Nationalism is claimed to be one of the main causes of World War I. This article provides a critical analysis of the causal relationships between nationalism and World War I in different countries. The author found that the war was encouraged by elites and supported by the masses, but it…
Introduction The Pearl Harbor attack was an unexpected military attack by the Japanese royal army (Lord 2-7). The attack started early in the morning at around 7.00 am and lasted for about two hours. During the attack, about eighteen American ships and about three hundred airplanes were destroyed. About eight…
The My Lai incident has indeed left more questions than answers in people’s minds. Imagining the scenes that are described in the My Lai massacre is heart-wrenching. Vietnamese citizens who previously acted as spectators to the ongoing war found themselves suffering for sins they did not understand. Everybody who was…
Legislators The local legislator Braynon, Oscar II (35th District) is responsible for the following committees and legislative commitments: appropriations, Subcommittee on the Environment and Natural Resources, ethics and elections, banking and insurance, regulated industries, and Joint Legislative Budget Commission. State legislators are Richard Corcoran (Speaker of the Florida House of…
Exploration of local, state and federal legislators in Florida State Primarily, being a resident in Miami Florida, it is evident that local, state, and federal legislators have legislative commitments to honor up. There are also committees put in place to ensure that the state and federal activities are smoothly implemented….
Introduction The death penalty is a judicial process of putting criminals to death. The death penalty is also referred to as capital punishment and is interpreted as a legal process of dealing with capital offenses (Nagin & Pepper 2012). The death penalty has emerged as a contentious issue in the…
Legislators As far as local legislators are concerned, Miami currently has two County Commissioners, three State Senators, and five State Representatives. As far as state and federal levels are concerned, Florida residents are represented at both of them by numerous elected officials, who bear responsibility for hearing voices of their…
When judging politicians, so much importance is placed on public speaking skills for various reasons. To begin with, politicians are public figures, and this means that whenever they speak, they usually address large numbers of people. To appeal to such huge numbers, they must have good public speaking skills. Good…
The purpose for Writing: The idea to optimize the core activities of military HR professionals to the level that is demonstrated by the representatives from the Department of Defense (DOD) seems to be rather interesting and important in the chosen sphere of knowledge because these two departments define the level…
Information about the Recipient (Name and Address) The human resource management department plays an important role in any organization. The way of how the work of managers is organized defines the level of other people’s work in the same organization. In the report that is going to be presented, the…
Introduction The gradual development of technological science in the contemporary world has remained the most anticipated issue in any developed and developing economy (Ackerman & Sandoval 2006). Technological advancements in recent decades have resulted in the adoption of specific approaches to improve service provision in both governmental and non-governmental organisations…
The presidential and parliamentary systems of governance differ markedly particularly at the high positions of power. America uses the presidential system. In such a system, the political, and leadership roles are well shared or distributed among the executive, the judiciary, and the legislature. The president is the head of government…
Characteristics of the modern bureaucracy In my view, the bureaucracy is still too large and lacks productivity and accountability. Governments all over the world are spending a lot of money on salaries and maintenance of their employees (Seif, 2009). Bureaucracy plays a key role in daily public life; this ensures…
The main elements of critique leveled by Communitarian and Marxist perspectives against the Universalist conceptualization of human rights Universalism which refers to the concept of a universal theory of human rights states that “each and every human being holds basic rights”, by virtue of being humans which is an inherent…
Budget Description As being directed by the Joint Chiefs of Staff, I believe that OSINT (Open Source Intelligence) should be the discipline to increase the budget because cyberspace is one of the potential sources of information and potential threats as well. Open sources should be monitored and assessed in terms…
Economic Development and Military Alliance (Cold War Japan) The Cold War mentality of Japan was that of strengthening ties with Western powers to contain other Asian emerging powers. More specifically, Japan was of the opinion that once it strengthened its ties with America, they would collectively contain the emerging economic…
Water Supply With the advancement in technology around the world, almost every system is exposed to cyber threats, which have become more common than before. Unlike in the last century, where computer systems registered the highest risk of cyber threats, every company today is a potential target for hackers or…
Compare, contrast the impact of the current unrest in the North African and Middle East countries on the followings: World politics. Energy policies Energy prices and the overall economy The current unrest in the North African and Middle East countries has had an impact on world politics, energy policies and…
