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UN Security Council and NATO, 2004.
This paper examines the effectiveness of these two organizations in a changing world.
2,684 words (approx. 10.7 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 80.95
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This paper begins by providing a background study of both organizations and their areas of functioning. It then examines the effectiveness of both organizations at solving conflicts and maintaining peace. The writer concludes with an assessment of which organization has a better chance of success in the future.
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"The United Nations (UN) Security Council is the most powerful organization in the UN. The main mission of this organization is to maintain peace and security between nations?a duty that has been challenging over the years (NationMaster.com, 2003). While other organs of the UN only have the authority to make recommendations to member governments, the Security Council can make decisions that member governments are required to carry out under the United Nations Charter, the Constitution of the UN. The decisions of the UN Security Council are called UN Security Council Resolutions."
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The European Union's Common Foreign and Security Policy, 2007.
An analysis of the European Union's Common Foreign and Security Policy and European Security and Defense Policy, since the Maastricht Treaty.
3,578 words (approx. 14.3 pages), 9 sources, MLA, $ 100.95
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This paper examines the development of the European Union's (EU)Common Foreign and Security Policy and the European Security and Defense Policy (ESDP) since the Maastricht Treaty. It aims to determine how successful these institutional developments have been in addressing current security challenges. The paper also identifies how these processes are affecting the respective members of the EU and North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO).
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Review and Discussion
Background and Overview
Recent Trends and Events
Current and Future Trends
Conclusion
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"The research showed that most observers did not expect the process to be seamless or trouble-free, but it would seem that the trends clearly indicate that the Europeanization process continues to move forward in inexorable ways, with the need for establishing a viable mechanism to provide for mutual defense representing one of the more compelling reasons in support of the process. While the nations of Europe have historically sought out such alliances for their mutual defense, the process has expanded in recent years to include many former adversaries that appeared to represent a step in the right direction for ensuring a prosperous future for all members of the EU. Alas, the war on terrorism is not going to be finished anytime soon and defense will likely remain at the forefront of the move toward a United States of Europe that reflects the mutual but diverse interests of its members."
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The European Security and Defence Policy (ESDP), 2005.
Examines the evolution of ESDP in view of the latest enlargement round.
26,000 words (approx. 104.0 pages), 183 sources, APA, $ 249.95
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The European Security and Defence Policy (ESDP) is one of the most important, yet also one of the most difficult geo-strategical elements of the European Union. Nevertheless, the ESDP has made some remarkable development jumps since the late Nineties. The paper shows that one of the reasons for this has been the Kosovo crisis, where the EU had to act as one to be able to intervene successfully. Another aspect has been the initiatives of France and Great Britain at the Saint Malo Summit. The paper shows that since then, the ESPD has made it through the Nice Contract and has been institutionalised into the EU Charter. The paper includes tables.
Table of Contents:
