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The Canadian Nation, the Boer War and the Conscription Crisis »

This 6 page paper discusses two major political events in Canadian history: the nation's participation in the Boer War; and the "Conscription Crisis" that convulsed it when it introduced the draft in 1917. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Points of View on the Just War Theory »

In four pages this paper examines the just war theory from various scholarly points of view as presented in texts by Mark Evans, Noam Chomsky, and Michael Walzer, with the writer’s own personal perspectives on the topic also included. Four sources are listed in the bibliography.
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The Peloponnesian War as Described by Thucydides »

A 3 page essay that analyzes the writing style employed by the ancient Greek historian Thucydides in writing his classic history of the Peloponnesian War. The writer focuses on Thucydides' use of narrative and rhetorical arguments. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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Is the Cold War Over? »

This 5 page paper questions the longevity of the cold war. Current situations are discussed. Historic information is relayed. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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The Just War Theory »

A 3 page overview of the just-war theory. This paper discusses the historical, theoretical and ethical considerations encompassed by the theory. Bibliography lists 1 source.
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Erich Maria Remarque's All Quiet on the Western Front II »

A 10 page analysis of the E.M. Remarque's novel about the grim realities of War and (WWI) and a young man's loss of innocence. The writer details his discoveries along with the cultural assumptions and illusions of the time that underlie the text and concludes that, through this novel, Remarque ...
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Cold War and Bipolarity Between the United States and Soviet Union »

A 3 page examination of the contention that during the strong bipolarity which resulted between the U.S. and the USSR during the Cold War, Europeans essentially stood passively by while the major players determined Europe’s fate. Berlin itself became a pawn in this game. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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Cultural Acceptance of Controversial Images: An Ethical or Aesthetic Concern? »

This is a 4 page paper that provides an overview of controversial images in society. Justifications for the display of images such as Berman's "The Face of War" are emphasized. Bibliography lists 1 source.
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1991's War in the Persian Gulf and the Realist Theory »

This ten page paper presents an overview of the realist theory and how it relates to The Persian Gulf War of 1991. Bibliography lists eight sources.
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Iraq: The Wrong War »

In four pages this persuasive essay argues that the war in Iraq is wrong and discusses why it must end as soon as possible. A satirical examination on this topic consisting of one page is also included. Four sources are listed in the bibliography.
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Instability and the Cold War »

An 8 page discussion of the Cold War. Contends that this period was anything one of peace and security. Provides examples of the friction which existed between the United States and the Soviet Union, the events culminating in the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan, the dissolution of the Soviet ...
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War as a Triumph of Technology »

This 4 page paper discusses what has been most successful in developing the western way of war and argues that it (technology) will continue in the future. Bibliography lists 1 source.
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American and Iraqi Conflict and Death Count »

This 3 page paper examines two web sites which look at deaths occurring as a result of the war. It becomes clear that getting an accurate body count is quite challenging and there are many ways to look at casualties. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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Post 1990 Iraq War Time Line »

An 8 page paper which examines some of the timeline of the Iraq War from 1990 to the present. The paper discusses some of the causes and affects, and the continuation of a historical involvement with Iraq. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Thirty Years War and Source Documents »

A nine page paper which analyses three letters, two from Elizabeth Stuart and one from James I, which were written at the start of Frederick V's brief reign in Bohemia, and which relate to the original causes of the 30 Years War. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Erich Maria Remarque's All Quiet on the Western Front »

A 3 page paper which examines how Paul and his friends deal with war and how it affects them as seen in "All Quiet on the Western Front" by Erich Maria Remarque. No additional sources cited.
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Considering the Maya »

This 3 page paper examines the ancient Maya civilization, and argues that “popular” scholarship portraying the Maya as sophisticated, peaceful and scientific is wrong; they were warlike and Mayan city-states were at war with each other much of the time. The paper also touches on the way they treated captives. ...
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U.S. Definition of Patriot and Patriotism »

