Atomic Power in the New World Order
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This 8 page paper expands on a definition of nuclear proliferation. The cold war era is compared with the current situation in the world and the prospect of treaties is also discussed. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: SA145nuk.rtf

Australia/United States Free Trade Agreement
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8 pages in length. As with myriad other countries around the world, the United States has secured a trade agreement with Australia in order to fortify a number of economic interests on both sides. The extent to which the 2003 FTA would establish a "unique opportunity to advance the interests of Australia's exporters" (Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, 2003) is both grand and far-reaching, not the least of which represents forward moving economic growth and a boost to employment. Agriculture, in particular, reflects one of the highest priorities given to any sector of commerce that had heretofore been a "significant market access barrier" (Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, 2003) prior to implementation of the United States/Australia FTA. Additional markets in line for expansion include manufacturing, services, investment, intellectual property rights, electronic and telecommunications commerce, government procurement and movement of people. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: TLCUSAust.rtf

Authoritarianism
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7 pages in length. authoritarianism is not but a passing tendency; rather, it influences a good portion of the population in differing capacities. No matter the level of authoritarianism, it is typically associated with undesirable personality syndrome in whatever measure it exists. The authoritarian personality is typically associated with a number of repulsive traits that often cause the person to be either cast out of society or embraced by fellow authoritarians. When examining this particular human behavior, it is critical to include the inherent association to political leadership in order to gain a more significant understanding behind the issue of authoritarianism. Russia, Iran and Afghanistan represent three of the most authoritarian governments across the globe. Their collective, as well as individual, approach to civil liberties, democracy and the pursuit of individual happiness is nonexistent; rather, their focus is upon suppressive rule where people are bestowed no natural rights or ability to pursue their desires. The student will readily note that there is little – if any – difference in the manner by which these three nations assert their authoritarianism. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: TLCautht.rtf

Balancing Domestic and Foreign Policy
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A 5 page paper that recommends a balancing of domestic and foreign policy through tax reform and trade policy changes. The paper is based on Joseph Nye's "Bound to Lead," and articles by Robert Reich and Paul Kennedy. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Nye.wps

Ballast Water and Invasive Species
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A 10 page discussion of the problem confronting Western Europe (and indeed the world as a whole) regarding the regulation of ship ballast waters. These waters are known to be a complicating factor in the introduction of non-native species to sensitive ecological areas. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: PPenvInv.rtf

BANANAS AND POLITICS
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This 6-page paper attempts to tie the banana trade wars together with political maneuvering, even to the point where it has helped elect presidents of the U.S. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: MTchiqwr.rtf

Bangladesh and US Foreign Policy
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A 5 page paper discussing US interest in Bangladesh and describing present foreign policy to that country. Bangladesh is a developing nation less open to US interests than many other secular nations, but still “negatively neutral.” Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: KSforPolBang.rtf

Barbara Tuchman: The March of Folly (1984)
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(5 pp) 'Don't confuse me with facts!' is a cry heard throughout the world when it comes to governmental decisions. Barbara Tuchman, the winner of two Pulitzer Prizes, and one of the best American historians, wrote in her book The March of Folly (1984) that 'a phenomenon noticeable throughout history regardless of place or period is the pursuit by governments of policies contrary to their own interests' . According to her, 'self-interest is whatever conduces to the welfare or advantage of the body being governed; folly is a policy that in these terms is counter-productive'. Tuchman considered folly to be the most dangerous act of mis-government and saw it as a 'self-destructive act carried out despite the availability of a recognized and feasible alternative'. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: BBtuchmn.rtf

Bias in U.S. Immigration Policy?
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A 5 page overview of U.S. immigration policy and law. The author argues that while this is some obvious bias, immigration law is a needed component of American society. Some means must be in place to insure that immigrants will become productive members of our society rather than an economic and social drain. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: PPimmLw2.rtf

Big Media and the End of Democracy
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This 4 page paper argues that concentrating the media into the hands of a few right wing companies guarantees the end of democracy in America. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: HVBgMeda.rtf

Biological Warfare in International Law
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A 17 page paper discussing the legal and environmental aspects of biological warfare. As our scientific knowledge increased, so did the threat of biological warfare. The use of biological weapons seems to be less of a threat now, for our scientific knowledge has continued to increase to lead us to a place that we can glimpse into areas we can recognize as unknown. A specific and binding UN treaty exists to which 144 nations have signed and agreed, but there remains no legal enforceability. The 1972 Biological and Toxin Weapons Convention remains under continual review. Bibliography lists 20 sources in 28 footnotes (in Bluebook [legal] style).
Filename: KSbioWar.doc

Blackwater: America’s Disgraceful Shadow Army
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This 7 page paper discusses Blackwater, the private mercenary army that appears to be immune to any prosecution for their lawlessness both in Iraq and New Orleans. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: HVBlkWtr.rtf

Boeing vs. Airbus: The Question of Government Subsidies
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An 8 page analysis of the debate has emerged as to whether government subsidies have been just and if, in fact, they should continue. The author reviews some of the history behind this debate and comments on the question of whether the practice of providing government options to private entities results in an equitable playing field that is of benefit not just to the respective companies but to the world as a whole. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: PPboeingAirbus.rtf

Bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki
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A Reconsideration of the Facts Surrounding the U.S. A 4 page discussion of the reasons surrounding the U.S. use of A-bombs during World War II. The author points out reasons that a growing body of individuals are considering that use unjustified since our knowledge of the circumstances of the war now reveals that it is quite likely that the war would have ended quickly without the use of such drastic measures. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: PPjapBm2.rtf

Border Control: United States and Mexico
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A 5 page paper which illustrates how the United States is suffering because of the lack of border control between the United States and Mexico. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: RAusb.rtf

Breaking With Moscow
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5 1/2 pages in length. Reviews the book "Breaking With Moscow" by Arkady Shevchenko. Discusses the international relations in regard to Shevchenko's defect to the United States. At age forty-seven Arkady Shevchenko was a twenty-two year veteran of the Soviet Foreign Service. From late 1970 until 1973, as an adviser to Gromyko he was able to observe the inner workings of the Politburo, the U.S.S.R.’s ruling body. He was an important prize for the Central Intelligence Agency, having been deep within the workings of the Soviet government—a place about which there was very little firsthand information. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: JGAmosco.doc

Brian VanDeMark’s “Into the Quagmire -- Lyndon Johnson and the Escalation of the Vietnam War ”
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This 6 page report discusses VanDeMark’s 1991 book that tells about the decisions and actions that increased American involvement in the Vietnam war between 1964 and 1968. VanDeMark shows how Johnson’s advisors were undeniably “hawks” who were determined to increase U.S. involvement in the tiny Southeast Asian nation to “prevent” the communists from gaining any measure of power there. Bibliography lists only the primary source.
Filename: BWquag.rtf