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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...
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...
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 theme of human resource managers and their...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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....
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....
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...
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 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 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 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...
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...
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...
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...
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 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...
Introduction Russia’s annexation of Crimea has led to a host of global implications ranging from a set of confrontational policies towards the US and EU to European security challenges. On March 16, 2014, a local referendum was held on the Crimean Peninsula (Grant, 2015). The referendum showed overwhelming support for...
Introduction As Avery Brundage, one of the former presidents of the International Olympics Committee (IOC), once stated, “sports is completely free of politics” (Goldberg, 2000, p. 63). Nevertheless, that can hardly be considered true. The history shows countless examples of situations when sport, as the most important and popular type...
Since ancient times the humanity has been searching for the most perfect form of the social organization. These forms are changing with the development of the society. All the components of the political system, such as the political parties, the social agencies, the workers associations are significantly affected by the...
Impact on Energy Policies Some policies have had a serious effect on foreign investments, especially the international sanctions that massively reduced foreign and international involvements of Libya with outside countries like the US. These regulations and restrictions put on oil industry equipment and operations severely affected the country’s development. Libya’s...
Countries strive to promote a sense of international association while trying to retain as much sovereignty as possible. The most powerful actors in the world typically maintain a strong military and economic foundations. Prior to the 1930s, Japan appeared to be a small island nation that had launched itself out...
Police brutality experienced by the African-American male population is critical, and the emergency of this situation requires immediate response from the state. In turn, the population should be knowledgeable about the services, organizations, and aid available to them in addressing and combating the current issue. Table 1 displays the organizations...
The chapter The Moral Structure of Humanitarian Intervention by Fernando Teson is a good example of how the representatives of the Neoliberal lobby in this country (such as the author himself) go about trying to convince readers that there is nothing wrong about America’s agenda to continue violating international law...
Introduction Political violence entails a broad range of violent acts aiming at attaining political goals. Political violence is a complex phenomenon, and multiple underlying factors and motives account for its occurrence. The utilitarian point of view which reasons that people use protests as a means to an end can be...
Rendition means transferring individuals perceived to be criminals from one state to the other. In the current international system, rendition is the major cause of controversy because powerless states feel that the most powerful interfere with their sovereignty. Powerful states claim that suspects who carry out terror attacks should be...
The North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) was a business pact between the United States, Canada, and Mexico, which was effected in 1994. The deal sought to facilitate the free flow of goods and services across the borders of the three nations. Also, it aimed at eliminating all administrative and...
Introduction Nowadays it becomes clear that the modernization of public life, which began in Europe a few centuries ago and subsequently covered the other countries that do not lose their national identity. Human activity in any era is included in the socio-cultural basis of ethnic group, nation, and civilization. Even...
Transportation Infrastructure In 1915, the Canadian government maintained a system of public-private collaboration on critical transportation infrastructure. Railroads in Canada were constructed by private corporations and some lines were funded by the government. Canada had four large express companies operating at the time, which were created under the Acts of...
The United States Army is undoubtedly one of the most respected segments of the US Armed Forces. Currently, it is the largest recruiting group among the three branches of the Armed Forces. Accordingly, the US Army spends the biggest portion of the government budget allocation to the military. Indeed, the...
Introduction After European involvement in major military wars during the 20th century, the region’s foreign policy approaches changed significantly. An important feature in this change is the establishment of the European Union, which brought together 27 member states with the aim of developing an economic and social system. It sought...
Introduction It is important to know what to do in case of an emergency. This paper aims to review four articles that are devoted to the issue of disasters and thrift management, as well as to discuss three crisis-response organizations in Pennsylvania. Articles Review Chapter 17 “Disaster Response” is devoted...
Introduction There has been an intense debate on the relationship that exists between democratization and globalization. The debate has been focusing on whether globalization that aims at bringing nations together through structural policies has some credible relationship with democracy. The issue has elicited mixed reactions from various individuals, including policymakers...
In a globalized world, the national governments cannot handle challenges which are evident from different economic crises that have hit the world, including the last financial crisis, which started in the US in the year 2007. However, the premises for the crisis were created long before by terrorist attacks on...
Revolutionary communism and democratic socialism are examples of political ideologies that were byproducts of Marxism. Viewed from a certain perspective, the said political ideologies are similar in terms of their shared disdain for capitalism. Adherents of revolutionary communism and democratic socialism are moving towards the same goal. They want to...
The Tailhook scandal is an incident that involved many employees of the U.S. Navy and the Marine Corps. The event was significant as it revealed the flaws in the policies and perceptions that the Navy’s departments showed concerning sexual assault. This paper provides an in-depth analysis of the case, discussing...
Federalism and Consociational Democracy Though federalism and consociational democracy overlap in many aspects, some distinctive features that divide them into two distinct terms. Consociational democracy is based on the principles of federalism but has many unique characteristics. Federalism a is political concept applied in countries with big territories and large...