List of Abbreviations
1 Introduction 6
2 The Theoretical and Historical Context
3 Towards a European Security Strategy
3.1 New Threats, New Challenges
3.1.1 The New Security Dilemma
3.1.2 European Geo-strategic Objectives
3.2 The ESS
4 Genesis and Evolution of the ESDP
4.1 A Tour through Europe: From Maastricht to Seville
4.2 Evolving Objectives of the ESDP
4.3 Missions to date
4.4 What Kind of Power is the EU?
5 Aspects of Power Distribution and International Relations
5.1 A Special Relationship: Partners Across the Atlantic
5.2 The ESDP and International Organisations
5.2.1 NATO
5.2.2 UN
5.2.3 OSCE
6 Enlargement and the Consequences
6.1 The Enlargement Process
6.2 A View from the East: the approach of eight New Members
towards ESDP
6.2.1 Estonia
6.2.2 Latvia
6.2.3 Lithuania
6.2.4 Poland
6.2.5 Czech Republic
6.2.6 Slovakia
6.2.7 Hungary
6.2.8 Slovenia
6.3 Implications for ESDP
7 Enlargement, ESDP and the Balance of Power:
7.1 ESDP: An Assessment
7.2 Intra-EU Aspects
7.2.1 Germany
7.2.2 United Kingdom
7.2.3 France
7.2.4 Italy
7.3 Extra-EU Aspects
8 Conclusion and Outlook for the Future
9 Bibliography
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"The development of the ESDP has been seen by some as critical to the EU's international influence. If Europe integrated its security and defense efforts, it could not only defend itself but also export security to others. Others have viewed the ESDP as a threat to the EU's strengths as a civilian power. For the ESDP to develop in a manner that does not usurp Europe's civil power, there needs to be solid, sustained political and military dialogue at all levels-institutional, national, and personal-between ESDP/CFSP and NATO, and between individual national governments and parliaments, not least the U.S. Congress. A successful European Security and Defense Policy will change the European Union's position in the international realm relative to security, including restoration and/or maintenance of the economies of the region."
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NATO, 1991.
This paper discussion of the origins and evolution of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), describes NATO as linchpin in US-European defense structure since 1949 and analyzes individual members, their goals and goals of the organization.
4,500 words (approx. 18.0 pages), 8 sources, $ 135.95
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"The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) has been a linchpin in the U.S.-European defense structure since its founding in 1949. The end of the Cold War has been hailed as a major shift in world political power and as evidence of a less dangerous international climate, and this has also called into question the need for the continuation of NATO, among other defense alliances. The founding of NATO was a major post-war accomplishment for the mutual defense of Europe and the North Atlantic region. Throughout its history, NATO has been almost as much a source of internal tension among members as it has been an effective defense tool. Yet, NATO is seen as perhaps the most successful defensive alliance in history and remains today the only truly functioning ... "
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The Clinton Administration and NATO Expansion, 2001.
A look at the Clinton Administration's involvement with the NATO expansion.
2,155 words (approx. 8.6 pages), 10 sources, $ 67.95
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This paper discusses the Clinton administration?s political, strategic and ideological motivations for supporting NATO expansion and whether the future of NATO will be as a collective defense pact or as a vehicle for democratic expansion.
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"On March 16, 1999, the flags of the first three ex-communist countries to gain admission to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization ? Poland, Hungary, and the Czech Republic ? were hoisted above NATO headquarters in Brussels, marking the final act in the first stage of NATO expansion. Fifty years after its creation, with former Warsaw Pact members joining what began as an anti-Soviet alliance, NATO?s original purpose of keeping ?the Americans in, the Russians out, and the Germans down? seems to no longer apply. The Russians no longer possess the ability (and some would argue the desire) to realistically threaten European security. With growing assertiveness in European affairs, the Germans are not ?down,? but their increased role in politics, economics, and security of Europe does not inspire the panic it would have so soon after World War II when the alliance was formed."
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The Council of Nicaea, 2006.
An overview of the first world wide event in the history of Christianity, the Council of Nicaea, the reasons for organizing such a council and its outcome.
3,515 words (approx. 14.1 pages), 9 sources, MLA, $ 98.95
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This paper explains that the Emperor Constantine called the Council of Nicaea in the hopes that, by doing so a war between the different Christian factions could be averted. The paper explains that the Council brought together all the clergy at once so that they could work out a compromise amongst themselves regarding their religious beliefs. The paper further points out that the Council was not successful in averting the war as the differences between factions were to vast and that, on the contrary, the Council drove a wedge deeper into the two factions, leading to war and civil unrest until the death of Constantius and Emperor Julian ascended the throne.
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"Controversies in the Christian Church concerning the mystery of the Trinity began in the second century. Previously, there was almost no mention of the word trinity in the scriptures or Christian writings. It did not come into use until the second century when theologians used new metaphysical methods in their attempts to explain the divine nature. The dispute centered around the trinity and whether Christ was God or man or an intermediate being. They also debated whether or not Christ was created."
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NATO Expansion and Peace, 2006.
A discussion of the role of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) during the Cold War and after.
