Federal Government Policy on International Trade

Trade The U.S. Government has many different international trade deals with other countries. These trade deals are made to deliver goods to the countries people’s that is based on their wants and needs. That isn’t the only reason that the trade deals are done, they help improve a country’s economic stance. It also helps with … Read more

The Arab-Israeli Conflict

The Arab-Israeli Conflict is one of the most pressing International Security dilemmas of modernity. This dispute over the Palestinian territories is centuries old, and has left many dead. This is especially true in modern times, due to the creation of the State of Israel. This issue has also been addressed by every American president since … Read more

War on Drugs in Mexico

Introduction The aim of this paper is to provide a clear critical evaluation on the current ‘War on Drugs’ in Mexico. The issues that will be covered in the following sections are firstly an ‘insight’ on the drug-trade market and cartels in Mexico and how it affects the country’s economy, followed by the Mexican’s and … Read more

How effective is Guantanamo Bay as a method of counter-terrorism for the US?

This essay aims to assess the issues surrounding the US detention centre in Guantanamo Bay and whether or not it has been successful as a method of counter-terrorism or simply a huge failure and a black stain on US history (Cohen, 2015).  There have been various investigations into the validity of Guantanamo. From the sources … Read more

The ‘war on terror’ isn’t working

The war on terror that started after the attacks of 9/11 has been raging for over fifteen years. At the helm of this war on terror is the United States, who for the past administrations has been fighting the war with conventional military power. It is still raging, and the number of terrorist attacks has … Read more

Coercive diplomacy

Coercive diplomacy is based on achieving political objectives and fostering a state’s national interest without waging war. It is essentially a diplomatic strategy, one that relies on the threat of force rather than the use of force. If force must be used to strengthen diplomatic efforts at persuasion, it is employed in an exemplary manner, … Read more

The conflict of Sudan

Sudan The republic Sudan is a country in northeastern Africa, bordered by Egypt, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Central African Republic, Libya, and South Sudan. Sudan is one of the least economically developed countries. It used to be the largest country in Africa and the Middle East, before the country split in 2011, in Sudan and South Sudan. … Read more

The International Chamber of Commerce

The International Chamber of Commerce is the world business organization, which speaks with authority on the behalf of enterprises from all sectors in every part of the world. The primary mission of International Chamber of Commerce is promotion of trade and investment as well as helping business corporation meet the challenges of the globalization. ICC … Read more

Trompenaars’s model of national culture differences

Trompenaars’s Cultural Dimensions model is the most important cultural model that provides seven dimensions of culture that can help the Indians and Japanese people to work more efficiently with the people of other cultures such as Europeans and Americans. The business community is becoming more globalized with diverse cultures and backgrounds working together in global … Read more

The EU enlargement – consequences and risks

Introduction The European Union also known as EU is a large group of countries consisting of 28 members, established to promote economic, and political stability. Founded in 1957 by six countries, the aims and objectives of the group were to collaborate and combat issues together such as welfare, security and the movement of people. (Europa,2018) … Read more

The issue of terrorist financing

Introduction: Since September 11, 2001, the threat of terrorism has grown exponentially. The threat pervades the U.S. government as well as society, not just in the United States but internationally. Though the majority of the focus is placed on militarily combating these threats, terrorist financing is an extremely important factor that fuels terrorism, which generally … Read more

The Australian refugee crisis

Boats, boats and more boats. Journeying all the way from Europe just to be turned back or directed to designated island camps where these so called asylum seekers are kept clear of our home land. And yes, Australia is a multi cultural country, but do we really want a war riven culture influencing our cities … Read more

Violence and instability in the Middle East

The Middle East has been one the most volatile regions in the world since the conclusion of World War I and the dissolution of the Ottoman Empire.  Despite the United States’ efforts to create a cooperative world order in the wake of World War II, rebellions, interstate wars, and violent extremism continuously plague the region. … Read more