Governmental Organizations: Value for Money Audits and Performance Audits

Introduction In recent years, there has been a growing demand on the part of society for the audit of state organizations and departments, including the assessment of the effectiveness of state bodies and the misuse of budgetary funds. It is necessary to find balanced accounting and auditing methods to meet...

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...

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....

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...

Industrial Imperialism: China and Japan

It is important to note that Asia has always hosted one of the largest, wealthiest, and most powerful empires throughout history. However, the industrial revolution was the key turning point when Europe was able to supersede Asia and subjugate its nations. The given analysis will focus on the comparative analysis...

“Is Voting for Young People?” by Martin Wattenberg

“Is Voting for Young People?” – a book by Martin Wattenberg that analyzes the 2016 election. In turn, the author draws certain conclusions based on a sample of all voters during the voting period. In addition, an essential part of the work is the prediction of voter turnout in the...

German Leadership in the European Union

The rising influence of Germany within the EU has generated much discussion in recent years. The Treaty of Lisbon’s revised processes for deciding EU foreign policy, which significantly delegated formal leadership to the EU level, have changed the relationship between EU institutions and member states and made it more difficult...

Multilateralism: Advantages and Disadvantages

Multilateralism is the process in which several independent countries partner together to seek solutions to the challenges they are commonly experiencing. This collaborative method plays a critical role in fostering good ties between partner countries and enhancing global stability. It majorly involves formulating policies and practices that address the various...

Evaluating the “Expertness” of the Southern Law Poverty Center

Not all information is reliable, even if published in a textbook or written by a respected academic. In Chapter 6 of Thinking Critically, Dr. Peter Facione calls the Southern Law Poverty Center (SLPC) an “expert on hate in America” and commends it for “seeking justice for the most vulnerable members...

The San Diego Police Department’s History and Work

The police department is the main body of executive power, which is engaged in preserving law and order, ensuring security, and preventing offenses in society. People can feel protected by relying on the work of police departments. An essential factor in the relationship between the public and the police is...

International Trade Philosophy

Multinational companies which have a presence in numerous foreign markets need to rely on a clear philosophy which can serve as the foundation and provide them with guidance for their operations abroad. There are several possible options which multinationals can utilize when designing their international trade philosophy. Nevertheless, despite the...

Digital Forensics in Law Enforcement

Introduction Forensic science has a digital forensics branch that aims to identify, acquire, evaluate, and report on data stored in electronic form. Evidence in the electronic form is a part of every criminal activity, and digital forensics support is critical for investigators. The information can be collected from various sources,...

Should the Death Penalty Be Abolished?

There is hardly any doubt that when one makes a decision to take someone else’s life, it must be considered a crime. However, this is a basic premise of the death penalty, and the opinions on the practice vary widely. According to Proquest Staff, the death penalty has a history...

The Law Enforcement Officers’ Misbehavior

Law enforcement officers are supposed to protect social order and abide by the law. However, it can sometimes happen that these individuals misbehave, and such cases typically face much public attention. The situation with Officer Jaired Dozier is a suitable example since the policeman was fired because of driving his...

Lowering Voting Age to 16: Challenges and Opportunities

Introduction “Lowering the Voting Age to 16? A Comparative Study on the Political Competence and Engagement of Underage and Adult Youth” relies on the power of inductive reasoning to examine the relationship between political choices and age. Valérie-Anne Mahéo and Éric Bélanger utilize comparative analysis to examine the political competence...

G7 During COVID-19 Condition

G7 During COVID-19 Condition The outbreak of COVID-19 pandemic led to economic stress throughout the world. The collaboration of economic blocks and management of trading activities were lessened by the pandemic. However, the G7 summits were less affected, the coordination of various activities such as those related to reviving the...

The Glenn Defense Marine Asia Scandal Analysis

Introduction Corruption is a significant issue faced by every country or corporation to some extent. In some cases, effective methods are implemented in order to reduce fraud and investigate such crimes. In others, corruption, bribery, fraud, and other types of misconduct represent considerably higher rates. The Glenn Defence Marine Asia...

