Political Science papers

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 examines the unstable situation in Somalia, Africa.

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 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.

This paper discusses the unilateralism and power of the United States.

This paper presents a comparison and contrast of two essays about September 11th 2001, by Rex Murphy and Stanley Fish.

This paper examines wireless broadband security in the United States.

This paper explores the role of America's police services and local communities in reducing crime.

This paper examines a hypothetical terrorist operational plan to attack Harvard University.

This paper examines the advantages and disadvantages of capitalism.

An analysis of the causes for the fall of the Soviet Union.

This paper explores the role the United States plays in determining the issue of information privacy.

This paper addresses the issue of asymmetric information and focuses on the case of Transport Canada.

This paper discusses law enforcement and how it changed after September 11.

An evaluation of the positive and negative aspects and roles of the policing institution.

An analysis and explanation of liberalism, conservatism and social democracy.

This paper presents two key factors that determine why the 20th century was dominated by the United States.

This paper explores what China's situation will be in the future, in terms of their economy, politics, society and foreign relations.

The paper examines why the 20th Century is known as the American century.

This paper examines the power the United States has wielded throughout the 20th century.

This paper examines America's response to 9/11 and its subsequent security policies.

This paper explores Employee Profit Sharing Plans and discusses their benefits and how they can be used.

This paper examines how Augustine and Machiavelli understand morality and religion in relation to politics.

This paper studies John Stuart Mill and the Limits of State Action.

This paper examines the problems, crisis and privatization process in the Chinese banking industry.

Understanding Marxist philosophy in the film Germinal (1994) by Emile Zola.

A comparison of bipolar and multipolar world systems.

An analysis of the effects of illegal immigration.

Understanding the culture of leadership.

Plato and Aristotle's theories of democracy.

A paper on the political development of post-war Singapore, Hong Kong and Taiwan.

The ideas of Hobbes and Locke and parental power.

A rhetorical analysis of speech in politics.

A discussion of the liberalization of the hukou system.

A review of "Mexifornia: A State of Becoming" by Victor Hanson.

An overview of the causes of the Tiananmen Square demonstration.

A discussion on whether Islamic countries are modern.

A discussion of women and the welfare state.

A discussion of the necessity for political parties in Canada.

A study of the democratic development in India and Nigeria.