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Constructivism and Military Security Studies, 2002.
A study on the basic contribution of constructivists on strategic/military studies.
2,625 words (approx. 10.5 pages), 15 sources, MLA, $ 79.95
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This paper analyzes the view of constructivism on the military and strategic trends in the world today. It is structured around Christian Reus-Smit's proposition, that state military behaviors are characterized by its normative structures, identity and the mutually constitutive relationship between agents and structures.
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"For roughly the last two decades, the studies of international relations have evolved around two great debates. One is between neorealism and neoliberalism, the successors of the longer debate between realism and liberalism. Both make up the rationalist theories, believing that states are still the most important actor that seeks to maximise their gains, and ignoring moral questions. By focusing on actors that are seen to interact with each other carrying a fixed set of preferences, rationalist theories have engaged in a narrow debate."
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Globalization, State Security and Human Security in Asia, 2006.
An analysis of globalization and how it relates to state security.
3,997 words (approx. 16.0 pages), 54 sources, APA, $ 108.95
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This paper explores the relationship between globalization and security using the state and the individual as units of analysis. It argues that globalization has varying consequences on different actors. The paper challenges the assumption that globalization has a direct impact on state security. It shows that global processes challenge state security in an indirect manner but have direct effects on human security.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Globalization And State Security In Asia
Asian Security in a Globalized Context
Responses to State Insecurity
Globalization And Human Security In Asia
From Development Economics to Human Development: A Focus on Peoples' Livelihoods
Poverty Reduction and Inequality in Comparative Perspectives
Water Crisis as a source of Human Insecurity
Conclusions
Appendix
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"Globalization can be seen both as a historical project and as a process that affects social relations of peoples, groups and states.(Bello, 1998) It is conceived as a historical conjuncture of the modernist project (McMichael 1996) that promotes the ideological framework of neoliberalism (Kinvall 2002: 5-6). The principles of free market economics constitute the policy package called the Washington Consensus - trade liberalization, financial deregulation, privatization, and inflation and currency exchange stability policies - which became the cornerstone of structural adjustment policies (SAPs) implemented in many economies. While Latin America and Africa have severely suffered from neoliberal globalization, Asia stands as an exceptional case of successful integration in the global economy (Dittmer 2002). Asia Pacific projected itself to the world as the most dynamic region characterized by growth with equity: rapid and sustained economic growth, equitable distribution of incomes, and dramatic improvements in human welfare (Rigg 2003: Table 1.3: 10; World Bank 1993)."
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Military and U.S. National Security, 2006.
An analysis and evaluation of U.S. foreign policy regarding international peacekeeping.
5,800 words (approx. 23.2 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 139.95
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This paper analyzes recent U.S. involvements in international peacekeeping efforts in Iraq, Rwanda and the Balkans. The paper assesses why the U.S. made these foreign policy decisions by studying the political considerations, human rights issues, "mission creep", regional stability and the economic impact of these conflicts. Then the paper evaluates the outcome of these efforts by weighing the costs -- both economically and militarily -- against the successes of the mission.
Abstract
Chapter 1: The Background
Chapter 2: Issues Analysis
Human Rights
Political Considerations and Organizational Roles
Economic Issues
The Unilateral vs. Coalition Use of US Forces
Chapter 3: Policy Evaluations
The National Interest
Costs
The Risks
Military Readiness and Public Support
Chapter 4: Conclusions and Recommendations
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"The analysis and evaluation of the policies of using United States (US) armed forces from the standpoint of our National Security in International Peace-keeping, Peace-enforcement and Humanitarian operations is a quite difficult and complex undertaking given the fact that the primary responsibility for these three dominate and very important World issues falls under the control of General Assembly and Security Council of the United Nations in accordance with their charter and International Law. Add to this caveat the fact that US Foreign Policy is formulated within three separate and quite different agencies of which the National Security Agency is but one and the task becomes even more complex. These agencies of course are the Department of State, the Department of Defense and the National Security Agency."
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Business Security, 2007.
This paper discusses whether a single security director should control both traditional security and information technology security.
2,265 words (approx. 9.1 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 70.95
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The paper looks at the difference between physical security and digital/logical security. The paper explains the role of the traditional security director and the difficulties of setting up systems that are not tangible compared to setting up perimeter fences or deploying security guards across the facility. The paper examines arguments for and against a single security director. The paper concludes that the executive management is the sole determining group for whether security should be with two people or just one person. The paper is of the opinion that the current trend of having one person trained in both areas makes good business sense and will ensure a total security posture.
