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Operation Just Cause and Operation Desert Storm, 2008.
An examination of the similarities and differences between Operation Just Cause and Operation Desert Storm.
2,290 words (approx. 9.2 pages), 10 sources, APA, $ 70.95
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In the paper, the author examines the similarities and differences between the US invasion of Panama (Just Cause) in 1989 and the US led war against Iraq (Desert Storm) in 1991.The writer contends that whilst both the operations had as their aim the toppling of a totalitarian regime, they differed in a number of aspects. In the course of the paper, the writer examines the military preparedness of US forces in Operation Just Cause and Operation Desert Storm, The root factors affecting the U.S. military readiness to perform its primary function during initial stages of the conflicts, and whether or not the U.S. military has overcome the fundamental obstacle to achieving force readiness prior to the commencement of combat operations.
Outline:
Introduction
Military Preparedness in Operation Just Cause and Operation Desert Storm
Root Factors Affecting U.S. Military Readiness to Perform its Primary Function During Initial Stages of the Conflicts
Whether Or Not The U.S. Military Has Overcome The Fundamental Obstacle To Achieving Force Readiness Prior To The Commencement Of Combat Operations
References
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"We must also bear in mind that the operation was in collation with the armies of the other countries that also participated and was largely a combined effort. In contrast the operation at Panama - Just Cause was an all American Affair. Operation Just Cause demonstrated that the capabilities of the army were enhanced with training and coordination. The control structures and the training of personnel were proved to be flawless. However the planning and conflict strategy still needed refinement. The engagement was without use of very sensitive weapons and missiles and was an operation largely dependent on the maneuverability of the personnel. It was conducted by the US without any coalition presence all by its own resources. (Special Operations Association, 2005)"
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The Bush Doctrine, 2008.
An in-depth exploration of the Bush doctrine and the controversy it has engendered.
2,298 words (approx. 9.2 pages), 6 sources, APA, $ 70.95
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The paper explains the principles of the Bush Doctrine and the policy of preemption that was essentially the response of the Bush administration to the attacks of 9/11. The paper looks at the arguments of supporters of the Bush doctrine but then explores the position of opponents as well. The paper discusses the rise of anti-Americanism, the contentions that Bush disregards the will and needs of the states he has invaded, the fact that democratization is not working and the lack of evidence about weapons of mass destruction at the start of the second Iraq war.
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"The terrorist attacks of 9/11 were a defining moment in both American foreign policy and the lives of millions of people. The lives that were claimed by the attacks have left thousands and thousands of family members and an entire nation grieving. The attacks that were immediately condemned throughout the world were regarded as the beginning of the war on terrorism in the United States where President George W. Bush announced America was ready to fight back. The "Bush doctrine" as American foreign policy has been called, is essentially the response of the Bush administration to the attacks of 9/11. Initially, it was used to describe the invasion of Afghanistan, but was later broadened as to encompass the famous "policy of preemption" which was claimed to operate on various levels."
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Protecting American Ground-Based Space Assets, 2008.
A research on how the United States will be best able to protect ground-based assets from terrorist attacks.
2,487 words (approx. 9.9 pages), 8 sources, APA, $ 75.95
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This paper is a research on how America will be able to protect their ground-based assets from terrorist attacks, such as down-link radar sites, launch facilities including control rooms and fuel supplies. The author examines electronic-warfare, which is warfare is enabled through information technology and electronic communications on and off the battlefield, in space and on ground, and in real-time. The paper also includes literature reviews on the same topic and reports findings that more location specific initiatives are needed in addressing vulnerability assessments and solutions for security for these ground-based space assets of the United States military.
Outline:
Objective
Introduction
Literature Review
New Types of Training
Growing Reliance on Space: Dangerous Dependence
More Distributed and Redundant Satellite Systems
Smart Planning to Ensure Key Capabilities Remain in Place
Importance of Local Vulnerability Assessment
Terrorism in "Location Specific"
Summary of Literature Review
Bibliography
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"The literature reviewed in this study has indicated that the most vulnerable targets in terms of United States space assets are space assets located right here on earth in the form of ground stations and control centers which are communication links to and from satellites and likely to be targeted in attacks from distant computers. Even the American armed forces have experienced difficult in finding the appropriate amount of bandwidth for use due to the many electronic systems presently in operation. While space is important, it is ever so much more important that location specific vulnerabilities be assessed and the limitations and shortcomings of vulnerability that exist be addressed and solutions established."