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This paper examines how the role of NATO has changed since the end of the Cold War. The paper tells us that, with the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991, one might have expected that NATO would quietly fade into the background of world affairs, joining the legion of other defunct political institutions. However, this was not how the 1990s played out. Instead, NATO was expanded and given new life through new expansionist policies meant to secure peace and stability throughout non-NATO Europe. The paper goes on to suggest that this transformation, however, has not secured peace but instead serves only to extend and reinforce Western, particularly U.S., interests in Central and Eastern Europe.
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"The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) has survived an unimaginable turn of events, from an institutional standpoint. NATO was designed to give the United States and Western Europe a collective defensive front against Soviet aggression, particularly in Eastern and Central Europe. NATO was a foil to the Soviet Warsaw Pact and existed as such predominantly throughout the Cold War. Its raison d'etre was to provide mutual defense for its member nations. "
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NATO, 2007.
This paper explores the connection between NATO and The Marshall Plan and looks at how they affected the Cold War.
1,300 words (approx. 5.2 pages), 10 sources, MLA, $ 43.95
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In this article, the writer discusses that the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and the Marshall Plan played an instrumental role in the Cold War. The writer first describes NATO and the Marshall Plan. The writer notes that the research found that the Marshall Plan was developed in an effort to assist in the rebuilding of European nations following two World Wars. The research also found that NATO is an alliance that was created following the Marshall plan and that NATO was designed to ensure security and stability for the nations that are a part of the alliance. The writer concludes that the research indicates that the Marshall Plan and NATO created a strong alliance between the democratic superpowers led by the United States.
Outline:
Introduction
NATO and the Marshall Plan
The Marshall Plan
The Connection between NATO and the Marshall Plan
NATO the Marshall Plan and how they affected the Cold War
Conclusion
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"The Marshall Plan was first brought to the attention of the world in 1947 through a speech presented at Harvard by Secretary of State George C. Marshall. The Marshall plan was formulated following World War II and the purpose of the plan was to assist Europe in rebuilding. According to the United States Department of State, the Marshall plan proposed that the United States give $20 billion to European Nations for relief. However, the monetary contribution was dependent upon the ability of European nations to work together to develop a plan concerning how the money was to be used."
"The Marshall marked the first time that Europe had to act as a unified economic unit. Initially the Marshall Plan offered aid to the Soviet Union and its allies; however, Stalin rejected the plan as a hoax and would not participate."
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Vatican Council II, 2002.
A discussion of the changes imposed on the Catholic Church by the Vatican Council II (1962-1965).
2,164 words (approx. 8.7 pages), 7 sources, APA, $ 67.95
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This paper looks at the Vatican Council II from the years 1962-1965 and examines how its legacy will continue to be debated and will undoubtedly continue to divide the church for decades to come. Vatican Council is the name of two ecumenical councils of the Roman Catholic Church that were held in Vatican City in Rome. An ecumenical council is a meeting of church leaders called by a pope for a special purpose. It looks at how Vatican II has changed the lives of every Catholic and has extended beyond the church itself through such issues as lifting the restriction of saying Mass in Latin.
Outline
Introduction
Background of Council
Sessions
First Period
Second Period
Third Period
Fourth Period
Issues
Church
Liturgy
Scripture
Bishops
Documents
Conclusions
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"The general sessions of the council were held during four successive years, in four periods, from 1962-1965. The First Period, October 11 to December 8, 1962, included the Council Fathers and representatives of 86 governments and international bodies. Bishops decided to first consult among themselves in both national and regional groups, and in informal gatherings, resulting in a reworking of the structure of the council commissions and changing the priority of issues considered, including ?liturgy, mass communications, the Eastern Rite churches, and the nature of revelation.? After adjournment, preparations for the next scheduled session in 1963 began. However, the death of Pope John XXIII on June 3, 1963, brought a slight delay and the council continued its preparation after the election of Pope Paul VI on June 22, 1963. "
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Canada and NATO, 2004.
An argument on the legitimacy of NATO even after the collapse of the U.S.S.R and the need for Canada to remain an active participant in the military bloc.
