The Cold War: A Stage in Globalization
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A 9 page contention that the Cold War can be viewed as one of the beginning stages of globalization. Indeed, the Cold War itself was a kind of warfare, a kind of warfare which was at least partially characterized by the strong insistence of the two major world powers that others in the world take sides and emulate either one or the other both politically and culturally. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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The Cold War: A Time of Instability
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An 8 page discussion of the Cold War. Contends that this period was anything one of peace and security. Provides examples of the friction which existed between the United States and the Soviet Union, the events culminating in the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan, the dissolution of the Soviet Union, and the changing role of the U.S. in maintaining world peace, as well as other examples illustrating that indeed this was a vary unstable period. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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The Cold War: Causes and Ongoing Tensions
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A 5 page overview of the Cold War. This paper discusses the causes of the Cold War, the tensions that existed during this time, and incidents such as the Cuban Missile Crisis that almost resulted in full-out war. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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The Cold War: Causes, Treaties, and Ongoing Tensions
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This 6 page paper traces the root causes of the Cold War all the way back to the Russian Civil War and discusses how the tensions between the US and Russia magnified during the middle war years and World War II. Incidents such as the Cuban Missile Crisis almost resulted in full-out war. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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The Cold War: Deleterious Impacts on European Security
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A 7 page discussion of whether European Security has improved or deteriorated since the Cold War. The author points out that European security today is largely controlled by the United Nations, an entity controlled not by European powers but by the U.S. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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The Cold War: Current Tensions And 'Golden Age'
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10 pages in length. One can be more than somewhat certain that as the world continues to spin and humanity continues to clash, there will always be global confrontation in one form or another. The Cold War represented such a time that many believed the end of the world had arrived; had it not been for the success of Reagan's Strategic Defense Initiative, that may very well have been the case. Now that that episode is past, a newer and perhaps more challenging struggle has emerged in the form of political terrorism. The writer also discusses whether or not the Cold War era might be considered a stable 'golden age.' Bibliography lists 12 sources.
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The Cold War: Its History and Effects
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This is a 10 page paper discussing the events that led up to the Cold War. Major causes and issues are included and the overall effect of the war is discussed. The gradual build up of forces on both the capitalist Western side and the communist Eastern side are included. The paper focuses on the major countries involved. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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The Cold War: Viewpoint
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5 pages in length. Ascertaining the reasons behind the revived hostility that instigated the Cold War, historians have come to acknowledge the presence of Russian suspicions and American paranoia as fundamental motives. Delving deeper into these particular considerations finds that the Russians were, in fact, a nation of insecure people trying to assert their political independence. It can be argued that insecurity has been "one fundamental factor affecting Soviet policy" (Brothers, 1996) since the beginnings of the Muscovite State. In exchange, the Americans were guilty of accusing Soviet power as being "impervious to logic of reason, and highly sensitive to logic of force" (Brothers, 1996), an allegation that is not only confirmed by Cold War occurrences but also by historical considerations, as well. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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The Commonwealth of Independent States
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A 9 page paper with a 1 page sentence outline and 3 maps, that describes the geography and topography of the republics within the Commonwealth of Independent states. This paper presents a short political and geographical history of the newly developing Commonwealth, and then choses 5 of the republics of the Commonwealth that best demonstrate the common geographical and topographical conserations of the area. The five republics utilized are: the Ukraine, Moldova, Armenia, Azervbaigan and the Russian Federation. Bibliography lists approximately 8 sources.
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The Cuban Missile Crisis
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A 10 page paper which discusses the Cuban Missile Crisis. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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The Death Of Alexander Litvinenko
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A 4 page paper. Former Russian spy Alexander Litvinenko died from radioactive poisoning on November 23, 2006. Specially, he died from polonium-210. This essay outlines the event leading up to his death, what British officials found, and what they did. The essay also provides an explanation of what polonium-210 is. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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The European Union and the Baltic Expansion
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A 4 page examination of the issues surrounding the Baltic expansion of the European Union. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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The German Invasion of Russia / The Battle of Kursk
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An 8 page view of the German invasion of Russia with particular emphasis on the Battle of Kursk as being the turning point of the war. Bibliography lists six sources.
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The Housing Crisis In Russia
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A 10 page research paper that is given in the form of a position paper on the state of housing in Russian as submitted to the Russian Minister of Social Policy, Valentina Matviyenko. The topics covered include the background to the current Russian housing shortage and how this fits into the overall picture for the Russian economic crisis. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
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The Idea of Race.
