Gorbachev's Speech to the United Nations
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5 pages in which the author discusses the 1988 speech given by Soviet President Mikhail Gorbachev. The speech is analysed.
Filename: Gorbspee.wps

A Comparison Of The Political Approaches Of The League Of Nations And The United Nations
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The success of the United Nations is based on a conglomeration of many political ideologies and precepts. The unshakable liberalism of democratic values, in concert with the idealistic belief in cooperative security brought Woodrow Wilson to the fore of international politics and was the foundation for the League of Nations. The time was not right, there was too many domestic problems in the world for the League to have the power it needed to handle international conflicts. After World War II, with the change in outlook of domestic policy in the United States and in the Soviet Union, in combination with the neorealist philosophy based on balance of power, the time was right for the establishment of an organization based on cooperative security and the United Nations was founded. This 7 page paper examines the forces that brought the League of Nations into being, explores the reasons it was not able to maintain power and looks at the processes used to conceive the United Nations as the force it is today. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Unvleg.wps

How The United Nations Deals With Biodiversity
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In 5 pages, the writer discusses how the United Nations deals with biodiversity, the issues biodiversity programs address, how biodiversity operates, where biodiversity operates, and its strategies and action plan. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Unbiod.wps

International Relations Theories Analyzed
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This 7 page research paper discusses international relations as it endeavors to identify current problems, dangers an sources of tension. Specifically discussed are the three prevailing theories of gender, dependency and realism to determine which one most effectively addresses the problems of international relations today. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: Irtheory.rtf

The Catholic Church And Colombia
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This 10 page paper discusses the warfare in Colombia and the involvement of a segment of the Catholic Church. An overview of what the new president is attempting to do is presented first. This is followed by a discussion of the Catholic Church in Colombia beginning with a brief explanation of the Medellin Conference in the 1960s at which time a new theology was adopted in Latin America. The new Liberation Theology, adopted at that time, promotes a doctrine in opposition to the Catholic Church and it has been continually denounced by the Pope. The writer concludes that this new theology has exacerbated the problem and the institution that should have helped the country has done the exact opposite. Bibliography lists 11 sources.
Filename: PGcolom.wps

Sovereignty & International Relations
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A 7 page essay on the issues surrounding organizational sovereignty on an international level. The paper focuses on the United Nations and its relationship to other nations around the world, including the US, Asia and Middle East. The paper discusses the fact that the UN has little legal power, as does any sovereign to strictly control its members, but presents the legal premises on which the UN relies, their effectiveness, recent developments in its governing principles, and how this relates to current world tensions. Bibliography lists 11 sources.
Filename: Sover.wps

State Sovereignty, Self-Determination, & The United Nations
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A 28 page comprehensive research paper on self-determination and the world's role in promoting independence. The writer examines Woodrow Wilson's original doctrine and the United Nations mandates that followed. State sovereignty is looked at both from an historical perspective and with relevance to the role of human rights today. Numerous examples and international case law are provided and it is ultimately concluded that unless a distinction between self-determination and secession is made and understood, the right of self-determination will either drag the world body politic into violence and chaos, or the principle itself will have to be considered one that has outlived its usefulness and could undermine the potential for democratic development. Bibliography lists approximately 15 sources.
Filename: Selfdete.wps

Death Of Sovereignty - Neorealism, Liberalism & International Political History
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An 8 page paper that responds to the charge that sovereignty is dying in the current international political system and then applies neorealist and liberal political perspectives to demonstrate the argument. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: Neolibin.wps

Losing Control? Sovereignty In An Age Of Globalization / Book Analysis
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A 6 page paper that overviews and analyzes Sassen's book. Discussions include the economic globalization process, immigration, and the sovereignty of the state, or the loss of its sovereignty.
Filename: Losingc.wps

If South Africa Can Do It, So Can Israel & Northern Ireland !
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A 6 page research paper on South Africa's maintenance of a more 'free' society. The writer offers this country as a model to others -- still suffering from socio-political turmoil because of race relations. Included in the discussion are comparisons with Northern Ireland, Israel, etc; Essentially, the paper analyzes how South Africa overcame Apartheid on the dominant political reign of Afrikaners -- offering ideas for these two other race/religion-torn countries in particular. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: Soafrica.wps

Conflict Resolution / State vs. Non-State Societies
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A 7 page paper that discusses the anthropological beginnings of the nation-state, and how states and non-states deal with social conflict. Anthropologists characterize all societies, whether states or non-states, as resolving conflict through what they call the 'universality of law.' In state societies, this has evolved to codified laws, court systems and violence--justified by John Stuart Mill. In non-state societies, peaceful arbitration and mediation are used instead. The paper seeks to contrast the two ideals. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Cultant2.wps

Lenin: Totalitarian or Pragmatist?
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An 11 page discussion of Vladimir Lenin's role in the years following the Russian Revolution of 1917. Debates whether he was strictly a totalitarian or a pragmatist. Presents the views of numerous authors and concludes that while many of Lenin's philosophies and actions were totalitarian he was a pragmatist to the fullest definition of the word. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: PPlenin.wps

Techno-Terrorism / Implication of the Utilization of Biological Agents & Other High-tech Approaches in Terrorism
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A 10 page exploration of techno-terrorism. Provides information of biological warfare, chemical warfare, and cyber terrorism as well as on the potential uses of nanotechnology and robotics in terroristic activities. Bibliography lists 14 sources.
Filename: Techterr.wps

NATO / The Role Of The United States
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An 8 page overview of the history of NATO and the role of the United States. Stresses that the role of the U.S. in Europe and in NATO is critical to world peace. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: NATOUSA.WPS

NATO and the War in Yugoslavia
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This 10 page paper provides an overview of the war and analyzes the motivations and actions of key participants. Included is an analysis of Clinton's behavior as well as that of Milosevic's. The role of the UN is also discussed. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: SA25NATO.wps

NATO's Reactions to Ethnic Cleansing in Yugoslavia: Support for the Recent NATO Response
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This 7 page paper assesses the current situation in Yugoslavia and considers the nature of the NATO response as a reaction to the ethnic cleansing that has taken place. This paper suggests that the NATO response was justified based on the evidence of ethnic cleansing, and underscores continued efforts at providing relief, even in the form of continued military intervention. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: MHyugo.wps

NATOs Future Role
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A 13 page paper discussing the roles NATO has set for itself for the 21st Century, including: expansion of the partnership to include more free states; a lasting order of peace for Europe based on human rights, freedom and democracy; meet the challenges of regional crisis and conflict management, improving the security and stability for Euro-Atlantic nations; and the consolidation of democratic and free societies on the European continent in order to create an undivided Europe. The paper discusses the opposing views to expansion, and its treatment of the Russia-Ukraine issue, and looks at ways in which the stated role could be improved upon. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: Natorole.wps