C/P/92. Why and how did the British Conservative party adapt to and develop collective ideas and policies between 1940 and 1970?

The paper examines the changes undergone by the British Conservative party between 1940 and 1970 describing the post-war policy of Churchill and the turning point in the Conservative politics reflected in the nationalisation programme and the concept of British Welfare State. The reasons for policy changes are discussed.

S/P/269. 'Despite Commitments in the Treaty of Nice in December 2000, European Security and Defense Policy is unlikely to be established' Discuss

The paper examines the contentious issues of the European Security and Defense Policy (ESDP) relating its background, arguing its independence of the NATO, addressing the problems of Turkey's admission to the EU, the nature of the relationship w

C/P/89. Policies of Regeneration, Sustainability and Social Exclusion

The paper addresses the issues of social exclusion, sustainability and regeneration, providing their definitions and discussing how these concepts have been applied by recent governments in the UK. The mistakes made in the pre 1997 era and the most recent readjustments under New Labour are considered.

S/P/244. The abolishment of Lord Chancellor

The paper examines the duties of Lord Chancellor in Great Britain and the Government proposal for the abolishment of his role as speaker of the House of Lords. The position of Lord Chancellor is analysed with regard to the Human Rights Act 1998.

C/E/207. Characteristics of EU development, structure and policies

This essay outlines the characteristics of the EU member states with regards to migration, reviewing the impacts of migration on the development of the EU, the general aims and functions of the EU, the structure and role of EU institutions, the differences between the Irish and European Parliaments, the implications of the EU expansion inclusion of further member states, the major treaties and agreements with potential impact, the EU economic policies the mechanisms employed by the EU for conflict resolution, e.g. Intergovernmental Conferences, etc.

C/P/73. Discuss how far do the five conditions elaborated by Gordon Brown create a useful framework by which the UK will decide to join the Euro?

The following exploration will consider the effects of the EU expanding and opening the borders between nation-states; this particular erosion of borders has arguably led to the diminishing of state sovereignty and for Britain this is a very alarming possibility. To illustrate Britain's commitment to national sovereignty will discuss the history and political and social contentions towards joining the EU. One of the main threats is to British symbols of independence, such as the pound. The five criteria to join the Euro are pointed towards the British population's acceptance to give up some of its sovereignty for economic integration and globalization. Therefore are the five criteria and impossibility, because of Britain's resistance to the EU steeped in fears to sovereignty and antiquated notions of symbolism or is this just a popular myth?

C/P/64. Why does the EU remain a divisive issue in British Politics?

This essay notes Britain's increasingly complex position and relationship with the EU. The EU remains a cause of divisive politics in Britain and the labour and conservative parties remain divided on Britain's exact approach to EU. In fact Britain's relations with EU have been further complicated with the Iraq war and the British-American relations as most EU member states may have a different socio-cultural attitude towards the US. This discussion draws on several research studies to show how the British government relates its policy making with that of the European Union and what are the political and social issues involved.

S/P/179. How important are the notions of ethnicity and nationalism in understanding the problems in the former Yugoslavia?

The paper examines the situation in former Yugoslavia before its break-up reviewing academic definitions of ethnicity and nationalism and analysing their role in the conflicts that lead the country to the civil war.

S/P/210. Semi-presidentialism

The paper examines the semi-presidential system in modern France reviewing the articles of the French Constitution and discussing the challenges that face all democratic systems.

S/P/208. Federalism

The paper examines the concept of federalism as a union among states reviewing the history of federalism in Europe, highlighting the advantages and challenges of federalism, discussing the implications of the complex decision making structures, etc.

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