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Introduction The issue of power division in America has been significant for over two centuries. Its importance is not decreased now. American federalism is a well-known phenomenon. However, the ways of implementing it seem to be rather controversial. The current issue of marijuana legalization has aggravated contradictions between federal and...
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...
In the current digital era, the advancement of technology strongly depends on governmental decisions. Laws and bills adopted by the authorities can enhance innovation, but, as practice shows, they often only prevent scientists and engineers from realizing their ideas. The problem lies in poor understanding of technological and scientific impacts...
Introduction It would be impossible to run a campaign without a candidate who is capable of attracting the attention of voters and promote the ideas. More often than not, political figures tend to be white and wealthy middle-aged men who support mostly conservative ideas. Another interesting factor is that the...
Naomi Klein attempts to discuss climate change in a political context in her 2014 book, “This changes everything: Capitalism vs. the climate.” She claims that the “model of fast-and-dirty, export-led development” that emerged in many developing nations as the result of globalization has massively led to the 21st century’s massive...
It would not be an understatement to claim that the Great Depression was one of the darkest hours in the American history. Therefore, the New Deal suggested by Frank Delano Roosevelt, or FDR, as he was commonly referred to, could be seen as a life-saving force. At the same time,...
Introduction This essay discusses the connection between specific democratic principles and how they contribute to democratic governance. It further examines how democratic principles influence the formulation of public policies. The Process of Lobbying Lobbying can be described as a process through which individuals and concerns are marshaled to bring about...
Introduction The aim of correctional facilities is not only to punish offenders but also to help them change their attitudes and encourage them for a better life without crimes and violence. At the end of their sentence, criminals reenter the community. However, releasing offenders is a challenging task because it...
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...
Introduction Meetings during the presidential campaign can be rather challenging since both anyone from the audience and opponents can ask uncomfortable questions in order to challenge the speaker and make one feel uncomfortable. However, it is possible to cope with any complicated issue by means of a thorough analysis of...
Every country has a particular type of government that determines how power is distributed among different levels of government. The US is characterized by a type of government called federalism. This essay will review the features of the American federal system, as well as the difference of federalism from unitary...
Introduction Democracy is a subject that is perceived differently by different people. The most accepted definition of democracy, however, is that of ‘the rule by the people’. We will not however expand on this as different people have different understanding of what is ‘the people’, and ‘rule’ (Schaffer, 2000, p.1)....
Introduction The Yuma, Arizona Police Department which is managed by administration police is responsible for managing various divisions such as Field Services, Support services, and investigations divisions. The largest within the agency is the patrol division and is in charge of the protection of life and property, preliminary criminal investigations,...
There are several principal forms of professional communication that can be employed by law enforcement officers. These include verbal, electronic, and written interaction and body (sign) language. Police officers have to interact with different individuals at work, such as victims, witnesses, perpetrators, peers, community leaders, elected officials, supervisors, and executives....
Introduction Although many states have a restrictive firearm guiding policy, it is difficult to find a problem in the world that is as fiercely debated as the issue of personal weapon control. In this context, debates principally are founded on whether laws concerning a personal right to arms are an...
The Barack Obama Presidential Library promises to be a community gathering space on the south side of Chicago, IL, like no other presidential center before. The project will be run privately and include separate library, museum, athletic, and entertainment facilities (Schuessler). An approximate construction cost of this site is $500...
Introduction The pandemic of coronavirus disease continues to affect the maintenance of essential services and different aspects of daily life in the United States. The country’s government reacts to this rapidly evolving situation by designing and implementing new measures to reduce social interaction and prevent the spread of disease. This...
The achievement of the balance between law enforcement procedures and personal liberty when guaranteeing security is a social and legal priority. The problem is that people can inadequately assess the area of their personal liberty, as well as police officers and other representatives of law enforcement agencies can sometimes violate...
Why did the creators of the Zionist movement feel a need for “a home secured by public law”? Although the Zionist ideas are currently being fractured into numerous variations of political hypotheses, the overall importance of this movement could be outlined with the help of both pragmatic and spiritual variables....