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Ethics and Patenting, 2008.
This paper discusses patenting and ethics and looks at the commercialization of living things.
1,271 words (approx. 5.1 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 43.95
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In this article, the writer introduces, discusses and analyzes the topic of biology and biodiversity. Specifically the writer discusses the possibility of patenting living things and looks at what the limitations are on this patenting process. The writer explains that living things can be patented, but there are certain limitations on the patenting process. The writer also notes that there are numerous ethical issues surrounding the patenting of living things, and the morality of this practice comes into question. However, the ethics of this practice remain in question. The writer concludes that the Patent office should have guidelines that severely restrict the issuing of patents on living things, because living things, especially humans, should never become a commodity.
From the Paper
"This created impetus to patent all types of living things, from bacterium to the Harvard mouse, and today, patents are routinely granted on living things, seemingly without any thought. The Patent office does not allow the patenting of a human being, but in the case of the law on mammal cloning, humans are not excluded from the language of the patent, which leaves the patent open to human as well as other types of mammal cloning. Therefore, the Patent office is sending mixed messages with its granting of patents, and it could be conceivable that the office would support a patent for human beings in the future. This is a frightening thought for many people who do not support the idea of cloning humans on both religious and moral grounds, and it will certainly lead to a public outcry if it occurs."
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United States' Foreign Policy, 2008.
A look at the US Foreign policy post September 2001.
1,325 words (approx. 5.3 pages), 5 sources, APA, $ 44.95
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This paper discusses the new approach to the issue of foreign policy the Bush Administration adopted after the events of September 2001. The author analyzes the issue of the legislative matter, the political aspect and the perspective of the war in Iraq in regards to the new direction of foreign policy from the Bush Administration.
From the Paper
"There were several issues that can be taken into account when discussing the new approach to the issue of foreign policy. Firstly there is the issue of the legislative matter, which the National Strategy of 2001 and its reconsideration of 2006 have dealt with. These two documents establish the legal and moral framework for any subsequent actions the US might take in terms of waging war, conducting actions on foreign territory, or breaching human, civil, and social rights of the individual."
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Planning Social Change, 2008.
An examination of the need for planning social and cultural changes in society.
1,248 words (approx. 5.0 pages), 3 sources, APA, $ 42.95
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This paper discusses the emerging social and cultural changes that are taking place in societies around the globe and how many of these changes are planned. It looks at why changes need to be planned, particularly in terms of climate change, as well as the role of social scientists in planning the changes for the best benefit of society.
From the Paper
"If societies do not embrace the necessary changes to slow down global warming, the world will not be a very hospitable place in the future and life will be a constant struggle for millions of people. That is the thrust of An Inconvenient Truth, which won an Oscar for best documentary of 2006. A link from An Inconvenient Truth's Web page leads a visitor to WorldWatch Institute (WWI), a respected and important conservation organization. The WWI scientists point out that over 99% of the world's irrigation, industrial and household water comes "directly from rivers, lakes, and aquifers" (Postel, 2007). However, human impacts on those freshwater resources "have reached global proportions" and have "disrupted a wide range of valuable ecological services.""
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The Pros and Cons of the Death Penalty, 2008.
The author of this paper examines the issue of the death penalty and attempts to evaluate its effect as a deterrent.
2,500 words (approx. 10.0 pages), 15 sources, APA, $ 75.95
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The author of this paper examines whether there is a basis of truth in the statement that capital punishment deters violent crime. The writer contends that this statement is used by many who believe in the death penalty but that there are many that insist that there is little to no effect. The author examines both sides of the argument in an attempt to draw conclusions from the information gathered and determine which side is correct.