The Myth of the Strong Leader Article by Archie Brown

Since time immemorial, leadership across the world has been reduced to the paradigm of strength: weak versus strong, even when effective authority can be manifested and exercised through different channels. The Myth of the Strong Leader was written by professor Archie Brown of Oxford University, published by Basic Book in...

The Role of the Office of Personnel Management

The United States has several agencies which ease service delivery to the citizens. One such center is the United States Office of Personnel Management (OPM), which serves the federal government in personnel policy guidance and the human resource management. The role of OPM in personnel management, workforce restructure, formulating employee...

Strategic Staffing Plan in Non-Profit Organization

Introduction The development of this strategic staffing plan results from an exceptional and rare opportunity to create a non-profit community-based organization (CBO) that serves (100) underserved and underrepresented individuals and families in a Brooklyn, New York Community. An anonymous funder has announced an award of $1,000,000 to use over 12...

Pillars of Procedural Justice and Law Enforcement Reform

Six Pillars of United States Policing In light of current events that have revealed rifts between local police and community relationship, an executive order was signed to establish a task force on 21st century policing. President Obama charged the task by determining best practices and giving recommendations on how police...

Plunkitt’s Approach to Politics

Tammany Hall, a New York City political organization operating in the early twentieth century, was a powerful machine that included most prominent Democrats. One of the most renowned politicians and influential leaders was George Washington Plunkitt, who gave his speeches from the bootblack stand. The series of talks were written...

Bureaucracy in a Democracy

Definition of the Bureaucracy and its Main Functions Bureaucracy is a considerable part of contemporary democratic society. Most organizations should be regulated by specific services to maintain uniformity because of their complexity. The term bureaucracy implies a complex, multilayered system and a group of nonelected officials who perform series of...

Government-Funded Welfare Program

The task of gaining economic and financial success is typically quite complicated, especially for people belonging to the lower class tier, due to the multiple risks with which most business endeavors swarm. Moreover, the process of gaining financial well-being may become quite intricate even for those that are not planning...

The Foundation of Army Leadership and Military Training

Introduction Army training involves a broad sphere that helps the candidates during combat. Moreover, leadership in the army is the epitome of the success of every unit. Training and promoting the desire to win are crucial impacts. Leaders give soldiers combative and reason skills and teach discipline. Training to become...

Police Corruption in California

Introduction Police is a powerful law enforcement organization that can influence citizens and regulate their decisions to prioritize legitimation and government. The ability to intervene provides police officers with the opportunity to make the world a safer place, but sometimes they misuse the given domination. It leads police to corruption,...

Talent Management and How Does the Army Use It

Describe Talent Management is a process that allows determining the number of individuals that the Army will need to fulfill its mission, as well as their qualities and characteristics. Relevant characteristics of Talent Management are the evaluation of the current and future demand for talent and focus on optimizing the...

Nuclear Weapons and Their Strategic Importance

Introduction Since the Cold War, nuclear weapons gradually lost their importance in political, social, and national security discussions. The multi-decade nuclear arms race was over, and there is no longer a continuous threat of a nuclear war breaking out. To some extent, atomic weapons lost their symbolic value, but remain...

Bargaining Theory: A Better Explanation of Why Wars Happen

Although wars are rare occurrences even under the best conditions, they are triggered by the various factors which prevent competing states from negotiating successfully and settling the outstanding issues. International politics is a considerably small and anarchical environment where bargaining, compromises, and arrangements are the primary mode of political interaction....

Donald Trump’s President Impeachment

Since the beginning of his presidency, Trump has made a plethora of questionable decisions and taken quite a range of actions that might not coincide with the existing code of ethics or even common sense. Therefore, the doubt concerning his legitimacy as a president, that is, the person who represents...

Civil Liberties and Civil Rights in the USA

Every country has a number of institutions to solve different problems and control the actions of citizens. Civil liberties and civil rights are the main instruments of the Constitution. These constitutional principles are presented in the Bill of Rights and are considered to be one of the main means of...

Egyptian Military Potential Analysis

Introduction The Egyptian military potential is large compared to many other countries. According to the annual review, out of 138 states surveyed for this indicator, Egypt ranks ninth, which is a high result (“Egypt military strength,” 2020, para. 1). At the same time, the country is highly equipped with heavy...

