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Armed Conflict: Associated Causes, 2005.
An empirical study of the causes of armed conflict.
5,200 words (approx. 20.8 pages), 9 sources, APA, $ 129.95
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This research considers how armed conflict is shaped by a country's political stability, military expenditures and type of government. It theorizes that higher levels of political stability, smaller armed forces, and lower amounts of military expenditures will result in less armed conflict for a country. Also, a country's type of government (i.e. Democratic, Authoritarian, Socialist, etc.) will be of significant influence upon the amount of armed conflict that the country engages in. After analyzing the data for the 208 countries, the paper finds that there is in fact a strong negative relationship between the political stability of a country and its involvement in armed conflict. The more stable the political climate of a country, the less likely it is for that country to be involved in armed conflict, and the less stable the political climate of a country, the more likely it is for that country to be involved in armed conflict. With respect to a country's spending on its military, as well as the size of that military, the paper finds no significant relationship between these factors and a country's propensity to be involved in armed conflict. Furthermore, although the paper notes that communist and Islamic governments appear more prone to be engaged in armed conflict, it argues that this is merely a spurious relationship. It finds, instead, that a country's particular form of government has no real bearing on whether or not it will be involved in armed conflict. The paper includes several graphs and tables.
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Influencing Elements on Armed Conflict: Expectations from Previously Published Literature
General Methodology and Operationalization of Variables
Understanding Possible Causes Associated With Armed Conflict
Conclusion
Appendix: Graphs and Tables
Bibliography
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"The second indicator which we examined in order to test a possible relationship between armed conflict and military buildup and spending concerns the total number of armed forces a country supports in thousands . Recoded to allow greater legibility within a cross-tabulation, while the data support a relationship between low armed conflict and a lower level of armed forces, the relationship does not continue to the high level. Table 6 reports that countries with less than 500,000 total armed forces in the 0-250 category have low or low-medium levels of armed conflict 60% of the time, while countries in the 250.1-500 category reach 66.7%."
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Armed Conflict and the UN, 2003.
The paper looks at the role of the United Nations, arguing that there is an ever-increasing need for its participation in world affairs.
4,095 words (approx. 16.4 pages), 11 sources, APA, $ 110.95
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The writer discusses the thesis that the United Nations is nothing but a reflection of the whole world and is a collective repository of our own ambitions, failures and deceit. The paper uses sources from recent conflicts to prove that nations should stop blaming the UN and start putting their own governments in order.
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"The role of peace keeping and peace building that the UN was entrusted with is enshrined in its Charter. The United Nations Charter states that the main objective of the United Nations is to spare future generations from the scourge of war, ?to take effective collective measures for the prevention and removal of threats to the peace. The rising number of armed conflicts is sending a strong message to the United Nations that if it were to continue to respond to international crises in an effective manner, it must maintain the process of review and reform its peacekeeping missions."
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Maritime Conflicts in the Asia Pacific Region, 2002.
A discussion of major maritime issues and potential armed conflicts among ASEAN nations.
2,025 words (approx. 8.1 pages), 14 sources, $ 71.95
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Discusses major maritime issues and potential armed conflicts among ASEAN nations. Arms race and growth of Chinese naval power. Chinese economy. The Spateley Islands issue of the South China Sea; their strategic importance to maritime trade. Conflict over the status of Taiwan. Korean Penisula conflict. Outlook for peace and stability of the Asia Pacific region.
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"Current Maritime Issues/Conflict in Asia Pacific Region
This research paper outlines and discusses the major maritime issues and potential armed conflicts in the Asia Pacific region, their implications and the outlook for regional peace and security, with particular relevance to ASEAN nations. The ASEAN nations now include Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam.
1. Arms Race and Growth in Chinese Naval Power
The Asia Pacific region is one of the most heavily armed regions of the world. The United States is the world's leading military superpower. China (the PRC) has had nuclear weapons since the 1960s and the largest army in the world. Japan could easily become a nuclear power and its Self-Defense forces, particularly its air force and navy, are formidable. The military..."
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Maritime Conflict in Asia Pacific Region, 2002.
