Political Science papers

An analysis of the UN Oil for Food program and what it means for the UN as an effective organization.

An overview of the economic situation in China, focusing on its current state of poverty and its implications for the economy of the country.

An essay examining globalization and its cultural, social and economic implications.

An analysis of the factors contributing to the current clash of civilizations between the West and Islam.

A look at the impact of illegal immigration upon America's schools and prison system and what America can do about it.

A critical review of Amy Chau's work, "World on Fire : How Exporting Free Market Democracy Breeds Ethnic Hatred and Global Instability"

Presents an analysis of the social and cultural clashes that prevailed in America during the 1920s.

An argument to the United States Congress that argues in favor of an increase in the minimum wage.

A position paper arguing that bloggers who write about public affairs are providing a valuable public service for democracy.

A comparison and contrast of Thomas Hobbes' and John Locke's understanding of human nature and the issue of security of life and property.

Argues that the Soviet absolutism we see in the Russian leaders of today has its origins in Russian history and is an inherent aspect of Russian society.

A review of the debate between the Federalists and Anti-federalists of the constitutional congress.

A discussion regarding the corruption of public officials and the political process in Canada, Mexico and the United States.

A review of liberalism as defined by Thomas Hobbes, John Locke, and John Stuart Mill.

A discussion regarding Briton's opinion regarding Vaclav Havel's concept of the power of the powerless.

A look at the contrasting aspects of Kenya's Mau Mau uprising of 1952-1960.

A discussion regarding Islam and the West since the end of the Cold War.

A review of Rousseau's concept of the general will.

A review of the life, history and contributions of political economist, Jeremy Bentham.

A review of the use of violence by the U.S. government.

A discussion regarding the philosophy of Desmond Tutu and Gandhi in the war against terrorism.

A discussion regarding the origins of the nationalist movement in Nazi Germany and Stalinist Russia.

A discussion regarding the ego management of prominent political figures during World War II.

A discussion regarding the justification of war and the issue of human rights versus human nature.

A discussion regarding Bill Clinton and Mohandas Gandhi's perspectives on the invasion of Iraq.

A discussion regarding the communal break-down in Great Britain, focusing on Northern Ireland.

An analysis of the middle eastern terror organization, the Palestine Liberation Front.

A look at the possibility of gun control or elimination and issues of the Second Amendment.

A discussion regarding globalization and the attempt of the United States to make the world safe for democracy.

A discussion regarding the ethics surrounding recruitment to the U.S. army.

A review of social movements with regard to the strength of power and influence of these movements.

A critique of the Pittsfield Charter Township, Washtenaw County and the City of Ann Arbor Dispute.

This paper discusses both positive and negative depictions of the US military in films and looks at how the military has made use of some of these films as a propaganda tool.

A discussion on John Stuart Mill's views and beliefs on liberalism.

This essay explains the flaws in John Locke's argument that the disproportionate possession of property in society is just.

A look at the power and influence of large corporations and how they affect the social welfare of the world.

An examination and comparison of the political philosophies of John Locke and Thomas Hobbes, both of whom were social contract theorists.

A critical review essay of John King Fairbank's collection of papers, "Chinese Thought and Institutions".

An analysis of the socialist life of author Tillie Olsen through a review of her writings.

A discussion on why changes in environmental policy are easier said than done.

A paper that discusses the need or denies the need for government regulation.

A summary of David Held's article entitled "Democratic Accountability and Political Effectiveness from a Cosmopolitan Perspective".

Discusses the topic of racism in America as a way of conveying how political dynamics affect the power struggle between blacks and whites.

A discussion of the re-colonization of the global south by the global north.

This paper presents an economic analysis and a short and long-term assessment of the Republic of Ruritania.

A look at how the sociological theories of modernization and dependency can be applied to the problem of world hunger.

A discussion of the role of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) during the Cold War and after.

An assessment of the political opportunities and obstacles facing Hillary Rodham Clinton.

A look at how election poll results have been used to sway public opinion during a Canadian federal election.

An analysis of state government in Minnesota.

Discusses the best way that the World Bank can assist the economic growth and recovery of Ruritania.

Discusses the contention that the opposite of progress is Congress.

A discussion of the philosophy of Daoism and its influence on Chinese politics.

An analysis of the reasons for the collapse of the Soviet Union.

A look at the logistical issues encountered during Operation Iraqi Freedom.

A book review of Thomas Friedman's "The Word is Flat: A Brief History of the Twenty-First Century".

A look at the Libertarian Party's view on the Patriot Act.

A look at the problem of organized crime in Russia and how economic reform in Russia is partly responsible for the problem.

A proposal for micro and macro development funding issues for HIV/AIDS in New York.

An analysis of the views of liberty presented by John Locke and Jean-Jacques Rousseau.

This paper examines the authoritarian personality today.

This paper explores the western dependency on foreign oil in the late 20th century.

This paper examines the theories of both Marx and Weber about social classes and limitations.

This paper examines Karl Marx and Adam Smith's theories about economic systems.

This paper explores Machiavelli's "The Prince" to determine if he relates to religion at all.

This paper discusses American President Richard Nixon's term in office and his similarities to Niccolo Machiavelli's ideas of governance.

This paper offers a book review of "The German Ideology."

This paper explores the link between capitalism and the growth of democracy.

This paper discusses aspects related to the confidentiality of personal healthcare information.

This paper discusses the conditions that led to the United States as an emerging superpower.

This paper defines and discusses moments in Canadian history from 1900 onwards.

This paper discusses Canadian history as a mixture of entertainment, information and biased political rhetoric.

This paper offers a comparative analysis of the Iranian hostage crisis.

An examination of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act which was passed in response to the corporate scandals of the late 1990s.

A discussion of topics related to the United States Constitution.

A discussion on the positive impacts of NAFTA.

A discussion on the correlation between Islam and democracy.

A discussion on the origins of modern intelligence.

A discussion on the failures of Soviet intelligence.

A discussion on political and economic growth in India and Indonesia since 1980.

A discussion on the theories of international politics.

An analysis of the power in the House of Representatives and The Senate.

An in-depth discussion on global politics and economics.

A political discussion on the influence of interest groups.

An economic discussion on free markets.

A discussion on John Dewey, the educator and politician.

An analysis of the relationship of the central state of Beijing.

A discussion on the history of Japanese capitalism.

A discussion on change within the American political system.

A discussion on John Locke's second treatise on civil government.

This paper looks at changes proposed for the National Health Service in the United Kingdom.

This paper discusses the need for policy reform on housing issues in the United States.

This paper considers the nature of federal drug policy; its history and its rationale.

This paper analyzes and offers a personal view on "The Rights Revolution" by Michael Ignatieff.

This paper explores the relationship between capitalism and democracy.

This paper examines American national security policies after the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.

This paper examines wage determinations for Californian correctional officers.

This paper examines and glorifies Karl Marx's beliefs in contrast to today's capitalism.

This paper discusses why the writer would rather be private citizen, Da Chen, than a seventeenth century Emperor in China in the twenty first century.