Developing Nations / Trade Policy
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A 10 page overview of trade policy and how it affects developing nations. Nations considered include Mexico, China, India and to some extent South Korea and South Vietnam. Focus is on U.S. and WTO involvement through GATT, NAFTA and WTO policies. Bibliography lists 13 sources.
Filename: Tradepol.wps

Developmental states: planning and welfare
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A paper which looks at planning in developmental states in East Asia, the role of welfare in economic growth in these states, and how they differ from western states based on a welfare model. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: JLdevstsea

Did Negative Publicity against The AKP During The 2002 Turkish General Elections Help To Secure Their Victory
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This 17 page paper is proposal and a literature review to consider the hypothesis that the negative publicity campaign carried by the secular press against the Truth and Justice Party (AKP) during the 2002 general elections in Turkey helped the AKP to secure their victory. Te paper gives an online proposal and then carries out a literature review, looking at the position in Turkey and looks at relevant theories, such as the way negative campaigns have been seen in other countries and the value of PR such as that conducted by the AKP. The last few pages are a summary of the sources used in the literature review. The bibliography cites 14 sources.
Filename: TEakpmedia.rtf

Did The Insertion Of Nuclear Weapons Into International Relations In 1945 Cause The Cold War?
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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.
Filename: TEnuccold.rtf

Different Viewpoints on Global Trends
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6 pages in length. In looking at the differing viewpoints on global trends as observed by Thomas Friedman and Ignacio Ramonet, we show how each author conceptualizes globalization. Additionally, the ongoing concerns over security and nuclear arms in the post-cold war era will be discussed, as well as the future of nuclear weapons in global security. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: JGAwldpl.wps

Diplomatic Immunity / Is there A Need To Rethink The Vienna Convention ?
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A 60 page paper that provides an overview of diplomatic immunity as it applies within the United States and for United States citizens in other countries. This paper reflects upon cases against diplomats having committed crimes in the United States, reflects upon the history and purpose of diplomatic immunity, considers the problem of abuses and the benefits inherent in this system of legal exclusion from prosecution, and then determines if there is a need to re-address the existing policies and legal statutes regarding its application. Bibliography lists 35+ sources.
Filename: Dipimm.wps

Disease Pathology / Global Exposure & Treatment
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A 5 page research paper on the global implications of disease pathology. The writer focuses on the ecological (weather) and human contact factors associated with the transfer of disease, and posits that localized studies in disease monitoring such as that practiced by Jenner, continues to benefit both local and global communities. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: Dispath.wps

Dissertation Proposal; Critical Evaluation of UK Welfare Benefits and/or Support System for Asylum Seekers and its’ Implications for Women Asylum Seekers and Refugees with Particular Focus on Somali Asylum Seekers and Refugees
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This 22 page paper is the proposal for a dissertation to examine the impact of the UK welfare state on asylum seekers and how this impacts particularly on Somali woman and children who may be mire vulnerable and need more support than other asylum seekers groups. The paper outlines research questions, presents an outline literature review that includes consideration of the role of the welfare state and the way in which asylum seekers and refuges are treated and a methodology for primary research with the use of interviews. The bibliography cites 45 sources.
Filename: TEasywelfare.rtf

Do Common Social and Regional Policies Promote Convergence in the EU?
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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.
Filename: TEsoccnv.rtf

DO POLITICAL PARTIES REPRESENT THEIR CONSTITUENTS
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This 10 page paper discusses the adequate representation of the people by their representatives and parties in Australia. Examples given from current issues, historical overview included, possible solutions offered. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: MBausgov.rtf

Do Western Ukrainians Have A Different Sense Of National Identity In Comparison To Eastern Ukrainians? A Research Proposal
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This 13 page paper is a research proposal to study the perception of national identity in Western Ukraine in the context of the current difficulties in the country. The paper has the aim of determining if the majority of the present days Western Ukrainians do not see themselves as one nation with Eastern Ukrainians due to differences in the perception of 'national' identities that have been formed. The paper presents an introduction, hypothesis, literature review looking at the history of the county and its impact on national identity as well as concepts concerning the way national identity is formed. The paper also presents a methodology including primary research. The bibliography cites 60 sources.
Filename: TEukraine.rtf

Does Globalisation undermine Sovereignty?
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This 7 page paper examines the argument that globalization undermines and erodes sovereignty of the nation state. The paper examines the concept of sovereignty and then looks at the way it may be eroded by supranational bodies, such as the United Nations, the World Trade Organization. The paper also considers the increased economic integration and interpedently of the global economy as an influence. The bibliography cites 3 sources.
Filename: TEsovglobe.rtf

Does Karl Marx's Critique of Capitalism Rest on a Fallacious Philosophy of History?
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Karl Marx predicted that capitalism was bound to fail and would give way to communism. This 10 page paper looks at the way that Marx used historical analysis in order to examine political models with the emphasis he placed on the modes of production. The paper argues that while his historical facts may have been correct his interpretation of history lead to a constrained understanding. The bibliography cites 5 sources.
Filename: TEmarxhist.rtf

Does Nation Building Work?
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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 regarding Kosovo, Somalia and Haiti are a few examples of former U.S. nation building efforts. Bibliography lists 15 sources.
Filename: SA303nb.rtf

Does the World Trade Organization Need Reform?
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The World Trade Organization is generally seen as a positive organization, but not all aspects of its work are positive. This 5 page paper examines some of the negative results of the WTO and considers the way that reforms may be necessary. The bibliography cites 6 sources.
Filename: TErefWTO.rtf

E-Government
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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.
Filename: TEegovmt.rtf

East Timor; Was it Genocide?
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This 8 page paper considers the definition of genocide and the events that occurred in East Timor, focusing on the post ballot period of 1999. The 1948 convention has a definition that is open to interpretation regarding issues such as intention. This paper consider how, the events may be considered as Genocide, and why the charge may be difficult to bring, epically with the additional criteria or requirements recommended by the Preparatory Commission for the International Criminal Court. The bibliography cites 10 sources.
Filename: TEgenocide.rtf