Voter Suppression in the South

Introduction Voter suppression has been practiced at various points in U.S. history as a political strategy designed to achieve malicious goals. Voter rights in America and voter suppression in the South are related to political science because they involve the use of political processes to violate civil rights. Voter suppression...

Creating a Safe Environment in the Army

Creating a safe organization is essential for the well-being and success of its members. In the context of a brigade in the Army, a safe environment is crucial for performing tasks and maintaining morale. In order to ensure the well-being, success, and effective performance of its members, a brigade in...

Lula da Silva’s Victory in Elections in Brazil

It is important to note that understanding international politics and political wave shifts in a region requires the use of precise and comprehensive terms. The given analysis will focus on Brazil and its recent major election win by Lula da Silva over Jair Bolsonaro. The term ‘leftist’ is a useful...

Collaboration Between Local, State, and Federal Governments in Addressing Healthcare Issues

Introduction Local, state, and federal governments all play an important role in implementing policies that mitigate healthcare issues. At the local level, governments can implement policies encouraging health-promoting behaviors, such as increasing access to healthy food options, creating smoke-free zones, and increasing physical activity opportunities (Butler, 2020). State governments can...

Assessment of Operation Anaconda by Command Principles

The March 2002 operation aimed to defeat hundreds of al-Qaeda fighters in the Panjsher Valley. According to U.S. intelligence, there were 150-200 fighters in the gorge, but the intelligence needed to be more accurate. The operation involved three battalions (1,200 men), the 101st Airborne and 10th Mountain Division of the...

Is the International Criminal Court Effective?

Introduction In the past years, the world recorded severe criminal cases, including genocide that left the majority of people dead. Such incidents caught international attention prompting the establishment of the International Criminal Court (ICC). The system was aimed at ending the impunity that was growing significantly across the globe. Since...

Police Brutality in the United States

In Chapters 14 and 15 of The Lucifer Effect, Philip Zimbardo’s book on the psychology of evil, readers are confronted with case studies on the atrocities at Abu Ghraib. Zimbardo describes when an individual may be responsible for their behavior or when their environment may be to blame. This same...

The Need to Reform the United Nations Security Council

France is one of the five permanent security council members; it would be in our best interest if France is part of the members advocating for reforms. The council played a significant role in the development of present-day international relations. It is time to decide more wisely about the planet’s...

Death Penalty as Viewed within the Framework of Retributive Justice

Modern society strives to develop compassion and understanding and reduce cruelty, as the value of human life and individuality is steadily growing. The death penalty, commonly known as capital punishment, has always been a hot topic of controversy regarding the legal permissibility of punishment. In the United States, the death...

Dehumanization of Society as Product of War

The political activism of any state can be linked to the economic outlook that determines a country’s status on the world stage. However, the most revealing aspect can be considered military might, which symbolizes a country’s readiness to defend itself in the event of a threat. In Why We Fight,...

Ethical Considerations in Lobbying

Due to the competitive nature of lobbying, the desire to use every means to win their case may be irresistible. Some individuals might be tempted to use unethical means to advance their lobbying. As other disciplines, lobbying field is guided by ethical principles. Despite enjoying constitutional right, the law requires...

“The Rich Get Richer…” Book by Reiman & Leighton

The book’s central thesis is that the justice system cannot cope with the rising crime rate and often condemns only the poor. This can happen because the less wealthy segments of the population do not have great opportunities, such as an expensive lawyer. Thus, even if a person is innocent,...

Ethical Duties of Public Officials in a Democracy

Whether elected, appointed or nominated, or a member of government staff, all public officials are bound to some ethical principles which dictate their conduct in their various responsibilities. On receiving a public responsibility as a government official, one gets into a covenant with the people who become their sole concern...

Unveiling the Impact of Xi Jinping’s Regime on Political Control and Dissent in China

The DV, repression rates among the Chinese, presents itself in numerous circumstances, as evidenced in this section. Firstly, suppression reveals itself through the authoritarian regime that currently rules the People’s Republic of China (PRC). China’s labor laws do not permit civil liberties, a fundamental labor requirement. The prevalence of occupational...

Toward the Preservation of Constitutional Monarchy in Canada

A constitutional monarchy is a state system in which the monarch’s power does not dominate the power structure, and the monarch does not have supreme authority. A parliamentary monarchy is a variant of this type of government.. Canada belongs to a parliamentary monarchy: the two houses of parliament are the...

The Tipping Point in Strategic Voting

Introduction The article by D. Anderson “The ‘Tipping Point’ of a Strategic Vote: When Does an Individual Vote Strategically?” aims to measure the variables that determine why people vote strategically. Hence, the exact research question is, “Why do people vote strategically?” (Anderson 2022, 647). The direct quote of the thesis...

Weapons of Mass Destruction: Integrated Response

Weapons of mass destruction (WMD) constitute a direct threat to national security. The specific role that Department of Defense (DOD) would have in case of the use of weapons of mass destructions (WMD) within the territory of the United States would be coordination of crisis management activities (Department of Defense,...

The Canadian Armed Forces: Impact of Military History

Introduction Exploring Canada’s historical accounts of the military contributes to comprehending the foundations of moral and ethical behavior. Research indicates a significant evolutionary scale concerning the international triggers and causes of war. In this paper, using military history, I will trace its influence on the formation of essential principles that...

