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Through several scholarly articles and Joseph Stiglitz's seminal text, "Globalization and its Discontents," this paper offers an examination of the subject of globalization and weighs arguments, both pro and con, in order to more fully understand why resistance has arisen so quickly.

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"When examining something as complex and far-reaching as the economic concept of globalization, it is important to examine numerical and sociological data to reinforce the generally held principles. Chief among these general principles is the notion that globalization is the chief engine behind the downward trend in world poverty and inequality. Globalization, without a doubt, has been a focus of both United States foreign and domestic policy since the beginning of the Cold War through the fall of the Soviet Union and into today's struggles against radical religious fundamentalism. There are arguments, though, that posit the involvement of the American-dominated International Monetary Fund and World Bank have in fact hurt the smaller nations whose economic situations these two organizations, the IMF in particular, have involved themselves in. Tactics like the forced restructuring of failing financial systems, lending funds with usurious interest, and the lowering of protective tariffs have all caused governments and activists alike to despise the IMF."

Tags:economics, imf, protests, loans

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Paper addresses Lodovico Dolce, Pietro Aretino, Paolo Pino and Giorgio Vasari in relation to cinquecento art theory but also explaining their inter-relationship in the Venetian environment dominated by antagonism of Michelangelo and Titian, and significant shaping factors of patronage and selling art. These are argued to be rather timeless; scholars continue to learn more of how different iconic figures interacted and the origins of their aesthetic positions taken.

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Tags:titian/michel, art theory, dynamics

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" IRISH QUESTION AND HOME RULE
This research paper examines the nature and origin of the Irish question, the political antagonism between England and Ireland, and the reasons why the movement for home rule for Ireland failed. By the second half of the 19th century an accumulation of deep grievances had impeded progress toward a more normal or healthy relationship between England and Ireland which dated back many centuries and had deep historical roots. Despite some reforms, the Union of England and Ireland in 1800 had been opposed by significant elements of the Irish middle and upper classes which became focused upon a demand for home rule, self-government within an imperial framework. In the middle 1880s home rule was supported by Prime Minister William Gladstone's Liberal Party and government. It failed to pass Parliament in.."

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"This study will examine the reasons why the kings of European countries did not themselves take part in the First Crusade.

The historical realities in Europe at the time of the First Crusade (1096-1099) were such that disruption and instability reigned, and yet, at the same time, "The West was discovering its own internal balance. This was, admittedly, precarious. There were bitter struggles between pope and emperor for the domination of Italy, uprisings among the great feudal lords in Germany and the great vassals of the French crown, the quarrels of Saxons and Normans in England, and the Christians' fight against the IV Moors in Spain, but none of this could prevent Europe from becoming . . . a collection of peoples belonging to one civilization, the product of Western feudalism and of the ... "

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This paper charts the rise of Athens from a city in ruins in 480, to the possession of a large and rapidly expanding empire 50 years on. It examines the causes of this, and the reaction of Sparta. It questions whether Athens actually set out to form an Empire, or whether this was an idea which developed over time. Finally, it weighs up the respective responsibilities of Athens and Sparta for the outbreak of war.

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"In 480-79 a Greek alliance, led by Sparta, finally defeated the Persians, first at Salamis in 480, then at Plataia and Mykale in 479. For the Athenians, there now lay two principle objectives; the rebuilding of their city, which had been destroyed by the Persians in 480, and the consolidation of their victory over the Persians. The Greek alliance now took the offensive, attacking Persia at Sestos, Cyprus and Byzantion. However, the alliance soon rejected Spartan rule in favor of the Athenians. Athens was more suited to leading an offensive against Persia; her navy was far greater than Sparta's, and had been the greatest force in the victory at Salamis; furthermore, her people were more closely related to the eastern-Greeks whom the alliance hoped to free and protect from Persian rule. The members of this alliance, called the Delian League, had to provide contributions towards the defense against Persia in the form of money (phoros) or ships. Although originally the League was intended to be an equal alliance, Athens soon came to dominate it, and over the next half century moulded it into an empire. Athenian intentions in forming the League are varied; the obvious threat of Persia should not overshadow the huge financial and political gains to be made. There is evidence to suggest that the Athenians used the argument that they wanted 'to compensate themselves for their losses by ravaging the territory of the King of Persia' as a pretext for ulterior motives; namely, the domination of the Delian League and 'a desire for power and wealth' . The need of funds to rebuild their city would have been at the forefront of Athenian minds. However, the willingness of the member states to join the League, the approval of Sparta on its creation, and the first fifteen years of anti-Persian campaigning, suggest that initial Athenian intentions were based primarily on the need to form an alliance against Persia."

Tags:athens, delian, greece, greek, peloponnesian, sparta, thucydides

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The paper analyzes the social-psychological influences that dominated Cambodia during the late 20th century. The paper discusses three major causes of genocide; passive bystanders, historical antagonism and victimization and socialization of violence. The paper then shows how the factors that led to the Khmer Rouge rise and eventual deaths of close to three million Cambodians will always impact this country.

Outline:
The Passive Bystander
Historical Antagonism
Victimization and Socialization of Violence
Cambodia Today

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"Ervin Staub is well known for his extended research on the major acts of genocide of the 20th century. Staub not only conducted decade long research studies on the events that occurred during the Khmer Rouge and other authoritarian regimes, he also attempts to explain the social and psychological constructs of each country. In an effort to provide information to prevent the spread of genocide, Staub notes that genocide occurs primarily for 3 major reasons: 1. Passive bystanders, in other words Stoicism 2. Historical Antagonism 3. Victimization and socialization of violence."

