Political Science papers

This paper looks at the role of religion in terrorism today.

This paper discusses the need to destroy the economic resources that are the base of terrorist organizations.

This paper focuses on terrorist groups fighting for nationalistic purposes.

A comparison between individual criminals and group terrorists.

This paper explores the effectiveness of airport security in the United States since 2001.

An examination of the differences between refugees and migrants and how they the United Nations relates to them.

This paper discusses the issue of welfare and the elements of social construction involved in the process of creating social problems.

This paper looks at Bhutan's development and discusses past influences and future implications.

This paper studies the events at the Attica prison riot in 1971 and looks at the consequences.

A look at Mussolini's propaganda campaigns.

This paper explains the importance of foreign policy, in relation to other factors, in influencing the relationship between James I and the Puritans in the years 1603 - 1625.

A look at how the fascist movement grew in Italy during 1919 and 1920.

An argument that the United States is changing from a republic into an empire.

A discussion on whether political ideology is polarizing in the west north central region of the United States.

A review of why terrorism works and the negative impact it has on the U.S. economy.

A debate on the impact of ballot results that arise from citizen initiatives with particular reference to events in Nevada.

A look at the different foreign policy options the US has to achieve its objective of maintaining political and military stability in Iraq.

A review of the life story of Henry Laurens and the part he played in American history.

This paper discusses the work 'Josephine: A Life of the Empress' by Carolly Erickson.

This paper examines determinants of individual defense spending preferences in the United States.

An overview of the FBI Abscam investigation with a focus on Congressman John Murtha's involvement.

A discussion on Andrew Heywood, the political analyst, and his theory regarding George F. Kennan.

A review of the social welfare aspects of of the Great Society and the Welfare Reform Act of 1996 with regard to single African-American mothers.

This paper uses quantitative data to analyze the effect of several child welfare variables on educational and societal outcomes.

This paper looks at the effects of the print media on policy making.

An analysis of Adam Curtis' documentary "The Power of Nightmares: The Rise of the Politics of Fear".

A discussion to understand gaps in the current screening of air cargo and the problematic regulations that dictate the screening processes.

This paper studies the book 'The Dahlgren Affair' by Duane Schultz.

An analysis of Plato's views of rhetoric and democracy and how they apply to modern day politics.

This paper discusses major trends in terrorism in recent years.

This paper examines the Roman's Republic's change to an imperialist state in light of the Bush administration's use of emergency governmental powers.

An analysis of the factors leading to the outcome of the British general election in 1959.

This paper discusses ecological imperialism in light of Marx's views on capitalism.

This paper discusses online blogs and their effect on the upcoming U.S. elections.

An examination of the reasons for the failure of the domestic branch of the Office of War Information (OWI) and the success of its international branch.

This paper provides an in-depth review of the Protect America Act of 2007.

This paper outlines the law-making process of the United States government.

This paper examines a comparison between the fall of the Roman Empire and the current state of the United States.

An in-depth review of the Jemaah Islamiyah Southeast Asian terrorist group.

A discussion on how we can use anti-terrorism countermeasures to ensure mail room security.

A look at the work of disaster recovery centers.

An examination of how Wlliam Brandt's Eastern policy affected his Western policy.

An analysis of the politics of Dante as defined in his "Commedia".

This paper argues that had John F. Kennedy not been assassinated and his presidency allowed to run its course, history would not look so kindly upon him and neither would popular opinion.

This paper looks at racial attacks, focusing on the Jena 6 controversy.

This paper discusses the subjects of power and leadership as exemplified by three ancient texts: "Genesis", "Epic of Gilgamesh" and "Lysistrata".

This paper discusses the ethics of Wal-Mart's minimal health insurance plan for workers.

This paper explores the clash between Islamic and Western civilization.

A discussion on the political desire to achieve peace in the Sudan region with the establishment of a framework for an open dialogue path between the parties.

An overview and assessment of the vision and strategic leadership of William J. "Wild Bill" Donovan in the creation of the Office of Strategic Services (OSS) for the U.S. during the Second World War.

An analysis of the role of the U.S. and Great Britain in the outbreak of the Cold War.