Arguments Against Gun Control

The topic of gun regulation is a delicate and contentious matter that has been the center of conversation for generations in the United States. As a result of recent terrible mass shootings, the topic has split opinions on the optimal remedy. For example, there are those who advocate placing limitations...

Elections: Proportional vs. First Part the Post

Introduction Constitutional reform has a longstanding familiarity in the English-speaking Caribbean. Since these nations gained independence, the English-speaking Caribbean’s (ESC) constitutional statutes have changed comparatively little. A few nations in the area have recently made significant changes to their constitutions. The electoral process is an important institutional component of any...

Power, Leadership, and Machiavellian Theory

Introduction Machiavellianism is a personality trait that supports manipulating to gain power. Business leaders and political administrators mostly used Niccolo Machiavelli’s writings in the first half of the 21st century. Scholars have used these guidelines to understand political dynamics and as guidelines for administrators, politicians, and managers. The main objective...

The US Should Not Pay the UN Membership Dues

The Argument: The USA and the UN Some foreign publications have been critical of the United States’ failure to pay its U.N. membership fees. I believe that the United States is entirely justified in this. At least twice, the Soviets have withheld theirs when they did not approve of U.N....

The US Congress and Presidency Powers

Congress is the bicameral legislature of the US, consisting of the Senate and the House of Representatives. The congress meets in the Capitol in Washington, DC. The composition and powers of congress are laid out in Article I of the Constitution. The Senate has 100 members, two from each state,...

Combatants vs. Civilians: What Are the Distinctions?

Introduction The variation among combatants and civilians was first established in the St. Petersburg Proclamation, which asserted that the valid primary goal that jurisdictions should aspire for during combat is to decimate the adversary’s armed units. Based on this principle of distinction, the Geneva Convention developed a clause that restricts...

Public Opinion Regarding the Fourth Amendment

Introduction The purpose of this research project was to investigate public opinion regarding the Fourth Amendment, which prohibits law enforcement searches without an appropriate warrant. This amendment, placed in the Bill of Rights, creates ambiguous implications for personal and national security (Bobber, 1985). On the one hand, it protects privacy...

A States’ Right to Be Free from External Interference: Exceptions and Arguments

The external interference is the process of intervening into the state’s internal and external affairs by other states, usually more powerful. While in past times, larger states typically used their advantages to heavily influence other ones for their benefits, today the practice of sovereignty violation is widely debated and is...

The Originalism vs. Living Constitutionalism Concepts

Introduction In the context of United States law, originality is a concept regarding the interpretation of the Constitution, which states that all statements are factual. This concept sees the Constitution as stable from the moment of its adoption. Originalism has a reverse concept, the concept of living constitutionalism. The main...

American Division and Unity: The Political Economy of Financial Regulation

In recent years, partisanship has continued to be the dividing line in United States’ political agendas, far exceeding differences by religious affiliations, gender, age, race, ethnicity or educational attainment. The members of Congress and the Senate have gained a popular reputation for their capability to create partisan stalemate and have...

Republican Party of Louisiana: Lawrence Bagley’s Political Summary

The Republican Party of Louisiana was chosen for this review dedicated to the political structure at the state level. It goes without saying that it supports the main principles of the Republican Party’s platform that include economic libertarianism, support for the free market and the private sector, the low level...

Political Ideologies of Liberalism and Conservatism: A Comparison

Political ideologies are numerous and exceptionally diverse in their nuanced approach toward the ideas of governance, ethics, and principles. However, out of the multitude of the existing perspectives on the development and further coordination of social order, two particular theories have become so prominent that they have gained the dominant...

Operation Anaconda and Principles of Mission Command

Abstract Operation Anaconda was an example of ambiguity in the interpretation of success and effectiveness. This paper examines previous evaluations of the operation. It provides the analysis to understand the situation better and assess incorrect command actions to avoid them in the future. Information from official sources is used in...

Post-COVID-19 Federal Reserve Policies

The COVID-19’s impact on the economy is immeasurable, as firms and individuals across the world have to readjust to the new reality. This event has caused the U.S. to a 30 percent drop in its gross domestic product (GDP), which is similar to the Great Depression rate (Clarida et al.,...

The End of the World Theory: Unstructured and Multidimensional Big Data

There are many disturbing news concerning the imminent planetary devastation of our world. Looking at the rate the planate is losing its resources, sooner than later, humanity will either have to find alternatives for resource crisis or they will go extinct. Many theories in support of the end of the...

The Role and Impact of Policing

Introduction Law enforcement in the United States has changed dramatically since its inception. In colonial times and at the initial stage of the country’s formation, the role of law enforcement agencies in local communities was performed by groups of volunteers and part-time officers who were members of the local community...

United Nations’ 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development

First and foremost, the article describes the United Nations’ 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, that includes essential directions of improvement in terms of sustainable development of the planet. It was adopted by all of the United Nations’ members in September 2015 at Sustainable Development Summit in New York. The proposed...

Community Engagement and Relations

Introduction Community relations are imperative to effective policing since they help develop trust between the residents and the police. Mutual trust in the relationship is essential since the police rely on community cooperation to provide crime-related information (Hartley, 2021). Moreover, through community engagement, the police devise solutions to crime and...

Differences between the House and Senate

Introduction The Congress of the United States represents the legislative branch of the country’s government. It is bicameral and consists of the House of Representatives, the lower body, and Senate, the upper one. Both bodies are involved in the process of law-making – in order to become law, a bill...