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"In the days before the ubiquity of the computers and the Internet, security was confined to physical, personnel, communications and operations of a business enterprise or an infrastructure. The security director is the overall in charge of ensuring that barriers, locks and other mechanical devices are properly used to control access to the facility. Personnel are briefed and lectured on protecting themselves within the corporate premises and when they are out of the office. They are warned about corporate espionage, criminal elements and other nefarious individuals or organizations that can do harm to their persons or the company."
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Information Security, 2007.
A development of a security assessment model for information security.
7,461 words (approx. 29.8 pages), 16 sources, MLA, $ 164.95
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This paper describes and analyzes the problems and risks with information security in the modern world. It then attempts to develop and test a five-dimensional information security assessment model. The security assessment models aims to include administrative security controls, employee security controls, physical security controls, logical security controls and data communication security controls.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Problem Statement
Significance of the Study
Background of the Study
Literature Review
Methodology
Research Objectives
Research Method
Research Design
Sampling Unit
Sampling Frame
Method of Selecting the Sample Elements
Scale Development
Data Analysis
Our Information Security Model
Questionnaires
Reliability and Validity of the Results
Advantages
Delimitations
Ethical Issues
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"Since encryption is so widely used, there are numerous advancements made in its genre, and the latest enhancement was the central government's key escrow encryption proposal. This is more commonly called the Clipper Chip and the Capstone chip. The Clipper Chip, as the name suggests comes in the size and form of a chip and holds the private key encryption algorithm. The Capstone chip, also in the form of the chip, holds the public key encryption algorithm. Both the encryption algorithms used in these chips when sold off have to be recorded in two different government or government-supported companies. This way the government has the inside access to these algorithms in case they need to use them for implementation of the regulations or public security functions (McNab 2004)."
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The Social Security System, 2005.
This paper discusses the elderly social security portion of the Social Security System (SSA) in the United States from 1985 to present.
4,435 words (approx. 17.7 pages), 13 sources, APA, $ 116.95
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This paper demonstrates that the various programs administered by the Social Security Administration have played a vital role in helping the nation's economic well-being since their inception in 1935. The author points out that the fiscal problems being experienced by the Social Security Administration have become more serious because of a growing demand for benefits by a substantially larger proportion of Social Security recipients, who have paid taxes for this compensation, compared to the proportion of the economically active population. The paper stresses that these trends will be exacerbated as the existing "baby boomer" segment of the population begins retiring in the next few years. Many illustrations and tables.
Table of Contents
Introduction
Review and Discussion
Background and Overview
Characteristics of Social Security Recipients - 1985 - Present (and Beyond)
Number of Recipients Who Receive Social Security as Their Primary (> 90 percent) Means of Income - 1985 to Present (and Beyond)
Distinct Characteristics of Recipients Who Receive Social Security as Primary Source of Income - 1985 - Present
Importance of Demographic Factors in Shaping Social Security Program Administration
Conclusion
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"In 1934, President Franklin D. Roosevelt appointed a committee to provide recommendations on an old-age pension systems and in 1935, Congress passed the Social Security Act that provided old-age benefits to be financed by a payroll tax on employers and employees (employees of railroads were already covered separately under the Railroad Retirement Act of 1934). Since that time, the Social Security Act has been periodically amended, expanding the types of coverage, bringing increasing numbers of workers into the system, and adjusting both taxes and benefits in an attempt to maintain pace with inflation rates. Today, Social Security policy directly affects more than 96 percent of the U.S. work force and their employers every pay period and more than twice as many workers are covered by Social Security as the number of individuals in the United States who own shares in mutual funds."
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Security Costs For Airlines Post 9/11, 2002.
An analysis of the effects of extra security expenditure and security measures on airlines.
2,055 words (approx. 8.2 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 64.95
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This paper discusses the rising cost of security and how it is hurting airline business in the United States. The writer describes how the price tag attached with extra security measures is bringing down major airlines that were already facing a dearth of business passengers and rapid cuts in the number of flights after September 11.
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"United States government is not only anticipating more terrorist attacks in future, it is also asking its people to pay a huge price for this fear. While the government rightly wants to beef up security in order to protect its people from terrorist activities in future, the people are unfortunately being made to pay for these governmental plans. The price tag attached with extra security measures is bringing down major airlines that were already facing a dearth of business passengers and rapid cuts in number of flights after September 11. It is important to understand that airlines industry along with the rest of travel industry has suffered immensely after September 11 but the reason why it has failed to make a decent recovery is because government is consistently levying security surcharges, which most United States airlines cannot afford. "
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Military Healthcare, 2008.
An analysis of the issues between the Department of Veterans' Affairs (VA), the Department of Defense (DoD), the military health system (MHS) and civilian health care providers regarding the delivery of military healthcare.