Introduction This essay provides a working definition of representative democracy, constitutional democracy, and republic. It then evaluates how the foregoing concepts impact contemporary democratic governance. Representative Democracy, Constitutional Democracy, and Republic Working definitions are most relevant when one is dealing with concepts that have no definite meanings. In this case,...
Introduction All countries have a military Almost all the countries in the world have a functional military outfit. These military outfits are tasked with the responsibility of ensuring that their countries’ borders are free from intrusion. In the olden days, attacks from enemies were a common occurrence. This called for...
Many of the ideas that Kennedy and other presidents draw on come from biblical texts. Even though these truths are thousands of years old, they do not lose relevance and reflect essential human values. Kennedy talked about the Soviet Union in his speech, because at that time, the United States...
Every country has its unique political system, and the United States of America is not an exception. American Constitution provides for both federal and state governments to have somewhat equal powers or for federalism. Federalism can be described as a system where political power is equally divided between the state...
Introduction In 2016, the European Union (EU) introduced a new EU Global Strategy (EUGS) for its region that outlined plans and principles for security and foreign policy. This document showed the shift in the EU’s stance towards local and international interests, placing the EU in the context of several crises...
The modern world is characterized by the ever-increasing understanding of the value of the human life. The humanistic ideas are proclaimed to be the motto of our age and people should do anything to avoid the further development of violence, manslaughter and wars. Having accepted this ideas, the humanity entered...
North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) is a trade bloc that was formed in the year 1994 to enhance free trade between the United States, Canada, and Mexico. As a trilateral arrangement, NAFTA replaced the trade agreement that was signed between Canada and the U.S. The previous agreements between the...
By definition, the Congress is expected to represent the interests and needs of all American citizens, yet it is not always the case. Indeed, as the analysis of the current Congress shows, ethnic minorities are significantly underrepresented in it, which leads to the failure to meet the demands of the...
The study’s primary research question is whether the officer perceptions about organizational justice have an impact on officer attitudes towards body-worn cameras (Kyle & White, 2017). The research questions include the following: What are the most and less significant perception variables of organizational justice that influence officer attitudes regarding BWCs?...
Although the United States of America prides itself on being the first truly democratic country in the modern world, an opinion that the US is not a democracy has been gaining more and more traction in the recent years. There are concerns that the American democratic system does not work...
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...
The United States of America has long been striving to enact the health insurance reform and it eventually became possible with Obama at charge. It is a serious step forward in order to support many Americans who cannot afford paying for the medical insurance. The US has the highest health...
Introduction The Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty or the NPT is an international treaty to prevent the spread of nuclear weapons and their technology. The treaty seeks to promote collaboration for the peaceful use of nuclear technology. The treaty also seeks to ultimately achieve complete nuclear disarmament (Blacker 34). The NPT was...
Freedom of speech is a concept that is supposed to be one of the most valuable for the democratic society we are trying to build. We are often told that there are no barriers for anyone who would like to state his or her opinion on political issues provided that...
Introduction In this paper, I will describe the ideal country and determine its political and economic structure, social problems and their solutions, national defense system, as well as its participation in international relations. The country in which I am elected president is rich in sources medium-sized state with a multinational...
Voting is a citizen’s most fundamental activity that expresses his patriotism and desire for nation building. Citizens are required to choose the government of their own through elections. The voting department of the U.S encourages everyone to vote for a leader because it’s their country and their home. However, 30%...
Introduction Capital punishment is a government-sanctioned practice of penalizing criminals where an individual is put to death. It is an extremely controversial practice in the United States where the death penalty is legal. I argue that the death penalty should not exist as it is an inhumane practice both ethically...
Introduction To some extent, government policies with regard to poverty, welfare, and unemployment are not living up to the expectations of the majority of the American people. Today the number of Americans living in poverty has significantly increased. With such exaggerated levels of poverty, the welfare of the people becomes...
Introduction This essay discusses the issues of democracy in Australia and the United States. In this case, the essay specifically compares the similarities and differences between the two countries. In addition, the essay also discusses matters related to governance, social changes, and public policies. Democracy in Australia The chosen country...