Capital Punishment Does Not End the Crime

Capital punishment has become a controversial subject in the contemporary world, with many countries putting an end to its practice. The death penalty has been used in the past years in several nations like Greece, Japan, and the United States of America (USA). It was mainly adopted to punish offenders...

Elections of Delegates in Louisiana

Introduction The political history and the evolution of the United States have been profoundly impacted by the elections of American delegates throughout the nation’s history. A sizeable portion of the population in this nation holds the view that the political system in the United States is wholly dysfunctional and nonsensical...

Divergence Between Republicans and Democrats

Throughout history, a whole established platform of divergence between Republicans and Democrats has narrowed. Primary differences occurred as early as the 19th century when there was a conflict over the issue of Asian migration to the Americas. Republicans are preoccupied with this phenomenon as a problem and have sought to...

Does Machiavelli Favor Cruelty by Political Leaders?

Introduction Machiavelli actually favors cruelty by political leaders. Machiavelli was an Italian philosopher who expressed his opinion on leadership. As stated in his seminal work, The Prince, the name Machiavelli frequently conjures up images of ruthlessness and the maxim “the aims justify the means”. Written in 1532, it sought to...

A Federal-Backed Equity in Home Ownership

Introduction Homelessness is one of the major socio-economic challenges in the United States. According to Shinn and Khadduri (2020), the United States has almost 600,000 homeless individuals living in different parts of the country. The reports indicate that the number could be over one million people if those who are...

Virtues of Nationalism Ideology

Introduction The nationalism approach believes that members of a nation should have power and sovereignty within their state; the technique encourages the interests and needs of a particular country. Countries have achieved unity by adopting various unique ways that made them powerful within their territories. For instance, in the new...

Interview and Interrogation in Politics

Introduction Although interview and interrogation procedures have much in common, they have several differences. The purpose of both processes is to obtain information by asking questions. However, if the interview is an informal conversation, then the interrogation is a specific procedure for asking questions about the crime that has happened...

Transformations in the US (1870-1940): Role of Government in Society and Economy

The balance between laissez-faire and progressive frameworks of governance has been shifting over time in American economic history. During the Laissez-faire model, (which started around 1880) American politicians began to withdraw their influence over corporations and other civilizational initiatives. The government limited its intervention to two main aspects namely, foreseeing...

The Six Virtual Police Department

Introduction The strategic task force is committed to ensuring these groups of teenagers and young adults who descend commercial stores are apprehended. The operation will be a collaborative effort of 6 departmental units and other agencies within the criminal justice system. The six units include the Chief of Police, Special...

Refugees and International Relations: Annotated Bibliography

Betts, A. and Loescher, G. (Eds.), (2011). Refugees in international relations. Global Economic Governance Program. Oxford University Press. The main question posed in the article is how critical institutional and strategic thinking is instrumental in understanding the fundamental cause of forced migration. Issues influencing and affecting refugees are inherently political...

Communist Manifesto vs. the Capital

The Communist Manifesto expresses Communist theories while Capital is a scholarly examination of the formation, collapse of an economic system. The Communist Manifesto gives a demand list on how to create communism while Capital is a political economy critical analysis showing exploitation of the working class. Communist Manifesto is a...

Public Administration: The Trump Public Charge Rule

Introduction Public administration is primarily defined as the execution of government policies. As such, public administration is linked to certain critical aspects of government operations like coordination, organization, and planning. The Trump public charge rule is one of the most recent public administration actions in the nation. According to Bleich...

Pakistan Takes Another IMF Loan

Introduction There are several reasons why Pakistan has persistent economic problems. One is the country’s large military expenditure, which takes up a significant portion of the government budget (2019). Another is the high rate of tax evasion in Pakistan, which reduces government revenue. In addition, Pakistan has several state-owned enterprises...

Precedent and Causation in Law Enforcement

Introduction Consistency in the decisions made by judicial servants is vital since it portrays dependability and reliability of thought. The concept of precedent is based on judges making rulings based on past legal proceedings, primarily if covering similar issues (Ashwin, 2022). For instance, rulings enacted by higher courts must be...

Public Opinion in Forming Public Policies

Introduction Public opinion is a set of viewpoints regarding a specific person, topic, or policy. They are used to learn about people’s approval, disapproval, or neutral attitude towards a certain politician’s actions and ideas. It plays a crucial role in politics, as ignoring it may result in protests or riots....

Problem-Focused Policing Reducing Crime

Introduction Problem-oriented policing entails the identification of factors that raise crime risk, diagnosing them, and establishing solutions to them. It is a data-driven approach that relies on crime data and community input to identify crime “hot spots.” The technique is based on the belief that crime is a function of...

The Death Penalty: James Holmes’ Case

Introduction The doctor asserted that the convicted shooter was sullen and silent even though he was good when inquired about how he was faring. Hence, James Holmes was seen as a rational person during his shooting spree at a movie theatre in Aurora, Colorado injuring 70 and killing 12 people...

Why Russia Could Use Nuclear Weapons in Ukraine

Introduction The article is based on why Russia is likely to use nuclear weapons in its war with Ukraine. Kazanias points out that the more cutting-edge Western weapons arrive in Kyiv, the longer the battle in Ukraine lasts (Kazanias, 2022). As a result, the article suggests that Vladimir Putin could...

The La Sierra Members: The Self-Defense Doctrine

Introduction The La Sierra members were not entitled to assert a defense of self-defense. The self-defense doctrine is only available when an individual reasonably believes that they are in imminent danger of severe bodily injury or death and that using deadly force is necessary to prevent that harm (Muñoz 2021)....

