Toward a More Perfect (European) Union
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A 10 page research analysis on the European Union; specifically which factors influence a country to join or decide not to join the Union. Included are the history of the union, its political and economic attributes, and which factors have been hailed and which have caused problems for countries before and after joining the organization. Bibliography cites eight sources.
Filename: 90euro.rtf

The European Monetary Union by Way of a Single European Currency and the Effect on Different Financial Markets
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This 98 page paper gives a background to European Monetary Union (EMU) The Euro is a currency that is perceived as bring strength both political and economic to the Euro Zone when it is implemented in full. The paper considers the history of European integration as a background for the behaviour of the different financial markets. The markets are considered from a regional as well as global perspective. Particular attention is paid to interaction with other trade agreements and trading relationships, especially the US. The last part of the paper looks at the effect that this has had on the banking sectors and also the influence it has had on Greece, one of the newest members to the EU ( consideration is also given to the political background of Greece prior to membership to enable the reader to place events into context. The bibliography cites 45 sources.
Filename: TEeurogb.wps

The Iran - Iraq War / Iran's Acceptance of U.N. Terms for Peace
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A 6 page paper discussing the Iran-Iraq war and the United Nations proposed terms for peace in 1987. Iran did not agree to the terms for several years. The reason Iran finally did accept the U.N. terms are outlined in this report. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: Peaceacc.wps

Comparative Politics / Mexico vs. Iraq
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The world is in a state of flux. Economies as diverse as Japan and Russia are in the middle of political and economic crisis and globalization has either made productivity soar or has been the death toll for different countries. This 6 page paper compares the current status of the economic, political and social development of Mexico and Iraq. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: Mexicraq.wps

Nuclear Proliferation & The Importance of U.S. Policy
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16 pages in length. A detailed look at U.S. policy towards nuclear proliferation and how that policy has changed over the years. Emphasized is the fact that we must actually be more cautious now than ever before in the post-Cold War years. Current political issues, supply concerns, fear of nuclear asymmetry, etc; are examined. Proposals for multilateral arms control are assessed and recommendations for preventing the proliferation of nuclear arms in countries such as Iraq are presented. Bibliography lists 12 sources.
Filename: Nukeprol.wps

The Conflict in Iraq
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This 5 page paper focuses on the tense situation in Iraq. Several views are discussed and implications for future action are expressed. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Iraqcon.wps

Hanh's Peace is Every Step
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This 5 page paper provides an overview of this philosophical book. The premise that this work, which embraces Buddhism, is at odds with mainstream western religion is contemplated. The fact that this work is in fact bringing eastern religious practices to the western world is emphasized. No additional sources cited.
Filename: SA010est.rtf

Yugoslavia / Bosnia, Kosovo, Serbs, and Region
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A 20 page research paper that explores possible solutions to the Yugoslav debacle. The writer explores the historical roots of the conflict and prescriptions for change in the region. The writer recommends and supports maintaining autonomous states - which goes against current thinking by NATO and the European community. Bibliography lists 19 sources.
Filename: Cnyugowr.wps

The Political Influences of Globalisations in the Former Yugoslavia
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This 16 page paper looks at the ways in which we can argue that globalisation helped with the policy of ethnic cleansing which emerged in the Balkan states, especially Bosnia. The paper then goes to look at the knock on effects that this has had on the role of women in the former Yugoslavia and the ways in which their role has changed. The bibliography cites 5 sources.
Filename: TEyougwo.wps

The Rise of Arab Nationalism and the Balfour Declaration
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An 8 page essay tracing the evolution of two of the Arab states, Syria and Iraq, from the period just before World War I through the end of World War II when Syria finally regained full independence from France, the Allied nation appointed by the League of Nations to oversee and assist the developing countries of the mideast in recovering from the First World War. France's rule of Syria was oppressive, and did more to bolster the Syrians' commitment to Arab nationalism than to win them over the France's influence. Though Britain returned rule and full independence to the Arab states of Transjordan and Iraq as quickly as possible, only the prodding of the other Allied forces of World War II and the fall of France convinced France to withdraw from Syria. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: Arabnat.wps

The Myth & Reality of Arab Nationalism
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A 27 page paper that provides an overview of the basic myths and misconceptions regarding Arab nationalism and considers these in comparison to the realities. This paper focus on the social, religious, and economic issues that have actually divided the Arab nations. Bibliography lists 15 sources.
Filename: Arabnats.wps

The Negative Use of Propaganda By Hitler And Others
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A 7 page paper in which the writer discusses the negative uses of political propaganda throughout 20th century history. A sizable portion of this discussion focuses upon propaganda used on the Austrians during German occupation, Hitler's propaganda-based manipulation of his own country in Nazi Germany, the 1990's-era Bosnian/Chechen conflicts, etc; Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: Propagan.wps

The Balkans: History and Current Situation
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A 5 page overview of the historic and current strife in the Balkans. Discusses the necessity of U.S. involvement in the region. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: PPbalkan.wps

"Communist Manifesto" – Marx & Engels
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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.
Filename: TLCComManMrx.rtf

"Narratives of War Origins and Endings: A Note On The End Of the Cold War in Millennium"
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A 14 page review of the article by Hidemi Suganami. The author of this paper criticizes Suganami's tendency to spend more time explaining why he formatted his article a particular way than digging into the circumstances surrounding the initiation and eventual culmination of the Cold War. The works of numerous other authors is reviewed in comparison. Bibliography lists 11 sources.
Filename: PPcldWr8.rtf

(The) International Conference on Global Harmonization
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23 pages in length. An in-depth look at issues arising from the conference, the implementation of its proposals, and so forth. Conference was a major event dealing with requirements and standards of drug regulatory bodies in three specific regions. The specific focus of this paper is the effect that the Conference and its subject matter will have upon the pharmaceutical industry. Bibliography lists approximately 20 comprehensive sources.
Filename: Pharmcon.wps

2 EU Essays
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A 12 page research paper that encompasses two separate essays concerning the EU and EU relations with the countries of the Asian/Pacific region and Latin America. The first essay explores the motivation behind EU policies in the Asian/Pacific region (altruism or economics?) and the second essay explores how the EU has spurred regional associations in these areas and whether this has hindered or facilitated developing relations with the EU. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: kh2eu.rtf