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Term Papers on American Foreign Policy after World War II

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Sun Tzu and the War in Iraq »

This 5 page paper discusses the classic treatise “The Art of War” by Sun Tzu, and argues that it shows the U.S. cannot win in Iraq. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Classical Theorists, Modern Warfare, and the 20th/21st Century »

A 4 page paper which examines if the classical theorists’ notions of war apply to modern warfare in the 20th and the 21st centuries. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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WWII And The Cold War »

4 pages in length. The writer briefly discusses women's role in WWII and one of the most lasting impacts of the Cold War. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Macroeconomics; The Price of Oil »

This 6 page paper looks at the price of oil including the price in 2007 as well as events such as the embargo of 1973 and the crisis of the 1970’s, the impact of the First Gulf War and the aftermath of 9/11. The paper compares the patterns in oil ...
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Tom Paine: Common Sense »

This 5 page paper discusses Thomas Paine’s Revolutionary War pamphlet “Common Sense” with regard to what he says about reasons for breaking from Britain, and for keeping government simple. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Bhagavad Gita on War and Peace »

In six pages this paper examines why the writer agrees with the Bhagavad-Gita’s controversial stances on war and peace, explaining various concepts, and relating the text to contemporary conflicts. Three sources are listed in the bibliography.
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Clemetson: “Work vs. Family, Complicated by Race” »

This 5 page paper discusses Lynette Clemetson’s article “Work vs. Family, Complicated by Race” and uses it as a springboard to discuss the “mommy wars.” Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Leon Trotsky »

This 6 page paper gives background on Trotsky, his strategies during the war, and his morals as inferred from these methods. It also discusses the ways in which he kept the Red Army engaged.
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WAR, INEVITABILITY AND CONFLICT RESOLUTION »

This 3-page paper discusses if war, and conflict, are inevitable. The thesis is yes, they are, but the best way to work it through is preparation. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Progressivism: United States 1900s »

5 pages in length. The writer discusses the impact of progressivism with regard to Wilson, war and immigration. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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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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McDonald's and Its Marketing Tactics »

This 3 page paper looks at both pricing and non-pricing strategies. The coffee market and burger wars are each referenced. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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An 18th Century American »

A 5 page paper which examines life in 18th century America from a personal perspective. The paper primarily examines the Seven Years War. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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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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German Unification, Bismarck, the Treaties of Frankfurt and Versailles »

A 3 page consideration of the outcome of the German wars of unification. This paper addresses the question of why the French were so vengeful in the Treaty of Versailles. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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Stress Theory And Coping With Stress »

A 10 page paper that reports and describes Hans Selye's, the father or modern stress theory, ideas and explanations of stress, including physical and psychological responses to stressors. The writer includes the evolution of PTSD from its origins in the Civil War as Soldier's Heart and traumatic neurosis. Physiological and ...
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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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Two Views of War: Jomini and Clausewitz »

This 6 page paper discusses the views of war held by Antoine-Henri Jomini and Carl von Clausewitz and argues that they are surprisingly similar; it also explains some of Clausewitz’s metaphors and what he would think of General Mac Arthur’s comment that there is “no substitute for victory.” Bibliography lists ...
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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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Observations in History, Nationalism, and Military Strategy and Technology »

An 8 page address of six specific questions regarding the modern history as it began in the seventeenth century, the offense-defense theory in political sciences, dynastic v nationalistic wars, technological impacts to twentieth century warfare, the evolution of airpower between WWI and WWII and Germanys mistakes in WWI and WWII. ...
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US Intelligence After WWII »

A 6 page research paper that discusses US intelligence after WWII and during the Cold War, focusing on the CIA. The writer draws on literature to argue that the CIA should abandon paramilitary covert operations, which have failed miserably in their ultimate objectives, and concentrate on gathering accurate intelligence, as ...
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Native American Oral Tradition: Parallels in the Literature »

A 5 page analysis of Gerald Vizenor's ““Word War in the Word Wards” (a chapter in “Bearheart the Heirship Chronicles”) and “An Insatiable Emptiness” by Evelyn Lau. No additional sources are listed.
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KOSOVO AND IRAQ: THE CULTURAL DIFFERENCES »

This 7-page paper compares wars in Iraq with the Balkans conflict of the late 1990s, and attempts to answer whether cultural experiences gained then can help soldiers in working with Iraqis. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
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Influences on Ray Bradbury’s “Fahrenheit 451” »

This 3 page paper discusses some of the influences that led Ray Bradbury to write “Fahrenheit 451,” including the Nazi book burnings, the McCarthy witch hunts, and the Cold War. Bibliography lists 4 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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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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Argument: Children Without Siblings Should Serve in Combat »