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(5 pp) Four basic questions have been proposed for discussion from the information that we have examined in the course, of "The Idea of Race:" 1) The need for national identity in relationship to racism, from the viewpoint of Malik (1996). 2) Using Malik again to examine the development of "equality" and "humanity" as growth parallels to racism. 3) Is "race" a good example of the social "embededness" of science? 4) Can ethnic cleansing in the former Jugoslavia be sociologically explained? Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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The Impact of Computers on Russian Society
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5 pages. While Russia has been a little slower to catch on to the computer than we have here in the United States, it seems that they are finally realizing what it has to offer. In the last year Russia computer use has grown and those using the Internet are increasing at a rapid rate as well. This paper gives some of the statistics and interesting information as to why it has taken Russia longer to catch on to the Internet and the use of computers, and how it has affected their society. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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THE LIBERALIZATION OF EASTERN EUROPE AND LATIN AMERICA: A COMPARISON
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This 11-page paper focuses on comparisons between economies of Latin America and Eastern Europe, following trade liberalization and economic reforms. Bibliiography lists 3 sources.
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THE MI6 AND COLD WAR EFFECTIVENESS
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This 3-page paper covers the effectiveness of the MI6, Britain's intelligence agency, during and immediately after the Cold War. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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The Modern Post-War Empire
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This 5 page report discusses the fact that if an empire can best be defined by its dominance, its influence, and, of course, its power, then the post World War II realities of the United States impact on the world would certainly appear to qualify it as an “empire.” When considered in the context of “empire,” there are a number of factors that should be examined. For example, the end of the Cold War, the dissolution of the Soviet Union, even the technological advancements that have taken place have all served to shift the focus from military-motivated development and progress to a more globalized interdependence. Bibliography lists only one source.
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The New Soviet Man and Woman from the Bolshevik Revolution
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This is a 4 page paper discussing the characteristics of the new Soviet man and woman as promoted by the Bolshevik Revolution. The Russian Revolution in 1917 was initiated by the masses of peasants, workers and educated classes who suffered under the oppressive government and were supported by the efforts of the Bolsheviks. The Bolsheviks promoted two ideals which appealed to the disgruntled masses, namely “Peace, Bread and Land” for the peasant class and “All power to the Soviets” for the working class. Once in power, the Bolsheviks, later the Communists, promoted through the use of artists, writers and propaganda the characteristics of the new Soviet man and woman which included efficiency, hard-work, responsibility and commitment to the party, fitness, toughness, discipline and self-education. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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The Origins and Cultural Implications of the Cold War
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This is a 5 page paper discussing the origins and cultural implications of the Cold War based mainly on the texts of Brower and Moss. The Cold War originated in the ashes of the Second World War when the countries devastated by war and those formerly occupied by German or Japanese forces were forming new alliances with the Allies or were trying to end their history of colonization. The United States and Russia supported decolonization while at the same time understood the value of strong alliances. The United States, France, Britain and West Germany formed an alliance in Europe and for the first time excluded the Soviets based on their Communist ideals and politics. Stalin was equally determined to form strong global alliances in his defence of mother Russia and in so doing the Iron Curtain was formed dividing Europe. The political and economic division continued and escalated for over forty years with the United States and the Western European states forming NATO as a coalition against the threat and force of Communism. The existence of the Cold War did not only have an affect on politics, economics and international relations but also affected greatly the social and cultural developments between the different cultures. In the United States, anti-Soviet themes were the basis of many Hollywood productions which were mirrored by the anti-American plays being produced in the Soviet Union. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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The Polish Free Elections and the Breakup of the USSR
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This 10 page paper argues that among the reasons for the collapse of the USSR we must consider the impact of Polish movement Solidarity; the Polish free elections; and the ill-will that existed between Poland and Russia going back to WWII. Bibliography lists 15 sources.
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The role of the Church in Lithuanian democracy
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A paper which looks at the role and function of the Catholic church in Lithuania, both during and after the Soviet regime, and at the changing face of religious infrastructures in relation to democracy in Lithuania today. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
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THE RUSSIAN ECONOMY – CAPITALISM OUT OF COMMUNISM
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This 5-page paper provides an overview of the Russian economy as it currently stands, its success and where it could potentially fail. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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The Russian Economy Before & After The Break-up of the Soviet Union / Economic History and Systematic Change
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The earliest notions of modern Russian economic state can be linked to the leadership of Peter the Great, who, in 1682, began to reshape Europe and initiated the entrance of Russia as a world power. Since that time, the transformation of economic conditions in Russia has been linked to the founding premises for expansion, control and industrial development asserted by Peter I. This 48 page paper reflects the nature of the Russian economy both before and after the break-up of the Soviet Union, and considers the link between the history of the economy and conditions in 1991 that resulted in the end of the Soviet Union. Bibliography lists 32 sources.
