The role of the state in contemporary liberal democracies

Social studies   |   Sociology   |   Term papers   |   03/18/2009   |   .doc   |   8 pages
Document abstract : « The first concerns the state's role in ensuring that emphasis on the nature of state intervention in actor in the arena of international politics, state is a ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The term 'government'. Pluralist theories of the state. Paying particular attention to the inputs from citizens . Conventional pluralism . The concept of neo pluralism . Marxist explanations of the state. The enduring conflict between...»

Differences and commonalities between 'Realist' writers such as Thucydides, Machiavelli, Hobbes and Morgenthau

Political science   |   International relations   |   Presentation   |   07/14/2008   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : « on and what they project to international politics (mostly Morgenthau deal with the roles of the state and of he rather emphasizes the Leviathan's role to be a ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Historical background and purpose of writing.. Pillars of Realist theory.. Human nature.. The state and the ruler.. International politics.. How much of a 'realist' are they?. Conclusion.....»

Nationalist movements that took place in the Philippines, Indonesia and Vietnam in an effort to overthrow colonial rule

Political science   |   International relations   |   Presentation   |   06/17/2008   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : « all for the privilege of becoming an independent state. tendencies did indeed play a role in the as well as the dynamic interaction of international politics. ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The Philippines. Indonesia. Vietnam. Conclusions....»

During the Cold War, what role did oil play in driving western intervention to the Middle East?

History & geography   |   Modern history   |   Presentation   |   01/15/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : « instability played a great role in western University Park, PA, Pennsylvania State University Press Politics: An introduction to International Relations, 2nd Ed ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The Cold War.. Oil becoming a major stake for USA.. Western intervention in the Middle East.. Conflicts in the Middle East and political instability.. The US intervention.. The western desire to dominate the Middle East.. Oil crisis...»

An in-depth analysis of the role of the Brazilian state in its economic development

Economics & finance   |   Economics   |   Term papers   |   05/17/2009   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : « Viotti and Mark V. Kauppi, « International Relations, Realism Historical Determinants of the Latin American State ? in Menno Vellinga, The Changing Role of the ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Brazil state building . The breaking point in international trade. Collapsing of Hapsburg model . Lack of autonomy . The authoritarian bureaucracy . Modification of economic system . Initial point of Brazil's economic downturn...»

Nation-state and globalization

Political science   |   Political science   |   Presentation   |   02/20/2007   |   .doc   |   11 pages
Document abstract : « If nation-states are to keep their central role on the international scene, this through much more effective, democratic and transparent state cooperation. ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Economic Globalisation and the Role of the State. The role of the nation state under the modern form of economic globalisation . Globalisation: Not an irreversible structural evolution. Structuralist argument concerned with recent...»

Kosovo in the International Arena

Political science   |   International relations   |   Presentation   |   06/19/2008   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «The nature of the state contested involves disputes between the two main ethnic groups. The role of UNMIK: Why is Kosovo relevant to international politics? ...»

Synopsis abstract : «The nature of the state contested involves disputes between the two main ethnic groups.. From the lens of the stakeholders.. The security and safety of the Kosovo Serbs - also a major concern.. The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) began air...»

Psychological approaches to International Politics. The case of Cyprus

Political science   |   International relations   |   Presentation   |   12/14/2006   |   .doc   |   11 pages
Document abstract : « bonds also played a major role in this regard, described as a paralytic state which was not Cyprus : Ethnic Conflict and International Politics, MacMillan press ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Psychological causes of conflict. Suitable targets of externalisation. Misperceptions of intentions. Psycho-cultural interpretations. Social identity theory. Incompatible beliefs. Non psychological explanations of the conflict. Closing...»

Critical assessment of the relationships between sovereignty, the nation and the offshore world.

Political science   |   International relations   |   Presentation   |   07/01/2008   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : « Your Cake and Eating It: How and Why the State System Created International Studies Quarterly www.jstor.com [accessed 2008 Apr 9] Sikka, P. The Role of Offshore ...»

Synopsis abstract : «To understand the problematic of the offshore world it is necessary to define what we mean by offshore. . state sovereignty is one of the basic concepts in international relations.. Sovereignty is also being commodified through offshore. . I will...»

Can any theory fully explain the process of European integration? If not, why not?

Political science   |   European union   |   Presentation   |   01/13/2009   |   .doc   |   13 pages
Document abstract : « The prime role of the Commission, therefore usually impossible to establish international institutions that analyses suggest that member-state preferences are ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The two leading approaches of European Integration: Neo-Functionalism and Inter-Governmentalism.. The Neo-Functionalist theory.. The Inter-Governmentalist theory.. Ability of the new theories to explain the process of European...»

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