How Korea impacted American foreign policy throughout the second half of the twentieth century
Thesis - 9 pages - International relations
“It is part of the general pattern of misguided policy that our country is now geared to an arms economy which was bred in an artificially induced psychosis of war hysteria and nurtured upon an incessant propaganda of fear ” proclaimed General Douglas MacArthur on May 15, 1951 in...
Patrice Lumumba: American foreign policy and cover-ups
Thesis - 6 pages - International law
Historically, the foreign policy of the United States has been such that one event has integrated itself into effecting the majority of events to follow. The case of the United States foreign policy in the Congo and, specifically, the assassination of Patrice Lumumba...
US foreign policy - HS 571
Thesis - 4 pages - Administrative law
When the United States passed the Monroe Doctrine in 1823, the country gave warning to foreign nations that the Western Hemisphere shall be free from European imperialism. While the doctrine was passed on behalf of the rest of the Americas, it gave the US complete control over the...
Current Polish foreign policy towards Poland's eastern neighbour states: Russia, Belarus, Ukraine (October 2004 - February 2005)
Essay - 10 pages - International relations
Poland has always lied at the crossroads of Europe, as suggested by the title of one of Norman Davies' famous history books Heart of Europe. Intermediate between the West and the East; buffer state; ally or enemy of the main European powers, Poland was once a very powerful country whose territory...
The impact of nazism, if any, on German foreign policy in the period 1933-39
Essay - 4 pages - International relations
Although it is never only one country that is fully responsible for the outbreak of a war, it can be agreed that the pre-war expansionist foreign policy of Germany was the triggering act behind the start of the Second World War. Therefore it is important to understand what affected...
The United States and Latin America in the 21st century: Recommendations for a sound and sustainable foreign policy
Essay - 7 pages - International relations
Traditionally, the relationship between the United States and Latin America has been marked by periods of ups and downs, and often indifference. Over the past decade, the latter has largely settled in. However, in view of the region's increased global profile and reach, devising a healthy...
The presidency: Where foreign policy and domestic politics collide
Essay - 4 pages - Political science
Political scientists have long sought to discover where the foreign and the domestic spheres of the presidency connect. Presidents, it is assumed, must balance military needs with political needs, whether those political needs entail gaining domestic support for the president's agenda or...
The Foreign Policy Transition: Isolationist to Internationalist
Essay - 3 pages - Political science
Many people describe the period between World War I and World War II as a time of United States isolationism, but that is a common misconception. While it is true that during the interwar period America was very politically isolationist, the country was very imperialistic economically. Following...
Ideology and War: Pacifism and Eschatological Militarism in Foreign Policy
Essay - 9 pages - Humanities/philosophy
War is a situation that embodies the principle of duality: one side is pitted against another in an “an act of violence intended to compel an opponent to fulfill our will .” That will, whatever it may be, “has its root in a political object ” that is determined within...
American Foreign Policy Regarding Israel and Palestine: From 1998-2002
Thesis - 5 pages - International relations
Since the founding of Israel, over 50 years ago, America has taken the fledgling country under its wing . The sympathy of the American people towards Israel has wavered little despite the ups-and-downs Israel has been through in its short history . Especially throughout the Clinton...
The High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy
Worksheets - 3 pages - European law
It is only with the European Council acting by qualified majority and the concurrence of the President of the European Commission that the High Representative is appointed. Art 18 TEU states that the High Representative shall implement the common foreign and security policy of the...
The High Representative of Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy
Essay - 5 pages - European union
This paper will examine the new role of The High Representative of Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy (‘High Representative') that came into force in 2009 following the Lisbon Treaty signed in 2007. First, the historical background will be discussed followed by the...
CFSP (Common Foreign and Security Policy) and Non Proliferation
Essay - 12 pages - European union
Since the end of the Cold War, the nature and origins of threats on Europe have changed. This evolution of repartition of powers in the world led some countries to develop their defence and military capabilities, whether it concerns missiles, biological or chemical weapons, or the ultimate...
"Why has the common foreign and security policy been so much more difficult to organise than economic cooperation?"
Essay - 5 pages - International relations
One of the most important discussions in the modern-day European Union concerns the lack of effectiveness of common foreign and security policy. As the Union moves towards integration, creating such a policy has become one of its most pressing concerns. I shall consider this...
