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An in-depth analysis of Samuel P. Huntington's "civilization paradigm" in his article "The Clash of Civilizations".

A look at the causes behind school shootings in the US and the parental role in possible prevention.

The paper discusses journalism before and after September 11,2001.

A research paper on securitization, how it is currently used in the banking industry, and its role in the subprime mortgage crisis.

This paper looks at devices and methods used in the detection of biological weapons.

A look at the drug use amongst young American soldiers who fought in Vietnam, Iraq and Afghanistan.

An in-depth review of Samuel P. Huntington's theories and ideas in his controversial work "The Clash of Civilizations".

A discussion of the challenges facing contemporary organizations that involve aging workers, minorities and immigration.

An examination of how the Supreme Court case, "Morse v. Frederick" relates to freedom of speech and the current political make-up of the Supreme Court.

A description of the major weather disturbance known as a "monsoon," and a discussion of its importance to agriculture and resources in South Asia.

An examination of the controversy surrounding the declaration of the right to bear arms by the Second Amendment of the US Constituion.

An argument that the prisoner base in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, be closed down.

This paper provides a philosophical analysis of Kant's moral duty in the categorical imperatives and the immorality of the Iraq war.

This paper discusses that Immanual Kant could have never supported the US invasion(s) of Iraq over the past 18 years.

Reviews the legality, under the Eighth Amendment to the Constitution, of using lethal injection in executing the death penalty.

A brief overview of the arguments for and against legalizing marijuana.

A look at how the executive, legislative and judicial branches balance their powers in the government of the United States.

This paper examines the effects of globalization in India.

An analysis of "Saving Sourdi" by Mai-Lee Chai and "Clothes" by Chitta Banerjee Divakaruni.

A look at how gay marriage is viewed in the USA.

An analysis of U.S. media coverage of the 2003 Iraq invasion.

A discussion of the importance of global warming and the solutions to the problem.

A persuasive discussion on global warming and climate change and their consequences.

This paper explores the U.S. government's balance of security versus justice concerns.

A look at the arguments for and against giving amnesty to illegal immigrants in the US.

An argument that gays and lesbians in the United States are not afforded the same rights as other citizens.

A look at the portrayal of terrorism in American mass media.

An examination of the past and present situation for women in Iraq and whether the War in Iraq has had an impact on Iraqi women's rights.

A discussion on whether educating the children of illegal immigrants is a burden to the public school system in the US.

A description of a pristine environment before and during the building of a nuclear power plant, written from the point of view of the squirrels who lived there.

An examination of the significance of the discovery of the Izumo protein with regard to the field of reproductive biology.

Argues that animals should continue to be used in biomedical research in order to further scientific knowledge.

This paper argues against the notion of a 'good terrorist' presented by Charles W. Kegley in his work 'The New Global Terrorism: Characteristics, Causes, Controls'.

This paper explores the use of genetic engineering in knockout mice experiments for the study of diabetes.

A look at the history and significance of terms used to identify the Mexican population in the US.

A discussion on subprime mortgage development in the United States.

A look at the events of 9/11 and how it could have been prevented if aviation security had been tighter.

Discusses the theory of evolution and the doctrine of creationism from an orthodox Christian standpoint, arguing that creationism is not only plausible but is the truth.

A look at the controversy subject of euthanasia.

An examination of how al-Qaeda funds its terrorist activities and what the Canadian government is doing to block these funds.

This paper looks at both sides of the controversial gun control debate in the US and then looks at the Second Amendment of the U.S. Constitution in this regard.

A discussion of the similarities between asylum and extradition and how they interrelate, with a comparison of the Asylum Case,"Columbia v. Peru" (1950), with the case of "United States of America v. Cotroni"; "United States v. El Zein" (1989).

Argues that the U.S. should withdraw from Iraq.

An argument that the dangers of global warming are being exagerated.

An in-depth look at the main objections to the practice of ethnic profiling.

A brief discussion on equal employment opportunity (EEO) legislation.

An examintion of the impact of atmospheric pollution on global climate changes and the need for transnational solutions.

An in-depth discussion on business ethics failures and the current economic crisis.

