"Does the United Kingdom Still Have a Constitution?" by Anthony King
Book review - 5 pages - Political science
"Does the United Kingdom Still Have a Constitution?" is a book written by Anthony King. It is composed of four chapters based on the Hamly Lectures delivered at the Institute of Advanced Legal Studies in 2000. The book also contains a short chapter written by John Bridge about the Hamlyn Trust...
The United States foreign policy orientation in the Middle East after September 11 in a neorealist perspective
Essay - 4 pages - International relations
September 11, 2001 brought changes to the rules of the international system established at the end of the Cold War. The collapse of the Soviet Union allowed the United States to reign at the top of the international area. It was able to dominate the world as the only superpower in possession of...
Explain the reasons for the durability of the National Front
Essay - 5 pages - Political science
Even though it is not the biggest extreme-right party in Europe, the French National Front finds a particular resonance internationally, considering its long-lasting influence on the national political field. Often wrongly considered as a simple heir of Poujadism, it can no longer be considered...
Is Capitalism here to stay or is another vision of economics possible and viable?
Essay - 2 pages - Economy general
For many centuries, Capitalism has been the only economic system in the industrialized world. In the present world, this system is in crisis. Billions of people live below the poverty line without any access to food, health care or housing. By capitalism, we mean a system of production that...
McDonald's in India: a glocal strategy
Case study - 12 pages - Economy general
India is an assimilation of several ethnic groups. Its geographic origin, language, religion, dress, food, habits differ from one state to another. There are 22 different languages that are recognized, and there are hundreds of dialects. Nonetheless, people have the same temperament all over the...
The European Central Bank (ECB) and the Federal Reserve System (FED)
Presentation - 23 pages - Economy general
This document is a presentation of the European Central Bank (ECB). The national central banks (NCB) make part of the ESCB Headquarters based in Frankfurt Presentation of the FED, which was created in 1913 by the enactment of the Federal Reserve Act and headquartered in Washington D.C. The...
Evaluate Charles Taylor's arguments against neutralist liberalism
Essay - 6 pages - Political science
Every society needs cohesion to survive. However, we are likely to have different views on how to implement and manage this cohesion. In this context, the state has a primary role regarding this task as it is often seen as the only alternative to anarchy. The question then arises as to the basis...
The Cuban case
Essay - 10 pages - International relations
In this document, we find answers to the questions: To what extent did the particular situation of Cuba in the post Second World War era influence the international relations theory? According to the current international relations theory, what are the perspectives for Cuba today? International...
Interest groups and voter ignorance
Essay - 5 pages - Political science
Certain interest groups are often depicted as pursuing only their self-interest. They are supposed to "push government to enact policies that benefit small constituencies at the expense of the general public". These criticisms lead to the creation of a new word: lobbying, which designates the...
The new European Union members and the euro : advantages and disadvantadges of joining the euro, an assessment
Essay - 13 pages - European union
Over the last few years, twelve countries, the Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Cyprus, Poland, Slovakia, and Slovenia in 2004, and Bulgaria and Romania in 2007, joined the European Union. This came as the result of a long political process, followed by the fall of the...
Schneider-Legrand merger: was Bruxelles "Wrong or Right"to block the merger?
Case study - 5 pages - Economy general
This document will answer the following questions: Why did the European Commission decide to block the French merger? What was the opinion of Henri Lachmann (the CEO of Schneider Electric) about the veto? Is it usual to meet with this kind of refusal in Europe? What are the arguments against...
Issues of urban renewal: the example of a former industrialized city: Lille in France
Essay - 3 pages - Social, moral & civic education
I have chosen Lille, a large city located in the North of France. Lille is a symbol of the industrialization of many European cities in the 18th and 19th centuries. Indeed, Lille was an important center of textile manufacturing industry. In the 19th century, Lille was the second largest textile...
Opposing views about forest harvesting in British Columbia, Canada
Essay - 2 pages - Ecology & environment
The forest industry has been a crucial part of British Columbia's economy for a very long time. Up until the 1970s, it was widely claimed that 50% of every dollar spent in BC was generated by the forest industry (from textbook, Farley 1972, 87). Today, this industry still remains the backbone of...
Does the EU need a European Identity? Why? Why not? Use concrete examples to support your line of argument
Essay - 5 pages - European union
In a European Union under construction, speaking about European Identity is essential. If it exists, it should be the expression of a dynamic link between Europeans. This identity is or would therefore be the creator of art and culture, a common political ethic, European citizenship, and common...
Failures and benefits of free trade and the role of World Trade Organization (WTO)
Essay - 10 pages - Economy general
The free flow of international trade gained significance after the Second World War when the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) was tabled. The GATT was followed by the formation of the World Trade Organization (WTO) in 1995. The WTO was formed to establish rules for international...
