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Political Theory
C/P/508. Assessment of global risk factors
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- 1550
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- 2012
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This paper discusses the global impact of three independent risk factors, namely economic disparity, the illegal economy nexus, and weapons of mass destruction. Each risk factor is discussed in detail, and the paper assesses a variety of literature on each factor.
KEYWORDS: economic disparity, the illegal economy nexus, weapons of mass destruction,
C/P/502. Is direct action a legitimate form of political engagement?
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- 2012
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The paper addresses the issue of direct political action as a form of legitimate political engagement examining the views of Thomas Hobbes and Karl Marx on direct action, reviewing its evolution in the historical context, and discussing the impacts of globalisation on the changing parameters of direct action. Direct actions undertaken by environmental groups in the 1980s-1990s are considered.
KEYWORDS: direct action, political engagement, globalisation, environmental groups, Hobbes, Marx,
C/P/496. Role of National Interest in Formation of Foreign Policy
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- 2012
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The paper looks at the role of national interests in shaping the country’s foreign policy defining the term ‘national interest’, discussing the involvement of states in power politics, arguing the importance of national identity and nationhood, and analysing examples of political and economic interventions of states. European integration is considered from the perspective of national and international strategies’ overlap.
KEYWORDS: National interest, foreign policy, European integration,
C/MD/174. Presentation. Research notes on politics and the internet
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- 2011
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This presentation provides research notes on politics and the internet. The notes are based on the revolution of Twitter, and also discuss the changing face of propaganda models and censorship during the age of the internet. The presentation discusses whether the internet promotes imagined communities and nationalism. The internet and elections are examined in reference to President Obama.
KEYWORDS: Presentation, exam notes, politics, internet, Twitter, elections, censorship, nationalism,
S/P/576. A review of articles on political risk in China, India and Saudi Arabia
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- 1700
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- 2011
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This paper examines a range of studies and journals on the concept of “political risk” and aims to assess China, India and Saudi Arabia. The paper examines each country individually in reference to business freedom, trade freedom, and investment freedom. The paper then carries out a critical review of the relevant articles, and follows with a comparative analysis of China and India in relation to the extent to which political factors can influence growth.
KEYWORDS: Political risk, China, India, Saudi Arabia, business freedom, trade freedom, investment freedom,
C/P/456. An evaluation of PCASED's involvement in the disarmament and rehabilitation of child soldiers in Sierra Leone
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- 1500
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- 2011
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This paper examines the report written by the Program for Coordination and Assistance for Security and Development in Africa (PCASED) regarding Sierra Leone. Sierra Leone is discussed in reference to the disarmament and rehabilitation of child soldiers, and begins by providing background information on the conflict there. The background to the PCASED involvement there is discussed, as well as the scheduled meetings they held. The different rationales behind their involvement are assessed, and the obstacles faced are outlined before recommendations are provided.
KEYWORDS: Program for Coordination and Assistance for Security and Development in Africa, PCASED, Sierra Leone, disarmament, rehabilitation, child soldiers,
C/M/2252. Is Political Marketing an Effective Approach to Election Campaigning?
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- 2950
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- 2011
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This paper examines whether political marketing is an effective approach to election campaigning. The paper defines political marketing, and outlines the role it plays as well as identifying ways in which it can be described as useful during election campaigns. The next part of the paper assesses the strategic choices involved in designing election campaigns, some of which include cost, distribution, public relation management, fund raising, and campaign management.
KEYWORDS: Political marketing, election campaigning, cost, distribution, public relation management, fund raising, campaign management,
S/P/548. An examination of Burkes relationship between emotions and politics
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- 2050
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- 2011
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This paper examines the way in which Edmund Burke relates to emotions and politics in A Philosophical Enquiry and Reflections on the Revolution in France. The paper examines whether or not there is a close relationship between emotions and politics, which is done to assess whether Burkes emotional stance is tied directly to his political thought. As well as this, the paper also examines Burkes style of writing in the two texts mentioned.