Introduction In the principles of Marxism, North Korea should be a society that should not have classes like the bourgeois and proletariat which are characteristic of a capitalist system. Marxism holds the socioeconomic ideology that everyone in a Marxist society should enjoy the benefits of labor (Kim 6). Patient modification...
Introduction Brazil is the most powerful country in the South American continent. Its social-economic status evokes the diplomatic enthusiasm of the United States of America. To determine a country’s status in the sphere of global and regional leadership, three dimensions are critical to examine. These include territorial, economic, and military...
Introduction The themes of this paper include tools of democracy and public policies. It also reflects on Bush’s administration and compares it to Obama’s regime about policy implementation approaches. The Descriptions of George Bush and Barack Obama George Bush was the 43rd president of the United States from 2001 to...
Influencing is a fundamental part of leadership and it relates to the way individuals affect the purposes, opinions, and behaviors of people around them. Explained, an army leader is an individual who, by their given position or designated duty, motivates and guides others by providing direction and confidence to others...
The picture represents a board consisting of country leaders signing a North Atlantic Treaty in April 1949 and creating the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) – a war alliance against a pending threat of the Soviet Union (“NATO Pact Signed” 2017). The round table, at which they all sit, reminds...
Introduction From the Declaration of Independence and till 1789, the U.S. experienced a period characterized by the development of government, legislature, and the division of political power. In the early 1790s, the two opposing political parties developed, known as Democratic-Republicans and Federalists. The latter were more influential at first and...
Democracy is a political or social unit that gives power to the citizens in which they observe it through a free and fair electoral system. When the citizens do not exercise democracy themselves, then the elected representatives carry it out. This kind of system is illustrated by having recognized equality...
Introduction With economic growth of up to eight percent, India has become an important partner with the EU countries (Mataritonna, 2006). The country is regarded to be one of the fastest-growing economies around the globe. However, India’s tariffs and non-tariff barriers are the main hindrances to international trade between the...
Introduction It sums up the essay by emphasizing the need for governments to rethink the definition of the problem and institute fresh policies and regulations. In the modern-day, countries across the world follow the democratic system of governance, which purportedly guarantees equal rights to all citizens, irrespective of gender, race,...
Introduction Klare’s book ‘Rising Powers shrinking Planet’ provides a descriptive analysis of the problems that are associated with oil unless the trend of energy use is reversed. According to Klaire, oil is a scarce commodity that is mainly found in the Middle East. This commodity is therefore very expensive due...
Political cartoons have been used by artists to send a message to the politicians on the current events. The artists usually criticize the politicians for overreacting to the current events, but ignore the usual events that have been affecting the society. Let us consider the following cartoon. In this picture,...
It is a fact that no individual can be self-sufficient. Everybody needs the input of external parties to live comfortably. Similarly, countries also need the help of other countries since no country can be self-sufficient. Countries need to import goods that they do not have the capacity of producing. Therefore,...
Introduction There is a difference between public and private management. This paper will look at the differences between these two sectors of management. Public and private organizations have been seen from different perspectives, which vary from one person to another. This is a subject that has been there from time...
Introduction Many various factors might affect the voters. The political views of a candidate play a significant role in an election campaign, but people make decisions according to their preferences based on personal likes and dislikes. While a particular range of characteristics seems to be universal and should be adopted...
Introduction The impact of international trade on emerging economies is discussed globally by modern economists. Emerging economies are the countries that are developing at rapid rates and have the foundations of a market economy. They have the potential to be developed markets, but they lack internal private capital and it...
Introduction Trade policies were initially done away with but globalization has now begun to haunt world governments and many argue that the voracious market forces are gradually making compassionate governments to face a difficult time in shielding their people from the literal beasts of prey that lie in wait across...
Introduction The way the US national strategy changed during the last decades shows changes in the nature of the threats the country is facing, either locally or abroad. In that regard, it can be stated that some of the failures that national security faced since the end of the cold...
Increasing public involvement in political issues is a major issue in democracy. Most countries in the world are democratic. In essence this implies that the people are involved, directly or indirectly, in decisions by their governments. To participate in decision making, the people must have a platform where they can...
The Cuban missile crisis became a turning point in the relationship between Soviet Russia and the United States. The historical event which made the whole world shudder from the danger of destruction caused the beginning of Détente. There are lots of interpretations that describe the event-form from different angles. The...