Ben Carson, is an English Neurosurgeon and Politician

Ben Carson is famous for being an excellent neurosurgeon before pursuing a political career. He attended a medical school and became the director of pediatric neurosurgery at Hopkins Hospital. At that time, he was only 33, and this was an extraordinary achievement for such a young man. However, it was...

Public Versus Private Organizations

There is always a great distinction between public and private organizations. The management system, structure, culture, motivation, and employee attitudes bring out the difference that exists between public and private organizations. Psychology and economic scholars such as Maslow came up with theories that highlight the difference between private and public...

Unprecedented – The 2000 Presidential Election

The film Unprecedented – The 2000 Presidential Election tells a mind-blowing story of the unlawful presidential elections in the United States. The events shown in the film are real historical events that take place in 2000 during the presidential elections. These elections are without a doubt, unprecedented in the history...

“Stand Your Ground” Laws Protect Citizens

The American Constitution provision several provisions that allow people to exercise their liberties and live freely in the country, such as the Bill of Rights. These principles have become the foundation of the ethical and security issues many citizens have to experience in their respective societies. People in different regions...

Classical and Individual Conservatives: Conservative Freedom

Classical conservatives define freedom as a privilege that must be controlled from reaching chaotic behaviors. Freedom itself is a good thing but when people are allowed to do whatever they want, they start to act in their interests and to the detriment of society. The government exists, so that it...

Concepts of Authoritarianism, Totalitarianism, Democracy

Authoritarianism and Totalitarianism The form of the political power exercised in a state can be used to determine the ideology behind such power. In that regard, the analysis of the legal framework of Singapore and the events of 2009 leads to the conclusion that the form of power is authoritarian....

Shadow a Leader: Issue Analysis

Introduction When looking for a suitable leader to shadow, I had two main considerations in mind. First, I needed the leader to have an exemplary record of personal achievements. Secondly, the leader needed to be enthusiastic about sharing his wisdom and opinions. This second requirement narrowed down my choices to...

Business and Multinational Companies Internationalization

Introduction Analyzing international business in general, it can be stated that at the advent of the 21st century it became such a universal and pervasive phenomenon of modern civilization that it is practically impossible to provide an unambiguous definition of what it stands for. Attempting to reach a constructive definition,...

The Industrial Revolution and Class Conflict

Introduction with Thesis Statement Industrial revolution has impacts which are both economical and social with social scientists and philosophers working hard to have a clear understanding of the changes that are taking place. Marx found that there was class conflict between the proletariat and the capitalists where modern industries have...

America’s 2000 Presidential Elections

Introduction The 2000 presidential elections in America saw a heated contest between George W. Bush, who vied as a republican candidate and Al Gore, who was a democrat candidate. The then incumbent president Bill Clinton was leaving the office after serving for two terms in the office as provided by...

How Democratic Is the American Constitution?

Constitution is a government agreement whereby it obtains full authority from the governed. It defines the composition of the government, the purpose of the government, and the authorities of each government department. In addition, the relationship between the states, the public, how the government institutions are related to each other,...

Marxism: The Communist Manifesto by Marx and Engels

Thesis Statement The Communist Manifesto by Marx and Engels was claimed to argue about social division and class exploitation. In spite of the fail of communistic regimes in most parts of the world, and the democratization of the former Socialistic camp, the division of the society is still present. Discussion...

Barack Obama’s Leadership Qualities

Outline This topic describes the leadership qualities of a person. It helps to understand the issues in leadership qualities, values and personalities. It investigates the power, influence, values and behaviour of a leader. And it tells about how a leader is different from others and how he influences his followers...

Ideal Theory of International Political Economy

Introduction First of all, the definition of “international political economy” should be stated. Frieden and Lake (1999, p. 1) state that political economy has a number of meanings. It may primarily refer to “the study of the political basis of economic actions”, that is the way how the policy of...

Does Canada’s Electoral System Need Reforms?