9,640 words (approx. 38.6 pages), 9 sources, APA, $ 197.95
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This paper is a literature review to study the relationship between the Department of Veterans' Affairs (VA), Department of Defense (DoD) Military Health System (MHS), and civilian health care providers in the area of policy and utilization of management and information technology tools, which currently are adversely affecting the care of active duty military, their families and veterans. The author concludes that the governmental use of Lean and Six Sigma, specifically in the VA, MHS and DoD programs relating to healthcare provision for service members and beneficiaries has greatly expanded the capacity of these organizations to provide the required healthcare. The paper stresses that the management programs of Lean and Six Sigma offer potentials for cost savings, quality service provision and the elimination of waste in these organizations. Includes figures and tables.
Table of Contents:
Objective
Background of the Study
Statement of Thesis
Purpose of the Study
Literature Review
Department Of Defense (DoD) Task Force: On Future of Military Health Care
Systemic Obstacles Identified
DoD Findings Concerning Pharmacy Benefits and Recommended Tier Structure
Military Health System (MHS) Strategic Plan
DoD and VA Joint Strategic Plan
Military Health Systems Deployment of Electronic Dental Record
Health Information IT Systems Combined by DoD and Military Health System
Lean and Six Sigma to Improve Delivery of Government Services
Summary and Conclusion
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"In the area of improvement of efficiencies and cost-effectiveness of the military health care procurement system findings relate that that DoD obligations for medical services contracts was $1.6 billion in 1996, and that by the year 2005 this obligation had risen to $8 billion - or an increase of 412 percent. The cause for this growth in spending for service acquisition while is part attributed to recent trends and changes which includes downsizing in the civilian workforce as well as outsourcing and TRICARE benefits expansion along with attempting to meet new requirements as well as new demands."
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War Films as Military Propaganda, 2006.
This paper discusses both positive and negative depictions of the US military in films and looks at how the military has made use of some of these films as a propaganda tool.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 4 sources, $ 53.95
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This paper discusses the military's use of film as a propaganda tool. The films that examined in the paper are "Battlefield" and "The Manchurian Candidate". Other topics discussed include the Cold War and the use of ideology.
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"Depictions of the US Military in film have varied considerably over the years. Some films portray the US Military as a negative force that is being used to repress the average citizen. Others portray the US Military in a very positive light by suggesting that they are the average citizen's last defense against hostile nations. Although both depictions can be found in films from any year there are definitely patterns in the proportions of the depictions. In certain time periods the negative depictions of the US Military will outnumber the positive ones. In other time periods the positive depictions..."
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Electronic Commerce Security, 2002.
This paper explores e-commerce security and how e-businesses can be secured.
1,655 words (approx. 6.6 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 53.95
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This paper explains that on-line business transactions would have developed faster if security, for both consumers and businesses was better. The author relates that e-commerce security includes fraud, theft, the compromising of credit card numbers, protection against cyber-terrorism, requirement of encryption of confidential and sensitive information, user authentication and access control to ensure data confidentiality, and the building of firewalls. The paper states that the essential requirements for carrying out secure online commerce involve the need for the following: Server security, message privacy, message integrity, authentication, authorization, audit mechanisms and payment and settlements.
Table of Contents
Background
What is E-Commerce Security?
Requirements for E-Commerce Security
Server Security
Message Privacy
Message Integrity
Authentication
Authorization
Audit Mechanisms
Payment and Settlements
The Security of B2B Partners
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"The areas in which e-commerce has the potential to grow most in future include the small businesses. According to an October 2002 report from the Small Business Administration, seventy percent of America?s small businesses (defined as those with less than 250 employees) do not have a Web presence. It is obvious that the use of the Internet promotes the growth of e-commerce. In the past, the U.S. led the way in Internet adoption. Present trends indicate that Internet use is now expanding internationally. Countries in Latin America and Asia are angling to compete for business internationally. Hence, future growth in e-commerce would not be confined to the US. American companies can increase the integration of their supply chains to benefit from the international increase of Internet use."
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Computer Security, 1999.
Definition of this concept and a look at motives for violation. Examines types of software threats, firewalls & other security safeguards, security professionals and what the future holds.
3,375 words (approx. 13.5 pages), 16 sources, $ 119.95
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"Introduction
From personal computers in the home used to track checking accounts and keep household inventories in databases to large supercomputers that control space missions and run the world's largest companies, computers have become commonplace. The number of individuals who have access to the information on those computers has increased as the communications industry has undergone a revolution in recent years, and uncontrolled access to information presents a very real threat in most business and some government information. Because of the highly significant role that computers play in modern life, there is a need to keep information on machines secure from tampering, from unauthorized dissemination, and from unauthorized removal. This research examines various threats facing society from inadequate computer security, and the prospect.."
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Foreign Military Sales, 2002.
Analyzes the article ?The Problem with Foreign Military Sales Reinvention? by Isaiah Wilson.