The Marxist Concept in the Historical Context

Marxism and the concepts behind communism have been reflected in many iterations throughout history. Speaking about the fact that Marxism and the ideas of communism are not compatible with human nature, Norberg makes a thunderous and dubious statement (Gasper 26). Even though Marx was frankly wrong about many economic and...

The President’s Task Force on 21st-Century Policing

A Summary of The President’s Task Force on 21st-Century Policing In 2014, President Obama formed the President’s Task Force on 21st-century policing. The task force was assigned to identify and recommend the most appropriate policing practices that can enhance public trust and reduce crime. The President was prompted to act...

Police Misconduct Against the Black Community

Abstract Police misconduct has escalated against the Black community and other ethnic groups. Mistreatment by police officers is primarily determined by two significant factors: race and sex. The United States of America is home to many people of different ethnicities, contributing to increased discrimination against the non-White community (McGlynn-Wright et...

The Geneva Convention and Terrorism Prevention

Since time immemorial, civilians have been victims of terrorist acts. Ordinary people traveling to work on the bus or sitting in a summer cafe are ordinary victims of indiscriminate violence: not famous figures of national or international scale, but ordinary passers-by. However, it happens that as a result of a...

The New Class: Communism and Political Bureaucracy

Despite its noble goal to build a society free of prejudice, oppression, and discrimination, communism gave birth to an ugly, brutal “new class” — political bureaucracy. The communist dream was based on a great idea of a classless society that was supposed to emerge after industrialization and collectivization in the...

The US Electorate, Campaigns and Political Parties

Introduction The US uses the first-past-the-post election system, where the candidate with the most votes wins the elections. In this system, it is a prerequisite for the vying candidates to perform campaigns before the election date is reached. The campaigns occur through enrolment in a political party that sponsors the...

An Abandoned Building: Private Office or Community Center?

To a great extent, a building is a form of real estate that assists in revenue generation either through selling to another individual or renting it. On the other hand, revenue refers to the cash inflow from financing, investing, and operating activities. The Surette town management must decide to convert...

Larry Sabato’s Balance Budget Proposal: Pros and Cons

Introduction As America approaches its 250th birthday, it will undoubtedly become a major battleground in the culture wars. Consequently, it pertains to how the American constitutional structure is split or maybe shattered (Jenkinson, 2022). The purpose of a federal government is to serve all of a nation’s citizens and to...

The US National Interests and Foreign Policy in the Middle East

Introduction The US foreign policy between 2000 and 2010 was characterized by changes from Clinton’s intention to engage with the world to Bush’s decision to obtain freedom by confronting the world. The idea of enduring national interests by underlining military power provoked changes in various countries, including the Middle East....

Evidence-Based Policing: Challenges & Achievements

Introduction Evidence-based policing (EBP) is a way of policy-making and tactical decision-making for police departments. Cordner (2020) explains that the concept has its foundations in the larger movement toward evidence-based practices. This approach aims to eradicate unsound or outdated methods that are no longer effective and replace them with more...

The Impact of Populist and Progressive Reforms on American Politics

Introduction Even though the events of the 1890s seem to be distant, the effects of the depression affected the United States drastically. After the majority of the prices were stabilized, the economy came back and allowed the government to profit from the expansion of its activities. The new political regimes...

Capitalism and Socialism Systems’ Morality

Introduction The two central systems of capitalism and socialism remain the focus of debates for decades. The manifestation of moral concepts in the systems presents another crucial issue. Many scholars are confident that socialism is a better way to preserve the morality of society and individuals based on the idea...

The Impact of Taxation and Inflation in the U.S.

Carl Szabo’s article “Democrats want you to keep paying more. This is how they are making it happen” from the RealClear Policy website discusses how the current government makes Americans pay more. The author gives specific examples of the Democrats’ attempts to raise taxes and prices as well as to...

The US Criminal Justice System: Industry Standards

Introduction The criminal justice system of the United States of America has the highest number of incarcerated people in the world. A 2018 Bureau of Justice Statistics report shows that more than 2 million people were in prison or jail (Weidner & Schultz, 2019). The system exhibits distinct differences in...

The Electoral College: Ensuring Fairness and Equality in Presidential Elections

Every four years, in November, Americans elect their president, and for this purpose electoral college was established. The Founders included the electoral college in the Constitution partly as a solution to electing the president through a vote in Congress and by a public vote of eligible people. The Electoral College...

Section 1557 of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act

Introduction The policy under analysis is Section 1557 of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA). It has been in effect since the ACA was enacted in 2010; thus, its legality is directly related to the status of the chosen regulation. The Act represents a solid and, more importantly,...

Declarations Analysis: The Critical Documents

Introduction The creation of documents in which all the legal norms of a state appear is a very complex and time-consuming process. These documents are vital because they regulate the development not of one person but of an entire nation, setting their course for the future and representing it in...

The 2020 US Presidential Elections

Using Politics To Define The 2020 Elections The 2020 election was a moment when the people chose a group of people through voting into a political office. Delegates who won their respective party nominations vied for an elective post in their states. The process involved citizens voting for their popular...

The Legislative Oversight Role of Colorado

Introduction The state legislature of Colorado is referred to as the Colorado General Assembly. The Colorado State Senate and the Colorado House of Representatives are the two chambers that make up the state legislature of Colorado, which is bicameral (Colorado General Assembly). As such, legislators can play a more effective...