3,317 words (approx. 13.3 pages), 33 sources, APA, $ 94.95
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This paper examines how Canada?s role in the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation is insignificant compared to the other member states and attempts to show that Canada has little choice but to remain part of NATO. In order to understand this argument, it provides an examination of NATO, its history and a record of the organization?s involvement in Bosnia and Kosovo. It looks at how valid NATO is in the present day, 15 years after its mandate was toppled. The state of Canada?s armed forces are also discussed, focusing on what and who, led to their weakness. A study of arguments calling for Canada?s withdrawal from NATO is then presented, followed by accounts stating that Canada has no choice but to remain a part of NATO.
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"Since the end of the Soviet threat to the West in the early 1990?s, NATO has gone through an ?identity crisis?. Through the Cold War, NATO?s existence was validated by immense conventional force buildup in Eastern Europe by the Warsaw Pact. The West sincerely believed, quite suitably, that they were under imminent threat of a Soviet attack. However, after 1991, ?NATO no longer seemed necessary to keep the Russians out or the Germans down.? Instead of disbanding, NATO decided to change its prerogatives and find a new meaning, a fresh claim to validity."
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U.S. & NATO, 1997.
This paper argues that the U.S. should drop out of NATO. Discusses its changing goals since the end of Cold War & Soviet threat. Looks at the German nationalism factor and NATO expansion's.
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"UNITED STATES AND NATO
This research paper examines whether the United States should remain a member of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). Its thesis is that the United States should give notice of its intention to withdraw from NATO for the following reasons: (1) the original threats which induced the United States to play a leading role in the creation of NATO have substantially diminished for the foreseeable future; (2) the current expansion of NATO into Eastern Europe and regional conflicts runs counter to the vital national security interests of the United States and at some point is probably unconstitutional; and (3) faced with more pressing priorities at home and abroad, the United States should induce the Europeans to assume primary responsibility for its own security."
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NATO?s War to Save Kosovo, 2005.
A look at NATO's involvement in the Kosovo conflict.
2,045 words (approx. 8.2 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 64.95
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This paper begins by introducing the functions of NATO and then discusses whether the Kosovo conflict was waged as effectively as it could have been. The paper then examines the reason the war was started, the way the war was planned and carried out, the thought that went into the attacks against Serbia. It looks at NATO's involvement in how it eventually ended and what the results were for both ethnic Albanians and Serbs.
Outline
Introduction to NATO
About the Kosovo Conflict: Was it Waged Effectively?
How the Seeds of the Kosovo War were Planted
The Allies and NATO Work Towards Defeating Milosevic
The Strategy used by NATO and the West to fight the Kosovo War
References
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"The history of ethnic and political strife in the Balkan region defined as Albania-Greece-Macedonia-Yugoslavia-Kosovo is not a straight forward series of events to be able to discuss in a few minutes' conversation, but the reason for the war NATO waged against Serbia can be explained by following the actions of Serbian strong man, Slobodan Milosevic. Milosevic, whose regime, according to the authors in Winning Ugly: NATO's War to Save Kosovo, tried to rid Kosovo of ethnic Albanians, "created the largest forced exodus on the European continent since World War II" (6). The forced exodus of large numbers of ethnic Albanians was nothing new to this group, as the author points out (7), as Serbs lost control over Kosovo during World War I, and the nations of Serbia and Kosovo were combined to create Yugoslavia and tensions continued among Serbs, who hoped to regain control."
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Security Council Reform, 2007.
An analysis of the proposed reforms for the United Nations security council.