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....
Introduction The European Union is a political and economic union which was created in 1958 after the Second World War to form a single market which would enhance economic growth and political stability among the members. The 27 member countries have established rules and laws that have encouraged economic growth...
Introduction When reviewed with other public policies, social security has been rated as one of the greatest successes that USA government has undertaken. However, there are various problems or challenges associated with it (Livingston, 2008, p.xi). It is estimated that the program, which started to function in USA around seventy...
Introduction Public opinion is considered extremely important in the modern world. It is impossible to imagine a democratic country that does not pay attention to public opinion about a specific affair that concerns the whole society. Many different models have been used to make conclusions about the relation of public...
In life, there are moments when the actions of one person can invariably change the history of a nation. In America, there are people whose heroic deeds have been landmarks in the history of the nation. A good example of such kind of people is Jackie Robinson and Barack Obama....
Introduction The issue of children serving as soldiers in military conflicts is sensitive indeed. The increasing use of children in military conflicts has grown and threatens the social fibre. Bearing in mind the failure of international legislation to protect the rights of children, there is growing need to tackle the...
The article “Quiet Corruption’ Impedes African Development, World Bank Report Says” (McGregor & Nasreen, 2010) was published in the April edition of Business Week. This is an article that was initially published by the World Bank and argues that ‘quiet corruption’ is a major hindrance to the development of Africa...
Introduction The term “school-to-prison pipeline” refers to the tendency of children and young adults, typically from disadvantaged backgrounds, to be put in prison because of harsh disciplinary policies within schools. In this paper, the school-to-prison pipeline will be defined and discussed based on the following articles: “The New Disciplinology: Research,...
Introduction Homosexuals in the military have always had to hide their sexual orientation to prevent discrimination, incrimination, or even discharge from service. According to a review by G. Dean Sinclair, psychiatrists once actually established that homosexuality was a disease and such individuals should not serve in the army, since they...
Summary NATO appears to be in a political no-win situation in Kosovo despite the much-touted military victory. To escape that dead end, the alliance must rethink its political goals. NATO continues to insist on a settlement based on autonomy for the Albanian Kosovars inside Serb-dominated Yugoslavia. But that goal is...
Background information Formed way in 1958, the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) is a non-profit organization that advocates focus on addressing the needs and interties Americans of middle-aged to elderly descent. The association owes its formation Ethel Percy Andrus, a retired teacher whose goal was to assist the elderly...
Introduction The American with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Affirmative Action policies have a similar theme in fighting against discrimination, civil rights, and provision of equal opportunities for individuals through federal authorizations. Both are legal doctrines which seek for equitable measures in providing a standard on which discrimination is made...
Introduction Statistics have shown that Canada has been experiencing a decline in voter participation during federal elections ever since before the second world war to this day. Voter participation or voter turnout simply refers to the total number of voters who are able to cast ballots in an election. Those...
Introduction The European Union has immense potential to transform the lives of its members; however, lack of single decision making processes and transparent legislative systems could be coming in the way of achieving this. Many critics argue that decisions at the EU take too long, are too complicated and lack...
Introduction Absolutism is a form of governance in which absolute or sovereign powers are in the hands of the king which include authority to make laws, develop foreign policy and administer both justice and state affairs. King Louis XIV of France is considered to be a classic example of absolutism....
Introduction Political voting in America has declined today, for the reason that the level of articulate elite and mass political behavior has changed. However, this was not always the case in American politics. For most voters, the physical sense of casting a ballot was the juncture of an extended period...
Background and Context Trade is an indispensable driver of economic development. This is especially true for countries that have adopted free trade policies. Almost all studies that have been conducted to examine the economic growth patterns of countries across the world show that countries with open or outward-oriented economies record...
Introduction According to Weiss (2007), Humanitarian intervention is the threat or applying force on the borders by a state or any group of states to prevent or bring to an end the spread and misuse of the available human rights of the people; who are not the citizens of that...
Introduction The country draws closer to yet again an important time in its history. It is a time that will impact the growth of the country. The upcoming election period will determine the kind of leaders that the country will be governed with in the next session. It is a...