The Role of PR in Project Success

The stakeholders received the project well due to the propaganda and PR it comprised, especially during its initial stages. The media presented BAM as a nation-unifying concept that would ultimately lead to economic and technological advancements (Ward, 2009). Furthermore, the media portrayal was oriented towards several categories of the population,...

Eritrea’s Support for Russia in the U.N. Vote

After Russia’s attack on Ukrainian territories, the council voted to condemn the actions of the former state. However, not all member nations were unanimous in this decision. According to Pamuk and Landy (2022), out of 193 countries, only 141 voted to support U. N.’s statement about Russia’s actions. Eritrea was...

Emergency Preparedness and Disaster Recovery in the US

PDD-39 and HSPD-5 are very similar safety directives, united by the provisions concerning terrorism as a world problem and the attitude of the United States towards it. PDD-39 emphasizes the need to prepare for and respond to terrorist attacks from the first lines of the directive (The White House, 1995)....

The Concept of Policies as Solutions

Introduction In Deborah Stone’s The Art of Political Decision-Making, the concept of policies as solutions highlights five primary factors, which are incentives, rules, persuasion, rights, and powers. Essentially, all of these components illustrate how varied approaches formulate or give shape to policies that address ongoing issues (Stone, 2012). Incentives encompass...

Immoral Capital Punishment in the United States

Introduction The US employs various ways of punishing criminals, and the death penalty is arguably one of the harshest methods. As of last year, capital punishment was legalized in 27 states across the nation, but the majority of regions argue whether such sentencing is fair, reasonable, or humane (National Conference...

The Racial Profiling Issue in the United States

Introduction The complexity behind the concept of race and the discrimination associated with it has been long integrated into the paradigm of social justice and law enforcement policies in the US. For decades, the issue of racial profiling has been an implicit bias that destroys the lives of millions of...

Voting Suppression in Politics and Policies Against Blacks in the US

Introduction The general problem to be addressed in this paper revolves around the fact that voting suppression in politics and policies against Blacks is increasingly becoming a major issue of concern. Historically, voter suppression was dominant during the Reconstruction era with reference to Jim Crow laws. However, in the recent...

Reality of The Handmaid’s Tale by Margaret Atwood

Introduction The Handmaid’s Tale, a dystopian novel, showcases how theocrats operate the Republic of Gilead. Even though the religious fundamentalists are responsible for the administrative duties of the country, sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) and pollution have rendered most ladies infertile. The fertile women are trained to be surrogates, including Offred...

Protection of Vulnerable Communities by United Nations

Problem Description The sustainable development goals are referred to as a call for action by all nations, whether rich, middle, or poor, to enhance prosperity while protecting the planet. The core purpose of the United Nations is to protect vulnerable communities against hunger, poverty, lack of education, and gender inequality....

Lobbyists’ Merits and Demerits

Introduction A lobbyist is an employed person receiving payments or is contracted for economic consideration, including reimbursement for logical living and commuter expenditures, to communicate explicitly with civil servants to influence administrative or legislative actions. The special interest groups addressing critical topics, including fast foods, education, the environment, low nutritional...

President Obama’s Legal Authorization on Operation Geronimo

President Obama had the legal authority to order operation Geronimo and the execution of the plan. Research by Salway (2018) establishes that after the September 11, 2001, terror attack in the U.S., congress implemented a regulation granting the president the sole power to order the use of force in achieving...

Communism in China and Its Origins

Communism was a socioeconomic system characterized by the absence of private property and state control of the means of production. In a communist society, all resources and means of production are owned by the community; there is no social hierarchy or class system, and everyone is supposedly equal. Communism in...

The US-Israel Relationship and Foreign Challenges

Introduction Despite leaders from both countries reiterating their commitment to the special relationship that has defined U.S. foreign policy in the Middle East for decades, the security partnership between the U.S. and Israel is being tested by three major foreign policy issues: the situation in the West Bank and Gaza,...

The Electoral College Should Be Abolished

The Electoral College is made up of delegates from every state who turn out to vote for the ultimate winner of the presidential election. This system was established to prevent presidential elections from being decided solely by popular vote. The Founders believed that the average voter might not possess the...

Aspects of the Cuban Missile Crisis

Introduction In the early 1960s, the United States considered the rapprochement between Cuba, led by Fidel Castro, and the Soviet Union unacceptable. The presence of communist neighbors inflicted reputational costs on the United States and was a direct physical and military danger. The unsuccessful Bay of Pigs Invasion harmed the...

Aspects of Canadian Politics: Westminster Model

Introduction The Westminster Model is the system of government used in the United Kingdom and its dependencies and countries formerly parts of the British Empire. The Westminster Model is based on the principle of parliamentary sovereignty, wherein the legislature is supreme and can make or break any law it chooses....

Russian Policy Towards Israel: The Main Drivers

Introduction Both Russia and Israel have long maintained a bilateral relationship, with each government sending a delegate to the other. Israel has an embassy in Moscow and a consulate in Yekaterinburg, whereas Russia has an embassy in Tel Aviv and a consulate in Haifa (Igor Delanoë). Over the years, the...

Forms of Rulership: Consulship and Tetrarchy

Introduction The impact of early civilizations and cultures on the development and establishment of later and current societies cannot be overestimated. The issues people have resolved recently or are still fighting against in modern times worried those who lived centuries ago. Thus, it may be interesting to review some governmental...

