Realism-Driven Actions of the US Government Since World War II
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A 5 page paper providing examples of realist actions taken by the US government in its dealings with foreign nations. As a mode of practice, the realist school appears to be unattractive and uncaring at best. However, it has been realism on which much of America's current success has been built, and it is realism that has produced much of the prosperity we now enjoy that enables us to share that prosperity with others while still gaining benefit for ourselves as well. Bibliography lists 12 sources.
Filename: KSrealism.wps

Nuclear Weapons / Their Impact On The Outcome Of The Cold War
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A 5 page overview of how the presence of nuclear weapons during the years of the Cold War between the United States and the Soviet Union prevented the occurrence of another World War. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: Nucold.wps

Cold War Consequences
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The Cold War was a war of ideology that had it's beginnings in the aftermath of World War II and the redistribution of power. The two great powers, the United States and the Soviet Union struggled for a balance of power in a world where even the definitions of peace had changed. The Cold war had the effect of generating an active defense of American capitalism. Private enterprise economy was seen as a viable and stable economic system. Economic freedom and political democracy were commingled in the eyes of the world, much as communism and authoritarian government were. This 5 page paper examines some of the changes wrought by the ending of the Cold War and the changes that might be expected in the future. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: Coldcons.wps

The Origins Of Totalitarianism
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5 page book review. Written during the height of the Cold War, Hannah Arendt's 'The Origins of Totalitarianism' discusses worldwide tensions and problematic scenarios of former tyrannies that contributed to the eventual creation of the most ruthless form of government that exists in our contemporary society. In this essay, the writer evaluates Arendt's book and her definition of totalitarianism-- looking back at the Cold War period. Full citation provided for the book.
Filename: Totalita.doc

The Early Days of the Cold War
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A 5 page paper discussing the beginnings of the Cold War. NATO is discussed as well as the necessity for such an organization. A brief respite from the tension is described. Kennedy and Khrushchev were perhaps the greatest players in the Cold War and their involvement is discussed. The Cuban missile crisis was the closest either country came to actually making nuclear war a reality. Bibliography contains 4 sources.
Filename: Earlcold.wps

U.S. - Russian Relations / After The Cold War
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A 3 page research paper exploring the necessity for the Presidents of the United States and Russia to continue meeting despite the end of the Cold War. The recent summit focused on expanding NATO, which Russia opposes, and further arms agreements. Bibliography included.
Filename: Natoruss.wps

The Cold War / Self-Fulfilling Prophecy
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A 10 page piece that discusses the self-fulfilling prophecy of the Cold War, in that the buildup of arms against the perceived threat to borders and national economic stability, created an atmosphere of fear and annihilation. Or did it? The governments eventually moved onto the ground that there were ways to win a nuclear war. Only public outcry, and leaders such as Michel Gorbachev changed the face of the cold war. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: Coldwarp.wps

What Won The Cold War?
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A 6 page essay presenting the thesis that it was internal reform movements and the efforts of reform leaders such as Mikhail Gorbachev, rather than the actions of Ronald Reagan, which led to the end of the Cold War and the fall of the Soviet Union. No additional sources cited.
Filename: Coldwa4.wps

NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization)
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In 7 pages, the author disagrees with the statement 'As a creature of the Cold War, NATO is an institution that has outlived its usefulness and should be disbanded,' and gives reasons for that disagreement. NATO was begun as a Cold War institution, but it will continue to exist as long as there is a necessity for it to do so. NATO is just as useful in the present, as it was in the middle of the twentieth century. It is important for just such instances as the situation is Kosovo where genocide was being committed. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: PCnato.doc

The Threat of Nuclear War in the Post-Cold War World
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In this 5 page research paper, the writer describes how much more serious the threat of nuclear war has actually become since the end of the Cold War. It is argued that while the START series of treaties (and others) do indeed present themselves as positive steps towards world peace, securing world safety from the possible threat of nuclear proliferation in countries like Iraq is now an all-important concern. In sum, this paper makes the point that the nuclear threat hasn't been erased-- It has simply changed its form. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: Nukewar.wps

