Political Science papers

A review of the terrorist organization, Jemaah Islamiyah.

A critical study regarding the concept of 'the end of history' and a reflection on the current policies of the 'West'.

A discussion regarding to what extent the functioning of political parties can explain the crisis of representation of the 'people' in modern democracies.

An examination of the reasons behind the rise of Afrikaner nationalism during the period of 1910 to 1948.

A detailed account of the Environmental Protection Agency's Stratospheric Ozone Protection Division from its inception until its current state.

A rhetorical approach to understanding imagery and symbolism in Bill Bradley's presidential campaign in 1999.

A discussion regarding freedom of speech, focusing on the cases of Brandenburg v. Ohio (1969) and Rice v. Paladin (1997).

A discussion on the causes of homelessness and possible solutions to alleviate the problem.

A look at why socialism is popular in Western Europe but not so popular in the US.

An discussion of "The World is Flat: A Brief History of the Twenty-First Century" by Thomas L. Friedman.

This paper discusses how the role of terrorism has changed the direction and the future of modern war.

This paper asserts that it is technology that wins wars.

A review of progressivism in U.S. political history.

This paper defines genocide and its implications today.

This paper looks at the beginnings of globalization and discusses globalization in current times.

This paper examines various views of conflict theory and applies them to the war in Iraq.

An analysis of quality and safety issues concerning milk production.

A critical look at the US National Park Service (NPS) and the National Parks under their jurisdiction.

This paper discusses free trade and looks at the economic benefits of current agreements between the US and its economic partners.

The paper discusses the controversial issue of illegal immigration in the US and argues for stricter immigration laws.

A portrait of Colin Powell, one of the most popular military and political figures of this generation.

An analysis of social work policy, focusing on legal euthanasia.

This paper compares the government budgets of Clark County in Nevada, the State of Nevada and the White House's Office of Budget and Management.

An analysis of some of the characteristics that are inherent in rapidly growing economies.

An analysis of the way that the current George Bush administration has changed the United States foreign policy.

An analysis of the rights of aliens in the United States and a discussion on whether or not they should be changed.

This paper examines the development of the American nation.

An analysis of the arguments for and against capitalism in our society.

A research paper on whether the international order is an increasingly liberal one.

A discussion on the merits of a dual court system in the United States.

A review of American foreign policy in the late 1800s, focusing on the Spanish-American War and Senator Redfield Proctor.

An analysis of the problems related to importing pharmaceutical drugs into the United States.

A discussion regarding the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA).

This paper examines the advantages and disadvantages of The North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA).

This paper looks at postmodern cities and their culture of consumerism.

A discussion regarding low-income workers and 'Nickel and Dimed' by Barbara Ehrenreich.

This paper compares and contrasts the budgets of Wisconsin and California.

An analysis of the advantages and disadvantages of the bureaucratic system as it is relates to economics.

A discussion regarding racial profiling and discrimination in the criminal justice system.

A discussion regarding the role of the pharmaceutical lobby in the passage of the Medicare Prescription Drug Modernization Act.

A discussion regarding whether Australia should introduce deposit insurance in banking.

This paper describes the motives influencing US policy in the Middle East.

This paper looks at the potential threat of water contamination by terrorists.

This paper examines statistics regarding the Chicano population in the United States.

An analysis of Maria Ressa's "Seeds of Terror: An Eyewitness Account of Al-Qaeda's Newest Center of Operations in Southeast Asia".

A discussion on security versus privacy in the national security debate.

This paper discusses the issue of global business and studies the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA).

An analysis of the original concept behind the separation of Church and State in America.

This paper, written from an Islamic perspective, discusses what the writer views as roadblocks to the democratization process in the Middle East.

This paper describes the purpose of the U.S. Department of Defense Intelligence Agency, or the DIA.

This paper examines elements of apartheid that still exist in South Africa.

An analysis of the Ku Klux Klan as domestic terrorists.

An argument that recent clampdowns in immigration quotas and other immigrant-unfriendly measures threaten the American Dream.

This paper argues against the prohibition on marijuana.

An argument against the legalization of drugs.

This paper studies England's financial system and its impact on the American revolution.

A review of the impact that the U.S. Constitution has had on the Internet.

A political case study of prison construction and budget restraints.

This paper reviews and analyzes Caryle Murphy's book "Passion for Islam--Shaping the Modern Middle East: The Egyptian Experience".

An analysis of the role of the United States in the security of the Asia-Pacific region.

This paper analyzes a fictional debate about democratic values found in Hannah More's 19th century pamphlet "Village Politics."

An argument against the effectiveness of affirmative action in combating racism.

A review of the antiretroviral "opt-out" plan for Africa.

An argument that Thomas Hobbes' view that all humans are equal is more legitimate than Aristotle's view.

An explanation as to why an emphasis on relative power in international relations is more important than absolute power.

An exploration into US-Cuba relations on the basis of liberalism and realism.

This paper discusses forms of government in Aldous Huxley's "Brave New World".

A biography on the life and philosophies of John Locke.

A discussion on which method of intelligence gathering the intelligence community should rely on in order to counter terrorism.

A discussion on why the structure-agency problem is important for social scientists and an evaluation of the attempts made to 'resolve' the issue.

This paper describes in detail the author's interviews and analysis of homeland security in the County of Cook/City of Chicago.

This paper gives a brief politcal history of modern Argentina.

An analysis of Canada's relationship to the U.S., as discussed in Margaret Atwood's book, "Surfacing".

This paper explores the Korean Conflict and the possible outcomes of a reunification.

A look at the status of women in Somalia, with a special focus on legal protections for women's rights today.

An analysis of the ethical standards used by "civilian" agencies, such as the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) and the National Security Agency (NSA).

This paper discusses the political and economic growth of Brazil.

This paper argues that the Watergate scandal and other political scandals provided a means for reinforcing American moral values.

A review of propaganda and the definitions thereof.

A review of the relationship between the USA and Germany.

An analysis of the influence of Rockefeller and Carnegie in the creation of the Federal Reserve Bank.

An analysis of the threat of Osama Bin Laden's purchase of small nuclear weapons.

An analysis of the United States' foreign policy with regards to Islam and Middle Eastern countries.

A look at nationalism's effect on World War I.

This paper suggests a holistic policy for Saudi Arabia's maritime resources.

This paper examines the Texas Constitution, formed in 1876.

This paper discusses the management of The Democratic National Convention in 2000.

This paper argues that current international institutions are no longer effective in regulating the contemporary international economy.

This paper discusses the issue of capital punishment, which is presently one of the hottest and most controversial topics in the United States.

This paper discusses the forces shaping American domestic and foreign policy during the years 1890-1928.

This paper describes the development of welfare reform.

An analysis of the consequences of terrorism and attempts to protect ourselves against terrorism.

This paper provides a historical analysis of the effectiveness of nongovernmental organizations, with a focus on Somalia.

A review of German history.

A comparative analysis of the views on modernity of Max Weber and Emile Durkheim.

This paper explains international trade theory and uses this theory to justify the opening of a business overseas.