Social justice is a concept that has existed for many centuries and whose application has found meaning in many early and modern societies. Social justice is mainly concerned with concepts that promote equality and justice in the society through fairness in economic, political and property policies. Social justice depicts the...
In the article, the writer expresses his dedicated glee of the revolutionary battles in many instances. Algeria was in a bad state and had in fact called off an election fearing that the Muslims would take over the highly sought office of the president, consequently running the Government affairs. The...
For quite some time, there have been debates of whether Turkey should be acceded into the European Union (EU). It is one of the nations that have applied for inclusion although it has been receiving accusations from the other members of EU. It’s been accused of not establishing an effective...
Location of Kirkuk City Kirkuk is a city in Iraq that serves as the capital city of Kirkuk governorate. It is located 250 kilometers to the north of Baghdad at 35.47°N, 44.41°E. It is located in a strategic position geographically with large oil reserves and gas production. It has been...
Introduction It is believed that public riots or community rebellion, activity boycotts and public marches are descriptive and even more apparent ways to express resistance. Also, any local forms of public expression as well as the media were believed to greatly initiate anti-colonial movements. The print media and literary culture...
According to the official NATO internet resource, the definition of NATO is the following. The North Atlantic Treaty organization (NATO) is an alliance of 28 countries from North America and Europe committed to fulfilling the goals of the North Atlantic Treaty signed on 4 April 1949 (“Welcome to NATO”, 2010)....
Many modern governments instigating wars against their neighbours or other countries often flood media outlets with songs of triumph and endless rhetoric about how necessary those wars really are. However, the loss brought on by these wars is further compounded by the absence of political achievement by instigators. The violence...
The first face-to-face presidential debate took place on September 26, 2016. Hillary Clinton kept her cool, while Donald Trump was impassioned and engaging. The meaningful part of it was dedicated to economic issues. Teresa Garcia, a 20-year-old civil engineering student, carefully followed the presidential campaign and the debate as well....
Introduction It is unfortunate that most of us associate the military with killing other people but it is important to look at the wider picture. The military is a very integral part of the nation and it is the best way in which one can show their patriotism and loyalty...
A fast-growing government of the United States launched a bureaucratic mechanism empowered with unlawful methods of controlling and administering the state. The unlimited power granted to the government deprives citizens of the right of ownership and allows them to ignore the rules and premises established by the Constitution. Therefore, one...
Introduction Gun control in America has in the recent past been a major debate since the 1960s after President John F. Kennedy, Senator Robert F. Kennedy, and Dr. Martin Luther King were assassinated (Haerens 111). While some individuals consider the issue of gun control to be a crime, others consider...
Introduction Job rotations have proved to be quite effective for several organizations around the world and this success can be replicated in the Department of Homeland Security. However, prior to its implementation, several issues must be ascertained and prepared. The rotation The Department of homeland security has not been operating...
Original voting procedures The constitution had outlined clear procedures of determining the president in the United States but that system only worked for some time. By the 1800s, the Americans had begun to explore other options to achieve the same goal. This was triggered by the flaws that were found...
The investigation made by Lynn Bachelor (1998) centers around the problem of finding some solution sets for the development of Detroit Downtown. The author starts the article by discussing the advantages and disadvantages of the mentioned solution sets with proper examples of putting the theory into practice. These cogitations are...
Introduction Every citizen of the United States should have access to quality and affordable healthcare. Health is a fundamental issue that needs to be catered for to ensure that all citizens are comfortable. In the past decade, much has been written and talked about the health of people in the...
Introduction The dynamic nature of the business environment as well as increased competition has necessitated innovations and inventions from different people, especially those who have the ability to combine different factors of production and make huge returns from it. To do this, one requires to posses the necessary entrepreneurial knowledge,...
Summary of the Article Major sport events have huge socioeconomic impacts on host countries and cities because of their large scale investments. Smith (2009) states host countries invest heavily in these sport events because they boost economic efficiency, promote equity, and enhance collective identities. However, the problem is that host...