Introduction The relationship between local and federal government remains at a certain level of tension, due to existing problems that linger unaddressed. Intergovernmental relations (IGR) consist of a network, which allows the different parts of the government to interact both, vertically and horizontally with each other. With issues such as...
Introduction Relations between Pakistan and the United States have been tumultuous since the 1950s, a trend that continued after the Cold War ended in 1991. During the Cold War, one US strategy was to make alliances with different countries to counter the expansion of Soviet communism and influence. The United...
Abstract The debate as to whether women should serve in military combat units or roles has been ongoing and still continues. Those who believe that they should be allowed to participate in combat units argue from the gender equality perspective. However, this line of reasoning ignores the fact that there...
Introduction The gun law in the state of Missouri was signed into law to regulate the use and control the session of firearms and ammunition among the civilians. It has been declared a law that a convicted felon cannot possess a firearm (Garrett 2). It is not a crime to...
Introduction In the United States, much attention is paid to the development of police unions and the necessity to detect the rights of ordinary employees and police administrators. Labor relations reflected external but not internal roles of police executives (Cordner, 2013). It was required to promote some changes and improve...
Historical memory refers to the way a group of people or a nation relates to a past event. The past plays a critical role in shaping the present and fostering a sense of belonging; as a result, the historical memories are the basis for social and political identities. Edkins noted...
Introduction It could be stated that the issue of relationships between religion and politics is a considerably difficult question to solve. There are numerous examples of the religious institutions’ direct influence and integration into the political life of a country from various historical periods. Not only this issue is highly...
Introduction This conflict has resulted in three wars with the most recent arising in the year 1999. The conflict which involves the Indian government, Pakistani government, China, Kashmir separatists, Islamic extremists and militants is a complex combination of external and internal factors which cannot simply be explained by the use...
Introduction The Electoral College is a group of representatives derived from each state and the District of Columbia, whose major role is to elect the president and the vice president of the United States of America. The College is established by the constitution of the United States, and it has...
Introduction South Korea has an advanced logistics infrastructure, which the country has been developing since the 60’s. Moreover, the logistics industry is the ninth-largest in Korea with regards to revenue from sales and therefore is among the key drivers of economic growth. As of 2014, the sector employed up to...
The Communist Manifesto was written by Karl Marx and Frederick Engels in late 1847 and published in February 1848. It contains a summary of the Communist values and aims, as well as a history of Communism and the explanation of historical development as described in the Communist theory. The piece...
Plato was among the first people to define democracy. The concept has been promoted as the ideal system of government of any state. In fact, many states are currently trying to practice democratic ideals in order to appease the world powers and the population, in general. However, there are some...
Abstract Diversity is a characteristic feature of the modern workplace. Diversity as the focus on individual differences of employees is promoted by managers to increase productivity and the competitive advantage. Furthermore, the promotion of diversity in organizations is often connected with the adoption of such anti-discrimination measures as the affirmative...
The History of Formation of Iranian Politics Despite its practical similarities, Iranian society differs significantly from their Arab neighbors. First, they are Persians and not Arabs. Second, their religious conviction represents a rather complex rejection of orthodox conviction common among the Sunni (Palmer 263). It is important to mention that...
Situation Description The organizational issue chosen to discuss through the four-frame model (structural, political, human resources, and symbolic) is the one I have experienced in the Army: namely, the massive layoff within the military during the Obama administration. The key players of the U.S. Armed Forces are: the President of...
Introduction Political history is often determined by hindsight judgment and attempts to connect the success or failure of particular political enterprises with perceived virtues and beliefs of each side compared to actions used to promote said political agendas. However, as it often is in politics, major leaders rarely say what...
Crisis refers to any unplanned and sudden occurrence that causes a major disturbance, and that is characterized by three main aspects namely, threat, surprise, and short decision time (Bernstein, 2011). Crises affect both individuals and organizations. Types of crises include natural disasters, technological crises, confrontation, malevolence, organizational misdeeds, workplace violence,...
Three years ago, the European Union faced the biggest influx of migrants since the Second World War. At the peak of the crisis, the relationships between European states were characterized by unrelievable tension due to the growing uncertainty as to how to handle the refugees. When wars and economic turmoils...
Introduction This report explains why Prime Minister Trudeau’s federal cabinet should decide in favor of the proposed Trans Mountain Expansion Project to bring more Alberta crude oil to Canada’s west coast. The report covers the pros and cons of the case and provides reasonable proposals for the concerns being raised...
As one of the social sciences, politics has made it possible to analyze the various styles of governance around the world. It involves the study of political situations in relation to culture, power, and policies. Different governing styles have unique influences on the state (Garner, Ferdinand, Lawson & MacDonald, 2012)....