This 3 page paper uses Luigi Pirandello’s short story “War” to argue that children without siblings should not be exempt from serving in combat. Bibliography lists 1 source.
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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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History of Women in Aviation »

In five pages this paper examines the participation and contributions of women in aviation from an historical perspective and includes the effects of war on women’s roles, individual female aviation pioneers, public perceptions, and social impacts. Six sources are listed in the bibliography.
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Prussia’s Rise to Power: Seven Years War and Frederick the Great »

An 8 page paper which examines Prussia’s rise to power during the Seven Years War, with a strong focus on Frederick the Great. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Robert McNamara/An Ethical Analysis »

An 8 page research paper that analyzes the remarks of Robert McNamara from an ethical perspective. The writer argues that the explanation for how leadership can go "terribly wrong" may be located not in errors in military tactics but rather in the ethical foundations that rationalize those tactics. This ...
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The Civil War in Sudan »

This 6 page paper examines the civil war in Sudan and some of the economic, political and social issues surrounding it. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Something that Makes You Sad: Journal Entry »

A three page paper which examines something that makes the student sad, this being the war in Iraq. It is for a student’s journal entry. No sources cited.
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Iraqi War Perspective »

6 pages in length. The writer summarizes opposing viewpoints concerning the justification of war in Iraq. Bibliography lists 1 source.
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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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War In The Congo »

This 7 page paper examines the problems in Congo. The war is discussed in depth. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
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Medieval War Tool the Trebuchet »

A 3 page description of this medieval tool of war. The author describes both the mechanics and the physics that affect trebuchet function. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Crossover Development and George Lucas' 'Star Wars' »

12 pages in length. Reaching the heights of merchandising and crossover development that other entertainment franchises only aspire to in their dreams, George Lucas's "Star Wars" enterprise has long tipped the moneymaking scale when it comes to spinning off his science fiction saga into a multitude of other factions. ...
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Operation Desert Storm »

This 7 page paper discusses Operation Desert Storm, including a history of the conflict, Gulf War Syndrome, the units and personnel deployed; and the current conflict. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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The War In Iraq: Our Troops Should Not Leave Too Quickly »

9 pages in length. The writer discusses that even though the initial decision to enter into war with Iraq was not necessarily the right one, America nonetheless needs to remain enforce in order to carry out the plan to democratize the oppressed country. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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The Importance of Covering War Crimes Trials »

This 8 page paper argues that war crimes trials are vital and should be well covered by journalists. Critiques are deemed important as well. The Saddam Hussein trial and execution, as well as the Nuremberg trials are used as examples. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Conflict Diamonds »

This 6 page paper discusses conflict diamonds, what they are, how they are used to finance wars, and the impact of these diamonds on the Africans themselves. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Causes of the Arab-Israeli War, 1947-1948 »

This 4 page paper considers the Arab-Israeli War that occurred in 1947-1948 and argues that nationalist movements may be sufficient causes for the conflict. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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Satire Modeled After Candide »

A 5 page satire that is fashioned after and inspired by Voltaire's Candide. The first 4 pages of the paper tell the story of Herbert, a good-hearted lad, congenial and sociable, which were qualities that he combined with the "utmost simplicity of mind" (Voltaire 3) and who follows his father ...
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Applications of the Classic Tests for a Just War »

This 5 page paper lists the classic tests for a just war then discusses those tests in regard to several international issues. An emphasis is made that issues must be evaluated within context and that the stamping out of evil and the promotion of good is of paramount concern. ...
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Iraq War/Pre & Post Invasion »

A 6 page research paper that discusses the Iraq invasion: what occurred prior to the invasion; what occurred during and what occurred after. The writer argues that evidence shows that the Bush administration has bungled everything pertaining to this war. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Book Report on Thomas Sanchez’s Mile Zero »

In six pages this paper discusses Sanchez’s novel and also incorporates relevant issues of the time period, including the Bay of Pigs, the Cuban Missile Crisis, the Vietnam War, and the moon landing. Nine sources are cited in the bibliography.
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Public & Private Interests/Peloponnesian War »

A 7 page research paper that address Thucydides' Peloponnesian War and the causes, interactions and diplomatic relations between Athens and Sparta, as listed in Book 1 that indicate Thucydides' opinions on the causes of this momentous conflict. No additional sources cited.
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“The Things They Carried” »

A 4 page paper which examines why Tim, in Tim O’Brien’s “The Things They Carried,” went to war and how it affects him. No additional sources cited.
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The Land Problem and the Collapse of the Roman Republic »

This 8 page paper traces the problems that developed as the Empire expanded, specifically in regard to land, and argues that these difficulties led to civil war, and to a government so corrupt that it brought about the collapse of the Republic. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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