1,524 words (approx. 6.1 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 50.95
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This paper reviews the debate over the need for reform of the United Nations (UN) security council. It provides a history of the security council and discusses the proposed reforms. The paper argues that security council reform is both necessary and yet unlikely for the foreseeable future given the conflicting national interests of the current Veto-holding permanent members of the security council.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
The Origins and Structure of the Security Council
The Current Reform Proposals
Two-Track Reform and the Resistance to Change
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"In general, there exist two tracks or reform paths that are currently being pursued at the international level. The first of these is a proposal by the Group of Four (G4) countries (Japan, Germany, Brazil and India) that would give them, along with two African nations, permanent seats at the Security Council, with three new rotating memberships. This would expand the total membership of the Security Council to 25. The second was the more vague proposal, made by the Secretary Generals Panel of Eminent Persons in 2005, that did not endorse a specific plan but rather two general options for reform: (1) increasing the number of permanent and non-permanent members; or (2) enlarging the Council only with non-permanent members, but whose terms are longer than the current two year limit and who have the capacity to run for re-election (Crook 2005; Forman 2005)."
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NATO?s First Humanitarian War, 2004.
An analysis of NATO's intervention in Kosovo and its bombing campaign.
9,635 words (approx. 38.5 pages), 35 sources, APA, $ 197.95
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This paper argues that NATO intervention to Kosovo opened a new era for the UN-based international system. It looks at how this intervention can be considered a part of new interventionism in the post-Cold War era, which is aiming to reconstruct failed states and is justified on political and moral grounds. It discusses how although NATO members tried to justify their action on humanitarian grounds, they failed in their humanitarian objective. It was the first major bombing campaign intended to bring a halt to crimes against humanity being committed by a state within its borders, but it also created more disastrous humanitarian effects.
Outline
Introduction
The Historical Background of the Kosovo Problem
The International Efforts for Solving the Kosovo Crisis
Holbrooke-Milosevic Negotiations
Rambouillet Negotiations
The NATO Intervention
The Debates on Humanitarian Intervention
The Place of NATO Intervention to Kosovo Among the Interventions in 1990s
The Reconstruction of "Failed States"
The New Interventionism and the Legality of the Kosovo Intervention
Different Perceptions of States
Conclusion
Bibliography
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"Before the crisis, Kosovo was a small territory in Europe with a population of only two million. But later on it became the focus of the most serious international conflict of the last years of the twentieth century. The problem in Kosovo dates back to the nineteenth century but assumed an international significance with the dissolution of Yugoslavia. After the suppression of Kosovo's autonomy but Slobodan Milosevic in 1989-90 conflicts started in the territory. Later with the acts of Serbian forces and Kosovo Liberation Army (KLA-UCK in Albanian initials) in Kosovo in late 1997 and during 1998 provided the context for direct intervention by external powers, which resulted in the NATO-led war and occupation of Kosovo in 1999. This intervention also contributed to the most serious international conflict of the post-Cold War period, threatening to undermine the grounds for consensus and cooperation between the great powers, mostly between the West and China and Russia."
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NATO Intervention in Kosovo, 2006.
A paper examining the reasons and validity of U.S. and NATO intervention in Kosovo.
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In an effort to determine whether or not the United States led North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) was correct in their intervention in Kosovo, along humanitarian lines, this paper presents information on the history, background and religions of the region and the crisis. The paper also considers the implications concerning state sovereignty that arise from the intervention, as well as NATO's background and purpose regarding questions of international law.
Table of Contents
Thesis Statement
The Historical Context of Kosovo
The World War II Period and Beyond
What Sort of War is it?
The Clinton Doctrine
The Motivations of U.S. Led NATO Forces
The Conduct of the War and World Involvement
Other Important Points Concerning U.S. and NATO
External Self-Determination and International Community
The Formation of New States
The Reasoning for the Action as it Unfolds
Some of the Consequences
International Law from the Interventionist Viewpoint
The Interventionist's Critical Question of Genocide
The Demonizing of Milosevic
The Story from the Yugoslav Point of View
Conclusions Then and Now
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"The Serbs however finally liberated Kosovo from the Ottoman Empire in 1912, and as expected, reprisals and the expulsion of the Albanian settlers who had been previously patronized by the Ottomans accompanied this liberation. Indeed, the ethnic cleansing, murders and other atrocities were actually far worse in this period than in the present although few outside the region knew of them. Moreover, few really concerned themselves with the problems until the First World War that actually originated in the Balkan region."
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