Essays and Research Papers on U.S. International Relations

A 7 page paper which examines ways to a peaceful existence. Various figures and approaches are discussed. Some of the figures discussed are Ghandi and Martin Luther King Jr.. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 6 page paper that considers predominant foreign policy over the last 50 years. following a brief overview of the foci of Americans and international relations, the writer presents hypotheses that might describe the theories based on specific writers - Chomsky, Layder, Shibutani and Wallace and Wolf. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 5 page paper argues that J.F. Kennedy is the most culpable president in respect to America's involvement in the Vietnam War. Johnson, and other presidents, is also discussed. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 11 page paper provides an overview of the failed Bay of Pigs invasion that occurred in 1961. Both sides of the issue are explored. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

Can We Apply them to Afghanistan; This 5 page paper considers the way in which we may look at the Prince by Machiavelli and consider its relevance in the way that the conflict in Afghanistan has been handled by the United States. The bibliography cites 6 sources.

A 5 page discussion of the most important political and environmental events of the last two decades. Identifies the dissolution of the U.S.S.R. as being one of the most important political events and overpopulation and global warming as two of the most important environmental concerns. The author details the importance of each in ...

A 5 page examination of the growth of terrorism. The paper presents the thesis that terrorism is not necessarily on the rise from a global perspective, but that the rise in terrorism in America is multifaceted and primarily based on our greed and our disrespect for other cultures. Bibliography lists 9 sources.

5 pages. The Anti-Ballistic Missile Treaty, created in 1972 as a result of the cold war, is currently in a state of controversy. The United States wishes to pull out of the treaty while Russia is reluctant to do so. This paper discusses the ongoing controversy and some of the legal implications involving ...

A 6 page paper that addresses three issues: What is international relations theory? What are international relations? Does realism have any relevance in a globalized world? An emphasis is placed on the last two questions. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

5 pages in length. Samuel P. Huntington's The Clash of Civilizations is considered to be a romantic expression by critics, encouraging readers to conjure up huge armies divided by race, language and religion, moving forward across thousands of miles of battlefields, brandishing cross and cresent banners. The truth according to these critics, however, ...

This 14 page report discusses the fact that security policy-making in the United States, China, and India is particularly relevant in the opening years of the 21st century for some relatively obvious reasons. First, China and India represent the two most populated nations in the world. Second, they are world powers emerging into a new sense of their own position and ...

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 ...

6 pages. This paper will give an overview about Free Trade in the Americas, from NAFTA to FTAA. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 7 page paper that addresses two issues: What is NATO's mission since the end of the Cold War? Why is the U.S. involved in peacekeeping missions? NATO is an alliance and historically, alliances are ended when the threat has ended. This is not true with NATO. The reasons for the continued existence, and even ...

7 pages in length. The history of Cold War arms control is comprised of myriad elements, scores of political dignitaries and spans a number of years. With such grand and far-reaching components to the issue of disarmament, it is important for the student to address such topics as the Baruch plan, the principle ...

This 5 page paper provides a brief discussion of the origins of the Korean Conflict, referred to as the "forgotten war," a timeline of some of the major events during the war and a discussion of the impact the war had on international relations and politics, including the Cold War. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 10 page book report that considers some covert U.S. Navy operations that were never detailed by the news media. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 8 page paper looks at tourism as well as the politics that are generally intertwined with it. Several nations are used as examples such as Cuba, Vietnam, and the Middle East. The Baltic Sea area is discussed as well. Bibliography lists 12 sources.

A 10 page paper discussing the statement that the benefits from freer world trade, and specifically the North American Free Trade Agreement, have been poorly or unequally distributed. The paper highlights the benefits that Singapore has been able to achieve over 40 years, the same length of time that the US has maintained the ...

5 pages. The tragedy of the terrorist attack on the World Trade Center Towers and the Pentagon on September 11, 2001 has had repercussions that will change things forever. This bold statement is simply a statement of fact, given that the American citizens realize how vulnerable we really are. This paper will discuss ...

This 15 page paper provides an overview of NATO and Turkey and focuses on an examination of Turkey's role in NATO. The support that Turkey has given the allied nations since the war against terrorism had begun is duly noted. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

A 5 page discussion of some of the primary points presented by this book. The book is doubly valuable in that it offers a historical overview of the period as well as insight into the personal reactions of U.S. leaders who were at the helm of our government of the time. This is ...

A 7 page paper which examines whether or not this policy violates civil liberties, discussing pros and cons. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 5 page paper which examines why university and college students should about U.S Immigration policies. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 5 page paper that discusses the growing trade deficit in the United States, with a focus on the automotive and steel industries. A trade deficit means that Americans purchase more imported goods and services than were exported. In 2000, the total deficit reached almost $400 billion. Data are included reflecting total deficit and ...