A brief history of the modern Iraqi State Iraqi state is located on the western part of the Asian continent. The kingdom of Iraq was incepted way back in 1932. The country was invaded in 2003 with the forceful occupation of the British and American troops following the claims made...
Summary of the Article State and local governments spend a lot of public funds in subsidizing the construction of arenas and sports stadiums with the view of generating income and positive externalities. However, Johnson and Whitehead (2000) argue that constructed arenas and stadiums have failed to cover the construction, maintenance,...
Introduction The state is expected to provide social values like protection, justice, and welfare. These are social values that are so fundamental to human well-being that must be protected or insured in some way. That could be by social organizations other than the state; for example by family, clan, ethics...
Introduction There has been a recent upsurge in demonstrations all over Thailand by protesters. We have to first check the root cause of the problem before identifying the solutions that are available to the people of Thailand. Thailand is the only nation that was never colonized by any of the...
Introduction Ronald Reagan, the 40th president of the United States, followed a unique path to his life in the White House. From a radio sports announcer and a famous actor, he turned to politics and was elected the governor of California State in 1966. He was born in Tampico Illinois...
Introduction Vincente Fox won the 2000 presidential elections and this marked the start of the culmination process that would later transform Mexico politically. It was the period when Mexico, reformed from being a one-party administration to a self-governing institution. However, this has not been an easy process and the old...
Introduction America’s attitude with regard to war is quite hard to understand. For many years, the country had been reluctant to engage in war intervention measures among warring nations. In the past, the United States has endeavored to cultivate peace with virtually every other nation. On the other hand, going...
Introduction The death penalty did not start yesterday. Neither did it begin ten years ago. It dates back to the ancient world where people who committed certain crimes were subjected to death. Mostly referred to as capital punishment, the death penalty is said to have gained notoriety in the Eighteenth...
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...
The distribution of income in the United States is to great extent skewed. In particular, according to the 2007 census, top 20% of the population own 93% of the total wealth, whereas the other 90% of Americans have to share 7% of wealth (Domhoff, 2010). A decade ago, in 1998,...
The U.S. Defence Policy The US defense policy has undergone a series of transitions from the Great War era up to the present time. In analyzing the US defense policy, the mention of US foreign policies cannot be ignored at all. The modern US defense policy under the Obama administration...
Having a sneak preview in the contemporary life in America reveals an element of hurriedness in almost every aspect of life. People seem to be harrying towards a “set” objective that only they can see. The observation that almost everything seems to be at an escalating speed towards an unknown...
Introduction Federal entitlement programs require people living in Michigan different opportunities as concerned with TANF beneficiaries. The question is that the whole concept directed toward the elimination of jobless claims in Michigan should have incentives but of more qualitative coloring. It is meant here that the quality of the entitlement...
Introduction Attaining national unity among citizens of a country is a very noble issue although it may prove difficult to achieve. Divisions among citizens are normally a result of factors such as tribalism, racism, corruption, social injustice. With such kinds of prevailing issues, it may be impossible for a country...
Community policing was first practiced in 1960. Generally civil unrests led to the development of community policing. Community relation programs were developed to make it easy for the citizens to give information to the police. I view community policing as the best development ever in the police force. This is...
Has anyone ever thought of a world where only a small fraction of individuals owns the whole corporate world, but where every person, including the African American is equally treated? Can anyone think of a world where the worth of rich individuals like Bill Gates can equal that of the...
Among the all countries on the Earth the United States of America is considered to be a unique phenomenon as a country. Founded on a new land by almost hopeless people whose only desire was a total freedom, this state became a huge machine that tends to be the giant...
Introduction Housing as an issue has plagued communities in the United States of America (United States or US) for many years. It has been a rich source of societal conflict. A lot of policy decisions have been formulated over the years with the intention of solving this problem. The United...
Introduction Nationalism entails culture or ideology generated in a country, social organization, or movement created within a nation. Myths have, on the other hand, existed given that have contributed to social, time immemorial, and political as well moral growth through mobilizing energy necessary forth this growth. These myths, including national...
Integrating a policy is a multi-dimensional aspect. In that regard, policies of executive departments can be especially difficult in terms of integration.Taking the example of the National Strategy released by the current administration in the White House, it can be stated that broad points might put some difficulties in terms...
