Sarkozy the 'peacemaker'? - Was August 2008 a French diplomatic resolution of the Georgian crisis?
Thesis - 5 pages - International relations
Two distinctive strands characterize the extensive amount of literature commenting the diplomatic resolution of the Georgian crisis. While some attribute it to the French President Sarkozy's panache, and “diplomatic fleetness”, others, refusing to grant one man all the glory, rather...
Impact on export during the recent financial crisis
Essay - 25 pages - Economy general
The paper describes the export situation during the recent financial crisis. Since this topic is very large, it was impossible for us to cover all of its multiple aspects and we decided only to highlight a small part of it. We confine our analysis by comparing two different types of countries;...
Anti-dumping in developing countries
Essay - 22 pages - Economy general
In most countries of the world, trade policy regimes have moved from protectionism to more outward and liberal trade regimes in the last two decades: tariffs and quotas have been reduced. A work by M. Zanardi and M. Moore (2008) shows that adopting a declining applied tariffs increase the use of...
Economic partnership agreements
Essay - 38 pages - Economy general
The developing countries are negotiating preferential trade agreements with the European Union since always. This paper will explain the different treaties which have been put in place along the way between 1957 and now. Since it would be too long to describe the situation implying all the ACP...
The effects of EU preferential treatment on exports of developing Countries
Case study - 10 pages - Ecology & environment
After the World War II, the European Union wanted to maintain tight economic links with its ex-colonies. Therefore, the EU granted preferential access to its market to these independent countries with the main goal to promote their exports. The set of these trade preferences can be divided into...
The Informal Economy in Eastern Africa - Definitions, Impact and Challenges
Essay - 20 pages - Economy general
The first studies concerning the informal sector were conducted back in the 1970s. It was first considered as a marginal phenomenon, comprising activities not totally distinct from the formal sector. Since then, more institutions showed interest in this very specific part of the economy and...
What does it take to become a successful presidential candidate in American politics?
Internship report - 5 pages - Political science
San Francisco, on November, 15th, at the Civic Auditorium: thousands of people are waiting on the pavement for Barack Obama, Democrat candidate for the investiture to the presidential elections. He arrives, stands up near his car, takes a megaphone to reassure people: “don't worry, you will...
Women in Judaism: An in-depth study of gender and religion
Essay - 7 pages - Social, moral & civic education
The role of women in Judaism is grossly misrepresented and misunderstood even as we shift into the 21st century. Until now, such a topic has never had as much stamina and opinion as it does today. People today have gone as far as stating that roles of women in Judaism are sexist; however, it is...
Welfare Contractualism: Beneficial or detrimental?
Essay - 3 pages - Political science
In a society that faces 'problems of un-employment, sluggish growth, and population ageing,' the main question that governments asks is how can we go about getting people to work? Stuart White, the author of Social Rights and the Social Contract, shares some insight on this matter and...
Describing Pierre Elliot Trudeau
Essay - 5 pages - Political science
Joseph Philippe Pierre Ives Elliotte Trudeau, who prefers to be called Pierre Elliott Trudeau without the final e, in order to emphasize his bilingualism and biculturalism, was born in Montreal, Quebec on October 18, 1919. Trudeau was born into a poor family that lived on a small farm in...
Mass media: The effects on youth
Thesis - 6 pages - Social, moral & civic education
Each time a child turns on the TV, they will see or hear something that will effect their lives them in some way. It would be wise for parents to limit childrens' exposure to influential media such as the news, violent video games, and the like. Over 60% of television shows during prime time...
Optimum Currency Areas and the Euro-Zone: An Analysis of how the Euro-Zone can become an Optimum Currency Area
Thesis - 4 pages - Economy general
In the following paper, we make use of one of the chapters of our textbook, which focuses on Optimum Currency Areas in relation to Europe. After perusing the information thus provided, we found related articles that would provide us with significant information that would allow us to compile an...
The Treatment of Jews in Morocco
Thesis - 4 pages - Political science
Jewish history in Morocco dates back as far as 70 CE under the rule of the Roman Empire. Just prior to World War II, the Jewish population in Morocco hit its peak of 225,000 people. Today, the Jewish population of Morocco does not even number 5,500. It strikes me as very interesting that the...
John Kennith Galbraith: The Last of the Institutionalists
Essay - 2 pages - Economy general
John Kenneth Galbraith is a very radical economist whose biggest impact took place during the 1950s as the rebound of the Second World War left the United States penniless. Born in Canada but practices in the U.S., John Kenneth Galbraith is one of the most influential economists the United Sates...
Globalization and its impact: Case of Africa
Case study - 11 pages - Economy general
As defined by the Merriam-Webster English language dictionary, globalization is “the tendency of investment funds and businesses to move beyond domestic and national markets to other markets around the globe and thereby increase the inter-connectivity of different markets.”...