Is the US Public Health/Medical System Prepared to Deal with an Agri-Terrorist Incident? Lack of attention to the security and protection of the agricultural sector in the U.S. economy can create a serious threat to the health and safety of the population. More importantly, it provides a favorable platform for…
Concept of terrorism This chapter is mainly an analysis of the concept of terrorism and its usage in both domestic and foreign policy. Terrorism has been classified into two groups; that is internal and external. Internal terrorism has been described as the usage of force by a state against its…
Do you believe that the U.S. government is properly organized or structured to accomplish the six critical mission areas defined in the 2002 version of the National Strategy for Homeland Security, or the four goals outlined in the 2007 version? Why or why not? The U.S. government is ready to…
Why is the Palestinian question the central focus of Arab complaints against the United States, and do you think that terrorist attacks in our homeland will cease if problems of Palestinian is not resolved to the satisfaction of all parties involved? There exist some areas of close cooperation between the…
Following the events of September 11, terrorism threat became a reality to the American people forcing measures to be put in place. An example is equipment to measure the threat level, which I feel is not a very useful invention. The instrument hurts the psychological well-being of the citizens by…
Terrorist Attacks Terrorist Attack in Egypt in 2011 The suicide bombing of one of the Egyptian churches took 21 lives before New Year’s Day. Egyptian society admitted the government’s failure to cope with violence in the country, this is why several Christian protests spread over several cities of Egypt within…
In Combs’ “Terrorism in the Twenty-First Century,” Chapter 4 “Criminals or Crusaders?” describes and attempts to unravel the thinking that drives terrorists to act the way they do. The chapter begins by classifying three categories of persons who commit terrorism, according to Fredrick Hacker. According to him, terrorists can be…
Capital punishment is meant to serve as deterrence of crimes. However, it seems as if it does not deter crime as expected. States that have capital punishment also record high rates of homicides, unlike those without capital punishment. Therefore, capital punishment does not act as a deterrence to crimes because…
The roots of terrorism date back to colonial times. The new Americans and British leaders had made an effort to annihilate the indigenous populations. Terrorism started early in America, and it is not a recent phenomenon and the fact that domestic terrorism does not receive much coverage as the current…
Introduction: presenting a political position It has been historically recognized that the Democratic Party has had many more members and supporters in comparison with the Republican Party. However, this tendency has gradually become less popular. More and more citizens are prone to consider themselves as independent individuals who are reluctant…
Scope and nature of the problem In the recent past, drug trafficking has been among the most controversial topic under discussion. This topic has gained much prominence due to the economic and health implications that have developed from drug trafficking. Arguably, our societies appear unprepared for many of the consequences…
Response to the First Opinion: Legalizing Marijuana I agree with the opinion that the use of marijuana should be legalized. The drug control policies have failed to prevent the use of marijuana in the country. This is based on the fact that a high percentage of the citizens are still…
Vice Presidential debates are an inherent part of U.S. democracy since they help voters understand the policies of candidates and learn about the potential presidents’ learning mates and their proposals. This year’s event took place at The University of Utah and featured incumbent Vice President Mike Pence and Senator Kamala…
Introduction Many African countries have struggled for many years in search of independence. Independence hardly comes without massive bloodshed and sacrifice. However, in such a time like this when the struggle is over and the mantle of leadership is handed over to the people of the country, many questions are…
There is a tradition on State of the Union night that the President of the USA gives a speech in which he outlines his main thoughts about his country, current state of affairs, condition of the economy, and his ideas about the future of his country. The speech is usually…
Abstract Terrorism has become a global issue lately, and the prevalence of radicalization among youth is still a major concern. However, over the years, terrorists have not been receiving the ultimate punishment that they deserve. Holding terrorists in cells and sentencing them to a jail term is not enough for…
Realism The historical roots of realism are from the writings of a Greek historian known as Thucydides who is regarded as the father of political realism. Realism is one of the three major conceptual frameworks that are employed in the study of international relations. Realism emphasizes the blocks on politics…
Immanuel Wallerstein maintains that the world-system should be used as a primary unit in social analysis rather than nation-states. The world system contributes to development theory because it is dynamic and over time, different countries constitute core countries. He highlights some of the benefits of globalization. Globalization is the only…