(The) Cold War
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A brief, yet comprehensive 4 page historical overview of the Cold War. Report touches upon the struggle over German, the Korean War, and Nuclear treaties. Bibliography contains 4 sources.
Filename: Coldwar2.wps

Conflict In The Post-Cold War Era / The Neorealists vs. Liberalist/ Idealists
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A 20 page research paper that provides an overview of the issue of Post-Cold War conflict and the seeming contradiction evidence by neorealist and liberalist/idealist views regarding international relations. Bibliography list 12 sources.
Filename: Postcold.DOC

Essays on the Cold War
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Approximately 6 pages worth of essay responses pertaining to various idiosyncratic aspects of the Cold War i.e., The Cuban Missile Crisis, American attitudes towards the former Soviet Union, Administrative decision-making during Kennedy's presidency etc; No Bibliography.
Filename: Coldwar.wps

Post-Cold War Leadership
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A 9 page paper looking at the problems facing and the options available to the US in developing a national security policy following the collapse of the old Soviet Union and the Warsaw Pact. There were lessons presented following World War I and World War II that must be remembered in formulating a new plan for the post-cold war era. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: Postcold.wps

The Cold War -- A Global Overview
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In this 8 page research paper, the writer examines the history of the Cold War from a global perspective-- detailing its breakout and impact in Europe, Africa, and elsewhere. Bibliography lists 12+ sources.
Filename: Coldwar3.wps

The Cold War -- A Reaction to Foreign Policy ?
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A 6 page paper on the possible effects of foreign policy in igniting the Cold War. The writer examines the different doctrines at the time and explains how the failures of foreign policy may have precipitated the Cold War. A number of global events from the Cold War era are cited to illustrate key points. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: Coldwar4.wps

The Rise And Fall Of The Cold War
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5 pages in length. When one contemplates the rise and fall of the Cold War, there exist a number of variables that must be addressed in order to gain a comprehensive understanding. Depending upon one's interpretation, the Cold War possessed many instigators from American paranoia to a lack of mutual cooperation to the outright compromise of foreign policy. However, history has reflected myriad extraordinarily telling accounts of what actually did begin the rise, as well as the ultimate fall, of the Cold War; one only need decide which interpretation to believe. The writer discusses the rise and fall of the Cold War. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: Risecold.wps

Changes in the Persian Gulf
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This 6 page paper explores the region ten years after the Gulf War and assesses what has happened over the course of a decade. Attention to technology and military preparedness is provided and a description and comparison of countries in the region is also included. Iraq's invasion of Kuwait and the subsequent war in the Gulf is discussed. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: SA022Glf.rtf

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.doc

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.doc

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

Comparative Health Care / 4 Countries
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A 15 page comparison of health care systems in Mexico, China, Saudi Arabia, and South Africa. Discussed are various programs, statistics, funding, etc; Bibliography lists 12 sources.
Filename: Healcare.doc

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

David Grossman/ 'Yellow Wind'
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A 5 page analysis of David Grossman's account of his study of Israeli occupation of the West Bank, which was conducted in early 1987. Grossman relates what this occupation has done to the Palestinians, but also the effect it had on the Israelis. No additional sources cited. s
Filename: 99yelwnd.wp

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

The Role of the Military in Keeping International Peace
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A 15 page paper exploring the role of the military in peacekeeping activities. Emphasizes policies relating to U.S. troops and includes information on NATO and the UN. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: Milpeace.wps

Hannah Arendt/Between Past and Future
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A 15 page analysis of Hannah Arendt's Between Past and Future. According to Arendt, the beginnings of Western thought began specifically in Plato's allegory of the cave, from The Republic. This compelling allegory was designed by Plato as the basis for his argument that society should be ruled by the king-philosopher, the man who had the knowledge to rule wisely based on his knowledge of philosophy. In Between Past and Future, Arendt explores the ramifications of what Plato says happened once the enlightened man reenters the cave, which is, of course, ordinary human society. No additional sources cited.
Filename: 90arendt.rtf

OPEC and its Effect on Oil Prices
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This 6 page paper examines the impact of globalization on the distribution of wealth as regards Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC). Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: JGAopecs.wps