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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. 1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 2 sources, £ 30.95 »
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Abstract 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.
From the Paper "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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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, £ 46.95 »
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Abstract 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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NATO: Future & Expansion, 1997. Examines post-Cold War world & NATO's relevance, changing role & inclusion of former Warsaw Pact nations, focusing on centrality of U.S. policy & strategy. 2,250 words (approx. 9.0 pages), 20 sources, £ 54.95 »
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From the Paper "NATO: FUTURE AND EXPANSION
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This research examines the status and continued role of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). The research focuses on the issue of whether there is a continuing role for NATO in the changing global political environment and, if a role for NATO can be defended in this changing environment, whether the membership in NATO should be expanded to include former Warsaw Pact nations."
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Expansion of NATO, 2003. Discusses NATO-Russia relations since 1991. 1,800 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 21 sources, £ 43.95 »
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Abstract Discusses NATO-Russia relations since 1991, the Soviet Union and the North Atlantic Treaty Organizations nations prior to the collapse of the Soviet Union, the issue of NATO expansion to the east, and NATO as a politically-oriented interest regime.
From the Paper "For 45 years, an undeclared state of war existed between the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) nations and the Soviet Union. After the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991, an ..."
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Obnoxious Negative Peace or Substantive and Positive Peace, 2005. A look at two different perspectives of peace as understood and expressed by Martin Luther King. 675 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 3 sources, £ 18.95 »
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Abstract This paper discusses obnoxious negative peace and substantive positive peace. These terms are found in a letter by Martin Luther King, Jr. expressing his opinion on direct action. Martin Luther King believed it was important to fight for substantive and positive peace for African Americans and it is important for Americans to continue to fight the battle for substantive and positive peace not only in America but throughout the world.
From the Paper "Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere" (King 1963). What does this quotation mean? What is the difference obnoxious negative peace and substantive and positive peace? Why are these important today? These were important terms for Martin Luther King and they are important terms today. Martin Luther King believed that whatever affects one person actually affects every one else (King 1963). Many people living during the lifetime of Martin Luther King was willing to close their eyes to the violence and terrorism happening to African Americans. They believed that African Americans were wrong in taking a stand toward wanting their independence. Martin Luther King believed it was important to fight for substantive and positive peace for African Americans and it is important for Americans to continue to fight the battle for substantive and positive peace not only in America but throughout the world."
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The Peace Paradigm, 2004. A discussion of the peace paradigm and its approach to obtaining peace. 4,520 words (approx. 18.1 pages), 27 sources, APA, £ 93.95 »
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Abstract This paper discusses the peace paradigm in terms of realism, power, conflict resolution, and social change. The paper explains the role of a paradigm, outlines the peace paradigm strategies used to obtain peace and presents a definition of power. Gives specific examples.
From the Paper "One of the approaches to the peace paradigm is through the study of the role played in obtaining peace through the exercise of power and coercive tactics. According to Lynn-Jones realism is usually regarded as a dominant and somewhat monolithic approach in the study of international relations. Within the realist approach there are divisions between offensive and defensive realism. Offensive realists argue that the international system tends to foster conflict and aggression, that security is scarce and international competition and war..."
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?European Expansion and the Civilization of Modernity?, 2004. An analysis of traditional and modern societies during the European expansion, through a review of ?European Expansion and the Civilization of Modernity? written by S. N. Elsenstadt. 723 words (approx. 2.9 pages), 1 source, MLA, £ 17.95 »
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Abstract This paper examines modernism in Europe and the rise of socialism in non-Western societies. The paper reviews S. N. Elsenstadt's ?European Expansion and the Civilization of Modernity? and discusses Elsenstadt?s arguments regarding the changes in the European expansion in non-Western societies, from being modernist to socialist, even traditionalist, societies. The paper argues that the retardation of modernism in non-Western societies is not exactly the abrupt stoppage of the European expansion.