Dependence is a corollary to dominance. Least developed nations depend on developed countries for domestic and international policies to stimulate their growth. We witness substantial dependence on both primary and agricultural products for exports. Dependency theory explains primarily how developed and developing nations interact. The theory is perceived as an…
In modern America, how does a city become a legal entity? A city can become a legal entity in modern America provided that it is a place with a certain population and infrastructure. In other words, this ‘legal entity’ can be formed around some manufacturing. At the same time, a…
The United States or Israel forfeit to attack Iran could give free rein to horrifying consequences amongst them since Iran would certainly hit back. By Iran striking back, this will definitely end up in a third World War in the Middle East. Iran is also in a position to exercise…
Chapter five of our study book comprehensively examines the question of civil liberties. Civil liberties are a very significant pillar for a modern civilized society. The chapter runs through roots of liberties, first and second amendments, rights of criminal defendants, and the right to privacy and concludes by examining the…
This chapter addresses different social issues, which include: the aftermath of the civil war, civil rights after reconstruction, black equality women’s equality, the civil rights movement, the civil rights act of 1964, women’s rights movement, equal protection clause, statutory remedies, Hispanic Americans, American Indians, Asian Pacific Americans, gays and lesbians,…
Aim of the public diplomacy project To identify the role of the Voice of America and its impact on the world. Scenario: The Context in which the activity took place/issue it sought to address The Voice of America is the legitimate extrinsic broadcast organization of the United States of America….
In the world of nowadays, communication is gaining importance and power. The modern world has made a serious leap concerning the level of communication over the last several decades. Scientists came up with the technologies allowing free and speedy communication almost in every corner of the planet. In the contemporary…
Anarchy is an important concept in International Relations (IR). How have IR scholars interpreted the significance and meaning of anarchy? Compare how neorealist (Waltz), neoliberal institutionalist (Keohane), and constructivist (Wendt) perspectives have addressed the question of anarchy. When discussing anarchy or the absence of government and its importance, I would…
Summary This review covers three articles, namely: Tracking the Blogs: An Evaluation… by Wicks, Bradley, Blackburn and Field (2008); Online Relationship Management in a Presidential Campaign: A Case Study… by Levenshus (2010) and; YouTube-faction of Political Talk: An Examination… by English, Sweeter and Ancu (2011). The first article examines blogs…
Define the term, reparations. In your view, do African Americans deserve reparations? Assess the attempts by African Americans to gain reparations. Discuss the reasons that reparations activists believe these payments are important to the continued economic advancement of the Black Community. Reparation is a deliberate action taken by a government,…
Introduction Colombian internal conflict is one of the most protracted civil wars in the world. After a few decades, the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) had established its position as the most stable guerrilla group in Latin America with considerable resources to run its operations. To this end, the…
The First World War, also referred to as the Great War or WWI, broke out in 1914-1918. The opposite sides were presented by two alliances known as the Central Powers of Austria-Hungary and Germany and the Allies represented by Russia, France, and Great Britain. Although the event that triggered the…
Abstract Impeachment as a legislative procedure of the removal of a President from his or her position is addressed in the US Constitution and requires the involvement of the House of Representatives and the Senate. The paper discusses the coverage of the issue in the US Constitution, the precedents of…
What are the principal lessons of the EDA’s Oakland Experiment for policy implementation? The economic development agency experimented with policy implementation in Oakland, and a lot of lessons were learned. The policy implementation process was successful when unadorned strategies were applied effectively. This means that only relevant actions were taken…
Introduction Many democratic countries have federal governments divided into three branches: executive, legislative, and judicial, and the political system of the United States of America is not an exception. There is a reason for the existence of three branches: it ensures that no group or an individual gain too much…
Introductory Paragraph Thesis sentence: Abortion should be legalized to safeguard the health, reputation, and status of women in need of abortion services. Support for Thesis 1 Topic Sentence: Criminalizing abortion in many countries has led to unsafe abortion practices, which are a significant cause of maternal morbidity and mortality. Detail…
Representative Andre Carson, Senator Daniel Coats, and Senator Richard Lugar are among the most prominent persons in Indiana’s current politics. In the coming elections, the three leaders are faced with enormous challenges. The leaders are to seek support from the people of Indiana to be voted in as their representatives….
