S/H/124. Why did the Conservatives win the election of 1992 but lose that of 1997?

The paper looks into the politics of the UK during the 1990s discussing the methods used by the Conservative Party at the 1992 elections, and the causes of their defeat to the Labour Party at the 1997 elections. John Major's views on European unification are discussed; his personality is compared to those of Neil Kinnock and Tony Blair.

S/P/292. "John Major was dealt a terrible hand but played it brilliantly" Assess this view of his leadership of the Conservative Party

The paper looks at the difficulties encountered by John Major on entering office in 1990, arguing whether he continued Margaret Thatcher's policies, and whether he failed to use the opportunities he had had during the first two years of his premiership.

C/P/93. Critically examine the changes in the policy and ideology of the labour party, instigated by its modernises between 1987 and 1997

The paper looks at the UK politics during the 1980-90s examining the modernisation reform of the Labour party. The new version of Clause IV is considered discussing National Minimum Wage, the New Deal policy, diversity in school, etc.

S/P/266. Account for Ataturk's success in establishing a secular Republic in Turkey

The paper looks into the modern history of Turkey examining the role of Mustafa Kemal (aka Kemal Ataturk) in establishing the Turkish Republic. His Six Principles of secular reform are reviewed analysing the impact of removing Islam from the political and social life, and discussing the structure and ideology of the Republic.

S/P/153. How has the power of the Prime Minister changed since the period of 1997?

The paper reviews the criticisms against Tony Blair's policy discussing the changes in the British political system, the powers of the Prime Minister, Blair's style of leadership, etc.

S/P/149. Critically examine the usage made by Third Way thinkers of the following concepts: ideology, equality and rights

The paper examines the ideology of the 'Third Way' introduced by modern political leaders and the differences in its understanding between Tony Blair, Bill Clinton and Gerard Shroder. Criticism of the Third Way idea is reviewed.

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