From the Paper "?European expansion and the civilization of modernity? by S. N. Elsenstadt provides a through discussion and analysis of the dynamics concerning the European expansion, centering in particular on its effects in non-Western or Asian societies. Tracing the history of the European expansion from the emergence of industrialization to the development of capitalism in Western societies, the author seeks to determine what caused the seemingly contradicting development of the so-called ?expansionist? movement of modernization in Europe. That is, instead of spreading modernization and capitalism in Asian societies, what occurred was the rise of socialism, which is a new form of society that overturns the basic premises of capitalism-in effect, modernization."
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Cost-Benefit Analysis of Expansion, 2002. Examination of how the geographic expansion in the West had more costs than benefits and a comparison of this to the expansion of the East. 1,100 words (approx. 4.4 pages), 2 sources, APA, £ 26.95 »
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Abstract This paper discusses economic and geographic expansion during the Gilded Age and how it shaped America into what it is today. It also examines the issue of western expansion and the role it played, along with the annexing of the Native Americans of the land. Shows how the expansion on both sides brought with them stronger job markets.
From the Paper "The economic and geographic expansion of the United States during the Gilded Age was one of the defining events that shaped the country into what it is today. By examining the geographic expansion in the west, analyzing its costs and benefits, and then looking at the economic expansion in the east and analyzing its costs and benefits, it can be seen that the cost of expansion outweighed any benefits which may have been accrued, and that the Progressive response, while a step in the right direction, was not enough. On a scale of one (cost) to ten (benefit), expansion can receive nothing higher than a four."
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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. 2,250 words (approx. 9.0 pages), 18 sources, £ 54.95 »
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From the Paper "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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Poetry of Peace and Pain, 2001. A look at the writing of poetry as a way of turning pain into peace and hope. 700 words (approx. 2.8 pages), 0 sources, £ 16.95 »
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Abstract This essay looks at people who have turned trauma and pain into a positive experience. It discusses the work of Mairead Corrigan Maguire who organised peaceful demonstrations in N.Ireland, wrote poetry that inspired millions and through her efforts to develop a "politics of mercy and forgiveness," won a Nobel Peace prize. The author goes on to discuss the wording of Martin Jordan?s poem ?The changes in our lives?.
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" Everyone wants peace in his or her everyday live. Sometimes peace is hard to come by for some people. However, Some individuals react to their pain in a positive way. For example, Irish writers Mairead Maguire and Martin Jordan write poetry about peace due the tragedies for the world and in their lives. So, in Misread Maguire?s ?The Vision of Peace? and Martin Jordan?s ?the changes in our lives? the main goal is to remind everyone that there should be peace all over of the world despite all of the pain we encounter."
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Woodrow Wilson?s 14 Points and the Women's Peace Movement, 2003. A comparative analysis of the principles of Woodrow Wilson's 14 Points and the resolutions of the Women?s Peace Movement. 1,047 words (approx. 4.2 pages), 3 sources, MLA, £ 25.95 »
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Abstract The paper discusses how, in 1915, The Hague convention represented women from 22 different countries with the main focus of achieving peace. It examines how this process for peace was deemed feasible by a series of resolutions established by the Women?s Peace Congress and how these resolutions focused on many key ideas that the Women?s Peace Congress believed could create world peace. It demonstrates the irony of President Woodrow Wilson's refusal to lead the international mediation and how many of the principles established at the Women?s Peace Congress in The Hague, were echoed with the publication of Woodrow Wilson?s 14 Points, which earned him much international praise, three years later.
From the Paper "The principle for autonomy of nations is demonstrated in both the 14 points and the Resolutions adopted at Hague as well. The Women?s Peace Congress was much broader as they simply stated, ?autonomy and a democratic parliament should not be refused to any people (Addams, 3).? Wilson singled out the exact countries, ?the other nationalities which are now under Turkish rule should be assured an undoubted security of life and an absolutely unmolested opportunity of autonomous development.? Wilson also requested the autonomy of the peoples of Austria Hungary, Rumania, Serbia, Montenegro, and Poland. The Women?s Peace Congress simply expressed the belief that countries should be allowed autonomy, while Wilson?s 14 Points rather put them into play in the specific nations that he felt were most important."