A 5 page argumentative essay that discusses how the words "patriotism" and "patriot" are defined in American culture. The writer argues that an examination of how "patriotism" is generally being used to promote war fever demonstrates that this brand of "patriotism" goes against the intent of the Constitution and should ...
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War as Portrayed in The Ramayana »

This 4 page paper provides an overview of the central themes of war and violence in Ramayana and other Indian classics and the status of the warrior in these texts. This paper attempts to determine whether any particular group of men is considered superior to a warrior. Bibliography ...
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The War on Drugs »

A 3 page research paper that gives a brief overview of the war on drugs, beginning with the Nixon administration and discussing its contemporary outcome. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Buddhism and Mencius Concepts of Violence and War »

An 8 page argumentative (and footnoted) essay which compares and contrasts the Buddhist and Mencius concepts of violence, war and military force, concluding with which militant position would triumph over the other. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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The War on Drugs in America and Whether or Not a Problem Truly Exists »

A 10 page paper which examines the so-called ‘war on drugs’ from a sociological perspective to determine whether or not there is a legitimate drug problem in the United States. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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An Evaluation of the American Response to Terrorism »

This 8 page paper evaluates the military and criminal justice system responses. The paper concludes that the anti-terrorism response to the 9/11 was suitable but lingering legislation and the war are things which are no longer necessary. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Scott on “The Logistics of War” »

This 6 page paper analyzes the book “The Logistics of War” by Beth Scott, Lt.Col. James C. Rainey and Capt. Andrew W. Hunt. Bibliography lists 1 source.
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Scott: The Logistics of War »

This 3 page paper analyzes the book “The Logistics of War” by Beth Scott, Lt.Col. James C. Rainey and Capt. Andrew W. Hunt. Bibliography lists 1 source.
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Post Cold War Conflict Between the Liberalist Idealists and the Neorealists »

A 20 page research paper that provides an overview of the issue of Post-Cold War conflict and the seeming contradiction evidence by neorealist and liberalist/idealist views regarding international relations. Bibliography list 12 sources.
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US Wartime Uses of Propaganda »

This 10 page paper discusses the various ways in which the United States has utilized propaganda to what affect. Also included are three literary references about war and propaganda. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Media Presence During The Gulf War »

The television and newspaper coverage of Operation Desert Storm, during the Gulf War, was hampered by the limitations set by the US military and influenced by the Bush Administration's media campaign. As a result, the coverage seen by the American public was biased and confined to the military viewpoint. ...
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The 'Other' America in Alex Kotlowitz's There Are No Children Here »

A 5 page summation and analysis of Kotlowitz's study of two inner city children from the projects in Chicago, There Are No Children Here. The writer outlines the conditions that instigate symptoms in these boys that are similar to children who live in war zones. No additional sources cited.
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Enduring Legacy of Freedom »

This 5 page paper discusses the difficulties which have come as a result of America's continued war on terrorism. Difficulties with security, economy, foreign relations and social ramifications are exampled and explored. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
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The Peloponnesion War and 'The Eumenides' by Aeschylus »

A 5 page paper discussing how during the Peloponnesion War, Athens failed to fulfill the hopes expressed for it in Aeschylus' 'The Eumenides.' Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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The American Military and Asian Prostitution »

A 5 page look at Sturdevant & Stoltzfus's 'Let The Good Times Roll,' a book examining Asian prostitutes as a class of victims of American soldiers during times of war. Various social reasons for Asian prostitution are assessed and the American military is scrutinized for endorsing their solicitation. No ...
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Warfare and Joint Operations' Purpose »

This 4 page paper examines the utility of joint operations in terms of supporting military strategy and the attainment of national objectives. This paper highlights the advantages and disadvantages, and uses the Torch Campaign and The Gulf War as notable examples. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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An Article on U.S. Welfare and Poor Programs Reviewed »

