Abstract
This paper briefly summarizes the main events of this story and discusses the main characters. Lambert Strether is an "ambassador" from Puritanical Woollett, Massachusetts, who travels to Paris to learn of the relationship between young Chad Newsome and an unknown woman. Chad's mother, Mrs. Newsome, has commissioned him to find out more about her son in the wild Paris scene. Mrs. Newsome represents the highly strict mores of New England, and Chad, the new freedom of Paris.

From the Paper
"Mrs. Newsome wants her son to come home, to take over his business opportunities and find a respectable marriage: indeed, "in triumph as a kind of wedding present to mother." Here begin mixed motives, for Mrs. Newsome has indicated that she will express her gratitude by marrying Strether if he succeeds. There will be financial stability for all involved, and Strether ignores the fact that he is not a fiance -- he is an employee.
Strether is the main character in "The Ambassadors," and the character discussed. We have several questions to answer about Strether's time in Paris, including: What does Strether learn in Paris? How does he learn it? From whom does he learn it? And what effect does what he learns have on him?"

Tags:paris, lesson, ambassador, story, novel, short

Abstract
The paper describes how, in Book 9 of Homer's "Iliad," Achilles rejects Agamemnon's ambassadors' attempt to get him to end his feud with Agamemnon and rejoin the war against Troy. The paper details the dialogue between Achilles and Ulysses, Phoenix and Ajax, and highlights how Achilles' responses to all three ambassadors make it clear that he feels that Agamemnon has not treated him fairly or with respect.

From the Paper
"In Book 9 of the Iliad, Achilles rejects the offers made by three of Agamemnon's ambassadors in an attempt to get him to end his feud with Agamemnon and rejoin the war against Troy, because Achilles feels that Agamemnon has dishonored him. When Agamemnon is discussing his apology to Achilles with his ambassadors, they discuss Achilles' temperament, and agree that Agamemnon's offer to Achilles should be extravagant, because Achilles is known for his having a bad temper and being somewhat stubborn. It is that official offer that Ulysses brings to Achilles, coupled with a detailed description of the destruction threatening the Achaeans. Achilles rejects Ulysses offer, suggesting that Agamemnon was cowardly in battle, but rewarded all of the other warriors except for Achilles. At this point Phoenix, who helped raise Achilles when he was a child, makes his plea for Achilles to stay. Phoenix reminds Achilles of all that he has done for him, and tells Achilles that he will not be acting in an honorable manner if he rejects Agamemnon's offer. Achilles responds to Phoenix that he does not need such honor from the gods, and threatens their personal relationship if Phoenix continues to press Agamemnon's suit. Ajax is the final ambassador to speak. He actually does not being by addressing Achilles, but speaks of Achilles to Ulysses, calling him cruel and suggesting that he is being both selfish and foolish."

Tags:Ulysses, Phoenix, Ajax, Trojan, War

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"FOREIGN POLICY: ROLES OF POLITICIANS & DIPLOMATS
Introduction
This research examines the roles of politicians and diplomats in the making and execution of foreign policy. Alexander George (1994) held that the making and execution of foreign policy involves (1) the establishment of objectives, (2) the development of a strategy to attain those objectives, (3) the design of a strategy implementation, (4) the execution of the strategy, (5) the maintenance of the policy and the strategy, and (6) the review of the policy and the strategy. Accepting this framework as a basis for this current research, the task then becomes one of determining which of the six functions are associated with the role of politicians and which of the functions are associated with roles for diplomats."

Abstract
The paper explains how the recent appointment of John Bolton as the US ambassador to the UN by President Bush through the use of "recess appointment" powers has evoked heated debate. This paper explains the "recess appointment" powers of the President as outlined in the US Constitution, discusses Ambassador Bolton's qualifications for the position and analyzes whether the appointment was a "good" use of the recess powers. The paper concludes with a personal view that Bolton's recent recess appointment is the latest in the long series of attempts by the executive to undermine the delicate framework of checks and balances that are at the core of American democracy.

Contents:
Recess Appointment
Ambassador Bolton's Qualification for the Appointment
Was Bolton's Appointment as Ambassador to the UN a "Good" Use of the Recess Power?
What Do you Think About the Recess Appointment Power?

From the Paper
"Recess appointments are authorized by Article II, Section 2 of the US Constitution which states: "The President shall have Power to fill up all Vacancies that may happen during the Recess of the Senate, by granting Commissions which shall expire at the end of their next Session." The framers had included this provision in the US Constitution since they had anticipated that vacancies of important government officers such as Ambassadors, Public Ministers and Consuls, Judges of the Supreme Court and District Courts, could fall vacant during a recess of the Senate. As clearly stated in the law, the Senate must ratify the appointment by the end of the next session [emphasis added], or the position becomes vacant again ("What is a Recess Appointment?" 2005)."

Tags:recess, powers, constitution, democracy

Abstract
This paper chronicles the events that took place during the Cuban missile crisis from the perspective of the UN ambassador, Adlai Stevenson. The first half of the paper concentrates on various proposals, options, and Stevenson's role in shaping U.S. policy during the crisis. The second half of the paper seeks to illustrate how Stevenson was influenced by the liberal perspective in international relations.