Such concept as the reinvention of the government has always been a subject of thorough sociological analysis. Overall, this notion can be discussed from several perspectives such as for instance administrative and political. Traditionally, it implies some radical or even revolutionary changes in society and state machinery. However, this belief...
In a news update on the website of the British newspaper The Guardian posted on 26th March 2010, Hélène Mulholland reports that a newly formed coalition of ideologically committed left-wing organizations named the Trade Unionist and Socialist Coalition (TUSC), is set to field candidates in opposition to the candidates of...
There can little doubt as to the fact that the most significant problem confronting the Organization of United Nations (U.N.) is this organization’s operational ineffectiveness, which causes many political observers to suggest that U.N. continuous existence, in its present state, does not make much of a sense. Ever since the...
Infrastructure and a country’s competitiveness go hand in hand. A country cannot effectively compete in today’s global markets without movement of people, goods and services. Every country needs a safe, reliable and an effective movement of goods and services if they need to drive their economy. Products have to be...
Description of the conflict The latest conflict between developing countries and World Trade Organization (WTO) is concerns international patent laws. This conflict has come up due to the establishment of an agreement with respect to Trade Related Aspects of Intellectual Property (TRIPS). Under this agreement, all member countries agreed to...
Weapons of Mass Destruction The 2003 Iraq War added vigor to the discussions and debates on weapons of mass destruction – their definition, their use, control and the threat they represent to the world at large in the future. This paper attempts to shed light on some salient key topics,...
The world today is faced with threats, challenges and problems that cannot be resolved by individual nations. Such challenges pertain to violation of human rights, international terrorism, wars, environmental degradation and poverty issues which have to be addressed at the global level. The occurrence of a large number of events...
Introduction The Federal Emergency Management Agency has been in operation since 1979 and has the duty of preventing, mitigating, recovering, and responding to man-made or natural disasters in the United States. The organization has achieved a number of milestones but at the same time has been the center of controversy....
France democratic regime France struggled for a long to take hold of a democratic regime because its national sovereignty had been lost to two democratic regimes that are the United States and the British. These were very strong countries and fighting them was a big task. To add to that...
Abstract Social security forms the largest of programs in the U.S government and, in terms of dollars is considered the leading in the world. Since its conception and signing into law by former president Roosevelt, in his New Deal in1935, it has proved successful in saving the old, needy, and...
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,...
If there is one country that has been a victim of trade embargos and sanctions, it is Iran. The tense relationship between Iran and the United States of America dates back to the seventies during the reign of Shah and the US has been imposing trade embargos and sanctions on...
Introduction The United States of America’s constitution has granted the president a range of diverse powers. These powers of the president in the United States of America are contained in the executive part of the constitution; in which the president is expected to exercise these powers in his or her...
International actors have played major roles since the Second World War in a bid to bring sanity to what may at best be termed as irrational leadership. International actors have enabled the establishment of inter-governmental alliances making them (actors) have a formal standing and be respected in times of crisis....
Introduction Discussion Habermas has been concerned with the development and decline of public sphere right from his earliest works. The public sphere was defined by Habermas as ‘a realm of social life in which something approaching public opinion can be founded’ (Habermas, 1989, p2). In public sphere, citizens discuss without...
In life, a person is at times forced to lie. This greatly depends with the circumstances or even situations that coerce an individual into doing so. A lie can be defined as knowingly expressing truth as untruth to a person or persons, institution like schools, courts and even at the...
Abstract This essay starts by explaining the motives behind the liberals’ strong influence and the introduction of liberalism’s political influence in different regions of Europe, America, Asia, and Africa giving a short history of its growth. Introduction Liberals’ main concerns are built on the idea of having free, fair, and...
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...
The role of interest groups cannot be underestimated in shaping the policy in the United States. In that regard, such a role can be extended to national security issues and the decision–making process within the National Security Council. In that regard, the present paper argues that the National Security Council...
Civil engagement By civil engagement, we mean collective actions of individuals that specifically identify and deal with issues concerning the public. This includes taking part in community events, voting, social activism, religious activities, political lobbying, campaigning, and involvement, helping the neighbors, and voluntary and paid community work. It has been...