Matin Zuberi’s Journal Article Thesis This journal discusses one of the main shifts in policy and outlines the history of one of the most devastating events in the history of war in the world. Summary The article discusses atomic bombs dropped on the cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki in Japan….
Introduction A demographic transition signals the shift (in a country or region) from high birth and death rates to low birth and death rates. A demographic transition usually arises when a country evolves from a pre-industrial to an industrialized state. Once a nation achieves the goal of industrialization, the accompanying…
Introduction Since its establishment, humanitarian intervention has remained an actively debated topic both among political theorists and the general public. To further aggravate the subject, a series of measures has been conducted based on the concept in the twentieth century, most of which were later considered controversial to some extent….
Norton, Mary, Carol Sheriff, David Blight, and David Katzman, the authors of the book A People and a Nation shed light upon the most significant facts and figures, representing the events of the summer of 1945. The purpose of this paper is to compare and contrast the representation of the…
Coherent society is characterized by an increased level of self-actualization, the great desire of people to be useful for their country, and their intention to change the existing state of affairs. People start to realize, that they are not just spectators, but are responsible for the future of their country…
Introduction While dealing with the increasing crime within the cities and societies, police use community policing as a police administrative strategy or a police strategic plan for crime control. Apart from the idea of using community policing as an administrative tool of supporting the law enforcement plans among the communities,…
The author of the article “What Will Doom the Death Penalty: Capital Punishment, Another Failed Government Program?” observes that four decades have passed since the death penalty was pronounced ineffective and unjust (LaChance, 2014). The increasing levels of crime in the United States encouraged more people to embrace the idea…
India-Gulf Counterterrorism Cooperation – Opportunities and Challenges Policy brief to the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation. November 2018. Issue at Hand India has managed to alter its security landscape through governmental measures, which resulted in fewer people leaving the territory to launch assaults. Islamic State and Al Qaeda have…
Summary of the organization and the strategic objectives The organization under the study is Abu Dhabi Municipality. Abu Dhabi Municipality is a state body responsible for providing public services and ensuring a proper plan for the city’s development. It is under the state’s municipal affairs department, which is also in…
Introduction Although the number of African American women who have access to higher education increases annually, the problem is still that these females face certain barriers while obtaining the education. These barriers can include bias, stereotyping, exclusion, isolation, and the lack of support among others (Szymanski & Lewis, 2016). As…
Introduction When it comes to gaining power over the whole country, political leaders do their best to persuade people that they are the correct and the only choice. Election campaigns involve hundreds of people working on the image of the candidate. They use a variety of resources to attract the…
Introduction Unfortunately, in the modern world, the acts of terrorism are not rare. When a person hears about one building or airplane crash, the first thought is that it is a terroristic attack. In this paper, the analysis of one of the supposed acts of terrorism will be developed, using…
Abstract Police action is a common phenomenon in the whole world. While there are some people who support this concept and the others who are opposing the same, the concept of police action is an integral part of many states. It only waits for its time to erupt. This paper…
Introduction In Washington, many leaders represent their electorates in the house of representatives in the national assembly. These leaders are very important in ensuring that the concerns of the people they represent are voiced in the house for an action to be taken to salvage any out-of-hand situation. I choose…
Citing the text, discuss the rationale behind creating a separate discipline of public administration and the creation of graduate schools of public policy For years, public administration has been considered a sub-field in the political science discipline. However, scholars observe that it should be made a disciple because of various…
Authoritarianism Nondemocratic regimes may take a wide range of various forms, such as autocracy, oligarchy, dictatorship, tyranny, etc. However, all non-democratic regimes share one common feature: they deny the possibilities of participation, competition, and liberty. Thus, nondemocratic regimes are usually established and maintained by the small group of people that…