In the past decade, the voting and electoral systems of various countries have been scrutinized by analysts. This resulted in several reforms which were aimed at strengthening the democratic institutions. Scholars from all over the world have engaged in identifying how different electoral systems work and their impact on the...

What is the Northern Territory Intervention?

21st June 2009 is the second anniversary of the intervention of the Federal Government in the Northern Territory. Even though the intervention received widespread accreditation and media coverage, very little is known regarding the outcome of the Intervention itself. What actually is the nature of the intervention and why was...

Organization Effectiveness of a Police Department

Police organization is based on strict rules and delegation of authority, a span of control, and stipulated duties. The organization is important for the police department because it allows it to delegate and separate functions and maintain strict control of overall activities. For the police department, the establishment, evaluation, and...

Austria’s Entry into European Union Analysis

Late 1980s were more eventful in the economic and political setting of Europe. With the weakening of the Cold war, European Community was undergoing transformation and new power and trade relations were emerging. An integration drive was initiated by European Community, including those neutral countries that had a prosperous existence...

Comparison of NAFTA and European Union

European Union In the aftermath of World War II, the next four years of devastation and destruction witnessed the death of millions. Consequently, a relatively small group of different European countries join together for the purpose of planning for the future to avoid such destructive events. The result was the...

Robert Maxwell’s Biography and Scandals

The early life of Robert Maxwell Ian Robert Maxwell was born Jan Ludvik Hoch in June 1923 in the small town of slantwise Doly, Carpathian Ruthenia, Eastern of what is now the Czech Republic. He grew up in a tight-knit Jewish Community. He fled the Czech invasion in 1939 and...

Why Cameras Should Be Placed in Public Places

Introduction Privacy is one of the rights people living in a democratic country enjoy. They are free to do or think whatever they wish until it does not violate other people’s rights, of course. Therefore, this right is highly valued as the members of a democratic society place the highest...

America as a Superpower and the World’s Police

Introduction with Thesis After World War II, the USA became the most powerful actor in the political arena. The country’s role was growing internationally, and it became known as the world’s “police.” There was hardly any serious event in which the USA would not participate. Frequently, the side taken by...

Offensive and Defensive Behavior in Warfare

Offensive and defensive strategies are millions of years old and can be found in nature. Predatory behaviors in animals are an excellent example of an offensive strategy in the natural world. Predators need to use their speed and physical strength while hunting to spot potential prey and catch it. For...

Low Voter Turnout in Texas and Its Causes

Voter turnout within different states significantly influences the results of the elections. When it comes to voting, such a factor as voter eligibility is considered. Among various provinces, the number of people who can legally vote differs. In Texas, throughout decades, voter turnout has been lower in comparison to the...

Conflicts and Development in Emerging States

Introduction Even a most unenthusiastic person living in a land far away would easily say that the world is a place where barely anything is just and barely anybody is equal. Although the international community finds itself in a never-ending daily struggle for a better world, this dream might never...

Future of Operational Environment

Introduction It can be argued that the operations of the Army are affected by several environmental factors. These components are the diplomatic relations with other states, technological advancements, economic situation, and others. Army leaders should study anticipated changes that may affect their operational activity in the future to command efficiently...

Ideal Citizen Nazi German in a Totalitarian Government

Introduction Hitler’s quick and unimpeded rise to power in the early 1930s was followed by the development and radicalization of the national ideology. Nowadays, Nazism is seen as the extreme form of fascism and encompasses a subset of ideologies including antisemitism and scientific racism. This essay will discuss how government...

France After 1789 and in the 21st Century

Introduction There have been different periods in France’s history, all of which have made an impact on the country’s development. The most crucial changes have been social, economic, and political. Politics has always been considered the foundation of a state’s development or organization. This paper aims to compare the political...

Special Interest Groups as a Threat to Democracy

Are special interest groups a threat to democracy? Yes, they are, because various interest groups that are in a more favorable financial situation have more chances of being heard than those who do not have much money to spare. This creates a space for corruption and promotion of specific economic...

US Presidential Qualifications and Need to Change

Introduction Being a president of the United States is a highly influential position that requires a significant degree of responsibility and awareness of the existing challenges the country faces. The current requirements for this job include three qualifications, which will be discussed below. This paper argues that the current criteria...

