Abstract This essay will explore the Rwandan genocide and argue that the initial, political nature of the motives and logic behind the conflict were exacerbated and perpetuated by ethnic divisions. In this context, this essay will discuss the events of the situations, the parties involved, and the tragic lack of foreign involvement which all contributed to unthinkable conditions of mass murder, which we are only now just beginning to understand.
Abstract This paper addresses the question of gender in international relations. How does gender, as a social construction, change our ideas of what is important in international relations? The paper draws on prominent feminist scholarship in this area to explain first why gender matters in general, and how it is a societal construct. It then explains a number of different feminisms, and their different critiques of international relations as it is presently conducted.
Abstract This paper analyzes the impact of NAFTA on the Mexican environment. Initially, the theoretical issues surrounding free trade and the environment are outlined. The Mexican case is analyzed in terms of national trends and in the specific context of the Maquiladoras.
Abstract This paper examines the ethical issues of just war as they relate to the US-Iraq war and of gun control. The two cases illustrate the ethical dilemmas that underlie seemingly simple issues.
Abstract This paper examines the pros and cons of the 1994 NAFTA agreement involving the United States, Canada and Mexico. The paper concludes that the benefits of the free trade agreement far outweigh the costs.
Abstract This essay defines the 1997 Kyoto Protocol. The paper outlines the ways in which George W. Bush's Administration's decision to not support the protocol's efforts to control green house gas emissions will affect the efforts of the rest of the world.
Abstract This paper explains how the theory of Social Darwinism fueled the flames of imperialism by leading oppressor nations to believe that their imperialistic ventures were a natural, social evolutionary process and not a cruel, tyrannical system of governance. It discusses how the soldiers? belief in Social Darwinism allowed them a universal pardon for their actions.
From the Paper "Secondly, the success of these imperialist lands is owed largely to the support of their people. The leaders "marketed" imperialism to the people under the pretense of Social Darwinism. Finally, when these weaker countries were subjugated, they were conditioned to believe that the invasion and oppression of their people was an unavoidable result of nature. The oppressed peoples bought into this to some extent because, according to Social Darwinism, only the fittest survive and the unfit will inevitable fall by the wayside. So, the manifestation of the theory permitted the imperialistic nations to survive and multiply while the oppressed civilizations were invaded and distorted."
Abstract This paper takes the position that a Western (North American and Western European) dominated global culture and its visual imagery intrudes on our lives and serves as a tool for colonialized superpowers
From the Paper "Cultural, artistic and social circulation of images across the globe is Western-based as well. European capitals like London and North American cities like New York City are considered as the centres of arts and sciences of the world. Television programs, fashion and industrial products that are used in the third world countries are mostly imported from United States and England."
This paper discusses the Spanish-American War of 1898 by tracing its causes to determine why the United States entered the war, the domestic opposition to the war, and the war's aftermath.
Abstract This paper explains that the United States, as part of its imperialist expansion, annexed Hawaii, Guam, Puerto Rico, and Philippines during the War. The author points out that the cause of American imperialism and the popular desire for expanding the country's influence beyond its borders was taken up by the popular press of the time, but was vigorously opposed by several prominent figures, such as Andrew Carnegie and Mark Twain. The paper concludes that the war carries significant lessons for the students of history that are especially relevant in the current global environment, in which the US is once again looking to assert its political and military power.
Table of Contents
Background
Cuban Struggle for Independence
American Imperialism and Yellow Journalism
Sinking of the Maine
Declaration of War
The Philippines
The Caribbean War
Peace Treaty and the Aftermath of the War
Opposition to the War
Conclusion
From the Paper "True to the advice of its founding fathers like George Washington and Thomas Jefferson, the United States had, in the first century of its existence, kept well away from foreign entanglements and concentrated on its domestic consolidation. After the American Civil War (1861-1865) the country experienced rapid industrial growth. This led to the need and desire for expanding its markets beyond its frontiers and for showing its political and military muscle at the international scene. The Monroe Doctrine and the rallying cry of the country's "manifest destiny" became popular slogans in the country as more and more Americans began to believe that territorial expansion by the United States was both inevitable and ?divinely ordained.? Certain events in the neighboring territories were soon to provide it the opportunity to flex its muscles."
Tags: imperialist, cuba, philippines, press, power
Abstract The paper deals with the issues of globalization and its impact on the world economics. The paper also examines the role of the World Trade Organization (WTO), with regards to the liberation of the domestic economy of a country.
