Coupe D’etats and the Middle East: An Explanation
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A 6 page overview of the factors behind the frequent coupe d’etats that characterized much of the twentieth century in the Middle East. Afghanistan is used as a specific example. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Critique of the Conclusion of George C. Herring’s "America’s Longest War"
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The United States and Vietnam, 1950-1975”: A 2.5 page paper which examines the text’s final chapter, “The Postwar War and the Legacy of Vietnam.” No additional sources are used.
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Cuban Immigration Policy: A Magnet for Illegal Migration
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A 30 page overview of the inherent flaws in Cuban immigration policy. The author compares Cuban immigration to immigration as a whole and specifically to the problems of Haitian immigration. The controversy surrounding the issues is assessed from a historic, economic, and social perspective and a "best alternative" is presented. Bibliography lists 14 sources.
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Cultural Intelligence: A Factor in Military Success Both in Wartime and During Operations Other Than War
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An 8 page discussion of the importance of understanding cultures other than one's own when accomplishing military goals and objectives. Although some specifics of cultural intelligence have changed rather radically in just the past few decades, many of the basic tenets remain the same. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
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Cultural Relations Between Brazil and the U.S.
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This 7 page report discusses a number of the issues that exist in the context of gultureal relations between the United States and Brazil. Culture is an intrinsic part of the life and awareness -- conscious and unconscious -- of individuals, communities, and nations. Therefore, if two nations can experience and better understand one another’s cultural realities, it provides a smoother path for all other international diplomatic efforts. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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Culture and the US Fight Against Terrorism
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A 4 page discussion of how American culture, European culture, and Muslim culture all play a relevant role in our fight against terrorism. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Darfur Ethic Conflict and Its Consequences
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With the world focused on the latest Iraqi War and its consequences, it takes little time to focus on a smaller conflict with potentially greater consequences. Discussed are the issues of deterrence, global hatred toward the U.S., U.S. policy, Canadian aid and other real and potential consequences. 7 works cited. jvDarfur.rtf
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Darfur: An Analysis
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A 10 page analysis of the historical, ethnic, and religious factors at play in the Darfur situation. This paper analyzes Darfur from the perspective that there have been many contributory circumstances and events that have led up to it. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Dark Horse, Dark Legacy - James K. Polk & the Mexican-American War
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A 15 page paper that argues the point that the policies and practices adopted by the Polk Administration in regard to the Mexican-American War were morally unethical and have resulted in strained relations between the countries of the United States and Mexico that can still be felt today. Discussed are the tactics employed by Polk to convince Congress to declare war against Mexico as well as the views of some that opposed those tactics. Also presented are examples of Mexico's current view of the United States and how this view reflects the events of the Mexican-American War. Bibliography lists 15 sources.
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David Held and "Westphalian Sovereignty"
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This 7 page paper explores David Held's idea that the U.S. is going back to "Westphalian sovereignty" and that in doing so, it ignores human rights and international law. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Dealing with North Korea
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A 6 page paper discussing nine options that the United States has for dealing with the government of North Korea regarding North Korea’s commitment to military buildup and threatening language regarding nuclear capability. When the time comes for action regarding North Korea, the choices available to US decision-makers likely will be best left to the UN. North Korea is so hostile to the US that any US-based suggestion for resolution is likely to be rejected out of hand. None of the world can afford to merely let us “fight it out;” we must be able to arrive at compromise shortly. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Democracy in Arabic Countries
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A 7 page analysis of the factors affecting the establishment of an effective democracy in the Middle East. This paper contends that only with a continued U.S. presence and a heightened involvement of the Iraqi people will a democracy be sustainable. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Democracy in Iraq
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This 3 page paper evaluates the transition in Iraq with the help of Rustow's theories. The paper argues that democracy takes time and it will be successful in Iraq. Bibliography lists 1 source.
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Democratic Fair Dealing: Adverse Impacts for Third World Countries
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A 5 page discussion of the lure of "democratic fair dealing". The author contends that there were certain detrimental considerations associated with Harry Truman's vision regarding the capitalistic growth of our country. This so-called democratic fair dealing went hand in hand with certain detrimental impacts to tradition and culture. Americans were hit hard enough by these impacts but third world countries were hit even harder as they became pawns in America's economic growth and/or as they too tried to implement strategies which were in reality quite similar to Truman's. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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Democratization And Development In The Middle East And The Obstacles Facing This Objective After The Iraqi War
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8 pages in length. The extent to which democratization and development in the Middle East is a precarious endeavor is both grand and far-reaching. While the ultimate outcome will serve to be beneficial and worth the tremendous effort, the political, economic and cultural obstacles facing this objective will prove challenging at best. That various entities seek to establish their respective approach to political development represents but one obstacle; the Iraqi people themselves reflect yet another. The United States is not daunted by these challenges, however, and looks to accomplish its goal of democratization both fully and without compromise. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
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Department Of Homeland Security And Intelligence
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A 2 page paper that discusses what 'intelligence' is and the purpose of the intelligence community and the purpose of the Dept. of Homeland Security. The writer comments on the relationship between intelligence and homeland security. Bibliography lists 1 source.
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Deterrence to War
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Earth was once a world where deterrence safeguarded any one country or leader from ruling the planet or other countries. That time has passed. The George W. Bush Administration has used September 11 to change war strategy around the world just in time to guarantee (it would appear) that rogue states like Iraq, North Korea and China don’t amass any equalizing power in the form of nuclear or military arsenals, used or not. Under the Cold War deterrence policy . . . the world and the United States, Bush’s strong arm move to forced disarmament over the equalizing force of deterrence policy has completely swept away the near-term global peace that had almost settled in only 50 years after World War II. Now, we all have to live with the consequences, and the extremity of those consequences could be severe. 6 works cited. jvDetere.rtf
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