Federalism: A System of Government Organization

Federalism is one of the many types of government organization. This method of organization combines the presence of a central, federal government, which works alongside smaller, regional governments. The governance at a local level can be further divided into provinces, states, specific territories, among others. There are other types of...

“Special Forces, Unprivileged Belligerency…” by Watkin

In modern warfare, warring parties commonly employ clandestine groups to achieve various objectives. Watkins interrogates the peculiar space, in the context of international laws, regulations, and protocols governing wartime, which the personnel of these clandestine groups occupies. In the ongoing invasion of Ukraine by Russia for instance, the Russians have...

Honesty and Fairness in Politics

Introduction Based on Niccolò Machiavelli’s concepts, one should judge that history is not an idyll and knows many examples of politicians’ unscrupulous, unreasonable behavior in terms of using brute force and disregard for moral and ethical norms. Nonetheless, it is relevant for any society to assert that truthfulness in politics...

Aspects of Death Penalty Acceptance

Introduction The death penalty is a form of punishment that should be used to justify criminals when they commit severe crimes against other people and to decrease the rate of crimes across the country. Discussion The topic of the death penalty is deeply rooted in ancient times, and many arguments...

Aspects of Police Culture and Diversity

Introduction A sufficiently large part of the US population perceives the police system as a conservative-minded structure, rather closed to innovation. Especially the general attitude changed after the police killing of George Floyd in Minnesota (Groves, 2021). While there are some issues and areas for improvement, the police are on...

The Voting Right as an Integral Part of a Free Society

Know The principle of voting itself is fundamental to any democratic society. I chose this topic because the relevance of correct and fair elections is very high nowadays. In my experience, every citizen of a democratic country considers the right to vote an inviolable right and obligation. The lens of...

Voter Turnout Needs to Be Improved in the United States

Introduction In recent years, the United States has been known for its low voter turnout compared to other democratic developed countries, which calls into question the legitimacy of democracy in the country. Researchers are studying possible barriers in the voting system that lead to low voter turnout and offer different...

Strategic Initiative to Enhance Australian Indigenous Communities’ Coordination

Introduction The attainment of sustainable development goals is essential to justifying significant growth across Australia. Sustainability is a multidimensional phenomenon encapsulating the apt exploitation of available resources and ensuring the proficient distribution of benefits amongst all stakeholders. Different perspectives contribute to socioeconomic advancement within a region. As an Australian indigenous...

Aspects of Federalism in the United States

Introduction The United States federalism system of government refers to the constitutional division of power between the U.S. state governments and the federal government. Through federalism, the federal government can experiment with different public policies based on their influence on the people at the state level before they are implemented...

Use of Force Policy in New Jersey

Introduction The deployment of force by officers continues to be a thought-provoking and challenging issue in New Jersey. This has continued to exhibit a devastating impact on public perception of police and how the public responds to officers, and yet there is still the absence of universal laws for this...

Analyzing Operation Anaconda: Principles of Command in Combat

Introduction In March and April 2002, multinational forces in Afghanistan conducted Operation Anaconda to locate and destroy al-Qaida fighters and their bases in the southern parts of the country. U.S. Central Command headquarters in Tampa, Fla., provided overall command of the operation. Reconnaissance preparations for the operation included the discovery...

Court Cases That Impacted to Death Penalty

Summary Atkins v. Virginia. Daryl Atkins, who has an IQ of 59, was found guilty of murdering an Air Force enlisted man inside a convenience shop and was sentenced to death for his crime. In this case, the court decided that executing mentally retarded people was unlawful (Johnson et al.,...

Lockean Liberalism Unity: Article Analysis

Dominic Tierney’s article “Why Are Americans So Ideologically United?” is primarily concerned with the national ideology of the United States, which the author explores. Namely, Tierney claims that Americans have a common ideology, which is Lockean liberalism. By such an argument, Tierney implies that Americans embrace a set of values...

Black Communities and Criminal Justice

What is Community? A community comprises people who share common physical or spiritual characteristics that may or may not live on the same territory (Nagle, 2017). Black Community The black race is a community since they share many common features such as physical traits, culture, and history. Many people from...

The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act Policy Analysis

Overview of the Policy under Analysis Policy Number and Title Section 1557 of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA). The Office for Civil Rights enforces Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act, thus prohibiting discrimination on the grounds of race, national origin, age, disability, and sex, which includes...

National Security Planning in Small vs. Larger States

Introduction The accelerated economic, cultural, political, and technological integration has been a major threat to countries’ economic progress and regional stability worldwide. As a result, there has been a need for continuous assessment of the security environment through strategic national security plans. However, the national security planning between small and...

The Criminal Justice: Strategies and Approaches

For over 40 years now, America has been experimenting with expanding and toughening up every aspect of the countries criminal justice system; as a result, the country’s standard response to any crime is incarceration. Currently, there are, at last, real discussions of reform, although little is being done to reduce...

Health Care Reform Article by Shue et al.

The Objective of the Study The main objective of the research work was the study of Healthcare Reform and public attitudes and the influence of various information sources on it. The importance of this process is due to the fact that “perceptions about the act could potentially affect the implementation...

Abdication of Nicholas and Accession of Kerensky in Russia

The abdication of Nicholas left Russia without a sovereign. This left him without limited power; hence, the inability to dismantle the Duma since most of his army engaged in the war against Germany. Nicholas was left overwhelmed, since his generals and army no longer had confidence in him and, in...

