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Term Papers on American Foreign Policy after World War II

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Veterans of the American Revolution »

5 pages in length. After the War of 1812, Congress passed a law allowing all those who suffered disabilities as a result of military service during the Revolutionary War to apply for a pension. As well, widows who had lost their husbands as a result of the war ...
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Chapters 2 and 3 of Hanly's Book on Political Terrorism »

4 pages in length. In chapters two and three of Hanly's book, he effectively addresses the idea of force as the primary element of war. It is through his explicit explanation of the principles of war that allow the reader to gain a significant understanding with regard to ...
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Jihad, Herem, and War Philosophies »

This 9 page paper examines the practice and meanings of Herem and Jihad and their philosophies regarding war. Bibliography lists seven sources.
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Caribbean Community and Cuba »

A 3 page paper discussing Cuba’s effect on the Spanish Caribbean ever since the United States foreign policy that occurred after the war of 1898. This relationship continued with Cuba as the main focus. The paper examines the changes that have occurred since the revolution of 1959. These changes involve the economy ...
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Cold War Comparison of U.S. CIA and Soviet Union's KGB »

A 5 page research paper that compares the KGB and the CIA during the early days of the Cold War. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
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100 Years' War and the Role of St. Joan of Arc »

In 5 pages, the author discusses Joan of Arc's role in the Hundred Year War. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Wislawa Szymborska's War Poem 'The End and the Beginning' »

A 5 page analysis of Wislawa Szymborska's poem "The End and the Beginning," which expresses the incongruity of war. The writer discusses how the historical focus on war has always been on the destruction, the tearing down of civilization. This poem makes the point that there is always an aftermath, ...
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United States, Harry S. Truman, and the Korean War »

This paper examines the the role that the United States and President Harry S Truman played in the Korean war. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Arabs, Israelis and the Holy Land's 50 Year War »

10 pages. This paper is an overview of the Fifty Years' War in the Holy Land, including such topics as the War of 1948, the Sinai Campaign and the Suez Crisis of 1956. As this is a time period made up of many turbulent skirmishes, the subject is one ...
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Overview of King Philip's War »

A 5 page paper which examines the King Philip’s War. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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War Theories »

This 7 page paper examines two articles on various theories of war, and determines which seems more reasonable. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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Cold War and Soviet Intelligence Community Success »

This 3 page paper discusses the development of the soviet intelligence community during the cold war. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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Overview of the 'Just War' Theory »

A 3 page paper which summarizes the Just War Theory. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Class Struggles, and the Value Labor Theory of Karl Marx »

This 4-page paper discusses Marx's labor theory of values and compares it to the paper on "The Other Civil War."
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Star Wars Trilogy and Mythology »

A 3 page paper which examines mythical elements in George Lucas’ Star Wars Trilogy. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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Major Issues of the 30 Years War »

An 8 page paper which discusses the central issues of the Thirty Years War. Bibliography lists 15 sources.
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1847 Mexico and US War »

A 5 page paper which examines the reasons behind the war between the United States and Mexico in 1847. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Cold War and Great Britain's MI6 Intelligence Agency »

This 3-page paper covers the effectiveness of the MI6, Britain's intelligence agency, during and immediately after the Cold War. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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Iraq War and Coverage by the Media »

This 4-page paper examines both U.S. media coverage and non-U.S. media coverage concerning the war in Iraq. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Michael A. Ledeen's The War Against the Terror Master »

A 4 page review of Michael A. Ledeen’s work “The War Against the Terror Masters.” Bibliography lists one additional source.
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War and Mathematics »

This 8-page paper examines how mathematic applications have been used to help analyze and calcluate wars. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Causes and Effects of the Cold War »

In five pages this paper examines the Cold War’s causes and effects. One source is listed in the bibliography.
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Why Do We Fight Wars? »

A 4 page paper which examines why we fight wars. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Iraq War Was Not Justified »

In three pages this essay argues why the Iraq War commencing in March 2003 was not justified. One source is cited in the bibliography.
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The War of 1812 »

A 7 page paper on the War of 1812. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Women and War by Jean Bethke Elshtain »

A 5 page book report on Jean Bethke Elshtain’s Women and War. No additional sources cited.
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The Trojan War »

A 9 page paper on the Trojan War. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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Is the War in Iraq Worth It? »

A 3 page paper which examines if the War in Iraq is still wroth involvement. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Argument: Under International Law, the Iraq War is Legal »

This 3 page paper presents evidence stating that under international law, the Iraq War is legal. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Rethinking the War on Drugs »

A 3 page paper which argues that the nation should rethink the War on Drugs. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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United States and War with Spain »

A 3 page paper which examines why the United States became involved in a war with Spain in the 1880s. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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Harris: Cows, Pigs, Wars and Witches »

This 5 page paper discusses Marvin Harris's book "Cows, Pigs, Wars and Witches: the Riddles of Culture. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Life of a Roman Soldier: Persian Wars »

A 4 page paper which presents a hypothetical roman soldier’s diary and issues concerning the Persian Wars. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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Henry David Thoreau and the War in Iraq »

This 3 page paper uses Thoreau's comments in Chapter 6 of "Walden" to discuss the war in Iraq. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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Mayflower by Nathaniel Philbrick »

A 6 page book report on Nathaniel Philbrick’s Mayflower: A Story of Courage, Community, and War. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Boot: "The Savage Wars of Peace" »

This 8 page paper is a review and summary of Max Boot's paradoxically titled book, "The Savage Wars of Peace." Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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Analysis of a Margaret Mead Article »

This 3 page paper analyzes an article that Margaret Mead wrote, arguing that war is an invention. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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The Problem With News Media Today »

This 3 page paper examines two articles which exposes the problem with media today. The war in Iraq is discussed as an example.
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Hindu: Variety and the Bhagavad-Gita »

A 3 page paper which examines the variety in the Hindu religion and discusses the Bhagavad-Gita and war. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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Timothy Findley's The Wars and Setting »

A 4 page paper which examines the importance of the setting in Timothy Findley's novel "The Wars." No additional sources cited.
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Airlines and Economics »

This 4-page paper discusses airline economics and price wars. Bibliography lists 1 source.
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Warren Adler's The War of the Roses »

A 4 page review/summary of “The War of the Roses” by Warren Adler. No additional sources cited.
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Incredible War of 1812 by J. Mackay Hitsman »

A 4 page book review on The Incredible War of 1812 (1965) by J. Mackay Hitsman, a classic text on this subject. Hitsman's scholarship is detailed as he accessed an extensive list of primary sources in Canada, Great Britain and the US. He offers historical fact within the cultural context ...
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The Punic Wars »

This 10 page paper discusses the three Punic Wars and how they affected Roman society, economics and the military. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
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Unjust Aspects of the Iraq War »

A 3 page paper which argues that the war in Iraq is unjust. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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America's 'Victory' in the War of 1812 »

This 3 page paper examines the War of 1812 briefly and how America "won" it. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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War on Terrorism Profile »

A 5 page paper which examines both sides on the issue of the war on terrorism. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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MEDIA, THE WAR AND THE PRESIDENCY »

This 6-page paper focuses on media coverage of the Iraqi war. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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The Cold War and Its Significance »

This 4 page paper discusses the Cold War: what it was and why it’s significant. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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War of 1812 »

A 3 page paper which examines documents about the War of 1812 and compares and contrasts the views. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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