Introduction In this psychology of disaster essay, the focus is on resources offered by the City of Miami and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to aid victims recovering from a terrorist attack or natural disaster, and it further analyzes how these resources work and how victims can utilize and...
Introduction Twenty-five years before the publication of Jared Diamond’s book, Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies, the author was a biologist studying Papua New Guinea’s native bird population. In his pursuit of knowledge, the author came to know a local politician named Yali. The said political leader...
Jules Ferry was the French Minister, who contributed to the rise and importance of imperialism as an expansion strategy (Power, 2013; Fordham University, 2016). In this case, the primary goal of the paper is to understand his rationale for the urgency of the colonial expansion while considering criticism of Ferry’s...
Leadership and Decision-Making Issues The major problem in leadership and effective decision-making revealed by the financial crisis of 2008 was the lack of system in the short-term reactions of the government. The crisis started with the borrowers’ inability to pay off their mortgage loans (Flynn, 2012). To regain stability, the...
The Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations was adopted in 1961 and has become since then one of the most important international documents regulating international relations and diplomacy; as of today, most countries in the world have signed the Convention. The most important idea of the treaty is that diplomats possess...
Thank you for the support you provide for our community. I am writing to express my concern over the destabilization of Syria that has led to the mass displacement of people in the region. As I am sure, you are aware that Levantine civilization has long been targeted by the...
Introduction Program evaluation entails a systematic method for collecting, analyzing, and application of information to determine the progress and outcome of a program. The collection of the data ensures that the program implementers are guided by scientific evidence of what works and what does not work (Zellner, 2011). This is...
Introduction The relationship of politicians with people plays an essential role in shaping the appearance of a particular country and affects its economic, social, and other types of development. In such a large state as Russia, there are always questions about the attitude of authorities to people and, in particular,...
The notion of the American dream is popular all over the world. It has been mentioned in various objects of the American popular culture so many times that eventually it became a stereotypical ethical value associated with the American society, its lifestyle and principles. In spite of the overall popularity...
Introduction The debate on abortion has haunted the American Society for many years. The Pro-life and Pro-choice parties have engaged in heated debates over the years, and they seem to have reached a point where different communities uphold different opinions on the matter. However, the outspoken nature of the members...
Introduction Afghanistan is one of the countries in the world that have experienced a lot of instability due to numerous political struggles. The political struggles in the mountainous landlocked country in central Asia have been characterized by coups, unstable power transfers, and numerous struggles geared towards gaining the controlling power...
Introduction This paper examines capitalism in East Asia. East Asia follows the model known as state-sponsored capitalism. In this sense, the government makes an investment in certain sectors of the economy with the view of spurring growth in the private sector. Countries, which pursue state-sponsored capitalism, include Japan, Singapore, Taiwan,...
In the Canadian legislative process, a bill passes several stages in the House of Commons and the Senate before it becomes law (Parliament of Canada, 2016). The legislative process starts in one of the Houses of Parliament when the author of the bill (one on the members of the House...
Introduction The upcoming 2018 elections that will take place in the United States on November 6, are likely to lead to an impressive change in a range of domains, including not only economy and politics but also the healthcare setting (Lurie). In light of the changes that the identified fields...
Introduction The presented article outlines various effects of the intensified infrastructure growth over the last twenty years had on the sociocultural system of the United States. All of the primary descriptors for the infrastructure growth are used in the article. Gross Domestic Product, population level, real growth, immigration, and other...
Introduction The United Nations’ Security Council is increasing becoming a critical player in the world affairs and power relations between nations. The Security Council was established to manage threats to the world peace and human being existence. It was established in the post world war two era under a background...
Project Idea Within recent decades, the needs of adults with intellectual disabilities become more recognized, and more effort is made to address those needs. At some point in their lives, some people may find themselves—or their loved ones may find them—no longer capable of running their homes on their own....
The poster above is an illustration of women in the American defense forces. People have expressed different opinions about the ability of this social group to provide security to a nation. The proposed research will address this question. Research Question The proposed research will be guided by the following research...
Gun control has long been among the chief sources of debate in the United States. Being granted by the Second Amendment to the United States Constitution, the right to keep and bear firearms remains among the most recognizable national liberties and is strongly embedded in the public perception as a...
Compare and contrast anarchism and socialism. Where is there overlap? Where is there divergence? Anarchism entails much more than violence and immorality, as most people presume. Anarchists can be categorized into two sub-groups. In addition, anarchism overlaps with the ideologies of liberalism and socialism, which implies that anarchists share various...
Introduction Being an army professional requires displaying a number of traits and characteristics that are of vital importance if the Army is to be dependable and capable of serving its people. The current paper discusses these five essential characteristics, as described by “ADP 1” (2012) and “ADRP 1” (2015). It...