Disabled children care policy evaluation Policies are useful for business and non-profit organizations as well as governmental agencies and non-governmental organizations. Just like the policies for other organizations that are developed in line with the organizational objectives (Policy, p.15), the government policies should be developed and enacted in line with…
Introduction The Khobar Towers bombing that took place on June 25, 1996, was a terrorist attack aimed at a part of a complex in the city of Khobar in Saudi Arabia (Jamieson, 2008). The complex was situated close to the King Abdulaziz Air Base and headquarters of Saudi Aramco –…
Introduction It is worth noting that Mikhail Gorbachev is an outstanding state and public figure of Russia of the 20th century. He entered the political arena in the era of the Soviet Union. He was the first president of the USSR whose achievements were significant not only for Russian history…
Introduction An important role of the government is to assist its civilians when they are in need. One way through which the government fulfils this role is through food stamps. Food stamps are welfare benefits aimed at assisting low-income members of society in feeding themselves. This government program provides the…
The 21st century could be characterized by increased tension in international relations. Constant civil wars, numerous local conflicts, and skirmishes became an integral part of the modern world and ruined the lives of thousands of people. However, there is another concern which introduces even more complex threat. It is terrorism,…
The United States of America is one of the world’s largest countries with the third biggest population; this country is also one of the most diverse in terms of population composition and the presence of different communities, cultures, and ethnicities. This mixture of different population groups works both as a…
Many historians believe strongly that the Great War was an unforgettable event that changed global relationships forever. Although the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand in the year 1914 is what triggered the global upheaval, the agreeable fact is that several forces and events experienced throughout the 19th century led to…
Introduction The governance and politics of US are extensively complex. The American law partitions state authorities and errands amongst the executive, legislative, and lawful components in order to segregate power and bestow various authorities to varying arms of government. According to the authors of this chapter, the move was to…
Introduction The features of any government are the pillars on which it is founded and identified. The United States of America is one of the governments in the world that is identified by its features. The essay will look into various elements that make the US administration. First, the American…
Issues with Security and Emergency Management Firstly, to understand the main reasons for the shooting incident in Dallas in 2016, it is vital to review the potential driving forces for this tragedy from the theoretical perspective. In this case, many researchers refer to the insufficient functioning of homeland security and…
After the oil spill, the US government looked at the situation from a different angle, which is inclusive of cleaning the Gulf, compensation of the affected, and also the dividends of the shareholders. The issue is considered in three dimensions; positioning BP to the point of coming to terms with…
Introduction The Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) is part of the Department of Defense involved in combat support activities. It is one of the major intelligence organizations in the United States Government primarily responsible for military intelligence, such as the collection of information about the production and distribution of weapons. Intelligence…
Is airline travel safer in terms of terrorism today than before 9/11? Why or why not? Airline travel is safer now in terms of terrorism than it was before the events of 9/11. This is because prior to the attack, there had been intelligence reports that Osama bin Laden would…
The debate over Ukraine joining the European Union has had many opponents as well as supporters. It has been a matter of discussion both among the Ukrainian citizens and European community. After long arguments, there is no unanimous decision about this problem. While Ukrainian side mostly supports this integration, Europeans…
Executive Summary The recent surge of media attention to victims of police mistreatment has led to a massive outcry across the country and triggered several tragic events, such as the 2016 shooting of several police officers by a single perpetrator in Dallas, Texas. Among other implications, the incident illustrated significant…