1,260 words (approx. 5.0 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 42.95
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Foreign military sales program refers to the transfer and trade of arms and military equipment carried out by the defense industry. However, this program has been highly controversial in nature because of various national and security concerns that it gives rise to. This paper analyzes the article ?The Problem with Foreign Military Sales Reinvention? by Isaiah Wilson. This article deals with the problems connected with foreign military sales reinvention, which is currently the most important topic of debate in political circles. Foreign military sales program is an extremely important system of transfer of arms but it also poses various security threats and acts as a regulatory force where arms control is concerned.
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"Without a national security strategy to act as the basis of FMS reinvention program, FMS is likely to turn dangerous for national interests as it is mainly ?driven by a default strategy based on consequences and customer demands and incentives.? In other fields, this customer-driven strategy works as it addresses customer needs and demands, but in the field of military trade, such strategies can prove dangerous in the long run since arms are involved. However a complete dependence on national security strategy might also adversely affect commercial interests of defense industry. For this reason, a healthy balance is to be maintained between security policy and customer-driven strategies. Reinvention of this program must therefore seek to strike a balance between the two in order to make FMS safe, feasible and viable."
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Military Dominance as an Effect of Air Power, 2004.
A study to determine the role air delivery technologies and reliable airfield infrastructures play in military combat operations.
4,213 words (approx. 16.9 pages), 14 sources, APA, $ 112.95
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This study examines the relationship between U.S. military success and the acquisition of airstrips in enemy territory. It puts forward that argument that U.S. military forces have the ability to successfully accomplish any mission when provided with access and control of foreign airfields. Successful military operations are dependent upon reliable air delivery technologies and airfield infrastructures. These infrastructures provide the communications support and manpower necessary to promote success in any climate. The study focuses on the ability of the U.S. military to project itself to any theater of war from any aircraft carrier. It also details the importance of securing military airstrips to enable deployment of additional troops and supplies. It links past military successes with such efforts.
Table of Contents
Abstract
List of Tables
List of Figures
Introduction
Problem Statement (or Purpose)
Significance of the Study
Assumptions
Limitations
Definitions (or Acronyms)
Review of Relevant Literature and Research
Research Methodology
Research Technique
Research Design
Survey Population
Sources of Data
The Data Gathering Instrument
Pilot Study
Pretest
Distribution Method
Reliability
Validity
Treatment of Data and Procedures
Results
Discussion
Conclusion
Recommendations
References
Appendixes
Bibliography
Instrument or Survey or Sample Data
Proposed Project Schedule
Methodology Worksheet
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"In most cases airfields are developed near cities, which may provide key strategic locality for military personnel. The acquisition of airfields in the past has often meant the difference between success and failure. Oftentimes, air force personnel have no method of relief other than provided through air transportation. Supplies and personnel can be delivered thanks to modern technologies. Military strategic objectives revolve around the ability of personnel to seize or gain access to key installations. Operatives are no longer reliant upon the capability of ships. The center of gravity for military success has definitely become military airstrips. The recent military success in Afghanistan further supports the idea that the U.S. military dominates in the arena of airpower, and can adapt their operations to accommodate an airfield whether it is fully equipped or unprepared."
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US National Security Documents, 2005.
Comparison of two documents: The United States Commission on National Security for the 21st Century and The Bush Administration's First National Security Strategy (NSS).
3,200 words (approx. 12.8 pages), 3 sources, APA, $ 92.95
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Countries have become unsure of their security and about their relationships with the countries that surround them. Since September 11th, a large number of scholars, scientists and political thinkers have started to analyze and provide their own theories on the U.S. and Iraqi war and state relations. One of these groups of political thinkers is the U.S. Commission on National Security of the 21st Century. This Commission discusses and analyzes the problems in the world, specifically concerning the United States and the concerns of the changing world. The Commission has strove to provide critical theories and interpretations of what the United States should do in response to the changing world security environment. This essay addresses the Commission's response, as well as the response provided by President George W. Bush's administration of national security strategy by comparing both documents and noting the merits and criticisms of them. A final wrap-up summary is also provided.
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"The three primary concerns of the introduction are: defence against enemies, cooperation with other nations in curtailing others from gaining dangerous technologies, and lastly, the encouragement of democracy and economic openness in all nations. It concludes by insisting that other nations should respond to terrorism and threats in the same offensive manner as the United States, calling for collective responsibility and "accountability." On the other hand, the CNS's introduction for Phase I suggests the same problems are facing the United States and the world, and calls for a similar approach as the NSS, emphasising "economic growth, regional integration, and global political cooperation." A key line for distinguishing the languages in each document is the CNS's suggestion that "active American engagement cannot prevent all problems," while the NSS is much more optimistic with regard to that idea."
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