Explores the history, economic principles and legislative and regulatory influences of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).

This paper discusses whether de-industrialisation in the UK is an inevitable consequence of changing world markets rather than the result of failed industrial policy.

This paper looks at the changes that have taken place in the field of intelligence in the United States and discusses that further transformations are required.

Argues that the Bible cannot be used as a substitute for a declaration of universal human rights.

An analysis of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) and the universalist and relativist approaches to the application of human rights.

An analysis of democracy's contribution to a modern world characterized by globalization.

An examination of the problems in the educational system practiced in the urban areas of the United States, according to Jonathan Kozol's article, "Still Separate, Still Unequal."

This paper discusses the causes of global warming and looks at actions to reduce the damage.

Presents a creative essay written as if Miss Nigeria America is speaking with the new president of Nigeria, Umaru Yar'Adua, about the problems of Nigeria.

The writer examines the concept of a great power and discusses states in terms of major powers.

An analysis of the theories of the English School of International Relations with regards to order versus chaos.

Explores the possibility of peace, stability and prosperity of Southeast Asia, given the rise of China.

This paper explores the economic consequences of a terror attack in general and of 9/11 in particular.

An discussion on the idea of a living wage, which has been considered in a number of ordinances across the US.

A discussion of how an American identity has developed from the essentials set forth in the Declaration of Independence.

A critical analysis of Zara Gelsey's article "Who's Reading Over Your Shoulder?".

This paper discusses the policies of the insurance industry in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.

An analysis of the failure of scholars to understand the causes of terrorism.

A review of Niccolo Machiavelli's "The Prince".

This paper discusses the controversial issue of issuing illegal immigrants with a legal driving license and looks at Senate Bill 1160.

A discussion of how counterintelligence operations work to protect intelligence organizations, focusing on the use of the polygraph.

A discussion on the many factors that contributed to the fall of communism in the U.S.S.R. and other previously communist nations.

Discusses the transformation of the U.S. military.

An overview of the torture techniques used by the French in the Battle of Algiers.

Looks at federal government policy changes after 9/11.

This paper discusses the ideology of Al-Qaeda and its leaders, Osama Bin Laden and Ayman Al-Zawahiri.

This paper discusses current reform of workers' compensation specifically brought about by Senate Bill 899.

This paper focuses on Common Cause, a group determined to eradicate the influence of special interest groups in the U.S. Congress and across the nation.

This paper discusses the rise of Islamic extremism in Europe and the impact of Abu Hamza al-Masri on young Muslims.

An analysis of the facts about health care in the United States with a letter addressing Senator Hillary Clinton regarding the single-payer plan.

A review of the book "Democracy, An American Novel" by Henry Adams.

A look at the history of Yemen with a focus on its partnership with the Arab League.

This paper explores the causes and effects of the war on terrorism.

This paper discusses the profiling of flight passengers for security reasons.

An analysis of the United States' economy and its future.

This paper examines the relationship between gun control and gun trafficking.

This paper discusses the life and presidency of Franklin Delano Roosevelt.

A look at the influence of Phyllis Schlafly on American politics.

A review of the book "The Cultural Contradictions of Capitalism" written by Daniel Bell in which he presents a picture of the present condition and possible future of Western civilization.

This paper discusses the Federal Reserve Bank decisions regarding interest rate adjustments, demonstrating the difficulty of predicting the myriad of forces affecting the US economy.

A review of David Bell's book, "The Cultural Contradictions of Capitalism".

This paper examines and discusses the issue of homelessness in the U.S.

A discussion of Thomas Carlyle's views on personal freedom and its limits, as presented in his work "Past and Present".

This paper explores private security functions as it relates to the various components of the criminal justice system.

A research proposal that analyzes the impact of illegal immigration on the health care system in the United States.

This paper provides a book review of 'Kim Jong-II: North Korea's Dear Leader' by Michael Breen.

Examines the U.S. Patriot Act of 2001 and issues of privacy versus security.

A persuasive paper that highlights the similarities between the Vietnam war and the Iraq war today.

This paper discusses and examines the 'California Health Care Market Report 2006' by Allan Baumgarten.