A brief introduction to the Chinese Environmental Law
Thesis - 4 pages - Ecology & environment
Before embarking on survey of Chinese views on environmental law and policy, we will present background material on the development of environmental law and policy in China and shortcomings and key problem areas in China's environmental administration. This article will treat, in brief, the...
Nationality and principles of international law in Chinese practice
Thesis - 5 pages - International relations
The nationality law of the People's Republic of China adopted by the fifth National People's Congress at its third session on September 10, 1980 is a socialist law that reflects the essence of Chinese democratic dictatorship and the domestic and foreign policies pursued under the leadership of...
Do referenda really matter in local democracy? Consider the cases of France and Germany
Case study - 15 pages - Political science
Since the beginning of the nineties, local political systems have introduced more and more participatory instruments and direct democracy procedures. In Germany, the Lander included the binding popular initiatives and local referendum. In France, binding referenda were created in 1971 for the...
The gambling market in France
Sectorial analysis - 2 pages - Economy general
Our studies deal with the gambling market in France. This market is really interesting because French population spend in average seventy-two millions Euros by day. This sector has increased year after year even during the crisis. Eight years ago the total expenditure of the French was...
The French return to NATO's military command structure: Anything beyond great expectations?
Thesis - 6 pages - International relations
The official announcement of France's return to NATO's military command structure triggered a many-fold debate on both the futures of the European Security and Defense Policy (ESDP) and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). Would France's leanings towards NATO enable the European Union...
Should Gazprom fear the shale gas revolution?
Thesis - 4 pages - Political science
This study will first examine how, after belittling shale gas' growing significance and game changing potential on the global energy market, Gazprom seemed to change its mind on this unconventional energy source. It will then explore to what extent Poland's estimated shale gas reserves are...
To what extent does the resolution of the 2005 so-called "Bra War" contribute to a better understanding of the Union's trade negotiation agenda?
Internship report - 3 pages - International relations
This study does not aim at weighing the pros and the cons of EU's way of dealing with the impending Chinese textiles competition, nor does it try to assess European Member States' (MSs) ability to reach consensus during trade negotiation rounds. Building on Robert Putnam's heuristic...
Ending Cold War legacies and facing new threats together: Is there a foreseeable future for Russia within NATO?
Case study - 4 pages - International relations
In the light of recent developments and Russia's Foreign Policy turn of the past decade, this study will try to weigh out the country's position toward the West, and more specifically toward the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). Will the future confirm what some observers interpreted as...
Economic Unrest in France: A Twentieth-Century analysis
Thesis - 10 pages - Economy general
The French Revolution of 1789 is perhaps one of the most well-known and significant revolutions in modern history. The Revolution was not only influential in its establishment of a new regime in France, but, to quote Scott W. Haine, “Not only did the French Revolution produce modern...
The Momentum of media towards enlightenment
Thesis - 2 pages - Social, moral & civic education
In his essay entitled ‘Was ist Aufklarung?,' Immanuel Kant explores the concept of enlightenment as it exists as an attainable state for mankind in society. In response to his title, ‘What is Enlightenment?,' Kant defines the framework of comprehension within which his insight expands;...
Bacon's Rebellion: Background, Opposing Forces and Significance
Thesis - 3 pages - Political science
By the time Nathaniel Bacon arrived in Virginia from England, the economic and political situation in the colony was already far from satisfactory. Hence, a precondition for the rebellion existed long before Bacon's appearance on Virginia political scene. Several factors contributed to growing...
John Major and the Single Currency
Internship report - 5 pages - European union
At a time of numerous issues about an Economic and Monetary Union between the European Countries, Britain, which was a powerful state in Europe, was led to consider the membership. Eventually, Britain joined the European Economic Community and the Economic and Monetary System but the European...
Dual citizenship and political identity
Essay - 8 pages - Political science
Dual citizenship is of central theoretical and contemporary political concern. Although there has been some work on dual nationality, scholars have largely neglected it in favor of studies of single citizenship. At its most basic level, dual citizenship involves the simultaneous holding of more...
Samurai - Class of military nobility in pre-industrial Japan
Essay - 2 pages - Social, moral & civic education
Samurai were members of a class of military nobility in pre-industrial Japan. They were bound by a code of honor known as “Bushido.” When roughly translated, “Bushido” means “the way of the warrior.” The Bushido was a moral code that all samurai were expected to...
Contemporary Moral Disputes: Abortion Argument Statement
Case study - 4 pages - Social, moral & civic education
This paper takes the stance that Cindy Richardson's fetus should be aborted. The structure of the paper is as follows: First, reasons in favor of aborting Cindy's two month old fetus will be presented. Second, reasons against aborting Cindy's fetus will be discussed, as well as rebuttals to the...
