C/E/261. Future Potential of Economic Relationships between Ukraine and European Union

The paper looks at the outcomes of the recent EU enlargement examining the aspirations of the Ukraine to integrate in the EU. Analysis is conducted to evaluate economic differences between Ukrainian and European economies. Theoretical approaches to economic convergence and integration are reviewed; conclusions are made about the effects on the potential integration of Ukraine as an EU member state.

S/P/174. Russia and the Sakhalin Dispute

The paper examines the role of Russia in the global geopolitics of energy defining the term 'geopolitics', discussing Russia's chances to regain the empire status, reviewing Russia's energy resources, etc. Sakhalin Project of oil and gas development is described arguing the importance of Sakhalin as a future supply of global energy and discussing the policy of the Russian government.

S/P/129. US-Soviet Relations and the Cold War: to what extent was US policy in the Third World in the 1950-60s motivated by economic considerations?

The paper examines the roots of the Cold War in the 1950-60s analysing the motives behind the USA interventions to the Third world and the American policy aimed to prevent the spread of Communism. Opinions of economists and political analysts about the problem are reviewed.

C/P/54. Master's Dissertation. Neoliberalism and Russia political economy today: the international perspective

This work looks at the political economy of Russia today and answers the following questions: What is neoliberalism? (theory and practice); Why did Russia choose neoliberalism?; What were the alternatives?; What were the internal factors that shaped political economy in Russia?; What were the external factors that shaped political economy in Russia?; How loyal were governments to neoliberal policies (practice/theory; internally/externally)?; How does this link to the past? The work is organised as follows: Chapter I looks at neoliberal theory and outlines the difference between practice and theory. Chapter II explains why Russia chose neoliberalism and what alternatives it had. Further it examines the internal factors that affect Russian political economy today. Chapter III describes external factors that affect Russian political economy, while chapter IV analyses internal and external factors that were looked at in the previous chapters. The final part of this work concludes on the findings.

E/P/22. What is the base for regional economic integration in Pacific Asia?

The paper addresses the issues of security in Asian Pacific region examining the factors that might cause security concerns and looking at the policy of China, the USA, North Korea, etc. The problems of economic integration and the influence of ASEAN and APEC are outlined highlighting the energy factor, the cultural diversity factor, etc. Scenarios for the future development of relationships between regional actors are discussed.

P/P/308. Regional economic integration: pros and cons

The paper examines the concept of regional economic integration identifying its forms and levels, discussing the benefits and problems of the Free Trade Area, analysing an example of EU as an economic union, reviewing international strategies of UK businesses, cultural and political issues of the international markets, etc.

P/P/290. Ethical issues of international business. Case study of Biggins International

The paper addresses the ethical problem facing an international company working in a developing country where a military coup took place. The option of withdrawing from the country and the option of working to change the government to a more democratic one are discussed in the context of ethical absolutism, non-consequentialism, Kant’s “ethics of duties” and other philosophical approaches.

P/E/363. Economic and social implications of structural adjustment loans to Ghana

The paper examines the impacts of the World Bank and IMF structural adjustment loans to Ghana providing a brief overview of the countrys background and evaluating economic and social implications of the programmes aimed at improving rural livelihoods, for the urban areas of the country.

P/P/236. Potential impacts of Central American Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA)

The paper examines potential impacts of the Central American Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA) on Costa Rica describing CAFTAs background, listing Costa Rican objectives for CAFTA and arguing the ability of CAFTA to improve living standards throughout Central America.

P/P/235. Global governance systems and African development

The paper reviews the history of African economic and political development discussing the impacts of global governance systems, i.e. Structural Adjustment Program, on Africa. The activities of IMF, World Bank, WTO and G8 with respect to Africa are described.

P/P/201. Divide between developed and developing countries: is it a cause of world social and political problems?

The paper examines the issue of the divide between developed world and developing world evaluating it in the context of problems facing humanity and discussing the third world debt crisis, foreign aid to less developed nations, etc.

P/P/195. Congolese Conflict and illegal Colton mining

The paper analyses the interests behind the conflict in Congo going into the recent history of the country and providing information on the problems related to coltan mining. Theories on the conflicts of power are reviewed and applied to the Congolese conflict.

P/P/188. US foreign policy before 9/11

The paper seeks to identify if the US foreign policy over the decade prior to 9/11 was that of democratic enlargement. The doctrine of democratic enlargement is defined; its role in Clintons administration is discussed. An overview of economic and international position of the USA during Clintons presidency is presented.

P/P/159. US involvement in East Asian economies

The paper deals with the problem of US involvement in East Asian economies over the last decade of the twentieth century. A brief overview of literature related to the so-called ‘Washington Consensus is given; the causes and impacts of the Asian financial crisis are discussed.

P/P/152. East Asia: economic development in 1990s

The paper looks at the rapid economic growth in East Asia over the last decade of the twentieth century and its impact on the international economic community. The asymmetrical dependency of East Asia on the USA is discussed in the context of increasing regional cooperation and political situation within East Asian countries.

P/P/119. Dissertation. Geographic mobility in Europe

The aim of the dissertation is to study geographic mobility between the countries of Europe focusing on legal migration. The author's objective is to show economic, social and cultural benefits brought about by the removal of barriers to movement across Europe contributing to economic integration of EU. The methods of the research are based on the combination of theoretical assumptions and empirical evidence provided by the Labour Force Survey, Eurostat and Council of Europe sources. The trends of geographical mobility in Europe are outlined and compared to those in the USA. The paper concludes that immigration policies across the EU are successfully implemented.

P/E/192. British political economy in the beginning of the XX century

The paper looks at the political and economic situation in the UK in early 1900s focusing on the policy of the Labour party. The study centres around the prominent member of the party, Ramsay MacDonald and his theory of political economy that challenged the ideas of Karl Marx. An overview of economic and political theories of the period is given including the theories of Guild Socialism, Fabianism, etc.

P/P/110. Political assimilation under French rule in Africa

The paper touches upon the problem of political assimilation in French colonies in Africa illustrating it with a historic survey of French rule is Senegal. Political, economic and social benefits and disadvantages of French citizenship are discussed together with religious, cultural and racial barriers to assimilation. Social outcomes of propagating French civilisation in Africa are outlined.

H/P/10. Pacific region politics. What is the future of APEC.

This paper discusses the APEC organisation, it members, activities and attempts to predict what is the future of APEC

H/P/17. APEC and its regime

This paper analyses the APEC (Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation), its regime, norms of APEC, Rules and regulations of APEC and Decision Making Procedures. Possible future of APEC is analysed.

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