Essays and Research Papers on U.S. International Relations

This 5 page paper discusses this book by Robert Freeman Smith, which is an exploration into the history of relations between the United States and the Caribbean. This paper specifically deals with the first three chapters of the book, while also detailing the purpose of the entire book. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 3 page paper examines the U.N. Charter as well as the organization’s history, and argues that it has been successful in furthering world peace. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 5 page paper delves into history after defining the concept of militarism. Alternatives to militarism are touched on. The war on terrorism is included in the discussion. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 6 page discussion of the many factors which have entered into the problems in the Middle East and the world wide swath of terrorism which has resulted. Presented as an answer to four specific questions, this paper analyzes the history of the conflict, the impacts of Western influence, the move toward secularization, the ...

This is a 16 page paper which discuses the history of the use of Economic Sanctions, the various forms of sanctions and how they are used. The bibliography has 18 sources.

This 8 page paper delves into the history of the lab and examines the geopolitical implications of it. The geopolitics of W.W.II and its aftermath are explored. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 5 page overview of the evolution of American foreign policy between the beginning pages of our history and the end of the Cold War in the Twentieth Century. While much of the Nineteenth Century would be spent largely in isolation from the rest of the world, soon our policy of emphasizing expansionism and ...

A 4 page overview of the World Trade Organization. The author outlines the history of the organization and traces its accomplishments as well as its criticisms. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 3 page paper examines the history and political systems of the various islands of Polynesia. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

10 pages in length. The never-ending quest for global peace represents a dichotomy of approach: In order to achieve peace, people must die for it to become a reality. Moving forward into the twenty-first century finds the quest for global peace at a crossroads never before experienced in the history of the world; ...

A 12 page recap of South Korea's focus on establishing a democracy. The author defines "democracy", traces that definition back into ancient history, and then proceeds to compare South Korea's democracy with more established ones such as the U.S., the U.K., and Canada. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

A 4 page overview of France’s history since the Renaissance, the many wars and the increasing tendency to move further and further from the side of the U.S. The author contends that during the Cold War in particular France became heavily involved economically in the Middle East and that involvement would be the deciding ...

This is a 5 page paper that explores the ideologies that have guided US foreign policy. It begins with the impact of the mercantilism of England on the colonies and looks at the expansionist policies of a new nation. It examines the theory and the state of affairs that brought about Wilsonian Internationalism. Isolationism is ...

This 2 page essay addresses the topic and provides contemporary examples. The problems with China are discussed. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 2 page general essay on accomplishing international peace addresses national security issues. The Kosovo crisis is used as an example. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 10 page examination of the concept of 'new world order' and other terminologies used to describe the United States approach to foreign policy during various administrations. The Clinton concept of 'enlargement democracy' is also discussed at some length. Bibliography lists seven sources.

A 3 page essay discussing why America's stated, bipartisan statement that America should 'bring democracy to the world' is an infringement on the rights of any group of people to determine, themselves, how they will be governed. Without the forcible acceptance of a foreign culture (ours), people are generally able to decide for themselves. ...

A 5 page overview of the implementation of U.S. foreign policy in Bosnia. The writer addresses both the policy and the successful steps toward its implementation in terms established by the Dayton Agreement. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 5 page research essay on U.S. and Iraqi policies during the Gulf War. The writer also explores the U.S. policy in terms of its new military 'grand strategy,' and concludes with a statement on how the Gulf War influenced successive foreign policy. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 5 page paper supports the concept of nationalism, particularly as it relates to the United States. Several examples are provided. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 3 page research paper relating Arnold Wolfer's concept that "national security it an ambiguous symbol" to today's world. The concept is valid only if we expand the definiton of "national security" to those issues of concern today, e.g., environment health. Bibliography included.

A 12 page argument against Sundquist's resolutions to the two-party divisiveness that is choking the United States' political autonomy in today's global world. The writer argues that while Sundquist's reasoning is valid, his approach is not. Bibliography lists 7 references.

This 5 page paper argues that treaties are generally worthless because they are too difficult to enforce. The SALT agreements are discussed. Iraq is used as a contemporary example. Bibliography lists 10 sources. Treaties. wps

An article by Carothers on Latin American foreign policy is discussed in this 4 page analysis.

A 5 page overview on the debate and the facts behind the debate on whether to continue economic aid to Israel. The writer discusses this in terms of U.S. fiscal policy, U.S. international policy, and human rights issues. Bibliography lists 5 sources.