An examination of affirmative action in the US with regards to hiring and promoting, particularly the Disabled Veterans Affirmative Action Program (DVAAP).

An examination of the importance of risk management planning in criminal justice organizations.

This paper explores the racism directed at Arab-Americans before and after the events of September 11, 2001.

A strong argument that women are victimized by the justice system in the United States.

A review of the film "The Delta Force" directed by Menahem Golan.

A literature review on the controversial issue of capital punishment.

An argument that the Bush Administration's War on Terror is wasting trillions of dollars on security measures that are not protecting the United States.

A critical analysis of the effectiveness of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).

A critical discussion on the war on drugs and prison overcrowding.

An examination of the ethical issue of abortion during election campaigns.

A brief discussion on the problem of illegal immigration in the US and its solution.

An analysis of the origin, development and context of the global peace movement.

An examination of the debate on abortion from an economic point of view.

An address to a congressional district, explaining the speaker's position in favor of the bill allowing concealed carry permits on college campuses.

A persuasive argument supporting the allowing of concealed weapons on college campuses.

An analysis of the security threats posed by the transnational issues of terrorism, oil shortages and immigration.

A comparison of the viability of hydrogen fuel cells and gasoline-fueled internal combustion engine in terms of economics, environmental impact and safety.

An exploration of the moral and ethical issues related to human cloning.

A persuasive argument that the U.S. Patriot Act compromises the rights, safety and security of American citizens.

An exploration the dying resource known as fossil fuels.

This paper discusses whether U.S. security has been enhanced or if U.S. security has declined both economically and militarily due to the effects of globalization.

An examination of the correlation between sex education in schools and declining teenage pregnancy rates in Georgia.

An examination of the democratic nature of five issues on the platform of democratic presidential candidate, Barak Obama.

An analysis of the effect of public opinion on foreign policy.

A comparison of two articles on climate change; "A Statistical Deterministic Approach to Hurricane Risk Assessment" by Kerry Emanuel et al, and "Global warming Did It! Well, Maybe Not..." by Joel Achenbach.

An examination of the controversy around the use of torture, arguing that even without taking account the moral issues, its use cannot be justified.

Discusses multiple sources of threats to personal safety, and how personal protection agencies can best anticipate these threats and prepare for them.

A look at three issues that could affect the legalization of marijuana.

This paper looks at the controversial issue of euthanasia and argues that it should be permitted in some instances.

A discussion on the pros and cons of genetic enhancement.

This paper provides an argument against abortion using the Kantian criterion of duty.

A personal account of a Chinese immigrant adjusting to life in the United States.

An examination of the US intervention and process of democratization in Iraq and Panama.

This paper looks into the issue of stem cell research and discusses whether scientific advancements in medicine outweigh the controversial ethical decisions being made in embryonic stem cell research.

A discussion of how biomimicry applies to all aspects of construction, and can be a tool for efficiency and sustainability.

This paper presents arguments against socialized medicine.

An examination of the pollution problems arising from global warming, and possible ways of alleviating these problems.

A detailed examination of the relationship between Christian spirituality and biological evolution.

A discussion on why marijuana should be legalized.

A persuasive essay on the growth of white supremacy and its 'new' form of subtle racism in the United States of today.

This paper looks at the issue of ethics as it relates to the death penalty, while discussing the utilitarianism views of Immanual Kant and John Stuart Mill.

Discusses the changing view of professionals and parents about eugenic euthanasia based on the book "The Black Stork" by Martin Pernick.

An examination of the problem of racial profiling as it occurs in the U.S., zoning in on New Jersey as a case study.

A discussion of gene therapy, and how it can be used to treat cancer.

Presents the writer's belief that abortion is morally wrong.

A discussion and comparison of the arrest, detention and seizure framework in Canada and Turkey.

An examination of the argument for and against capital punishment in the United States.

An argument that human reproductive cloning should be put on hold due to its medical risks and the unresolved issues associated with it.

A look at the rise of anti-American feelings.

A discussion on the Central American and Mexican immigrants in the United States.

A review of the 1975 film "Hester Street".