Abstract
This paper asserts and defends the position that democratic and Islamic governments are incompatible with each other in the 21st century. The paper stresses that the dichotomy between the two ideologies breed mistrust and misunderstanding. Furthermore, the paper discusses Islamic terrorism as being a major contributing factor to the preclusion of co-existence between the two political models. The paper then examines the different interests that govern the Islamic political structure and the capitalist democratic one.

From the Paper
"The fact is research characterizes the motives of the west, according to other associated faith, as having different interests such as expansion where "the patent goal was to establish colonial outposts as sources of wealth for the metropole and bases for Western power projection (Fuller, 2008, p. 46)," as opposed to the spread of the faith of Christianity thereof. In other words, the spiritual missionary missions launched in these areas were merely economic priorities of the western world that was not scripturally tied to a sense of origin towards the land but which rather sought economic gain to be found from be expanding into a particular land. At the same time the Islamic connection to the land was more valued and incorporated into a spiritual adaptation of the social structural ideals and the inherent mentality of associated clans with the land as the basis for social organization. This develops into a condition where the two cultures have evolved with totally different perceptions as well as interpretation of the world, as it relates to a necessary or common code, which would be called government. This caused no small amount of perceived inherent invasiveness on the part of the Islamic mind, and the Islamic peoples."

Tags:politics, ideology, theocracy, government, religion, democracy, terrorism

Abstract
The paper discusses how the war on terrorism cannot be fought by conventional means but questions whether America should lower its standards of decency to those of the terrorists in the Islamic world. The paper also addresses the problems with using 9/11 as an excuse to export American-style democracy to the rest of the world. The paper reveals the view of some that the war on terrorism is really the war to maintain oil reserves and how many complain that this war is invading American citizens' privacy and civil rights. The paper concludes that terrorism, per se, is unfair exploitation of decency and fairness, but it is un-American to use terrorism to counter terrorism.

From the Paper
"To me, terrorism is achieving an objective by not following the decent rules of human behavior and attempting to achieve political or military ends ruthlessly and with regard to human life. Terrorism, in a sense, may be in the eye of the beholder. If terrorists are people who use force to achieve their ends or cause problems with the establishment, then the Boston Tea Party were terrorists, Paul Revere was a terrorist, the French Resistance during World War II were all terrorists. However, one nation's view of "terrorism" may be another nation's signifying these men as "freedom fighters." This was the case when the state of Israel was in its early formation. Israeli guerillas set explosions in the King David Hotel in Jerusalem. "...a shattering explosion shook Jerusalem, and reverberated at a great distance. The entire southern wing of the King David Hotel... was totally destroyed... it was officially announced that 91 people had been killed in the explosion: 28 Britons, 41 Arabs, 17 Jews and 5 others" (Anon 1). The British saw this as an act of terrorism- going against the so-called "rules of war." The Israelis saw the Irgun soldiers as patriots."

Tags:9/11, democracy, Islam, Guantanamo, Bay

Abstract
This paper examines how civil disobedience and terrorism are equated by some because each involves the breaking of the law and, to a degree, the assertion of some greater principle. The paper notes that civil disobedience is generally a domestic issue and is seen as a statement of democracy by a disaffected grip or individual. Terrorism, however, is seen as an international problem often at odds with any idea of democracy. The paper concludes by stating that The two types of action are not the same, and civil disobedience is more acceptable than terrorism.

From the Paper
"At the Republican National Convention later this summer, groups opposed to the current administration and to the policies of the Republican Party commit civil disobedience by blocking the sidewalk and sitting down in the lobby of the building where the convention is being held. b. This sort of civil disobedience is often used by groups trying to get publicity for their cause and trying to show displeasure with a person, group, or policy."

Tags:civil, disobediecne, terrorism

Abstract
The paper looks at the National Strategy for Combating Terrorism (NSCT), a strategic plan to protect American infrastructure from terrorist attack. The paper discusses the main tenets of the NSCT and its strengths and weaknesses. The paper concludes that the NSCT must be revised and improved to implement more efficient, logical means of fighting this war of religion and ideology.

Outline:
Introduction
Tenets of the National Strategy for Combating Terrorism
Strengths of the National Strategy for Combating Terrorism
Weaknesses of the National Strategy for Combating Terrorism
Revisions and Improvements

From the Paper
"The NSCT lays out its efforts in a comprehensive manner to facilitate a clear understanding of the strategies that will be implemented to combat terror, and terrorism. The main objective, of course, is to defeat violent extremism, which poses a definite threat to our way of life as a free and open society; and create a global environment inhospitable to violent extremists and their supporters (NSCT 2006).
"The NSCT clearly indicates that its strategies are taking into consideration the fact that terrorists and terrorist organizations have adjusted their strategies in response to United States actions, therefore the NSCT is continually being refined."

Tags:democracy, global, environment, extremism

Abstract
This paper provides an American-centered look at the issue of democracy and how the United States has influenced other democracies in the world. It compares the United States to other "pure" and "impure" democracies" and draws on the recent September 11th attacks to show how America epitomises this political state.

From the paper:

"Democracy is defined as the "free and equal representation of people: the free and equal right of every person to participate in a system of government, often practiced by electing representatives of the people by the people" . Ever since King George tried to tax the colonies without allowing them a voice in the English political scene, Americans have fought mightily for their freedom, and for the ability to govern themselves. In doing so, they have also become a "beacon for democracy" around the world. Why? Because America's democratic system, although flawed, still works."