“Gross National Happiness in Bhutan” Article by Kelly

There is no doubt that the level of happiness can be listed among the most important factors that are taken into consideration to estimate the prosperity in a certain country. As it is clear from the article written by Kelly (2012), the authorities in Bhutan take this principle into account...

Governance and Public Policy

Democracy and Equality In his writings, John Stuart Mill makes important contributions to democratic governance by putting forward key principles that govern how democracy should be exercised. In its simplest form, the democratic rule indicates the rule of people whose authority and legitimacy comes from the people themselves (Brink, 2007)....

Government Program Termination in the USA

Why are government programs seldom terminated? Usually, if the evaluation of some program shows that its findings are negative, it is terminated. If it becomes known that there was some inefficiency or fraud, the same thing happens. And, of course, in the case of negative benefit-cost ratios, the program is...

E-Government and Information Age Management

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...

Wallerstein’s Contribution to Development Theory

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...

Public Diplomacy Profession, Its Significance, and Career

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...

Law Enforcement in Colonial America

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...

Bureaucracy and Presidential Power

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...

Food Policy Action and Food Security Legislation

Interest group and website information Food Policy Action (established in 2012) was created from collaboration efforts of U.S. food policy leaders for holding legislators accountable on those votes that have a direct impact on the food and farming industry in the country. Its website contains key information about the interest...

Stress on Law Enforcement Officers and Available Programs

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...

The Impact of Public Consultation in Australia

Summary The impact of public consultation in Australia is scrutinized by Kerley and Starr (2000). The authors acknowledge that the new concept of public consultation is an overseas trend as implied by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD). There are six benefits or values of implementing public consultation...

Barack Obama’s Campaign Ad Analysis

In 2008, Barack Obama ran for a second term in office. He wanted to achieve something that has eluded past presidents of his homeland, and that is to become a two-term President of the United States. To accomplish his goal he decided to produce a TV commercial that would allow...

Public Goods and “Free Rider” Problem

Introduction Public goods are crucial to society. They include essential and non-essential aspects of modern life. However, despite their importance, they are often damaged by careless or deliberately malicious legislations, natural disasters, and other issues. This paper will present an overview of public goods, the challenges that affect them, and...

The European Union’s Security Issues

Introduction Security is a multifaceted concept that can be comprehended in diverse forms, hinging on its objects: the discernment of threats, the preserved values, and the ways through which these values are preserved1. The ongoing change in perception of security threat and the means through which these threats are addressed...

The Industrial Age Impact and the Rise of Capitalism

It is a common truth that those people who do not remember the past have a limited opportunity to understand the real nature of things that happen to their society. The mindset of the society has experienced significant changes during the last centuries; however, the repercussions of older values can...

Western Australia Police Communications Centre’s Change

Introduction The WA Police Communications Centre is a vital organ of the regions police force, primarily because it provides for an ideal way for members of the public to reach the organization for help and support. However, the job is very challenging because, by its nature, it involves constantly listening...

The Problems of Democratic Transition and Consolidation

The Problems of Democratic Transition and Consolidation: Southern Europe, South America, and Post-Communist Europe book by Linz and Stepan explore the issue of democratic transitions defining the core issues and making adequate assumptions concerning the causes and conditions that lead to them. The post-authoritarian democracies, in particular, post-1989 Europe and...

Balance of Power Theory and Modern World Order

The modern world is characterized by a great deal of instability that can threaten the world order established after the Second World War. It becomes clear that the created paradigms are inefficient in meeting the challenges of the world that ceased to be two-pole over two decades ago. The issues...

Political Parties in Canada: Ideological Analysis

Analysis The abundance of issues discussed during the election can be overwhelming for an average voter. Some believe that there is no significant difference between the stands of the major federal political parties. Canadian government encounters this problem as well. The choice between the three major Canadian political forces: the...

Leadership within Non-Profits Organizations

Introduction Statement of the Problem Nowadays, non-profit organizations, particularly charity ones, have a serious impact on society in the USA and the whole world. Since it is leadership that shapes the image and guide the actions of an organization, it is highly important to invest time and efforts in studying...

