Cuba: Prospects for democracy

Political science   |   Political science   |   Presentation   |   07/30/2008   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : « Authoritarianism and widespread resentment arose eventually leading to the Cuban Revolution and the installation of Fidel Castro and because had to overcome ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Colonial past and the struggle for independence.. The Cuban Revolution.. Lack of democratization and prospects for democracy.. Conclusion.....»

The US and Guantanamo Bay

Political science   |   International relations   |   Presentation   |   11/29/2006   |   .doc   |   7 pages
Document abstract : « Ratner, Ray 2004). In opposition to the lease, Fidel Castro has always refused to accept the rent of about $4,085 a year. On October 29 ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Issue background: Guantanamo and the United States since 1898. The Platt Amendment . The revolution in 1959. The post 9/11 world: A new dimension to the Guantanamo issue. Courses of action. Reaching an agreement with the Castro government on this...»

The Cold War

History & geography   |   Modern history   |   Presentation   |   07/09/2008   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : « Kennedy sent 1,400 members of a CIA-trained Cuban exile force to the Bay of Pigs in Cuba in an attempt to overthrow Cuba s leader, Fidel Castro. ...»

Synopsis abstract : «The Soviet Union, a communist entity.. Since WWII Turkey had regarded the Soviet Union, as its principal enemy.. The Berlin Blockade.. United States joins with a Western European - NATO formed.. Julius and Ethel Greenglass Rosenberg .. Vietnam...»

The legal process of entering into a joint venture with the Cuban water utility company

Law & contracts   |   International law   |   Presentation   |   12/05/2008   |   .doc   |   16 pages
Document abstract : « This paper examines the legal process of entering into a joint venture with the Cuban public water system through a joint venture in a Post-Fidel Castro Cuba. ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Investment in Cuba.. The advent of Fidel Castro and his bearded revolutionaries.. 1976 codification of Cuba's abandonment of foreign investment by Fidel Castro.. Cuba's implementation of a foreign investment law in 1995.. A post-Fidel...»

Race, immigration and changing U.S. - Cuban relations

Political science   |   Political science   |   Presentation   |   09/29/2008   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : « Exile groups have targeted Fidel Castro, his brother Raul, and Che Guevara many times: the latter was the intended target of a bazooka fired on the UN building ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. United States – Cuban relations over the last century.. Wealthy Cuban exiles.. The vitriolic feelings of the early Cuban exiles.. U.S.'s policy towards Cuba since the seizure of its businesses.. The anti-Castro crusade.. The...»

The effect of USSR on Cuba

Political science   |   International relations   |   Presentation   |   11/11/2008   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : « The USSR contributed large amounts of money, weapons, subsidized goods, and other aid to the Cuban government lead by Fidel Castro. ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The question of USSR's involvement in Cuba after the Cuban revolution of 1959.. Soviet involvement and the necessary Marxist-Leninist doctrine.. Contradictions and paradox.. Castro's decision to create a socialist state based on...»

Conflicting Zionisms in the context of George Orwell's "Notes on Nationalism"

Political science   |   Political science   |   Presentation   |   11/04/2008   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : « of George Orwell s Notes on Nationalism I begin this essay with an anecdote: when I read the headline announcing the resignation of Fidel Castro, I asked ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. George Orwell's essay 'Notes on Nationalism'.. Continuum of nationalism.. Orwell's Theory of Nationalism.. Secular and religious Zionism as positive nationalisms.. Religious Zionism's status as a positive nationalism.. Why secular and...»

Is there a "Bolivarian" alternative to free market integration?

Law & contracts   |   International law   |   Presentation   |   01/15/2009   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : « Venezuela, toward socialism. Fidel Castro constantly repeated the name, ideals and teachings of Jose Marti. He attributed to his ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Washington Consensus or structural adjustment.. Trade liberalization.. Privatization.. Financial reforms.. labour reforms.. Rejecting the United States economic hegemony through the Bolivarian Revolution led in Venezuela.. Rejecting...»

The Fog of War: Lessons One and Two

Political science   |   International relations   |   Presentation   |   11/29/2006   |   .doc   |   7 pages
Document abstract : « During a conference with Fidel Castro, he learned that the Cuban leader saw the situation as much more desperate that the US had imagined. ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Lesson One: 'Empathize with Your Enemy'. Lesson Two: 'Rationality Will Not Save Us'. Contemporary foreign policy issue: Terrorism. Conclusion....»

Legal and policy issues and campaigning strategy relevant to the 21st congressional district election in Florida

Law & contracts   |   Other law subjects   |   Presentation   |   12/08/2008   |   .doc   |   16 pages
Document abstract : « Diaz is also the former nephew of Cuban Strongman Fidel Castro. He Their hatred for Fidel Castro fuels this viewpoint. Nevertheless ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Overview.. Facts about the 21st Congressional District of Florida.. Geography.. Demographic characteristics.. Voting demographics.. The republican incumbent.. The democratic challenger.. 21st district elections since 1992.. Legal issues in the 21st...»

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