Tags:history, freedom, political, liberty, example, vote, terrorism, patriotism

Abstract
This paper examines how the existence of the Cold War had many effects on liberal democratic states and also affected to a degree the way in which democracy was, and continues to be, understood in these states. The paper explains that this includes the United States, which in some ways has come to see democracy as a given that more and more people have been willing to give up aspects of a democratic state in the face of a threat, as has been seen in the acquiescence of the people to a variety of intrusions on their democratic rights since 9-11. The paper also discusses how the success of democracy in the Cold War should have solidified that political ideology as to be preferred, but its very success seems to have opened it to new threats from within. In conclusion, the paper shows that more and more, liberal democracies are defining themselves in terms of collective security over individual preference, and this signals a profound shift in thought that only makes the future more uncertain.

From the Paper
"Schlesinger says that America in the past has stood as an example of a federal, multi-ethnic society that worked, but he seems to believe that this is no longer the case. The U.S. has worked because it has been able to offer answers to the question of what reasons are there for different ethnic groups to see themselves as part of the same nation. Schlesinger now sees an eruption of ethnicity in America, which may have many good consequences, but which he also believes has many bad consequences."

Tags:autonomy, terrorism, politics, America, security, Cold, War

Abstract
This paper explains Baudrillard's argument on "unequal returns" put forth in his article "The Violence of the Global". The paper looks at Baudrillard's analysis of the emergence of terrorism and its gradual prevalence in the period of globalization, as well as his position that universalization, globalization, and terrorism are linked together through the theory of "unequal returns", a process that occurs throughout human history and eventually leads to violence, wars, and, in present times, terrorism.

From the Paper
"Baudrillard's discourse posits two important generalizations relating the three concepts enumerated earlier (universalization, globalization, and terrorism). The first assertion that he claimed was that the death, or rather, the suicide of universalization was due to the emergence and eventual dominance of globalization in the modern to post-modern societies. The second assertion that he discussed in the essay was that, due to the 'unequal return' of the opportunities given to the West by the Enlightenment-that is, usage of these positive effects of the Enlightenment and modernism without giving these benefits to other societies in return-societies that have learned to cultivate an anti-universal social culture have later resorted to acts of violence against United States through terrorism."

Tags:enlightenment, human, rights, liberty, culture, democracy, modernism, reflexive, relationship

Abstract
This paper argues that the attacks of 9/11 were the catalysts of a world culture of terrorism that is used by propaganda and censorship to blur the politics of globalization and technology and to restructure a totalitarian society. It describes the correlation between censorship and propaganda. The paper suggests that the culture of terrorism is the pretext for government and corporation control of politics and resources, including the Internet.

From the Paper
"The immense profits generated by globalization dovetail neatly with military and industrial expansion in the name of democracy and the War on Terror, and they keep the population surfeited with a plethora of goods. Globalization is the direct outgrowth of the remnants of 19th century capitalism which was stuck in the nation-state, piece-meal ideology. It is insufficient to power the new global economy because "capitalism needs to fight for its legitimacy all the time" (Glasbeek, 2002); that is not profit, it is more profit through deregulation and the flattening of global dominance, the branding of "us" [U.S.]" (Klein, 2000, p.31) on the planet."

Tags:propaganda, censorship, globalization, democracy

Abstract
In this paper, it is shown that the elements of liberal democracy are not truly present in Iraqi, as the United States is controlling elections and policy made by the Iraqi government. The paper argues that democratizing Iraq will not yield positive results, as the American presence only increases terrorism and the need for the Iraqi people to demand sovereignty of their country. Though an aspect of American imperialism, there is little success in this format of foreign policy in American plans for the Middle East.

From the Paper
"This governmental study will analyze the difference between liberal democracies and those imposed democratized American institutions that now reside in Iraq. By divulging the process of government, which is now present in Iraq, one can reveal how the United States holds a greater power of influence in recently ousting past President Saddam Hussein. By understanding the economic and militaristic dominance of America over Iraq, the form of government of both of these countries present their differences in power and issues of sovereignty in development. In this manner, one can understand how democracies cannot be imposed, and that democratization is unsuccessful in the current Iraqi government. The new government of Iraq, since the overthrow of Saddam Hussein in 2003, has been a burgeoning republic, which has been being developed through American intervention."

Tags:iraq, democracy, us

Abstract
The paper shows that defining the relationship that exists between political power and international relations is a task that draws its conclusion upon a very fine line. While both of these entities have direct association with each other, they also possess their own particular arrangement within the wide and varied scheme of bureaucratic function. The paper discusses how a strong nation needs the combination of power and government in order to enact any level of global politics; however, there does not necessarily have to be any sort of democratic considerations by which to reach that objective. The paper explains how this specific point speaks directly to the concept of distorted power and its relationship to the history of terrorism, a deceptive and coercive political ideology that impacts every sector of an otherwise civilized global society.

From the Paper
"The foremost aspect of war is that of force; if the element of force did not exist, there would be no motivation for battle. With this in mind, it is relatively easy to understand the notion of terrorism, inasmuch as the ultimate goal of any terrorist is to obtain the desired commodity through drastic and often deadly means of force. By understanding this obvious correlation, one can effectively argue that without the support of force on their side -- political, economic or cultural -- terrorists would not have the ability to pursue their violent protests. Part of the problem is that terrorist activity demands to be noticed, a fact that ultimately constitutes the need for force; however, if the terrorist is not acknowledged, this may lead to the need for even greater force in order to draw attention to the demands. And the incessant cycle continues."

Tags:arabs, center, democracy, freedom, fundamentalism, jews, pentagon, trade, world