KEYWORDS: Reflections on the Revolution in France, A Philosophical Enquiry, emotions, politics, political thought,
S/P/541. Why did Burke choose to defend chivalry in his ‘Reflections on the Revolution in France'?
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- 1950
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- 2011
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This paper examines ‘Reflections on the Revolution in France’ by Edmund Burke, and aims to assess why he chose to defend chivalry and the aristocracy in the text. The paper begins by outlining his core philosophy of natural inequality before examining the reasons behind his support of the aristocracy.
KEYWORDS: Reflections on the Revolution in France, Edmund Burke, chivalry, aristocracy, natural inequality,
S/P/538. An examination of the increase of right wing populism in Western Europe
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- 4950
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- 2010
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This paper examines the reasons why there has been a raise in right wing populism (RWP) in Western Europe. The paper pays specific interest to the 1994 Italian legislative elections and the 2002 French presidential contest. The aim of the study is to assess what the new breed of right-wing populist (RWP) parties would achieve. Topics like heritage, surges, party assets, and long term prospects are all examined.
KEYWORDS: right wing populism, RWP, Western Europe, Italian legislative elections, French presidential contest, heritage,
C/P/433. Sun Tzu's typology of secret agents and its application to 20th century espionage
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- 3000
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- 2011
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The paper looks at the strategy of successful warfare described by Sun Tzu, the Chinese general and philosopher of the 6th century BC, in his work “The Art of War”. Sun Tzu’s views are compared with those of modern philosophers commenting on Sun Tzu’s understanding of intelligence and types of secret agents. The shortcomings of his typology are discussed with references to the espionage of the twentieth century.
KEYWORDS: Sun Tzu, Chinese philosopher, successful warfare, The Art of War, secret agents, espionage,
C/P/424. Greed, grievance and creed as drives of conflict in fragile states
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- 5700
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- 2011
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The paper looks at the concept of state fragility providing definitions of ‘state’, considering factors that lead to conflict within a state, and examining state vulnerabilities within political, economic, social and security areas. The concepts of greed, grievance and creed are defined and applied to the state to explain the origins of state fragility.
KEYWORDS: Greed, grievance, creed, drives of conflict, fragile states,
C/P/421. Review of article “The Security Dilemma Revisted” by Glaser
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- 1050
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- 2011
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The paper reviews the work of Charles Glaser on the analysis of Robert Jervis’s earlier contribution to structural realism, particularly, to the theory of security dilemma. The paper argues whether by increasing its own security, a state decreases the security of other states.
KEYWORDS: Security Dilemma Revisted, Glaser, Jervis, structural realism,
C/P/420. Role of multiple political parties and pressure groups in liberal democratic politics
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- 1900
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- 2011
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The paper argues whether multiple political parties and pressure groups are vital to the health of liberal democratic politics. The functions of political parties and pressure groups in a country’s political system are outlined explaining the difference between political parties and pressure groups, and discussing the political make-up of the UK.
KEYWORDS: multiple political parties, pressure groups, liberal democratic politics, UK politics,
C/P/417. Relevance of Deterrence for Contemporary Security
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- 2500
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- 2011
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The paper looks at the changes in the approaches to security over the past decades from the strategy of deterrence with regard to nation states used during the Cold War, to the non-territorial anti-terrorist strategies. The need to reconsider the nature of security and deterrence is argued, alternatives to deterrence are discussed.
KEYWORDS: Deterrence, Cold War, Contemporary Security, terrorist, Islamic extremism,
C/P/416. Relevance of Deterrence for Contemporary Security
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- 2500
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- 2011
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- 29.99 GBP
The paper looks at the changes in the approaches to security over the past decades from the strategy of deterrence with regard to nation states used during the Cold War, to the non-territorial anti-terrorist strategies. The need to reconsider the nature of security and deterrence is argued, alternatives to deterrence are discussed.
