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The Collapse of Communism, 2006.
This paper reviews the book "Soviet Communism from Reform to Collapse," written and edited by Robert V. Daniels.
1,575 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 1 source, $ 62.95
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The paper discusses how after reading this book, the writer learned that Gorbachev's aging predecessors, Yuri Andropov and then Konstantin Chernenko, both died after brief presidencies, so the Politburo felt compelled to select a young, dynamic leader and elevated Mikhail Gorbachev to the chairmanship of the Communist Party and the presidency of the Soviet Union. More importantly, the writer explains how he/she learned why Gorbachev's elevation to power ultimately doomed communism in the USSR.
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A Leading European Economy, 2006.
This paper analyzes the effects of EU membership on Polish trade.
1,800 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 5 sources, $ 71.95
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The paper reveals that Poland has been a remarkable example of the type of economic transition that can take place in a former centrally controlled, planned economic model to that of a free-market economic model. Since its release from under Soviet control in 1989, Poland has been instituting free-market economic strategies and structures that have made it a leading European economy that has seen its GDP grow by an estimated 25% to 30% since liberalization reforms were instituted.
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Sir David Edward, 2006.
This paper compares and contrasts the approaches of Judge Sir David Edward on the EU and the ECJ.
2,925 words (approx. 11.7 pages), 13 sources, $ 115.95
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The paper relates how Sir David Edward and the making of substantive European law have become fairly conjoined in the minds of most legal observers over the course of the past decade-and-a-half. With this in mind, the paper briefly discusses Judge Edward's steady rise to the top of his profession, as well as the maturation of the peculiar institution - the European Court of Justice - with which he is most associated. Just as importantly, the paper examines the evolution of the European Union, for without this Union's emergence and growth, the story of David Edward would be dramatically different.
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Friedman and Globalization, 2006.
This paper examines Friedman's theory in "The World is Flat" about global business management.
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 2 sources, $ 44.95
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This paper considers the argument of Friedman in "The World is Flat" concerning how globalization is changing the world's economy. The paper offers an outline of Friedman's argument, including a discussion of what Friedman sees as flattening forces and it is followed by an attempt to apply Friedman's argument to several businesses. The paper discusses that Friedman's argument is wanting for offering explanatory power.
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"In his book, "The World is Flat: A Brief History of the Twenty-first Century," Thomas Friedman presents a thesis that the world is becoming smaller and economies are moving faster in an age of technology-driven globalization. He claims that the pace of development has accelerated due to the availability of increased access to information and customized approaches to business processes. In order to remain in business and capitalize on the inevitable changes which come with globalism, Friedman suggests that businesses have to alter their approach to the market in such a way that the empowering nature of the free market is optimized. This brief paper will discuss Friedman's argument regarding the nature of globalism's changes, which he terms the "flattening" of the world."
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Germany-Then and Now, 2006.
A look back at the reunification of East Germany with West Germany and what obstacles had to be overcome in order to achieve reunification.
2,475 words (approx. 9.9 pages), 7 sources, $ 97.95
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The unification of former East Germany and former West Germany back into the singular Germany as it was prior to World War II in 1989 is commonly cited as a text book scenario of healing ideological and economic divisions between rival states. It also is quoted often as model of reunification for North and South Korea to follow in their eventual reunification as well. Yet, how difficult was the execution of the reunification of East and West Germany? This paper presents a brief examination of each countries' economy prior to reunification, as it reveals much regarding the hurdles that had to be overcome regarding the recombination of German society within the framework of a homogeneous political and economic paradigm.
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Globalization, 2006.
This paper examines the issue of globalization and how it has caused an increase in transnational corporations.
2,475 words (approx. 9.9 pages), 4 sources, $ 97.95
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The paper discusses how many people believe that globalization is a good thing for the world; for example, it has opened up free trade and it has made the world a smaller place, a global village. However, other people argue that globalization is extremely negative, it is bad for the economies of smaller countries and it threatens the environment. The thesis of this paper is that the rise of globalization since Bretton Woods has led to an alarming rise of transnational corporations (TNCs).
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The European Parliament, 2006.
This paper discusses the collectivist underpinnings of the European Parliament that undermines national sovereignty.
2,700 words (approx. 10.8 pages), 10 sources, $ 106.95
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The paper examines the role that the European Parliament plays, shaping and changing the nature of European international politics and affairs. Specifically, the paper argues that the European Parliament as the legislative institution of the European Union is emblematic of the dissolution of national sovereignty that is occurring in Europe that dramatically affects the way that nations interact with one another.
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"The development of the European Union over the last fifty years has been met with both criticism and praise. Some perceive the increased political integration as evidence of a new kind of political structure, one that globalization will continue to facilitate throughout the world. This imagined integrated political structure for Europe is nothing short of a new kind of community. Europe, arguably, is one of the most politically fragmented regions of the world when examined historically. Despite a common Western heritage, the nations of Europe have long been in conflict. The idea of a integrated, and perhaps even federalist, Europe would have seemed fully implausible even a few decades ago and was probably seen as nothing more than a fanciful dream when the foundations of the EU were laid down in the 1950s."
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Globalization, 2005.
This paper explores the phenomena of globalization.
2,250 words (approx. 9.0 pages), 10 sources, $ 89.95
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The paper discusses how with the collapse of the Soviet Empire at the end of the 20th century, the rise of a unitary new world order known as globalization and it has been one of the most controversial and complex phenomena of our time. The paper examines how in large measure, this is due to the fact that there has been wide debate among theorists and commentators on globalization with regard to its historical specificity. The paper explains that its geographic reach is the global equivalent to the planetary.
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The Cold War, 2005.
A discussion about how Robert Cox's view can be used to explain Cold War theory and ideology to different audiences.
3,375 words (approx. 13.5 pages), 5 sources, $ 133.95
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This paper makes use of Robert Cox's view of theory serving different audiences to explain Cold War ideology, and realist/neo-liberal views of the Cold War that have prevailed. Binary thinking continues despite the fall of communism, and is seen again in discussion of China, and more, in approaches to Muslim fundamentalist movements employing political violence. Events explained in one view in this paper and then the other, shows Cox's model to be correct. All phenomena addressed theoretically will produce views that suit one agenda and population, or another.
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"All theory points to the benefit of someone, and a purpose, as expressed in Robert Cox's work. (2000) Cox's view of the Cold War is interesting for his emphasis on how ideas tend to be repeated in public or official debate, and on how very different analyses of the same event can be produced. Since 1989, and the dissolution of Soviet Europe, people have no longer been caught up in the ideological and strategic war between communist and capitalist camps."
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Democratization, 2005.
A discussion on the process and likelihood of democratization in the various former Soviet states.
1,800 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 8 sources, $ 71.95
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This paper looks at democratization in the various former Soviet states, noting that many observers are optimistic about the prospects for democratization in many of these states. It looks at how the likelihood of democratization in the different states depends on a number of variable factors, such as regional history, economic and political stability and international pressures.
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"The Soviet bloc disintegrated in 1989, and immediately many in the West began worrying as to whether these states would be able to achieve democratization or democratic consolidation or would be further damaged by the effort. A more recent assessment finds that many observers are optimistic about the prospects for democratization in many of these states. The likelihood of democratization in the different states depends on a number of variable factors, such as regional history, economic and political stability, and international pressures. Philip G. Roeder, for instance, first defines democracy as an ideal arrangement in which more than fifty percent of the population is able to remove or prevent the removal of leaders (13). "
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