The United States Foreign Policies - The Relationship between the United States and China
Case study - 6 pages - Political science
The world has become a global economy. This has facilitated the need for countries to interact from a personal level. The desire to interact is facilitated by the fact that countries have the same desire to progress economically and socially hence the emergence of the need for countries to...
Foreign policies of Germany and France between 1919 and 1939
Essay - 6 pages - Modern history
France and Germany were during the interwar era one of the key elements of international relations. They were the two most involved powers in World War I. This war was not the last as many people hoped. Once again the two powers were very involved in the Second World War. Therefore, it is...
Foreign policies of Jimmy Carter and Ronald Reagan
Essay - 3 pages - Political science
James Earl “Jimmy” Carter was the thirty-ninth President of the United States from 1977 to 1981. Before becoming president, he was the Governor of Georgia, and served two terms at the senate. He was regarded as an outcast to traditional party politics. The start of his presidency was...
Anatomy of the Russian disinformation campaign: understanding the complexity of a covert network as part of state policy and a military tool against Europe
Tutorials/exercises - 73 pages - Journalism
About two decades ago, it was impossible to imagine that foreign disinformation could actually affect the policy decision making or disturb social cohesion and solidarity in European countries. Back then, media outlets such as television, radio stations and newspapers enjoyed...
Country Risk: Fiscal Policy and Public Debt
Course material - 6 pages - Economic politics
Governments refer to (elected) people who form the administrative body of a country. They are important because they take into account externalities and finance public goods (which the private sector would not want/manage to finance). Their objectives are : education, national defense, low crime,...
International Trade and Innovation: EU policy recommendations
Essay - 2 pages - International economy
Based on the current worldwide developments, explain what would be your policy recommendations to European governments and the European Commission with regard to globalization, international trade and innovation strategy.
Globalization and Inequalities: Towards a World Without Poverty: Theories, Institutions, SDG's Policies, Future Perspectives for a Better Society
Essay - 9 pages - International relations
When we talk about globalization, we mainly think about how it has been a driver and shaper of our current society. Despite having increased and revolutionized the economic exchanges, it has largely impacted our cultural and political processes by perturbing them. Globalization appeared and...
British Policy of Appeasement: Great Britain and the Second World War
Case study - 10 pages - Educational studies
The policy of appeasement pursued by Great Britain in the years leading up to the outbreak of World War Two is among the most controversial events studied by historians. Assessments of the policy of appeasement offered by historians include those who criticize the actions of the...
Central banks & monetary policy
Case study - 7 pages - Educational studies
Most of central banks presume that financial stability has policy responsibility. In a few situations where the central bank is faced with legal objective that is explicit for stability in finance, objective is of a wide range and the responsibility of central banks far reaching. However,...
Success and Failure of Foreign Market Entries
Case study - 18 pages - Educational studies
Foreign marketing involves exchanging goods and services between various different national markets (Salman par 1). The marketing activities are coordinated and integrated across various countries that relate with each other in business. In order for a company to fit well in foreign...
Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) - Globule business environment
Case study - 3 pages - Educational studies
Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) has been traditionally defined to mean a firm or a corporation from one nation investing physically into building a manufacturing factory in another country. The direct investment in physical structures such as buildings and equipments distinguishes FDI from...
Describe the major differences in interests and perspectives of the member states of the European Union on Iraq and the US policy
Essay - 15 pages - International relations
The Iraq conflict uncovers difficulties for the member states of the European Union to find a common position in the context of the Common Foreign and Security Policy. This essay describes the major differences in the interest and perspectives of the member governments on Iraq, and...
Analysis of Obama's leadership abilities in relation to his policies and oratory skills
Case study - 4 pages - Political science
Since his arrival to power in 2008, after his victory in the presidential election, the domestic and foreign policies of the President Barack Obama have been the focus of extensive analysis by numerous commentators. Having inherited economic instability and two wars from the previous...
Canadian policy at the crossroads: Protecting Canada's independence in the age of globalization
Case study - 8 pages - International relations
The foreign relations of Canada are by nature, very much centered upon its southern neighbor, the United States. This is true for both trade and foreign policy considerations. In addition, Canadian governments have also had active relations with many other nations. These...
Critically Examination of US policy toward the Middle East in the twentieth century
Essay - 6 pages - International relations
Throughout the course of its history, the United States has utilized its foreign policy objectives for the purposes of pursuing its own needs. Although the United States has, in rare instances, pursued foreign policy objectives for the purposes of altruistically...
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...