The Los Angeles Police Department’s Overview

Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) was formed in 1853 after a murder that occurred in the city. It started as a volunteer force that was formulated to assist the existing within the county (“History of the LAPD,” 2021). The police department is found in California state. LAPD is one of...

Ethical Decision-Making for Public Administrators at Abu Ghraib Prison

The subject of prisoner mistreatment at Abu Ghraib Prison has garnered global attention and a prominent role in arguments over the Iraq War. Military police officers systematically abused captives in a manner characterized as psychopathic, brazen, and heinous at the facility. In this context, the troops who committed the abuse,...

Special Response Teams: Safety Issues

Emergency response and disaster management institutions depend on tactical teams and police officers to react quickly and prevent the escalation of crises. However, the first-line response is a high-risk occupation because Special Response Teams (SRTs) arrive at crime scenes as soon as they are informed of security threats. On most...

Freedom of Speech: Restrictions in Social Networks

I think that freedom of speech in today’s democratic society is important. The core value of the United States as a stable state is the ability of citizens to express their views, defend their rights, and demonstrate their approval or disapproval of the actions of the government on an equal...

Republicans vs. Democrats on Separation of Church and State

Religion has always been a rather controversial topic in politics. Most Republicans, like Santorum, have a rather negative attitude towards separating it from the state. While many Democrats, however, while acknowledging its value in American society, believe that faith should not interfere with any political deeds and processes. The following...

Elections an the Role of Ethical Behavior

Modern society is based on the ideas and concepts created by the civilizations of the past. Ethics, morality, and the logic of the structure of society have worried humanity for a long time. Over the thousands of years of the history of civilization as such, many peoples have created models...

Operation Anaconda: Airpower in Counterinsurgency

Introduction Operation Anaconda was a military operation conducted by the international coalition led by the United States against the forces of the terrorist organization al-Qaeda in Afghanistan in March of 2002. It was a part of the war in Afghanistan that took place from 2001 to 2021 and was initiated...

Strategy Implementation in the Public Sector

Introduction A worldwide fixation on the need to investigate the possibilities of introducing valuable reforms to the public sector began during the 1980s. It was crucial for the researchers to conduct the strategy implementation research in a manner that would increase the efficiency of the public sector while also developing...

Lessons from Trump’s Election on Power in America

Introduction Politics and power are two sides of the same coin that determine a country’s progress. In history, Americans have elected leaders with different life perspectives and views. Many people haven’t grasped the concept of a leader’s character reflecting the country’s culture. However, a keen look at past presidents and...

“Ranking the Presidents on Peace, Prosperity, and Liberty” by Ivan Eland

The book selected for review is; Recarving Rushmore: Ranking the Presidents on Peace, Prosperity, and Liberty by Ivan Eland. The author ranks all the American presidents based on their unique charisma and special oratory skills. However, the rankings shifted after positioning them based on their ability to defend the Constitution....

Los Angeles Country Jail: The Case Study

When the justice system works adequately, the number of prisoners might arise due to the power of the law. This occurred in Los Angeles, where the number of prisoners exceeded the acceptable quantity. The case has been discussed in Los Angeles Times and received the public’s attention. This essay will...

Imposing Traffic Congestion Chargers in Auckland

Introduction The congestion of the roads in massive cities is one of the most problematic issues the administration of various countries strives to solve. The congestion pricing system was invented to solve this issue by making some roads payable. The city is divided into zones, and the lowest and highest...

Incarceration in the U.S and Ireland

In different cultures and social settings, the state of being confined to prison or intercalation is spelled out as a formal structure. In the progressive development of the various aspects elements, different approaches are deployed by the respective authorities to define prison terms and the measures put in place to...

Martin Wattenberg: Is Voting for Young People?

Introduction Martin Wattenberg’s Is Voting for Young People is an intriguing book that examines the issue of American youths’ absence in politics and the consequences of their ignorance. Is Voting for Young People reviews the low turn-out rate and political apathy of people below 30. Wattenberg highlights that politics turned...

Problems of Democratic Consolidation in Developing Countries

Introduction Developing countries pursuing economic and political heights should strive to consolidate democratic forces. It is democratic regimes that receive significant investments, a high reputation, and a level of trust among international businesses. Therefore, as researchers state, consolidation is considered a vital transitional aspect from one state organization to another....

The UN Sustainable Development Goals

Selected Goal The selected goal is the Protection of vulnerable communities. Significance of the Goal The goal is important as it addresses key issues that affect the humanity of different communities. Protecting victims of crime from being exploited and re-victimized by society, as well as being murdered through mob justice,...

“The Muslim World…” Book by Angel Rabasa

The book The Muslim World after 9/11 explores the dramatic changes that occurred in the Muslim world’s political environment following the incident of September 11, 2001. Rabasa et al. (2004) focus on factors causing these changes to provide scholars and policymakers with an overview of events and trends that are...

Social Entrepreneurship and Democracy

Social entrepreneurship is an important facet of any democratic society. Through active engagement, citizens can have a substantial impact on social institutions and ensure that they address the vital problems in society. In a pre-democratic context or an emerging democracy, social entrepreneurship can affect the development of the country itself...

Machine Learning for Public Administration

Introduction Research is an ongoing process, and scholars follow distinct patterns to solve their defined problems and contribute to the existing body of knowledge. Notably, every analyst attempts to identify gaps in literature through previous documents’ review and maps out the methods and procedures to be used to develop a...