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"For two weeks in October 1962, the world stood at the brink of nuclear war. The United States and the Soviet Union came close to the direct conflict that many feared would bring global annihilation. The crisis began upon the discovery of Soviet SS-4 nuclear missiles in Cuba on October 15. The Soviets had assured President John F. Kennedy earlier that month that the weapons in Cuba were of a purely defensive nature, however U-2 spy plane photographs had revealed otherwise (White 117). The next morning, Kennedy immediately convened an Executive Committee of the National Security Council to help decide a course of action (White 116)."

Tags:castro, excom, kennedy, nuclear, soviet

Abstract
This paper is in the form of a speech by Osmane Arslanian, Ambassador of the Syrian Arab Republic to the United Nations Organization. It provides a general overview of Syrian history, the current state of Syrian affairs, as well as a biography and summary of current Syrian leadership.

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"Syria first referred to the land of Aram East of the Mediterranean Sea between Egypt and Arabia to the south and Cilicia to the north, crossing inland, including Mesopotamia (Wikipedia 2004) and from west to east Commagene, Sophene and Adiabene, or what was known as Assyria. This was the larger Syria, which consisted of smaller regions, such as Palestine in the southwest, Phoenicia along the coast, Coele-Syria north of the Eleutheris River, and Mesopotamia. Palestine, later known as Israel, is now composed of the states of Israel and Jordan."

Tags:middle, east, baath, asad

Abstract
This paper takes a look at the notable masterpieces of the artistic Renaissance in Northern Europe. The author pays close attention to the new styles of the times, the use of oils, light and shadow, and how expressing inner emotions became more prevalent than outer appearances on the canvas. The author looks in particular at the portraits " The Arnolfini Portrait" by Jan van Eyck, and "The Ambassadors" by Holbein the Younger.

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"While the Southern renaissance is better known, the countries of the north" Germany, The Netherlands, France, and England? also enjoyed a rich artistic renaissance, though slightly delayed. Historians dispute reasons as to why this so. Some argue that for reasons such as the bubonic plague and economic depression, it took the Northern countries a longer time to emerge from the dark ages. Another argument is that Northern artists were simply more reluctant to switch from the Gothic style they used in the past. In any case, European patrons and artists prized their work and they were praised for their talents in working with oils and their mastery of detail. Northern art managed to progress at a surprising pace despite it's delays. The two paintings used as references in this portfolio, "The Arnolfini Portrait" by Jan van Eyck and "The Ambassadors" by Hans Holbein the Younger, stand as examples of this. With only 100 years difference between them, it is important to examine what accounts for the changes by comparing the paintings in areas of characterization, chiaroscuro, medium, and artistic symbolism. In this way, the differences between Early and Late Northern renaissance art can be clearly defined.

Tags:arnolfini, eyck, van, holbein, ambassadors, chiaroscuro, gothic, oil, canvas

Abstract
The paper explains that Article III of the Constitution of the United States laid the foundation of the American judicial system. The paper discusses how the creation of a federal judiciary that was not subject directly to the various states was itself a revolutionary concept. The paper relates that many felt that Article III went too far in giving all extra-state matters to the federal courts and so Amendment XI was added that did not require all suits against and involving states, or those brought by foreign nationals or ambassadors, to be heard by the federal court. The paper illustrates how this debate over the degree of permissible judicial authority still continues today.

From the Paper
"The judiciary would represent one of the essential checks on the abuse of the new national power. A strong federal judicial branch would complement equally powerful legislative and executive branches. Similarly, in Federalist # 10, James Madison also argued for the importance of an all-embracing and powerful national government as an antidote to faction - "The influence of factious leaders may kindle a flame within their particular States but will be unable to spread a general conflagration through the other States." (Hamilton, Federalist # 9; Quinn, 1997, p. 77) A national system of courts would help smooth out the differences between the nation's various component parts."

Tags:federal, court, supreme, judge

Abstract
In this paper the author hypothesizes on the extent and context of God's mission, asking God's mission is and what He is doing in His world? The author then goes on to discuss the Christian's mission mandate and if it comes out of an understanding of what God is doing in His world,and where it leads to. The author goes into depth about the idea of Christians being God's ambassadors.
Introduction
God's Redemption Plan
Globalization
Majority World Church
Insights and Evaluation of this Course
Toward a Concise Definition of Covenant Theology

From the Paper
"Over the dispensation of time, mankind has developed and matured, nation has risen and fallen and knowledge has significantly increased but the Abrahamic Covenant through Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit remains as the ultimate intention of God. What does this mean to us where globalization dominants this new world order? Are our methods today the same today as they were doing biblical days? Well, the message does not change but the methodology might change based on the circumstance."

Tags:redepmtion, creation, Jesus, resurrection, cross

Abstract
This paper compares the reasons for George Bush's involvement in the Gulf War with Eisenhower's policies regarding Vietnam. It mentions Eisenhower's need to combat communism and Bush's to combat Moslem hordes. Both acted on reports sent by ambassadors to the respective countries. It continues to offer more examples of similarity. The author offers an opinionated account of the situations.

From the Paper
"Those considerations, however, may simply be ones of style, not substance. In fact, the United States does have a history of stepping in, unilaterally if need be, when larger nations invade smaller ones, beginning with the Spanish actions in 1898. It is likely that George Herbert Walker Bush was acting not only consistently with his own pronouncements (after all, a swift, sure war is kinder and gentler than protracted one), and with the foreign policy that had been in place since at least 1898."

Tags:American, presidency, Eisenhower, Vietnam