Policy Type Summary of the Policy (in your own words) Explain if the policy is effective and provide a rationale Describe the financial outcomes of the policy Provide examples of policy violations National Health policy is focused on the improvement of the state of the health of the nation. The...
Guizot on Equality and Right to Vote for French Citizens Being an architect of France’s July Monarchy of 1830-1848, Francois Guizot was not a proponent of universal suffrage. He also opposed the equality of citizens in France and argued that it was not a desirable goal for the state because...
Donald Trump was elected the President of the United States on November 8, 2016 (Trump presidency, 2016). His widely publicized and somewhat scandalous election campaign featured many statements, promises, and declared intentions that were heavily criticized by many in the United States and around the world. Trump has repeatedly changed...
The role of the humanitarian intervention is often discussed from two perspectives according to which the principle of the international order or the idea of global justice can be prioritised. In spite of the obvious opposition, these opposite principles are combined with references to the English School of international relations...
Bureaucracy being regarded as the forth branch of government In the United States, the bureaucracy is regarded as a forth branch of government by some besides the legislative, executive and the judicial. This is due to the fact that one has to comply with many processes in order to get...
Issues of International Law In recent years, international law practices have seemed to have increasing influence in the modern world. With countries working together more closely than ever, it is important to ensure that every participant has equal rights and opportunities. Although foreign interference can play a positive role in...
Habitat for Humanity is a non-profit international organization that is also referred to as the Habitat. This organization first saw the world in 1976; it was founded in Americus, Georgia. The main objective of Habitat for Humanity is to build affordable houses for the people in need. This way the...
Introduction In the United States, drinking under the age of 21 is prohibited by the law. Those who are below 21 are not responsible enough to know the effects that alcohol has on oneself and others. Apart from that, it is believed that consuming alcoholic beverages during the stage of...
Introduction In developed nations, media communication is an attribute guided by policies and openness achieved through civilization. These nations are organized and run through the rule of law that directs people and delivery of information. However, such attributes as civilizations and patriotism are not core for all nations depicting differences...
The rhetoric of every Agonistan’s party contains the implications of popular sovereignty. Thus, the Majoritarians suggest that the equal rights of all the nations are recognized. Although they suggest that their guarantee is to be provided with the help of a strong national executive. Meanwhile, this party does not mention...
Execution is one of the most famous public issues attracting much attention of officials and wide publicity (Death penalty, n.d.). The controversial attitudes to public policy related to capital punishment are widely covered in the media (Drehle, 2015; World day against the death penalty, 2015). The analysis of three articles...
Nowadays, there are many people worldwide who are eager to discuss the behavior of the current US President, Donald Trump. On the one hand, some people admire the ideas and activities supported by this political figure, defining him as a real hero who is able to earn huge money and...
Every country has its historical memory, which encompasses the memories of all the generations living there. However, it would be wrong to state that the commonly accepted presentation of historical events is the most impartial rendering of the events. On the contrary, history is continuously being rewritten by world governments...
Introduction Since the institution of international law, numerous scholars have focused on the subject of the status of the individual in the international legal framework. This subject elicited numerous debates in the legal field. The main reason for these debates is due to the imprecise nature of international law. Evolution...
Introduction The territorial features of the state of Florida provide for a special approach not only about tourism activities but also political ones. The interests of this region of the United States in Congress are represented by two senators, and the principles of work to which they adhere largely influence...
Abstract Police brutality and violence directed against African Americans is a common problem in the United States. African American males have suffered police brutality and violence for a long time. The society has also witnessed cases where individuals attack and kill or wound officers as a way of responding to...
ABC News (2014) explains that the Gaza Conflict is one of the many conflicts within the Israeli-Palestinian warfare. The Gaza strip has been under attack for decades. Bennett (2013) explains that the conflict in the region can be attributed to the lack of clear boundaries and political affiliations in the...
Introduction Iran is a large country populated by over 70 million people. The ancestors of the modern Iranians entered the territory of the country in nearly 900 BC. Currently, its population includes diverse cultural and ethnic groups – Persians constitute the majority population that dominates in multiple spheres of performance,...
The world’s history describes numerous authoritarian states that existed at different times and had varied features. Nevertheless, the majority of them suffered from frequent wars initially, which made them implement radical changes to be able to rebuff. One more reason for states to become authoritarian is a constant political pressure...
Incentives are benefits offered to people to encourage them to engage in a particular activity. In particular, tax incentives entail lowering taxes for companies and individuals in exchange for specific acts from them. Additionally, tax incentives are used to encourage citizens to undertake socially responsible behaviors that benefit the community...
Introduction “Law Enforcement officers are ordinary people called upon to do an extraordinary job” Police officers are subject to significant amounts of tension and stress, regardless of the nature and size of the agency for which they work. Although a considerable number of law enforcement officers receive rudimentary training to...