Outline:
Introduction
Argument for the Death Penalty
Argument Against the Death Penalty
Conclusion
Works Cited
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"It is possible, however, that the death penalty would be a deterrent if it were used more swiftly and more often. Many people who are sentenced to death spend years in prison appealing their conviction and appealing their sentence, and this is a large waste of taxpayer money, as well as a huge burden on the court system. Those that are guilty beyond a shadow of a doubt often wait a long time for their sentence to be carried out. Even when DNA evidence shows that they were the guilty party, the execution is still not swiftly carried out, and this allows many criminals to find some way to avoid it.
Instead, they end up spending their life in prison, where they get hot meals every day, are allowed to exercise, and have a bed to sleep in every night. They watch TV and read books, and this is more than many of the hungry and homeless in today's society get. Criminals are treated better than many of these people. The criminals have lost their freedom, but they get a lot of things in return for that, and society is required to pay for them through taxes and other avenues that fund the prisons."
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Logistical Support in the U.S. Army, 2008.
This paper explores the logistical support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and how to better deploy and supply forces in the future.
1,245 words (approx. 5.0 pages), 4 sources, APA, $ 42.95
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The paper provides an overview of the logistical support present during Operation Iraqi Freedom to determine what obstacles and constraints were encountered by U.S. military forces and what lessons have been learned since. The paper then outlines recent doctrinal shifts that have resulted in programs intended to make the military forces a more streamlined and efficient fighting force that will require less logistical support. The paper concludes that efforts to change the U.S. military are going to require some thoughtful approaches concerning how to deploy and resupply fast-moving strategic forces in tactically meaningful ways.
Outline:
Review and Discussion
Conclusion
From the Paper
"Based on the hard lessons learned by both civilian and military leaders in the United States in Vietnam, other analysts suggest that subsequent military operations from Panama to the First Persian Gulf War indicate that military leaders have sought to apply massive force in order to ensure a quick victory (Rosseau). There were some profound constraints to the application of massive force during Operation Iraqi Freedom, though, that adversely affected the logistical support provided. In fact, even though the objective of OIF was to overthrow a hostile regime through an invasion of its homeland, extensive restrictions were placed on ground force size and aerial targeting (Record)."
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Individual Rights, 2008.
An examination of the debate and controversy surrounding gay parenting and women's rights and abortion.
1,777 words (approx. 7.1 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 57.95
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This paper discusses the controversy surrounding two groups of people - gay parents and women who want to have an abortion. The paper discusses the arguments for and against the individual rights of the two groups and attempts to find the heart of the debate. The paper discusses why there is such controversy surrounding these groups.
Table of Contents:
Gay Parenting
Woman's Rights and Abortion
From the Paper
"In the light of the complexity of this issue, there can be very little if any compromise between two sides. Both sides have some valid points of view. The issue of abortion is related in many cases to gender rights and the rights of women over her reproduction. On the other hand, one cannot escape the fact that human life is at stake, no matter how one argues about when life actually begins. This point is also related to the issue of fundamental human rights. The right to life is basic and if this aspect is not respected, then other human rights become empty of meaning. Therefore, in the final analysis, there can be little conclusive reconciliation better these two extreme views on abortion. There can however be some areas of compromise where there are extenuating circumstances, such as rape or disease, and where the life of the mother may be in danger."
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Capital Punishment, 2008.
An examination of capital punishment.
2,275 words (approx. 9.1 pages), 18 sources, MLA, $ 70.95
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The author of the paper examines capital punishment, which has been a part of human culture since the 18th century B.C. The writer looks at the development of capital punishment over the ages and at the gradual influence and success of reform groups in different countries that called for the abolition of the death penalty. The writer also discusses the varying schools of thought regarding the legitimacy and effectiveness of capital punishment.
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"Critics of capital punishment conclude that if there is no good reason for executing a criminal he should be allowed to live. In the legal philosophy it can be said that defenses of capital punishment either have utilitarian or retributive nature. If seen from a utilitarian point of view capital punishment is acceptable if it averts the criminal from repeating his crime or if it discourages the other would-be criminals. While if seen from a retributive point of view criminals capital punishment is necessary to achieve justice and the criminal should be harmed the same way he damages someone else."
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