Terrorism in autocracy

Terrorism in autocracy, differences between single-party and multi-party rule; a Chinese-Russian comparison. Abstract Taking the People’s Republic of China (Hereafter PRC) and the Russia Federation (Hereafter RF) as examples of single-party rule and multi-party rule respectively this essay will explore the effects of authoritarian regime type in reducing and deterring terrorism. By examining the theoretical … Read more

Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA)

Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) is a controversial policy for the United States, most often driven by politics.  Many citizens are conflicted over the impact DACA has on our immigration laws and how to maintain the dignity of these immigrants who seek a better life for themselves and their children.  What is DACA?  According … Read more

Who shall rule the state? – Karl Popper and Plato’s theory of leadership

The question "who shall rule the state?" has been accepted as a fundamental question in philosophy and the practice of politics.  Popper posed the question “who shall rule?”  as a useful starting point for political philosophy.   He also briefly discussed his alternative approach to the theory of democracy.  By doing so he presented additional arguments … Read more

Congressional Ethics

 In the past, a former United States Representative, Paul Broun, that previously left the congressional office at the tip of the year in two thousand and fourteen. House committee investigations were making an effort into his assumed misuse of dealing with the money funding for a political function that was disappearing (Hallerman, T., 2016). The … Read more

Haiti’s National Council of Government

Welcome to Haiti’s National Council of Government, hereinafter abbreviated as “NCG”. It is of the utmost importance to state that this committee will stray away from many of the traditional definitions and functions of the historic NCG which was the ruling body of Haiti from February 1986 to 1988.      This committee’s timeline will mirror … Read more

Policy process – agenda setting

Policy process – agenda setting The agenda setting of this policy is based on Kingdon’s agenda setting model. In this model problem stream, policy stream and politic stream are three independent streams. When the three streams run together, the policies are taken seriously. A number of actors can influence the making of the agenda and … Read more

Investigation into responses to disaster using qualitative methods

An investigation into responses to disaster using qualitative methods 1. Abstract A thematic analysis on the six first-hand accounts of individuals’ responses to the London Bombings on July 7th 2005, conducted at the University of Warwick, to assess the types of behaviours demonstrated by different people. Themes were selected and highlighted in order to identify … Read more

The Malayan Emergency

Until recently the British army was perceived as having significant expertise in, and a reputation for, successful counterinsurgency (COIN) campaigns. While other nations like France had suffered colonial defeats in Indo-China and Algeria, and the United States had been forced to withdraw from Vietnam, the British had waged a successful COIN campaign in Malaya. Consequently, … Read more

Female Underrepresentation in Government Jeopardizes Political Equality

Dec. 15, 2016 Female Underrepresentation in Government Jeopardizes Political Equality Political equality means that regardless of economic or social inequality present in the society, all people still have equal access to government and equal representation. Currently in the United States, women are not receiving political equality due to their unequal representation in Congress. According to … Read more

Explain Kennan’s idea of containment and the development of the Four Pillars of American foreign policy

Unit 3:1. Explain Kennan’s idea of containment and the development of the Four Pillars of American foreign policy – containment, deterrence, intervention, and creation of an economic liberal order, including a discussion of the Truman Doctrine and the Marshall Plan. How do the Berlin Blockade, Korean War, Cuban Missile Crisis, and Vietnam War reflect America’s … Read more

Inculcation of values based on use of political violence for electoral advantage/accumulation of power is dangerous

The Problem Statement This research serves to explore assertion that the inculcation of values based on the use of political violence for electoral advantage and for the accumulation of power is dangerous [Samukange 2016]. This practice has created discord, hatred and disharmony among communities [Hope Deferred 2010] . This part of the research will trace … Read more

Taiwan leadership and electorate concerns

"During this election, I had promised on many occasions that I will build a consistent, predictable, and sustainable cross-strait relationship" said Dr. Tsai Ing-wen as she cruises through victory on a mid-January evening, embraced by supporters of the pro-independence Democratic Progressive Party.  On January 16, the results of the Presidential and Legislative Elections ushered a … Read more

USA and Iran – political participation of women

In this paper, I compare USA & Iran in terms of political participation of women. The paper addresses the following: main research questions: : What are the differences concerning women rights between US and Iran in terms of political participation ? The hypothesis tested in this research is that the more liberal-democratic political system in … Read more