Essays and Research Papers on U.S. International Relations

This 10 page paper looks at U.S. foreign policy. The norms under which humanitarian intervention flourish are discussed. Examples are provided. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

A 5 page consideration of the ethical validity of the draft. Reviewing the contentions made by author Hans Halberstadt in the article “Forget the draft; today’s Army doesn’t want and doesn’t need slackers”, this paper contends that while the draft can be ethically inappropriate in certain situations, in others it can be ethically justified. ...

This 7 page paper looks at warfare and how it has changed since World War II. Several examples are provided. The Beyond-limits combined war is compared with attrition strategy. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 15 page examination of the factors influencing and related to the world trade regime as it impacts the global south. The author contends that the current trade regime operates against the interest of the global south. With certain manipulations, however, the trade regime can evolve to promote the prosperity and the development ...

This 6 page paper disputes the claim that sanctions are destroying the lives of children in the third world. The topic is thoughtfully evaluated from both sides of the controversy but the conclusion is that sanctions are often necessary. Statistics are used in the discussion. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 5 page report discusses several oil-producing nations and considers which oil-exporting nations and their exchange rate regimes serve to make the best possible international partnership. It should be understood that such relationships involve consideration of energy prices, the current exchange rate, what is happening in other oil-producing regions that could have an impact on supply and demand, and ...

A 21 page examination of the multitude of factors influencing and related to the world trade regime as it impacts the global south. The author contends that the current trade regime operates against the interest of the global south. The framework for positive change, however, is already in place in this region with ...

A 3 page paper which examines in what measure did the U.S. role in achieving the peace treaty between two diametrically opposed Middle East nations match the ideal one for a mediator and considers which country gained the most from the treaty. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 3 page paper argues that military action is necessary in order to eliminate a potential threat. A discussion on the Iraqi people and what they had endured under the regime of Saddam Hussein is also included. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 10 page paper discusses the harmful effects that Western intervention has brought to the countries that they try to aid. Mozambique is analzyed and used as an example of World Bank failure and IMF devastation of a country. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

5 pages in length. The extent to which current-day political situations hearken back to the memory of Desert Storm is both grand and far-reaching; to ignore the myriad lessons learned for enforced disarmament from the post-Desert Storm experience in Iraq is to be led blindly yet once again into a fatal web with a ...

An 8 page investigation of the relative merits of sweatshops in third world countries. The author notes the trend for U.S. companies to move to these countries to profit from cheap labor and discusses the reasons behind those moves. An analysis of the rights and wrongs of sweatshops is provided before the author ...

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.

A 3 page book review The United States and the End of the Cold War by historian John L. Gaddis. This text presents a thorough and insightful look backwards at the four decade long struggle known as the Cold War, focusing particularly on why it ended and what lessons the world as a whole could ...

5 pages in length. Of the most current United States humanitarian aid programs to have been implemented – and perhaps the most aggressive, as well – is the Millennium Challenge Account (MCA), brought into official existence in March of 2002. According to this program, President Bush has allocated an additional annual amount of ...

The Prominence of Weapons of Mass Destruction A 10 page paper which examines why there has been an increased emphasis on weapons of mass destruction terrorism as prominent feature on the world political agenda since the 1990s. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

This 4 page paper provides a thesis that although there is opposition to this view, it seems that alliances are not dead yet. The New World Order is discussed. The 2003 war in Iraq is mentioned and used as an example. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 3 page overview of the two views regarding the economic impact our current war with Iraq will have on the American economy. Those who support the war often contend that it will positively impact the economy much like World War II was successful in bringing us out of the Great Depression. Those ...

A 5 page overview of the considerations presented in the first three chapters of this book by noted author Stephen E. Ambrose. The author of this paper describes Ambrose’s book as a concise review of American foreign since pre-World War 2 to the present. While most history books delve into the intricate details ...

A 5 page research paper that, first of all, looks at the Islamic, Jewish, and Christian stance on what constitutes a "just war." Then, the writer addresses the principles of Just War Theory, which have been laid out by Augustine, Aquinas, and others and applies these principles to the 2003 conflict in Iraq. Bibliography lists ...

This 12 page paper discusses the foreign and military public policy of the U.S. in the Middle East. This paper relates how such policies affect America's War on Terror, Middle East policy, and so on. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 5 page paper examines the myths of immigration, and refers to the article, "The Five Myths of Immigration", among other sources, to reveal these myths. This paper displaces widely held perceptions about immigration and challenges many traditional beliefs. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 4 page paper looks at theories concerning the war and provides some insight into why the war escalated. The Tet Offensive is viewed as a turning point. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 3 page paper looks at the North American Free Trade Agreement after ten years of experience. It is suggested that the treaty has been a success. Future implications are discussed. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 4 page research paper that examines the plan for Middle East proposed by President Bush and Prime Minister Tony Blair that is referred to as "Roadmap to Peace." The writer discusses the plan's major steps and timetable, as well as likely objections that may come from Israelis and Palestinians. Bibliography lists 4 sources.