Foot Patrol Discussion Forum: Analysis

Several police departments in the United States engage in foot and other forms of patrols with bicycles and horses. This paper will review the three police departments: Berkeley, Wayne State University (WSU), and Detroit. The Detroit police department has 2200 officers whose task is to police the region of 139...

Aspects of US Foreign Policy Decisions

The idea of people’s influence on foreign policy decisions creates several heated discussions. Primarily, due to the constant polar opposite shifts in views, depending on the current situation and whether it required unity with the public or a stronger focus on the President, bureaucracies, and Congress. In the following text,...

Disarmament and Development: International Measures

The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development created by the United Nations (UN) Member States highlights the importance of world community development through achieving prosperity and peace. Moreover, development requires overcoming poverty and inequality and preserving the environment. Conflicts, terrorism, and other threats associated with arms build-up are obstacles to achieving...

The U.S. Supreme Court Election System

The Theme of the Movie This documentary “Supreme Revenge: Battle for the Supreme Court” focuses on the evolution of the U.S. Supreme Court election system, illustrating procedures, nuances, and high-profile cases. The Bork, Thomas, and Kavanaugh cases are on the radar of most citizens, so it was exciting to delve...

Governments’ Check and Balance Systems

Introduction Undoubtedly, governments’ check and balance systems have been the most popular ones worldwide because they advocate for justice and democracy. This system ensures that no individual or component of the government possesses absolute country during decision- or policymaking. Check and balance typically consists of three branches of government in...

Space Mining and Exploration: Legislative Basis

Easiest Steps The article’s title is straightforward as it offers the readers a glimpse of what to expect, the pivotal moment facing space mining and exploration. The title is followed by the table of contents that lists five sections and subsections, indicating how the author would cover the topic. The...

Implications of the U. S. Endorsement of Jerusalem on the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict

Abstract The conflict between Israel and Palestine may be regarded as one of the most challenging and long-lasting multidimensional conflicts of the 21st century which resolution is currently unreachable. Since 1948, Israel and Palestine are involved into deadly confrontations, even if of the two-state approach is in the heart of...

Responsible Leadership and Followership in Africa

Africa is one of the richest continents in terms of natural resources. However, many countries in Africa are still economically poor, which is always associated with inefficient leadership. The problems facing Africa have been attributed to three major factors: improper leadership, corruption, and inappropriate policies. Even though some countries like...

White Paper: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Government Institutions

Introduction The under-representation of particular population groups in the public sector workforce diminishes the opportunities for a diverse society to develop according to the values of inclusion, equity, and diversity. Due to globalization trends, contemporary societies have become more diverse economically, racially, and ethnically. Moreover, the liberalization of demographic representation...

Department of Corrections: Litigation and Protection

Prison Litigation Reform Act The Prison Litigation Reform Act (PLRA) of 1996, introduced to lower litigation incidences within court systems, continues to draw mixed reactions from the public and scholars. Some of the act’s aims included lightening the caseload for courts tackling inmate litigations, permitting correctional officers to solve problems...

The United States in the Russia-Ukraine Conflict

Since the war between Russia and Ukraine started, it has affected the lives of citizens and government officials around the globe. The Russian invasion has made life for many within Ukrainian settlements difficult as ship ports and export routes for importing grain are being blocked. Prices for food in most...

A New Energy Mix for the United Kingdom

Executive Summary This paper presents an analysis of the impact of the Russia/Ukraine hostility on the UK Oil and Gas industry. The ongoing Russia-Ukraine crisis means that the UK has to rethink its £4 billion oil and gas imports from Russia. The upheaval is triggering numerous problems that are affecting...

Military Spending and the US Foreign Policy

Introduction Military spending has become an issue of debate in recent years as a section of the United States population believes it may be affecting other sectors. The Department of Defense is awarded yearly federal funding to spend on the military from the congressional budget office (Dizaji & Farzanegan, 2021)....

Governance and Corruption in Developing Countries

Introduction When forming a theoretical foundation for research, it is important to carefully explore all of the existing studies and articles on the relevant topic. The literature review is one of the vital elements of all research articles, and therefore they need to be analyzed most thoroughly to ensure that...

Discussion of Managing Disasters in the USA

People in the United States of America are constantly in danger of natural disasters, such as storms and tornadoes. The government helps its residents to recover from such types of events by providing them with funding to rebuild destroyed structures. However, serious actions are not taken to warn people or...

Death Penalty and “Eye for an Eye” System

The argument that the death penalty fits the narrative of the “eye for an eye” idea is valid. However, the state does not seek to punish criminals with the same crimes they have committed but to isolate dangerous individuals from society and ensure public safety. Moreover, the fact that killing...

Republic as a Form of Government

Introduction In the course of history, a large number of different forms of government have been formed, each of which has its characteristics. One of them is the republic, which is defined as “the form of government in which representatives of the citizen body rule a state” (“Republic,” n.d., para....

Counter-Terrorism and Unemployment Approaches

In his speech on terrorism and unemployment, Mohamed Ali outlines the core concepts that drive the vulnerability and exposure of the youth to extremist groups. According to Ali, many youths may find themselves in a type of ‘waiting period’ during their youth in which they are unable to become employed...

Policy Analysis and Program Evaluation

Introduction In many ways, The Rainier Valley represents one of the most diversified Seattle neighborhoods. Overall, it hosts sixty culturally and ethnically diverse population groups, ranging from African, Asian, and Latin American refugees and immigrants to American-born ethnic minorities (The Electronic Hallway, 2005). They speak more than twenty different languages...