This 4 page paper reviews three articles based on the premise that the US government is waging a war against the poor in the country. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Why Livy And Thucydides Chose To Write About War and Rome »

3 pages in length. The reasons for Livy and Thucydides to choose their respective historical topics are not merely to chronicle the events that occurred during each author's respective period but rather to bring question to how and why they originated, with both casting doubt on the validity for ...
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US War Technology from 1770 to 1870 »

A 5 page research paper on how the U.S. employed existing technology for warfare during this period, rather than investing in war technologies. Only one weapon was invented by an American during this period, although peacetime technologies were converted during wartime. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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The United States Military-Industrial Complex and its Ethical Violations »

This is a 3 page paper that provides an overview of ethical violations in the military-industrial complex. Violations of the "just war" ethical theory and endemic incentives for support of unethical military action are cited. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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War on Drugs Argument and Rebuttal »

This 5 page paper aruges and examples an the argumentative essay: The War on Drugs. Both sides presented and argued, exampled, and quoted. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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'1676' by Stephen S. Webb »

A 5 page research paper that examines the thesis proposed by historian Stephen S .Webb in his book '1676: The End of American Independence.' Webb suggests that the root cause of the discord during 1676 was the independent ways of the American colonists and that their submission to empire was ...
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Disasters of War and Francisco Goya »

Francisco de Goya was considered the most influential European artist of his time. Most of his career was spent as artist to the court of Spain so a great deal of his more noted works were portraits done of the various royal personages and families that occupied the throne ...
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War in Literature »

This 4 page paper considers the portrayal of war and its many facets by examining are Kirt Vonnegut's Slaughterhouse Five and Joseph Heller's Catch-22. The writer contrast the two books and notes the similarities in these two very different stories. The bibliography cites 2 sources.
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Article Review of 'Predatory Initiators and Changing Landscapes for Warfare' by Karen Rasler and William Thompson »

This 5 page paper assesses the basic elements of Karen Rasler and William Thompson’s article “Predatory initiators and changing landscapes for warfare,” published in an August, 1999, issue of the Journal of Conflict Resolution. This paper outlines the basic premise of the article, including an assessment of the Gartner-Siverson ...
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Achieving Societal Perfection »

This 4 page paper evaluates just what a perfect society is, and what can be done to move towards that. The problem of drugs in society, and war, are two issues highlighted. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Star Wars' Mythical Power »

This 5 page paper looks at Star Wars and the myth it contains. The origin of alien myths are explored. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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Craiglockert Meeting Between Sassoon and Owen »

A paper which looks at the meeting between Owen and Sassoon at Craiglockert, the circumstances behind their being sent to the hospital, and the influence which Sassoon had on Owen's perspective on the war and the development of his writing. Bibliography lists 6 sources
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Erich Maria Remarque's Representation of War in All Quiet on the Western Front »

A 4 page paper which examines how the war is represented in Erich Maria Remarque's novel "All Quiet on the Western Front." Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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The Modern Relevance of Euripides' Hecuba »

Euripides' play Hecubais written from the perspective of women in conquered Troy, and looks at how the play is relevant to today's society as it demonstrates that harm, grief and rage that war can influence on those who do not take part and are innocent victims. The bibliography cites 1 ...
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International Conflict, Realism v. Constructivism »

A 4 page discussion of the way in which the realists verses constructivist schools of thought came into play during the Cold War. The author defines each school of thought and uses the example of the Kennan school of containment to illustrate the philosophical underpinnings. Bibliography lists 4 ...
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The Ramayana by R.K. Narayan and the 'Righteous War' Concept »

A 3 page paper which discusses whether or not there is actually such a legitimate notion as a righteous war. No additional sources are used.
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Southern Hemisphere's Political Economy and America's War on Drugs »

This 3 page paper examines the reasons as to why this war has not been won. The idea that economic variables are implicit in the fight is highlighted. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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