Constructivist Verses Realist in International Conflict
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A 4 page discussion of the way in which the realists verses constructivist schools of thought came into play during the Cold War. The author defines each school of thought and uses the example of the Kennan school of containment to illustrate the philosophical underpinnings. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Contemporary Realism and Liberalism
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This is a 6 page paper comparing contemporary realism and liberalism. Contemporary realism and liberalism are basically conflicting political ideals but aspects of each are encountered in the modern day political arena. Realism is based on the understanding that protection and self-interests of the nation state should be the dominant feature in political decisions, justice, and human interests regardless of moral considerations. Liberalism, on the other hand, bases its idealism on the philosophy that man and thought are universal and the consideration of international law, human rights and democratic peace based on moral considerations are the most important factors in regards to matter of the nation. Obviously the conflicts between the two have been prominent in the course of history. Hobbes believed that wars will always occur between nations because of the realism that man as an animal is always self preserving. Anarchy can only be controlled by the administration of a strong leader from the realist point of view. Liberalism however believes that international law and justice can be attained by moral considerations and man’s overlapping consensus of human rights. In today’s world, democracy is spreading since the end of the Cold War. This democracy is seen as a reason to support other countries who have taken on the liberal philosophy from the liberalism point of view. The spread of democracy and those countries who have claimed to be democratic is only useful if it results in betterment of the state from the realism point of view. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Continued Existence of the Two-Party System
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A 5 page review of the stability and instability of the United States’ two-party political system. Offers three factors as an explanations for the continuity of this system over time. these factors are economic, societal and issue-related. Draws heavily on the authors James L. Sundquist and Thomas Ferguson to explain these factors. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Contrasting Views of the Supreme Court: George W. Bush verses John Kerry
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A 4 page discussion of the inherent power of the Supreme Court. The author contends that today's Supreme Court is more liberal than conservative. As a result, presidential candidate John Kerry would be more likely to have a positive view of the Court than would President George W. Bush. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Cornel West, Jean Bethke Elshtain, and Robert Putnam: A Fictional Debate
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A 10 page insight into the ideologies of these three noted writers. Presented in the form of a fictional debate, this paper reveals the sometimes radical differences in opinion between West, who proposes an overthrow of our existing political system, and Elshtain and Putnam who envision working within that system to affect much-needed change. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Corruption in Third World Nations
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This 8 page report discusses corruption in Third World nations and addresses the question of whether it is an inherent flaw in the world’s least developed nations or if it is the fault of Western influence. The author makes the argument that corruption is fundamentally the result of the influence of the West. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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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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Crane Brinton’s Pattern of Revolution and The French Revolution in Relation to Brinton’s Stages
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This is a 9 page paper discussing Crane Brinton’s stages of revolution and the French Revolution in relation to those stages. In Crane Brinton’s “Anatomy of a Revolution” (1965) he developed a scientific look at the evolution and stages of a revolution. These stages were the prodromal/incubation stage, the symptomatic/moderate stage, the crisis/radical stage and the convalescence/recovery/moderate stage. Brinton developed these stages based on his research regarding the revolutions which took place in Britain, Russia, France and America. The French Revolution is a good example of the stages of Brinton’s as the French also experienced an incubation stage for over a century preceeding the revolution and began with the period of Enlightenment (the prodromal stage); a surge of moderates within the population who restricted the movements of the monarchy and attempted to end feudalism (the symptomatic stage); a period or terror and war which required a great deal of sacrifice by the French population and the end of the monarchy (the crisis stage); and a final period of recovery in which the Constitution was established, feudalism was abolished and France was restructured under the Consulate and Napoleon Bonaparte (the convalescence stage). Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Creating the Concept of Being 'American'
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A 5 page essay that consults the writings of four early American authors--De Crevecoeur, Rush, Franklin and Tyler-- in determining how the concept of an American originated and also how these individuals saw this new nation and nationality. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Crisis Rhetoric
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15 pages in length. The writer briefly discusses arguments and appeals for thirteen historical political speeches. No bibliography.
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Critical Analysis of Niccolo Machiavelli's "The Prince"
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A 5 page paper which critically analyzes Niccolo Machiavelli's "The Prince" to determine whether or not his views on politics and humanity are still relevant today. No additional sources are used.
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Critical Analysis of The Manifesto of the Communist Party
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This is a 5 page critical paper of The Manifesto of the Communist Party. The critical arguments presented in Marx and Engels’ The Manifesto of the Communist Party written in 1848 were focused on the problems which existed in the modern capitalist society of 1800s Europe. From what they could see, Europe was becoming a two class society, the bourgeois and the proletariat, which oppressed the working class proletariat. In order to provide the basis for the ideals of the Communist party, Marx and Engels use what is now called Marxist criticism which provides critical aspects of historical and political trends found in society which have resulted in revolutions. Whereas, the adoption of a socialist society would lead to economic equality which in turn would lead to a classless free society representative of those who work in it. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Critical Thinking and Realism in International Relations Research
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A 5 page paper discussing research considerations. Realism is a long-standing component of assessment of events in international relations, and critical realism provides a framework for analysis of research findings. Critical thinking is an ability necessary for gaining the greatest and most accurate results from research. Research of any kind is open to researcher bias if not designed to avoid it. Critical thinking has a place in research design of course, but it is crucial for the researcher if s/he is to discover true results rather than merely perceived results. Bibliography lists 11 sources.
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Criticisms of the Marxist Approach to Public Policy
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This 3 page paper explains the Marxist approach to public policy and several criticisms of it. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Critique of "America's Tribes"
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A 5 page paper assessing a magazine article discussing the shift in political thought between America's two primary political parties. The author maintains that the Democrats and Republicans have changed places over the past 40 years, which can in large part be supported. The reasons that the author chooses in his arguments have little if any basis in fact. Bibliography lists 1 source.
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Cultural Diversity in a Changing World
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This 5 page paper supports the thesis that government should incorporate opinions of various people in its midst. The paper takes a philosophical angle and includes the ideas of philosophers and sociologists. Various theorists are discussed inclusive of Immanual Kant. Bibliography lists 4 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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