Introduction The re-organization of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) represents one of the most radical and diverse arrangements made in the US government especially because it led to the placement of over twenty-two government agencies under one umbrella. Whether the reorganization was effective or if the old way of...
Introduction The public sphere provides a social forum where people deliberate openly on problems in the society with the aim of provoking political action. It creates the right environment for people to discuss in groups on issues of mutual concern for the purpose of reaching a common decision. It is...
Liberalism To define Liberalism we can say that liberalism is the concept which stresses on the importance of liberty and equality factor among people. Actually like all ideological vocabularies available is a contested concept. It is the dominant ideology in the post war era throughout the World. When the idea...
Introduction International business comprises of all bilateral and multilateral business transactions carried out across national borders. The world pork industry boasts one of the largest consumer base globally. Canada had dominated the world pork industry until 2004, when the United States took over as the country with the largest consumer...
Introduction Official Development Assistance (ODA) is especially vital for developing countries of the world. It is a statistic for measuring aid. This is regulated by the Development Assistance Committee (DAC). The loans and grants considered with ODA are proposed: The role of this international formation is to have more opportunities...
Introduction This paper examines the USA foreign policy especially towards Iraq after the 9/11 attack on Pentagon and World Trade Center in 2001. The attack was launched by suspected al-Qaeda network suicide bombers who hijacked the American Airlines Flight 77 and later plunged it into the infamous American Pentagon and...
Introduction The principal rationale of this essay is to delve into, discuss and analyze the regional squabbles among the Middle Eastern States. It seeks to critically evaluate how the “Balance of Power theory” and “Huntington’s Clash of Civilization theory” pertain to the economic and political disputes in the Middle East....
Introduction Since ancient times, democracy has been considered a favorable way of ruling which permits freedom and participation in state of affairs by all citizens. Still, within it conflicts of interest are neither eliminated nor stilled. They are rather transferred to a different battleground and the contenders are supplied with...
The Iran Hostage incident is a very pivotal occurrence in the history of the US-Iran relationship. Many researchers and political scholars describe this as a diplomatic crisis between the two nations. The incident took place on November 4th, 1979 when a group of Iranian students and militia invaded the US...
Introduction According to Bouchier (1999, pp.149-172), after Suharto (the second president of Indonesia since 1967 to 1998) was forced to resign from the office of the president, the post Suharto era began. During his reign, Suharto used the new order regime but opposition of the regime was eminent from 1996...
Introduction The Green Party is perhaps the best known alternative political party [outside of the Democrats and Republicans] in the United States. Co-founded in 1984 by American activist and politician Howie Hawkins (NY), the party was originally called Green Committee of Correspondence and then eventually went on to become Greens/Green...
Among many civil conflicts in Africa, Sudan is the one that has witnessed the longest history of civil war (1983-2010). Shaped by millions of unsheltered and starving civilians, this civil war has now been a flashback on the global platform, since Africa is located in the oil-rich region. This paper...
Introduction The original homeland security organization was characterized by uncoordinated responses amongst its respective agencies and cooperation was a difficult aspect to achieve. Consequently, the paper will look at how operations were carried out before and after the change was instated in homeland security within the country. Analysis of the...
Humanitarian intervention is best understood as the process of engaging in military intervention by one state into another state with the purpose of minimizing suffering in the recipient country. Although this intervention is based on a very noble cause, a number of challenges have arisen in terms of such situations....
Introduction Conspiracy theories have been around for as long as humans have had the ability to question authority. They are generally associated with events of such a sheer magnitude that seemingly have to be part of a secret plot. Conspiracy theorists usually stick together in the fact that they associate...
The concept Whistle blowing is a strategy that is adapted by the public and private sector to expose any kind of malpractice in the organization (Preston, 1994). Due to the complexities that are involved in the entire procedure, it became important for the government to implement an act that would...
Introduction Moldova has made significant progress in the implementation of democratic reforms in its society. However, democracy has not prevailed over the previous communist ideals established in the society. Although politically independent from the Soviet Union, Moldova has consistently been dependent on Russia making it difficult to shift politically from...