Trust online and the opinion of former consumers
Dissertation - 72 pages - Economy general
This study examines the issue of trust and the influence of the opinion of former users in electronic commerce. The lack of trust is the main reason why people are still reluctant to purchase online. Lack of trust is due to many reasons in online business, no physical contact, risk of theft of...
Are the migrant workers competing with locals in China's urban labour market?
Essay - 5 pages - Economy general
At the end of the 1970s, the Communist Party of China (CPC) acknowledged that planned economy had not managed to increase the Chinese standards of living. Consequently, it started to reform the economic system in order to modernize it. The labor market was also not been excluded from such...
Narcos and Maras: the transnationalization of crime
Essay - 6 pages - Social, moral & civic education
In this presentation, we are going to deal with a very sensitive subject, which affects Latin America. It is quite a controversial issue, which also creates a lot of fantasy in occidental minds. Although people may frequently exaggerate, it is an unquestionable fact that Latin American has known...
Noam Chomsky, Hegemony or survival: America's quest for global dominance
Book review - 2 pages - International relations
In the book entitled "Hegemony or Survival", Noam Chomsky, professor at MIT and one of the most controversial intellectual activists, dissects the American foreign policy one more time. His theory is supported by a detailed analysis of history. According to him, the world political leaders are...
The role of Poland in EU policies toward Eastern Europe: is Poland a bridge between East and West?
Essay - 4 pages - European union
It is often hard to define a common foreign policy of the EU, as in most cases national interest and bilateral relations are the rule. Nevertheless, some agreements and partnerships have created and enhanced ties between the EU and other countries of Eastern Europe. The enlargement of the EU in...
How useful is the term "New terrorism" in distinguishing -9/11 post terrorism from the form that preceded it?
Essay - 7 pages - International relations
The purpose of this paper is to discuss the usefulness of the term "New Terrorism" in distinguishing -9/11 terrorism from the form that preceded it. Firstly, we will try to find a suitable definition of "New Terrorism" and then we will see how it is difficult to find a definition of "Terrorism"....
Analysis of the opportunities for a MNC to expand its international operations on Chinese and Indian markets
Case study - 12 pages - Economy general
With the biggest two populations of the world, China (1.3 billion inhabitants) and India (1.1 billion inhabitants) became two major participants in the global economy. With the late evolution of their populations, China and India have evolved as the two most important emerging markets and they...
How effective is the communitarian critique of liberalism? Use Rawls, Sendel and McIntyre to organise your arguments
Essay - 4 pages - Political science
Communitarianism is a political and social philosophy that emphasizes the importance of community in the functioning of political life, in the analysis and evaluation of political institutions, and in understanding human identity and well-being. It was developed in the 1980s and '90s in...
Creating Colette in Shanghai
Essay - 2 pages - Economy general
By sticking to the original concept and in tandem with the new emerging Chinese market - How to recreate Colette's lifestyle store in Shanghai is a question that needs to be analyzed. First step is to start with the company analysis in order to underline its strengths and weaknesses and prepare...
International economics: Essay on the advantages and disadvantages of globalization
Essay - 6 pages - Economy general
‘We are living a transformation which is going to reconstruct population and economy for the coming century. There will be no more national products and technologies, no more national firms, no more national industries, no more national economies. Only individuals, which constitute nations,...
The debate of the carrying of arms in the United State and the role of the NRA (National Rifle Association)
Essay - 4 pages - Political science
The question of the regulation of handguns is 'one of the most divisive social issues in American society' because 'firearms in general, and handguns in particular, are emblematic of individual autonomy and freedom from government intrusion' . This debate is actually centered on...
The Conference on Security and Co-operation in Europe (CSCE) in the post cold-war Europe
Essay - 5 pages - International relations
The CSCE (Conference on Security and Co-operation in Europe) was born with the Helsinki final act in 1975, as the territorial statu quo seemed definitely taken for granted by both the communist block and western countries. On the 1st of August 1975, 35 heads of states from Europe, the US and...
Mel Lastman, Mayor of a Megacity (Toronto: 1998-2003)
Essay - 5 pages - Political science
Melvin Douglas 'Mel' Lastman was born to Polish-Jewish immigrants in 1933. He entered into politics in 1969, after having created a chain of stores in the area of Toronto. According to legend, at the age of 22, he borrowed $2,000 and a truck to open his first appliance store; and the...
Security and emancipation
Essay - 4 pages - Political science
The 20th century has witnessed many struggles for emancipation, and a strong emphasis put on security agenda in many countries. Regarding emancipation, many examples come to our mind like the decolonization era, after World War II, the feminist struggles for equality between genders all over the...
How does Gramsci understand social cohesion and consent?
Essay - 5 pages - Political science
Antonio Gramsci is without doubt, a spiritual follower of Marxism. Drawing the consequences of his experiences of worker's movements and communist party politics, as well as of his numerous readings and philosophical influences, he has greatly contributed to the evolution of Marxist thought...