This research paper outlines and discusses the major maritime issues and potential armed conflicts in the Asia-Pacific region.
2,282 words (approx. 9.1 pages), 12 sources, MLA, $ 70.95
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The paper explores the current issues and brings to light their implications and the outlook for regional peace and security, with particular relevance to ASEAN nations. The ASEAN nations now include Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam.
The paper finds that peace and stability in the Asia-Pacific region is threatened by an enormous buildup of armed forces on the continent.
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"The Asia Pacific region is one of the most heavily armed regions of the world. The United States is the world's leading military superpower. China (the PRC) has had nuclear weapons since the 1960s and the largest army in the world. Japan could easily become a nuclear power and its Self-Defense forces, particularly its air force and navy, are formidable. The military presence of the Russians in the region has considerably receded since 1990, but they are a major source of high technology weaponry for the PRC. North Korea has a heavily armed standing army of over one million and is an incipient nuclear power. South Korea has strong conventional forces. Taiwan has been arming in self-defense as have the smaller ASEAN nations."
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Armed Robbery Laws, 2006.
An analysis of the suggestion to increase sentencing for the offense of armed robbery.
1,256 words (approx. 5.0 pages), 4 sources, APA, $ 42.95
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This paper examines if the recommendation toward altering sentencing laws for the offense of armed robbery is valid. It explains that this recommendation is viewed as a means of providing a stronger deterrence to the crime of armed robbery, as well as providing the possibility of sending a message to offenders that this type of crime will not be tolerated throughout society. The writer notes that doubling the base sentence at this time would then set up a situation in which the final punishment is significantly greater than the crime. The writer believes that the intent to alter the basic sentence for armed robbery be halted at this time. The writer further suggests that changes in the basic sentencing for armed robbery may prove to be unconstitutional in relation to excessive sentencing, allowing the guilty to be released and the purpose of any type of legislation in regard to this issue to fail to meet its objectives.
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"Armed robbery is considered a serious offense because of the various factors that can be present during the process of the criminal act, to include loss of life due to the presence of a weapon. While there may be changes requested to the sentencing in relation to certain crimes, the Federal Sentencing Guidelines provide the basis by which judges may impose sentence, and until recently this document has served as a mandatory issue in the sentencing in relation to all criminal acts."
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Rape in International Law: Definitions and Prosecutions, 2006.
A discussion on whether sexual assault during armed conflict should fall within the definition of torture as described in the United Nation's Convention against Torture.
4,500 words (approx. 18.0 pages), 10 sources, $ 178.95
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As the women's movement has grown in recent decades, the debates it has pushed forward have changed the ways in which society views certain problems. Specifically, sexual assault during armed conflict is something which is a much more high-profile issue today than it would have been even a couple of generations ago. This paper examines whether or not rape during armed hostilities should be explicitly subsumed within the definitions of torture detailed in the United Nations' Convention against Torture. In a closely related vein, the paper also explores whether or not rape during the aforementioned type of conflict should be subject to the same international norms and procedures as those laid out in the preceding Convention.
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African Americans in the Armed Forces, 2008.
An analysis of the historical hurdles facing African Americans who wanted to enlist in the American armed forces.
6,789 words (approx. 27.2 pages), 49 sources, MLA, $ 154.95
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This paper discusses the challenges that historically faced African- American troops in the American armed forces. It looks at the reasons why African Americans joined the army and the hurdles they faced before they could enlist. It then discusses the problems they encountered as Black soldiers and lastly analyzes the outcome of their fighting for the U.S. armed forces.
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"The answer to this question is of course not uniform from soldier to soldier, any more than it would be for any other subset of soldiers defined by race. Some blacks have gone to war to escape poverty at home, some to leave families they no longer loved, some to prove themselves as full Americans, some because they believed fervently in the Constitution and felt that it was a piece of paper worth dying for. Some because they wanted to be heroes, some because they were foolish, some because they were brave, some because they wanted to live up to the dreams of their parents, some because they had something to prove to themselves. The decision to go to war is a complex one for any thoughtful person, and the nature of race relations in the United States has always made that decision even more complex for blacks than for whites."