Abstract This research paper aims at exploring the work of the DVA, its regulations, and the system of benefits American veterans could use. In the US, there are many veterans of different ages. All of them need support and respect. The activities of the DVA and the benefits prove that…
Introduction Alan Abramowitz is an American political scientist. He was born in 1947. He is well known for his research and literary works. Most of his studies revolve around American politics and elections. In addition, they also focus on political science and parties. Abramowitz studied BA at the University of…
Many people embrace servant leadership because it empowers them to enrich their followers’ lives. Several politicians and leaders have managed to exhibit the major principles of this style. This paper examines how Nelson Mandela employed servant leadership traits to lead, motivate, and influence others. Principles of Servant Leadership After assuming…
Introduction Jane “Bitzi” Johnson Miller is an aspiring governor and a conservative Republican from West Texas. Jane “Bitzi” Johnson Miller was born in San Antonio but she was raised in a ranch in Brewster County, West Texas. Her father and grandfather were Ranchers, although her grandfather was active in state…
Control and Flexibility in Policing Police discretion is a necessary element of the policing activity. Many situations which officers encounter on a daily basis require judgment and appropriate decision-making. To reduce the possibility of unlawful actions, possible decisions are codified in policing policies. However, the diversity and complexity of social…
Introduction My career of choice is in the criminal justice system as a law enforcer. Throughout history, the law enforcers have been accredited as the preservers of law and order in society. Like many other professions, law enforcement has undergone changes through the years and the realities for a police…
The modern world is vulnerable to various threats. Terrorist attacks have become quite common in many parts of the world. American cities are not absolutely as safe as terrorists use different techniques to attack as many people as possible. Terrorists tend to attack various events and areas where many people…
In the annual address to Congress, the US president, Donald Trump, recalled his promise to restore the country’s infrastructure. He informed senators and representatives that it is one of his major long-term objectives to invest $1,5 trillion in the development of “the safe, fast, reliable and modern infrastructure” in the…
Many people argue that the Israeli are unrighteous occupiers of Palestinian land. These concerns, however, seem quite groundless, since the country has historically lost control of more territories than it ever used to detain. The facts say that the State of Israel has a right to expand its borders, and…
An authoritarian personality is one whose attitude is characterized by total submission to one’s own authority and administration of that belief through the oppression of their subordinates. An authoritarian person is strict or oppressive towards their subordinates. Canetti’s crowd and power theory explain how whether schemed or self-deluded, ruling elites…
Introduction Political science believes that political parties “created American democracy out of a small experiment in republicanism by drawing the masses into political life” (Doherty 421). The founders of the American state attempted to come up with associations in which groups and parties were weak. Political scientists allege that political…
Introduction Following globalization that integrates operations across borders of countries in terms of politics, social and economic issues, relationships, as established between nations, have been an important topic. International relations refer to the study of how countries relate to one another. This paper seeks to provide a reaction to articles…
Ethical challenges in the international system There are outstanding issues within the international system that have been perceived as ethical challenges by scholars. As an example, the issue of human rights, military force, and international intervention in states has sparked unending debate among realists. For instance, human rights have become…
Introduction World War One differs from the other wars that happened before and after it. The researchers conclude that the leaders of Europe aimed to be dominant and receive power across the globe. The primary objective of the paper is to examine the fundamental reasons that have led to World…
Introduction The Great Wall of America between Mexico and the United States has caused and evoked a number of debates concerning its construction and its use. There is a host of people who support the construction of the Wall viewing it as important. Nonetheless, some people regard the Wall as…
Abstract The history of the world is shaped by both events and people. In this regard, people are the most crucial determinants since they initiate, develop, and document the events. This implies that the world’s history is determined by people and their activities. In order to understand the world’s history,…