the third world because of culture. Problems of globalization are discussed. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

Seeking Asylum

Those who are seeking asylum are termed 'refugees'. As of 1999, there were over 21 million refugees in the world. This 10 page paper explores the human rights and policy issues associated with those seeking asylum in the United States and Great Britain. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

Persian and Swiss Culture; Cultural Differences

This 5 page paper considers the different cultures of Switzerland and Iran considering how they differ and how they communicate. Issues include gender differences and the religious status of the countries. . The paper compares the two nations and looks to understand how the communication can be seen as effective and how, with the differences it may continue. The bibliography cites 6 sources.

The State in International Relations: Lack of an Overseeing Authority?

A 6 page discussion of the contention that that the central problem in inernational relations is that no supreme authority exists to temper the interrelationship of the various states and that, in effect, that states are left with only the option of self help. Uses examples from Europe and Asia to disprove this contention. Notes that there are, in fact, numerous organizaitons in place whose purpose it is to oversee the interrelations of the states, and in fact to intercede when intervention is warranted. This is true on both a political level and an economic level. As the examples noted above illustrate, however, even the existanced of such an organization is not a full guarantee of success either in political mediation or economic betterment. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

Communism in the Real World

This 6 page paper contemplates how Eurocommunism during the cold war compares with the Bolshevik's conception of it during the interwar period. Marx's concept of communism is discussed. Lenin's interpretation is also evaluated. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

Ideology on the British Political System

This 5 page paper looks at the way in which ideology may be seen in the British political system. Starting by considering how the current system started and the ideology behind the first governments. The paper then looks at how this is applied today. Using equality as an ideal the paper then considers the way the government can be seen as acting in terms of the ideological doctrines of equality, and the effectiveness of ideology ion the government. The bibliography cites 6 sources.

Emergence of the Independent State of Uruguay

A 10 page paper which discusses how and why Uruguay has entered into an independent state. Artigas, Lavalleja, he junta and the Banda Oriental are discussed. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

Tiered Pricing of Immunizations

This 5 page paper reviews an article by Rosegrant that documents problems with tiered pricing for immunizations in order to accommodate third world countries. Pricing models are used to reach solutions for this dilemma. Bibliography lists 1 source.

The Nature of the "Modern State" - territorial or global?

(6 pp.) We are presented with a modern riddle: to what extent is the modern state no longer a natural entity but a result of diverse global practices? A curious question, but one that will be answered in this discussion. Bibliography lists 1 source.

“Revolution in China and Iran”

A five page paper which looks at the revolutions of China and Iran, in terms of the changes which they instigated in the two nations and the degree of success which they achieved with regard to domestic and international policies. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

Human Rights as Defined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and by Islam

This 6 page report discusses the differences in the Islamic point of view regarding human rights and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. The Declaration was composed as part of the United Nations’ framework for member countries as a “common standard.” In essence, its thirty articles assert that “all human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights.” In comparison, the various Islamic human rights “arrangements” (civil, social, judicial, and political) offer and that rely on Islamic principles and sources, systematically limit, rather than protect or expand, the sorts of civil and political rights found in the Universal Declaration and related international law. And yet, not one voice or one nationality serves as a single representative of all of Islam. It should be noted that the diversity of Muslim views is as great as on any other political issue. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

“An overview of Cypriot history from 1878 to the present day, with specific reference to UK and US involvement in the island”

A five page paper which looks at the history of Cyprus since the beginning of British colonial rule in the nineteenth century, and considers the respective roles of the UK and the US in the island’s aspirations towards independence and the ongoing conflicts with mainland Turkey. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

“Earthquakes in Salvador and Seattle”

A six page paper which compares the recent earthquakes in Salvador and Seattle, in terms of the resultant damage, collateral effects on the economy, and the measures which the respective countries had previously taken to alleviate the potential impact of natural disasters. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

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