Contents:
Introduction
World Trade Organization
The pressures of globalization
International Political Economy
From the Paper "Total world trade in commodities, services, as well as intellectual assets stood at US $5 trillion in 1995, of which services and intellectual assets accounted for over $1 trillion. The WTO's regulations and ideology institute a set of regulations on the subject of the regulatory structure in which this substitute takes place. The WTO constructs upon the managerial formation that subsists under GATT backing as of the early 1990s. Subsequent to its formation in 1947, the GATT increasingly developed into a structure of great complication. Its contact extended progressively in reply to growths in the world economy and the well being of its participants."
Abstract This paper explains the new single European currency being used in 12 countries in Europe, so far. Specifically, the paper explores why the government of England decided not to join the singular currency, showing both the advantages and disadvantages of using one currency. The paper evaluates the Euro, in general, and looks at its impact on the UK's tourism industry.
From the Paper "Because most of the cross-border countries of UK are members of EMU, the tourism industry of UK faces a high risk of price competition with the EMU nations, through comparisons in terms of travel fares and hotel accommodations. Travel cost in UK is likely to be more expensive, than
that of a country within the Euro zone, because of the cost of currency conversion. Single currency within the Euro zone may attract more travelers because of the convenience of not needing to convert currencies. In this view, in contrast to the possible increase in tourism rate among countries within the Euro zone, UK may experience a struggle in their tourism industry because of the inconvenience and cost UK's currency may bring to travelers."
Abstract This paper briefly discusses the threat that WMD pose to America because of the trading of nuclear weapons. It discusses the treaty signed by most countries in the world and how UN control of the trade of these weapons is essential in preventing a disastrous nuclear war.
From the Paper "Weapons proliferation, simply defined, is the rapid increase or spread of weapons in the context of global security. If we are to measure the weapons capabilities of the world, the United States retains the lion's share: in 2002 the Economist estimated that American military spending would exceed 379 billion in 2003 (Economist, 6/18/2002.) For comparison's sake, Russia, the world's second largest nuclear power, had a total GDP of merely 346.6 billion in 2002 (Economist, 7/22/2003.) However, the "balance of terror" that underscored the cold war era was in many ways much safer than the current situation. Whereas "weapons proliferation" once referred to the number of weapons in existence, it has taken on a new meaning; it now is usually meant to reflect the number of political entities capable of using weapons of mass destruction. The number of such countries has increased beyond UN Security Council permanent members to include India, Pakistan, Israel and perhaps most notably North Korea."
Abstract This paper looks at the debate over producing and eating GM foods. In particular, the paper reviews the decision by the U.S. government to send GM grain, via the WFP of the UN, as part of their food aid to Africa. The paper concludes that the U.S. was not correct in their decision to send GM grain to Africa, as well as being incorrect in forcing African nations to accept the GM grain and, indeed, acted unethically through its decision to act as it did.
From the Paper "People against GM foods argue that the use of GM crops, manufactured (and more importantly, patented) by a small number of (US-owned) firms, will lead to small farmers becoming beholden to these large firms, which will mean the death of small business, in the developing world (which we are already seeing, on a huge scale), but also in the developed world, including the US. This would be globalization wrought on an epidemic scale, and would have devastating consequences for the world economy, as the large, monopolistic, firms could charge any amount they wanted for their seed, leaving competition a thing of the past."
Abstract This paper presents an exploration of globalization and imperialism and argues that globalization is actually nothing more than imperialism with a different name. The writer uses several sources to illustrate the definition of imperialism and then holds it against globalization to prove they are one and the same.
From the Paper "A new pedagogy will be in order if the progression of imperialist globalization is to stop. Imperialism is the act of obtaining power by taking over other areas. This may mean a true take over such as was seen recently in Iraq, or it can be more subtle by way of an economic takeover. An economic takeover is what the process of globalization is advocating with its spread of capitalism, led by technological wonder and awe. In the end however it is nothing more than a new way for some nations, primarily America, to gain control over other nations through the use of business clout and dependence."
Abstract This paper begins with a brief description of the country of South Korea, including area size, population, culture, economy and neighbouring regions. The paper then continues with a discussion of the impact of globalisation on South Korea and the part South Korea plays in the global economy. The writer comments on the overall effects of South Korea's relationship with its northern adversary, North Korea and how this impacts on the globalisation of its economy.
From the Paper "South Korea is found on the southern tip of the Korean peninsula, sharing its only border with North Korea. Other neighbours are Japan, 200 kilometres across Korea Strait, as well as China and Russia only a few hundred kilometres to its north. South Korea's total land area is 98,190 sq km and total population of 48,289,037. Its natural resources include coal, tungsten, graphite, molybdenum, lead, hydropower potential, and Korea makes $172.6 Billion from exports and spends $160.5 Billion on Imports."