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Homosexual in the U.S. Armed Forces, 2005.
This paper debunks the myth of "Unit Cohesion Rationale" in the admission of homosexuals into the U.S. Armed Forces.
1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 39.95
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This paper examines the "don't ask, don't tell" policy enacted in 1994, which allowed more gays and lesbians to serve in the military. The author points out several cases of homosexuals serving in the armed forces.
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"The issue of gays in the military has been a topic of significant debate in the United States for decades with many people opposing the inclusion of homosexuals."
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'Airline Pilots Should be Armed', 2006.
An analysis of the article "Airline pilots should be armed" by John Lott.
675 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 3 sources, $ 26.95
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This paper reviews the article "Airline pilots should be armed" by John Lott. In the article the author stipulates that regardless of the terrorist events of 9/11 the airline industry has proven to remain vulnerable to attacks. The paper discusses how pilots of the country have voiced their concerns amid evidence of the vulnerability of the airline industry, yet their concerns have been ignored.
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" Lott (2005) contends that programs to allow pilots to carry firearms on the aircraft have been created in such a way that most pilots are prevented from protecting themselves. This is evident in the application procedures to carry firearms that have been produced by the federal government, according to Lott (2005). The application suggests that information may produce information that will lead to the pilots loosing their jobs, and this is a deterrent for most pilots. "
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Armed Commercial Airline Pilots, 2002.
An opinion paper arguing for commercial pilots to be armed to assist in preventing terrorist attacks.
1,926 words (approx. 7.7 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 61.95
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This paper argues for the institution of commercial pilots carrying arms. It shows that since the 9/11 attacks, people willing to fly on commercial airlines have drastically decreased. It argues that in order for the airline industry to be able to regain these figures and ensure passengers and crew that the skies are indeed friendly, commercial airline pilots need to be able to carry weapons, or have access to a weapon within the cockpit.
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"Airlines have undertaken various methods to ensure the cockpit is safe from any hijacker. These measures have included barring the cockpit and making it impenetrable to a terrorist on-board. While this is a positive first step, it does not relieve travelers of their worries, and in fact, alienates crew and passengers from the pilots. This kind of alienation does not increase the likelihood of someone choosing to fly over taking the train. It only sends out a subliminal message to passengers that flying is still dangerous because of the probability of a terrorist attack on a plane."
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The Armed Forces and Democracy, 2002.
A review of the book "The Soldier and the State" by Samuel Huntington.
1,292 words (approx. 5.2 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 43.95
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This paper discusses Samuel Huntington's book "The Soldier and the State", a 1950s history of the development of U.S. civil-military relations. It examines how Samuel Huntington challenges most of the old assumptions and ideas of the role of the military in society. It shows how by integrating the armed forces closely into American society, soldiers stand to benefit by constant reminders of the rule of law and the nature and imperativeness of democratic traditions and values. It evaluates how Huntington writes about a world in which both civilian and military authorities view their opposing numbers as the enemy or as people with a very different agenda and the argues that this is not the case. It shows how the agenda is the same even if the strategy differs and how both sides can learn from each other.
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"But the armed forces and the rest of our democracy are not so far apart from each other, according to Samuel Huntington. And, moreover, this is actually a good thing. The United States is not like Brazil or some other South American country where a proximity between the army and the civilian forces means that the army is in fact usurping civilian authority. This is not a case where democracy and the rule of law can be brought down to the kind of thinking where might is always right."
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Women in the Armed Forces, 2006.
This paper examines the changing role of women in the military from WWII to the present.
1,359 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 2 sources, APA, $ 45.95
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This paper details the monumental strides achieved by women in the armed forces both in the U.S. and in other countries such as, France, Britain and Canada. While women served in the military during WWII, they were rendered the sort of duties that relieved men to do the actual fighting. This paper examines the statistics supplied by the Pentagon that prove that it wasn't until the Gulf War, that women were actually part of front-line fighting units. The writer of this paper ponders the argument whether women should continue to be allowed to serve in the same positions as men as well as the issue of sexual harassment in the military. This paper delves into the matter of whether or not men and women react differently to confrontations. The writer of this paper also discusses the issue of pregnancy and women on the front-line in combat and attempts to answer the question: Should new mothers be allowed to accept duties that entail a certain amount of danger?