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The Russian Orthodox Church, the Russian Alphabet, and Literacy
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A 5 page overview of the importance of the Russian Orthodox Church in shaping history. The author emphasizes the role the Church played in the introduction of the Old Church Slavonian alphabet. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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The Russian Revolution
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5 pages in length. According to Edward Acton, author of Rethinking the Russian Revolution, the primary cause of the February Revolution of 1917 was directly due to the czarist regime collapse from the insurmountable pressure of World War I. Secondarily, the country suffered from a backward economic situation that proved impossible to overcome in the face of Germany's industrialization. Failure to take complete control in the February Revolution compelled Lenin to seek it once again in the October Revolution. The myriad interpretations of both the February and October Revolutions exact an image of dichotomy, in that some believe these two battles were paramount to Russia's very survival, while others contend that they could have – and should have – been avoided at all costs. No additional sources cited.
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The Russian Revolution
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This is a 20 page paper which discusses and examines the immediate causes and the effects of the Russian Revolution. The bibliography has 5 sources.
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The Russian Revolution of 1905 and its Consequences:
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This 10 page paper discusses the factors which led to this revolution. Addtionally, the consequences of this revolution are discussed in terms of their important to Russian history. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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The Russian Transformation
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10 pages. A significant change that has occurred in the post-Soviet Russian business community since with regard to nationalism is the manner by which a relatively few individuals maintain a stronghold upon the nation's economy. This paper will discuss this aspect as well as Russia's current status during this transition state. Bibliography lists 13 sources.
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The Snows of Chernobyl: A Story of Environmental Impacts and International Intrigue
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This 30 page paper outlines a fictitious story relating the impacts of the Chernobyl fallout on an industrial complex in the Ukraine, and suggests that the way in which the governments of Russia and a number of other countries reacted to the incident at Chernobyl significantly impacted the outcomes for regional industrial sector operations. This paper creates a fictional story, but uses accurate information regarding Chernobyl, as well as regulatory information and environmental efforts that provides a basis for the characters' interactions. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
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The Soviet Invasion of Afghanistan and the Policies of Leonid Ilich Brezhnev
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A 10 page overview of the events and policies leading up to the December 1979 invasion of Afghanistan by the Soviet Union. Traces the history of the country and its international relations since World War II. Discusses the importance of the relationship between the United States and the Soviet Union and the Brezhnev Doctrine in the ultimate invasion . Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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The Soviet Union: The Counterintelligence State
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A 3 page paper which examines whether or not the Soviet Union could rightly have been called the “counterintelligence state.” Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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The Story of a Russian Immigrant
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A 10 page discussion of the problems encountered by a fictional Russian Jew who immigrates to the U.S. after having spent the first twenty-two years of his life in Russia. Written in the first person, this paper recounts his experiences and perceptions of such historical events as the Cold War and the dissolution of the Soviet Union and emphasizes how these events impacted Russians differently than they did Americans. Notes the problems he has encountered with discrimination and prejudice in the U.S. and the pressure he has faced, particularly at the hands of the media, to abandon his traditional morals and ethics in favor of what he perceives as a cultural vacuum of ethical and moral degradation. Concludes that he has faced discrimination and prejudice not because of a discernible difference in race but because of a discernible differences in beliefs and experiences. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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The Success of the Russian Revolution in 1917
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This 8 page paper looks at the uprising in 1905 and why the Russian autocracy prevailed as compared with the success of the revolution in 1917. Marxism in Russia is explored. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
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The Use of Intensive Outpatient Alcoholism Treatment for Russian Immigrants
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This 10 page paper provides an overview of the issue of alcoholism in immigrant populations. This paper relates the fact that the problem of alcoholism is more prevalent in certain immigrant communities, including immigrants from former Soviet block countries (Russians). It can be argued that this is the result of a combination of psychological, sociological and psychosocial influences, all that influence self-perception, self-efficacy and the social acceptability of alcohol consumption as a part of the immigrant culture. Bibliography lists 15 sources.
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The Use of Passive in Russian
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This 5 page paper considers the use of passive language in Russian. The use of passive language occurs in many languages and assessments of the impact of the use of the passive in Russian provides some insight into specific elements of the language. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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The Value of Karl Marx's Communist manifesto as an Historical Document
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This 7 page paper considers the value of this document as an historical document, looking at the insight and reflection that it can give to an historical observer with the benefit of hindsight. The bibliography cites 1 source.
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The Warsaw Pact: A Vehicle for Russian Imperialism?
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A 5 page discussion of the role of the 1955 Warsaw Pact in Russia's past and present imperialistic tendencies. Cautions that while the Warsaw Pact was dissolved with the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991, Russian imperialism continues to present many concerns to world order. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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THREE BATTLES THAT CHANGED MODERN HISTORY
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This 13-page paper describes the three battles commonly termed as the turning points in history: The Battle of Tsushima, the Battle at Stalingrad and the Battle at Dien Bien Phu. The paper disucsses the impact these fights had on both the players and the world. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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