Hot Topics papers

An analysis of the concept of demonizing and President Bush's "Axis of Evil" speech, with a focus on social substitution and the rhetoric of war and peace in American politics.

The paper discusses Arafat's political legacy and the difficulty involved in trying to reconcile the dual roles he played as national hero and international terrorist.

A look at the ongoing problem of immigration to the United States, its impact, and a possible solution.

This paper discusses the USA PATRIOT Act, which gives the American government the power to fight terrorism in a more effective manner, but might cost Americans the loss of civil liberties and personal rights.

Examines the media's role in diverting the public's attention away from local terror.

A look at the problem of global warming in the Arctic and how global warming itself is exacerbated by its effects there.

An overview of both sides of the abortion debate.

This paper discusses German philosopher Immanuel Kant's conception of politics and applies it to the United States' government's current desire for world-wide democracy.

An analysis of international relations in the age of globalization.

Uses the war on Iraq to argue that Western powers cannot force democracy on Islamic countries.

A discussion of whether the Kyoto Protocol is dead even before it has been fully implemented.

An analysis of the media coverage of the Asian tsunami.

An analysis of the impact of the Asian tsunami on international relations with China.

The paper examines India's foreign policy stand on the current war on terror.

An analysis of the benefits and implications of deforestation and reforestation techniques on carbon emissions in the United States.

An examination of arguments for and against the death penalty.

A discussion of whether all people can benefit from the globalization era.

An examination of whether gay and lesbian marriages should be accepted in all realms of society.

This paper discusses, based on the Second Amendment to the United States Constitution, the "right to bear arms" issue.

Looks at various scenarios as alternatives to the events that occurred in New York City on September 11, 2001.

An up-beat paper showing that America did not suffer too much from the 9/11 attacks.

An analysis of U.S. violation of international humanitarian law during the Iraq War.

A discussion of the legal arguments surrounding the Iraq war, dismissing legitimacy claims.

The paper examines India's 21st century national and regional security concerns.

An analysis of financial and ethical issues regarding the death penalty.

A brief analysis of the controversial issue of legalizing gay marriages.

An analysis of the ethical issues involved in physician-assisted suicide.

An overview of the Canadian immigration system including its history, charter rights and values.

A look at when and under what circumstances capital punishment is acceptable.

An analysis of the death penalty in the United States and the racial bias in the American justice system.

This paper discusses the intense debate surrounding stem cell research.

A comparison of analog and digital telephones.

Discussion of factors that contribute to the high child poverty percentage among single mother homes, families whose parents' employment is non-standardized, immigrants, visible minorities, Aboriginals and children with disabilities.

An analysis of how media complicity created the war in Iraq.

An analysis of the online availability of child pornography, which makes the Internet a virtual playground for pedophiles.

A look at the debate over civil liberties and anti-terrorism legislation.

An analysis of the proponents and opponents of same-sex marriages.

A discussion on how the Hays Code is no longer relevant today.

An analysis of the 9/11 terrorist attacks and what they have taught America.

This paper is an essay supporting embryonic stem cell research.

Examines what the global community is doing to halt earth's climate shifts.

An analysis of Colin Powell and his role in the war on Iraq.

This paper discusses the atrocious behavior toward Catholic immigrants in America from 1865 to 1895.

An analysis of British journalism through a review of the coverage of the 9/11 terrorist attacks.

A look at the most active and well-known terrorist groups, their origins, and causes.

Presents an overview and summary of this issue from different perspectives.

This paper discusses four bio-ethical issues that have gripped the nation's headlines over the past ten years: stem cell research, cloning human embryos, surrogate motherhood, and animal experimentation.

A political, ethical, and moral discussion of stem cell research.

An examination of U.S. probation and pretrial services systems and the role of federal pretrial officers.

A discussion on whether immigration law controls the movement of people into a state or whether it is designed to control people already in that state.

A comprehensive history of abortion from its roots until today.

An analysis of public health issues through an examination of empirical research.

Examines how the United States needed to use mass media to justify its war on terror and in Iraq.

An extensive look at the topic of abortion.

Examines to what extent there has been an emerging international norm of 'humanitarian intervention' and how successful attempts at humanitarian intervention have been.

Traces the history of the immigration of Jews to the United States and the patterns of assimilation.

A discussion of worrying technological advances, based on the contemporary version of Rene Descartes's statement, "I think, therefore I am"; "my computer thinks, therefore I am".

A persuasive research paper outlining the reasons why religion should not be taught in public schools.

A look at two proposals for an amendment to the U.S. Constitution regarding the definition of marriage.

A look at the general lack of concern among individuals for the rights of animals and the abuse that they suffer.

This paper examines the teachings of Comte, the Stoics, and Buddhism, which reflect the controversy of animal cloning from a philosophical standpoint.

A look at the contentious issue of gay marriage and its sociological and societal implications for Americans and for the world.

Investigates the factors related to affirmative action policy that might impact consumer behavior.

A critical review of Jose Moya's "Cousins and Strangers: Spanish Immigrants in Buenos Aires, 1850-1930".

Assesses the risk of another attack on America like that of the 9/11 attack on New York City.

Examines the issue of democracy in today's Middle East and the problems it faces.

Discusses the effects of mass persuasion on British and German society prior and during the Second World War.

Discusses the dangers for foreigners to work in Iraq at the present moment.

Argues that, based on criteria set forth by the United Nations, the attack on Iraq by allied forces was unjustified.

A review of the article, "The Ocean's Invisible Forest," by Paul G. Falkowski.

A look at the need for developing ways to predict and warn people about oncoming tsunamis.

A persuasive essay on capital punishment in the United States.

An analysis of the influence of Sayyed Qutb on Islamic terrorist groups.

Argues against capital punishment as an effective form of punishment.

An examination of the impact that Arab immigration has had on Europe, especially French culture.

An overview of the causes of Islamic fundamentalism, with a focus on Egypt.

An examination of the practice of racial profiling in the fight against crime.

A look at the prevalence of violence in America's schools

An analysis of the arguments for and against the death penalty.

Looks at the causes of the immigration of Iraqis to the West.

A position paper on racial profiling and how it has negative consequences for our society.

A look at the necessity of the war in Iraq

An analysis of al-Qassam as a total institution and an organization.

The economic and social impact of the growing issue of illegal immigration.

Examines the political and economic reasons for immigration from Lebanon to Western countries.

A comprehensive analysis of why and how the United States fought the first Persian Gulf War.

This paper discusses that cloning is a reality and has become a serious subject of vigorous debate around the globe.

This paper applies the message of Joseph Heller's "Catch-22" to contemporary life.

This paper discusses the pros and cons of euthanasia, the most debated topic in medical circles, which carries very sensitive ethical and moral implications.

Discusses controversial advertising and also questions the need for censorship.

Presents an argument against the scientific method of cloning.

Presents arguments in favor of euthanasia.

A discussion on whether the Bermuda Triangle can be considered a 'triangle of death' or a gateway to new life.

An in-depth review of the controversial topic of sex education in America's schools.

A look at the disturbing trend of pro-anorexia websites.

An examination of the American government's stand on cloning.

An exploration of the reasons behind terrorist attacks and the logic of modern terrorists.

A look at the history of the relationship between the Middle East and the Western World.

A broad, balanced and critical look at human rights in modern China.