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"But it was not until the Gulf War, according to reliable statistics kept by the Pentagon, that women actually were part of front-line fighting units. The argument continues, however, whether this should become a regular Standing order. Women in the service joined, so they say, not just to sit at a desk, but to be alongside fighting men in case of military action. This, the women say, is only fair if they want to be recognized as men's equals. There is a web page on the Internet which closely examines the viewpoints of men and women, many either veterans or currently on active duty. Here one can find the opinions that are far more interesting and logical (on both sides) than anything that can be read in the media."
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The Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB), 2004.
An analysis of the effectiveness of the ASVAB in predicting vocational success in the military workplace.
3,566 words (approx. 14.3 pages), 12 sources, APA, $ 99.95
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This study assesses how accurately the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) can predict a student's suitability and capability for a particular job. The thesis of the study concerns student aptitude while attending the U.S. Air Force Jet Engine Technical Training School, but is designed to provide an important additional source of data on the level of effectiveness of selection and classification tests across all military services.
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"Historically, the demand for new enlisted recruits by the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, and Air Force is virtually always high, and runs from about 250,000 young men and women a year during peacetime to several million during periods of mobilizations such as today (Dillon, 1997). The pool from which the military draws its new recruits is overwhelmingly young (generally ranging in age from 18 to the early 20s) and almost all have high school diplomas or GED equivalents; however, the majority of new recruits frequently arrive without any advanced education (i.e., college education) or much previous employment history. According to Zeidner (1986), the factors that have the most serious implications for the available recruitment pool include unemployment, growth, immigration, technology, occupational supply and demand, education and training, standard and nonstandard recruitment age groups, compensation and benefits, households and families, working conditions and attitudes, women in the labor force, migration patterns, and unionization."
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Racial & Gender Discrimination in the Armed Forces, 2002.
A brief discussion of the issues of sexual, gender and racial discrimination in the military and its effects.
1,058 words (approx. 4.2 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 37.95
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This paper states that the phenomenon of racial and sexual discrimination has recently been made more public after a greater awareness of their existence has been surfacing. It briefly looks at the effects of such actions within the military and questions whether anything can be done about it.
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"Yet, unlike the movies or the press accounts the resolutions were not easy to come to and the responses did not elicit satisfactory results for the victims and the dramatic public accounts are just the tip of the iceberg, the very extreme cases. In real life, in the military the daily occurrence of such discrimination problems far outweigh any public awareness of them. Racial and especially gender discrimination are still problems needing address within the armed forces. As there has already been a marked success, resulting from the relatively high rate of racial minority enlistment in the military, it is suggested that the organizations use their own success as an example for how to deal with the newer transition of desegregation of women in the military."
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An Analysis of "Platoon": Oliver Stone's View of War, 2000.
A new look at the movie and the war that has shaped our modern vision of armed conflict.
1,259 words (approx. 5.0 pages), 0 sources, $ 42.95
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This paper details Oliver Stone?s film "Platoon" as a commentary on modern warfare and a look into the human psyche. It is written from the perspective of a student studying the causes of war and discusses the the often brutal portrayal of warfare in modern filmmaking. A look a the causes and repercussions of warfare and a brief discussion of the Vietnam Conflict are also included.
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"Although upon cursory inspection, Oliver Stone?s masterpiece of war cinematography, ?Platoon,? is essentially a film about Vietnam, it has become a model for how the world views war in the late twentieth century. It is a film that documents the actions and emotions of a platoon of U.S. Army infantrymen in the steamy jungles of Southeast Asia during the height of the Vietnam War. The central character is Chris Taylor -- a green ?flatfoot? neophyte, wide eyed, and fearful of the confusing realities of war that characterized the experiences of most soldiers sent to Vietnam. Chris? platoon is run largely by Staff Sergeant Barnes (?affectionately? referred to as just Barnes for much of the film), who is Stone?s characterization of a paper Satan."
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