National, State and Community Asset Mapping: Pennsylvania

Abstract Providing the members of a specific community with the necessary services is a challenging task unless the local infrastructure is flawless. Therefore, it is crucial to make sure that the community institutions cooperate successfully. Thus, efficient healthcare services can be provided to the target population. The Indian Creek Foundation...

Causes of War: Comparative Politics and Peace Studies

Introduction A study on the causes of war and enhancing peaceful coexistence in the world has been a critical issue in international relations. Scholars and students alike have to look at the root of what makes countries go to war, as well as the modalities that can help restore and...

Post-Colonialism in Nigeria, Jamaica, and Congo

Introduction The post-colonial review of three countries, Nigeria, Jamaica, and Congo, shows that there is a great deal of progress made towards self-governance. The governments in the various countries set up institutions for governance, and they appear to have matured in the democratic representation of the people. Thus, in all...

Social Equity and Public Administration

Equity involves understanding and giving people what they can enjoy fully and healthily. In America, Public administrators have equally contributed to being fair just by practically integrating the notion of social equity in economic, social, and political aspects. Savra and Brunet (2004) found that social equity is a pillar to...

The Concept of Democracy in Political Theory

Introduction and Background The concept of democracy is familiar to most people. Developed first in ancient Greece, democracy came to flourish in the 20th century, when decolonization, economic circumstances, and the establishment of just political rules led to the popularity of democratic institutions. Today, the majority of western societies have...

Representative Democracy Crisis: Causes and Responses

Introduction In the contemporary world, representative democracy is believed to be an elementary principle. In fact, the ideal of democracy in Europe for instance is based on the representative democracy. The model of democracy is designed in line with reverence to human civil liberties and the tenets of bylaw. In...

Individual Legal Personality in International Law

The individual is considered as a legal personality when one becomes involved in a legal system and gains particular rights and obligations. The question of whether the legal status can be obtained by individuals on an international basis attracted the attention of many commentators. All people were claimed to be...

The Provision of Social Amenities for Illegal Immigrants

Introduction Over the ages, the US has been regarded by many individuals as a land of great opportunities. For most individuals, it is a fantasy to reside in the United States, a nation in which opportunity beckons at the corner. Even though a majority of individuals have actualized their fantasies...

The Russian Foreign Policy

Introduction The Russian foreign policy that facilitated its annexation of Crimea has raised controversy in the global society (Weiss 4). The scholar also notes that the decision of this government to intervene in the ongoing Ukrainian crisis has also earned it criticism. While some people feel that Russia acted contrary...

Effects of Gun Control Measures in the United States

Introduction Considerable research indicates that consistent gun control measures do not prevent criminals from possessing firearms. Rather, these laws offer the criminals an advantage over the law-abiding citizens, thereby increasing crime. LaRosa indicates that one of the effects of gun control is that the violent and harmful people acquire arms...

Government: Transportation Policy

Introduction A realistic and practical transport policy paper must take cognizance of key factors that have the potential to significantly enlarge or limit its scope (IPCC, 2007 and DoE/DoT (Department of Transport) (1994). The introduction of 2002 transport policy that in UK that seeks to tax car drivers according to...

Blair Doctrine from Moral Perspective

Most wars involve land interests. The idea of war as a rescue of people in danger of a humanitarian catastrophe might seem noble. However, what are the criteria that allow one nation to interfere with another hiding behind the idea to help? In the middle of the Kosovo conflict, the...

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...

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...

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...

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...

The Royal Canadian Mounted Police Officers

The Royal Canadian Mounted Police is the national police force of Canada. They are responsible for policing in provinces, local communities, municipalities, and international airports. Contrary to the theoretical implications of the name of the force, they ride horses only during ceremonies (Reichel, 2018). They control law and order throughout...

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...

President Biden: Executive Leadership Style

A distinct executive leadership style is what sets a leader apart from previous and future leaders. Many people tend to find a sense of calm and reassurance when they are able to make connections between the previous and the current leader. Given the fact that presidential work is filled with...

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...