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UN and Peace Maintenance, 2005. Questions whether the UN has been successful in establishing and maintaining international peace and security. Uses examples of Rwanda and Iraq. 3,254 words (approx. 13.0 pages), 0 sources, APA, £ 64.95 »
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Abstract The writer of this paper argues that the United Nations, although having achieved minor accomplishments in the area of maintenance of peace and security, can, generally speaking, not be considered a successful international organization. Instead, the United Nations has failed on a number of times throughout the past to maintain international peace and security. These failures were in situations where peace and security were reasonable outcomes. So, therefore, the UN is obviously not working to the best of its ability. To argue this point, the paper begins with an extensive analysis of the United Nations and its failures in the maintenance of international peace and security through two specific case studies, Rwanda, and most recently, Iraq. It then discusses the limited successes of the UN and examines the possible reasons for its overall failure to address the maintenance of international peace and security adequately and consistently. Finally, the writer briefly proposes possible reforms that the UN could adopt in order for the organization to operate more effectively in the international environment.
From the Paper "The UN has many areas in which it could improve through reform. Due to the limited word count, I have chosen to not discuss this topic in too much depth. The areas of reform seem obvious from the problems I have mentioned previously. For the UN to succeed, the world community must match the demands made on the organisation by the resources given to it . Strong and sustained political support from Member States , rapid deployments of all peacekeeping and peacemaking troops with a robust force posture and sound peace-building strategies are all necessary in improving the UN. There have been a number of attempts at addressing the issue of reform. These include the Brahimi report, which was commissioned by the UN Secretary General to address the past weaknesses and failures of the UN with regard to peace and security and An Agenda for Peace, written by Boutros Boutros Ghali, the former Secretary General. Both reports recognised problems with the UN?s capacity to maintain world peace but many of the recommendations that were suggested were not implemented. In order for the UN to be successful in maintaining international peace and security, reforms have to not only be recognised, but also implemented."
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Training for Peace Keeping, 2008. A look at some of the training required to undertake peace and humanitarian operations. 3,695 words (approx. 14.8 pages), 9 sources, APA, £ 70.95 »
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Abstract Terrorism has become embedded in almost everyone's vocabulary, it is one of those terms, that not everyone knows what it means, but it seems to be surrounded with negative connotations. However, it is not surprising that terrorism is sometimes abetted with state sponsorship and is supported by many governments whether intrinsically or extrinsically. As such international peace-keeping efforts have to change focus and address these internal dynamics. This paper explores some of the necessary mandates that are needed by personnel dealing with these issues.
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Introduction
Basic Communication, Conflict Resolution, & Negotiation
Communication: The Essential Element of a Successful Training Program in a Peace-Keeping Environment
Conflict Resolution & Negotiation in a Peace Keeping Environment
Techniques of Motivation in a Diverse Peace-Keeping Environment
Individual Decision-Making and Group Behavior
Leadership Training For Supervisors in these Organizations
Conclusion
From the Paper "Conflict resolution and peace keeping has been an issue of controversy for many years. However, with the proper training mechanism and structure, then peace and humanitarian operations can be the champions of a successful organizational initiative. It is therefore imperative that there be a comprehensive discourse embedded in the training structure for these operations that can analyze elements of the foreign conflict resolution and negotiation strategies. The connection between an effective training program or structure with the overall success of conflict resolution and negotiations will depend primarily on how well the program identifies the necessary political, economic, and cultural realms that have been affected by the dimensions of the operations. Overall, it is clear that conflict resolution and negotiation policy training is reactive and preventative, since it would be devised to counter, and to prohibit actions that were seen as harmful to the peace initiatives."
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American Expansion, 2005. A look at the expansion of the US through the mid-19th century. 900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 3 sources, APA, £ 21.95 »
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Abstract This paper discusses the causes and effects of the U.S. expansion through the mid-19th century. The paper also looks at the economic impact of the expansion as well as other issues associated with the expansion, such as immigration and sectional issues. In addition, the paper looks at how the new Constitution provided for the organization of new territories and their eventual admission as new states.
From the Paper "At the end of the Revolution, the new United States was confined largely to what would now be called the Eastern seaboard. What was then the Western frontier began within a few hundred miles of the East Coast. The interior of North America was, for the most part, an unexplored wilderness, at least to the people who were starting to call themselves Americans..."
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