Tags:passive, bystanders, historical, antagonism, victimization, socialization, violence, Khmer, Rouge

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This paper closely examines the history textbooks used by Israeli and Palestinian students and how they respectively portray history in order to determine if the textbook's portrayal of history influences the peace process. The paper focuses on the Israeli perspective vs. the Palestinian perspective of the Independence War that is presented in an Israeli and a Palestinian history textbook that is used by grade ten students. The paper also relates the contents of an interview with a Palestinian and an Israeli student to determine the emphasis of their history class. The paper therefore provides evidence that textbooks are used in the Israeli and Palestinian education system as political tools to develop a wounded identity and make the reconciliation process difficult and almost unachievable.

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Abstract
Introduction
Words as Tools of the Wounded Identity
The Significance of Language in the Israeli Palestinian Conflict
The Wounded Identity; How it is Created Out of the Ideology of Antagonism
The Independence War Israeli Perspective vs. Palestinian Perspective
Reasons that Lead the Arab troops to Lose the War with Israel
The Refugee Issue
An Interview with a Palestinian and an Israeli student
When Everything Comes Together
Conclusion

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"In the past century the Israeli-Palestinian conflict has been one of the most difficult conflicts on the globe. The continuing fight over the right to live safely on the same land drove people to actions that would be defined as madness rather than anything else. Since the beginning of 1991, well-planned processes have been formulated in order to establish peace between these nations. Numerous debates and meetings took place; discussion and planning, the creation of two autonomous states. Over the following nine years, a large percentage of both the Israeli and the Palestinian citizens believed in the successes of the process. Unfortunately, starting in 2000 the situation became the worse. The 21th century brought Hamas to the Palestinian government. This development forecasted an entirely new period in the lives of both Israelis and Palestinians. In history this time is going to be referred to as the Intifada period. In Israel and Palestine many are going to remember it as an era of blood shedding and collective madness."

Tags:Jews, Arabs, reconciliation, violence, antagonism, Independence, War, refugees

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This paper discusses that changes in the perception of the structure of power in the world and a new era of cooperation instead of antagonism among world nations has created the need for policemen. The paper presents examples from the Bosnian War, the second Gulf War and the situation in Iraq (written prior to the war). The author presents the possible global political units to develop over the next 20 years.

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"Yet, such cooperation often involves antagonism. It did in the Gulf War, where the United States and certain Middle Eastern nations fought against Iraq. That coalition does not exist in the current crisis, but the United States is so far going ahead with some support from the United Nations, primarily in the form of weapons inspectors. The United States here is clearly acting as the world's policeman, using its power to force the world to inspect Iraq and test Iraq and perhaps eventually, to invade Iraq in order to remove the "criminal," Saddam Hussein. This is similar to what the United States did in Bosnia-Herzegovina, acting to remove a government leader and force a change in the way the nation was governed."

Tags:structure, power, bosnia, gulf, globe

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In the history of human civilization, no one has attained greater popularity in the realm of conquest of great human civilizations in the world than Alexander the Great. This great leader, general and conqueror of early Western and Eastern civilizations in the world is renowned for his extraordinary ability to conquer and administer numerous cities and kingdoms. He is also regarded as the Great Emperor of human civilization during his time because of his ability to lead his military troops and maintain order and stability in his land despite various revolts and antagonism about his conquests, leadership abilities and decisions as a ruler. This paper presents a general biography of the life of Alexander the Great as the great leader of human civilization. However, the focus of this paper shows Alexander the Great not only as the conqueror of Western and Eastern kingdoms, but also as an individual dedicated to the cultivation of Hellenistic Civilization, which was the prevailing culture and society in his kingdoms during his time of reign.

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"Aside from his title as King of Macedonia, he was also given the title of being the Emperor of Persia, and the son of Amon-Ra, the Sun god of the Egyptian mythology. Although he acquired numerous titles under these different cultures, Alexander the Great remained faithful to the cultivation of the Hellenistic Civilization that started during the reign of his father, King Phillip II. During his reign, Alexander the Great contributed significantly to the Hellenistic Civilization through the cultivation of Greek culture, society, and politics. In Greek politics, the conquests that Alexander conducted, his method of conquering kingdoms and vast lands, as well as his leadership skills, had been the model of what politics is like during the Hellenistic civilization. The conceptualization and emergence of the great and central city of Alexandria is a perfect example of the society and culture that Alexander the Great cultivated during his reign as Emperor of these conquered kingdoms."

Tags:Phillip, II, Macedonian, Pharos

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This essay studies William Shakespeare's play, "Julius Caesar". It approaches the antagonism of both Caesar and the conspirators and the motivations of the conspirators. The themes of political achievement and popular responsibility are also discussed.

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"Caesar was popular on the streets. His popularity was his source of power. Manipulation is a vice of politicians; on the converse side, influence is a political virtue. These are characteristics of Caesar. Because of his popularity, he can do anything he wants, as the Plebes rule Rome indirectly. This sets the stage for the political statement of the play. As there is an order set, this pure democracy of Rome is one of a kind. The people cast no votes as a whole, but only the elite. However, the approval of the Plebes is the primary concern of all politicians in Rome. This power of the people, however, is flexible in an uneducated society, as is most of Rome. Those who ran the politicians could easily be persuaded by those they ran (i.e. the politicians), who offered supremacy to Caesar."

Tags:Rome, Brutus, Cassius, Republic