KEYWORDS: Deterrence, Cold War, Contemporary Security, terrorist, Islamic extremism,
S/P/535. An examination of Gramsci' notion of hegemony
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- 2500
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- 2011
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This paper examines Antonio Gramsci’s notion of hegemony, and aims to present an understanding of the subject. The paper begins by identifying the main aspects of Gramsci’s notion of hegemony. The paper examines the concept of coercion and of the historical bloc. The use of hegemony in the state and civil society is examined, along with the idea of leadership.
KEYWORDS: Antonio Gramsci, hegemony, leadership, coercion, historical bloc!,
S/P/532. An evaluation of democracy
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- 950
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- 2011
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- 9.99 GBP
This paper aims to answer the question, what is democracy? The paper looks at the main principles of the concept in relation to modern day society, and with reference to classical Greece.
KEYWORDS: Democracy, classical Greece, modern day society,
C/P/413. The transition to democracy in Georgia and Ukraine
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- 3550
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- 2011
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This paper focuses on democracy, and aims to examine what external factors influenced the transition towards democracy in Soviet States. The paper uses the Ukraine and Georgia as case studies, and begins by defining democracy. The paper discusses topics like legitimacy and civil society as internal causes. The paper then examines Ukraine and Georgia in reference to external causes.
KEYWORDS: Democracy, Soviet States, Ukraine, Georgia!,
C/P/410. The democratization of the USSR under Gorbachev
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- 2011
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This paper examines the process of democratization within the USSR under the leadership of Mikhail Gorbachev. The paper begins by defining democracy, and by assessing measurements of democracy. Gorbachev is then examined in reference to Perestroika, Glasnost, and the democratization progress. The paper concludes by summarising the points raised.
KEYWORDS: Democratization, USSR, Mikhail Gorbachev, democracy, Perestroika, Glasnost!,
C/P/401. Importance of culture theory in politics
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- 3000
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- 2011
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The paper looks at the need for a theory of culture in international relations and political science. The knowledge of culture in the interpretation of political arrangements is discussed, the importance of political culture is highlighted examining the attitude of Islamic culture to democracy, the link between Catholicism and authoritarianism, etc.
KEYWORDS: Politics, international relations, culture theory,
C/P/400. The brutal realities of war's conduct undermine the possibility of a ‘just' war. Discuss
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- 4800
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- 2011
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The paper looks into the theory of warfare arguing whether a just war can justify wars and legalized crime committed by states. The concept of a just war is considered discussing Christian, pacifist and military approaches to war in the historical context, arguments are presented in favour and against the possibility of a just war.
KEYWORDS: Warfare theory, just war,
C/P/390. Why was communist parties rule weak in Poland, compared with other Warsaw Pact countries, in the years 1955-88?
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- 2011
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This paper examines the communist parties rule in Poland from the years 1955 to 1988. The aim is to examine the extent to which the communist party rule was weak compared to other Warsaw pact countries. The paper examines social, cultural, political and economic factors that may have weakened the party rule.
KEYWORDS: Communism, communist party rule, Poland, Warsaw pact, social, cultural, economic, party rule,
C/P/386. Max Weber and an analysis of his work
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- 450
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- 2011
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This paper examines Max Weber, the sociologist and political economist. His views and theories are discussed, along with his main areas of interest. The way in which is works affected society are also examined.
KEYWORDS: Max Weber, sociology, political economist, society, social research!,
C/P/384. Examination of political risk in international business
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- 3200
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- 2011
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This paper examines political risk in international business, and begins by defining the concept. The different causes of political risk are identified, and the way in which this risk can be measured is also discussed. The paper then introduces a case study to further develop the discussion. The China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC) is used, and the way in which political risk is managed there is examined.
KEYWORDS: Political risk, international business, The China National Offshore Oil Corporation, CNOOC,
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