Corruption in Third World Nations
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This 8 page report discusses corruption in Third World nations and addresses the question of whether it is an inherent flaw in the world’s least developed nations or if it is the fault of Western influence. The author makes the argument that corruption is fundamentally the result of the influence of the West. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: BWcor3rd.rtf

Critical Analysis of The Manifesto of the Communist Party
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This is a 5 page critical paper of The Manifesto of the Communist Party. The critical arguments presented in Marx and Engels’ The Manifesto of the Communist Party written in 1848 were focused on the problems which existed in the modern capitalist society of 1800s Europe. From what they could see, Europe was becoming a two class society, the bourgeois and the proletariat, which oppressed the working class proletariat. In order to provide the basis for the ideals of the Communist party, Marx and Engels use what is now called Marxist criticism which provides critical aspects of historical and political trends found in society which have resulted in revolutions. Whereas, the adoption of a socialist society would lead to economic equality which in turn would lead to a classless free society representative of those who work in it. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: TJMarxE1.rtf

Defining a “Nation-State”
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This 10 page report discusses the concept of the nation-state as it has existed throughout history and as it currently exists. The concept of the nation state is one that has been existence in human history for, literally, millennia. At the dawn of the 21st century, there are historians, social scientists, and political theorists who would argue that the concept of the nation-states has become redundant with the emergence of globalism and the new concept of nationalism that has emerged with it. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: BWnstate.rtf

Democracy in Action
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This 14 page paper compares and contrasts two democratic countries; Macedonia and Austria. The paper explains the government systems, including the executive, legislature and judiciary, outlines the current position and election systems and considers their relevant in terms of the lifecycle. The paper also compares both systems with a democratic ideal. The bibliography cites 7 sources.
Filename: TEmaceau.rtf

Democracy in the EU
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A five page paper which looks at the progress of democratisation in the European Union, particularly with regard to the judicial system, access to information, and public participation in the governmental process. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: JLeu2dem

Democratic Deficit in the European Union Decision Making Processes
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This 10 page paper considers the argument that a democratic deficit exists within the EU decision making processes, typified by the unelected Commission and the Council of Ministers. The paper considers the control mechanisms that seek to ensure the inclusion of democracy, how these may support a deficit and also includes arguments that the deficit may be in the interests of the community. The bibliography cites 12 sources.
Filename: TEdemdef.rtf

Democratic Peace Theory – Africa And Middle East
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This 12 page paper begins by explaining what the democratic peace theory is and why it works most of the time. The writer reports and comments on why so few nations have been successful in changing from an autocratic government to a democratic government. The conditions and characteristics that are conducive to institutionalizing democracy are explained. The discussion then turns to the Middle East and Africa and the difficulties they have had in democratization programs. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: PGdemmd.rtf

Dependency Theory -- Applied To The Third World
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A 6 page paper discussing dependency theory and its application to third-world countries as well as the consequences of allowing it to become a tool for imposing one nation's will upon another. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Dpncy.wps

Developed and Developing Democracy; A Comparison
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This 8 page paper considers the framework of democracy in a nation state. The paper compares an older established democracy with a younger and more recent model of democracy. The countries of the United States and Indonesia are examined and compared. The bibliography cites 10 sources.
Filename: TEdevdem.wps

Developing Nations / Trade Policy
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A 10 page overview of trade policy and how it affects developing nations. Nations considered include Mexico, China, India and to some extent South Korea and South Vietnam. Focus is on U.S. and WTO involvement through GATT, NAFTA and WTO policies. Bibliography lists 13 sources.
Filename: Tradepol.wps

Different Viewpoints on Global Trends
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6 pages in length. In looking at the differing viewpoints on global trends as observed by Thomas Friedman and Ignacio Ramonet, we show how each author conceptualizes globalization. Additionally, the ongoing concerns over security and nuclear arms in the post-cold war era will be discussed, as well as the future of nuclear weapons in global security. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: JGAwldpl.wps

Diplomatic Immunity / Is there A Need To Rethink The Vienna Convention ?
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A 60 page paper that provides an overview of diplomatic immunity as it applies within the United States and for United States citizens in other countries. This paper reflects upon cases against diplomats having committed crimes in the United States, reflects upon the history and purpose of diplomatic immunity, considers the problem of abuses and the benefits inherent in this system of legal exclusion from prosecution, and then determines if there is a need to re-address the existing policies and legal statutes regarding its application. Bibliography lists 35+ sources.
Filename: Dipimm.wps