Rise of Populism and Nationalism in Europe
Dissertation - 22 pages - Politic philosophy
This document examines the impact of populist and nationalist movements on liberal democracy in Europe, highlighting the risks to individual freedoms and the separation of powers.
Institutions and Political Representation - Good representation is an unreachable goal
Essay - 4 pages - Political science
"Good representation" is a tricky phrase. The idea of "unreachable goal" is another. First part of the proposition: What can the expression "good representation" mean in a democratic context? If there is such a thing as "good representation," then there is also such a thing as "bad...
From left to right: The most liberal conservative, feminist and socialist group in the U.S
Thesis - 6 pages - Political science
The wide spectrum of political groups in the United States has expanded as society and technology progress, creating groups that are can be very liberal, very conservative, very socialist, very feminist or any degree of moderate. The most extreme groups offer a foundation for individuals...
The United States and the World: A New World Order?
Course material - 7 pages - Political science
We remember George Bush's optimism in 1990: he had announced "A New World Order", resting on the promotion of liberal democracy and free enterprise everywhere, resting on the UN (at last again effective due to the end of the Cold War) and on American benevolent hegemony. One...
The United States and the World: The Sources and Tools of American Foreign Policy
Course material - 8 pages - Modern history
There is undoubtedly an American exceptionalism: the US considers itself since the 18th century to be different from Europe. It has seen itself from the beginning as a universal model: the “American way of life” (linking most strongly liberal democracy and free enterprise,...
Critically assess the major conceptual ideas of Liberals about international relations
Essay - 2 pages - International relations
In the study of international relations, two main theories have been historically opposed, leading to what today is referred to as the Neo-Neo debate. In fact, realism and liberalism, while sharing common assumptions, have a very different analytical perception of the international system and the...
The paradox of American democracy (Chap. 1), by John B. Judis - publié le 10/09/2007
Book review - 3 pages - Political science
John B. Judis is a senior editor at The New Republic, where he is working since 1982. He graduated at the University of California at Berkeley in 1965 and taught philosophy there later on. He was an active leftist activist during the 60es and founded the leftwing journal The Socialist Revolution...
What are the common classical liberal assumptions about human rights and how are they criticized by Proudhon, Marx, Engels, and Bebel? - published: 29/09/2010
Essay - 3 pages - Economy general
The United States declaration of rights proclaims three main rights: right to life, liberty, and pursuit of happiness. They are perceived as intrinsic to human beings. These principles were built in opposition to the monarchy and were supposed to ensure the people their rights, in the sense of...
Separation of Powers: Principles, Evolution, and Application in Modern Democracies
Course material - 26 pages - Constitutional law
"Unlock the intricacies of governance with an in-depth exploration of the separation of powers, a cornerstone of modern democracies. Discover how Montesquieu's theory, influenced by predecessors like Aristotle, has evolved over time, shaping political regimes and the balance between...
The mutations of social democracy (late XIXth century- 1945): From long-term aspirations to "here and now" policies
Case study - 5 pages - Political science
In 1871, the Paris Commune, a proto-socialist attempted to form a new regime on communalistic and collectivist principles, and was savagely repressed by governmental troops led by Adolphe Thiers. Communards, if divided between patriots advocating the continuation of a revolutionary war against...
Unification of Germany: From the German Confederation to the German Empire under Prussia, 1815-1871
Course material - 13 pages - Law's history and philosophy
"Uncover the pivotal moments in German history that shaped the nation's path to unification. Explore how the German Confederation, formed in 1815, laid the groundwork for a unified state, and discover the key players, including Metternich and Bismarck, who drove this transformation. Learn...
The United States and the end of the Cold War (1989-1990)
Course material - 4 pages - Modern history
President George H. Bush was elected in November 1988. He had to steer the end of the Cold War, 1989-1990. His team was different from Reagan's, although he had been his vice-president: there were no neo-conservatives; the new Administration was more adept of Kissinger's prudent line....
Islam and democracy
Thesis - 6 pages - Social, moral & civic education
Since the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989, political scientists and researchers in international relations have abandoned the bipolar pattern between the USSR and the United States. Following the implosion of the Soviet bloc in 1991, issues concerning the East-West conflict have disappeared,...
Contemporary Spanish history
Course material - 19 pages - Modern history
Valencia Decree (May 1814): Abolished the Cadiz Constitution, reinstated absolutism, and nullified prior reforms. It's the return of the Inquisition, the restoration of feudal systems, and harsh measures against liberals and afrancesados, leading to imprisonment, exile, and executions....
Short Summary of Constitutional Law
Worksheets - 4 pages - Constitutional law
Definition of Constitutional Law: Set of norms contained in the Constitution that define the legal identity, territorial and administrative organization of the State, the rights and duties of citizens, and the relationships between citizens and power holders. (...)
Was Arendt's pessimism about modern liberal society justified? - published: 12/01/2009
Thesis - 7 pages - Philosophy
Hannah Arendt was born in 1906 in Germany, being the only child of middle-class Jewish parents of Russian descent. As a university student, she was one of the most brilliant and studied with the finest scholars of the time. Arendt in 1933 left Germany for France, and was even interned there for a...
The German threat to the democracy, the economy and morality of the United States
Essay - 9 pages - Modern history
When the origin of the United States' entrance into World War II is reviewed Pearl Harbor is the event that justified American intervention. Once bombs were dropped in Hawaii the U.S. had no choice but to declare war on Japan. The United States' values and interests were threatened and within...
What is representative democracy? Is it aim to restrict or to promote popular rule? - published: 16/11/2004
Essay - 4 pages - Political science
One may accept, as Dahl did, that representative democracy is a means to democratise a government. Yet, representative democracy is far from being a true democracy, both restricting and promoting popular rule. The concept of representative democracy derived from the...
Regulating the Unregulated Online Surveillance Industry
Text commentary - 4 pages - Political science
"Discover the hidden dangers of the unregulated online surveillance industry and its threat to individual freedoms and democracy. Learn how companies and governments exploit surveillance technologies, compromising privacy and human rights. Explore the need for stricter regulations,...
How can corruption occur in a democracy as France? Analysis through the ELF scandal - publié le 17/05/2009
Thesis - 9 pages - Journalism
The Elf scandal started in 1994 with an ordinary trial of the dubious conditions in which Elf oil company and the Crédit Lyonais funded Bidermann's textile firm. This financial bail-out turned out to be a tremendous embezzlement scandal. ELF's executive officers misused their company assets for...
The United States and the World - Russia and China
Course material - 7 pages - Modern history
At the beginning of his first term, President Bush neglected Russia and considered China as the next major geopolitical adversary. At the same time, American analysts were quite confident that Washington would be able to manage the "Geostrategic Triad" between Washington, Moscow and Beijing to...
The Evolution of Press Freedom and Liberalism in 19th Century Europe: A Historical Analysis
Course material - 22 pages - Political science
The 19th century saw significant developments in press freedom and political culture, with liberal and democratic powers promoting laws favorable to the press, while conservative powers restricted it.
The Wilsonian tradition and its limits (1914-1945)
Course material - 6 pages - Modern history
President Wilson (1913-1920) renounced isolationism, which was the American tradition since Monroe: in agreement with his progressive agenda, he believed the US had to act abroad. He promoted a new internationalist doctrine. But he failed to convince either the foreign partners of the US, or, at...
The United States and the World: Bush's Second Term and Current Trends in the US Foreign Policy Establishment
Course material - 9 pages - Political life and election
After Bush's re-election in November 2004, there were some doubts about the kind of policy he would now follow, after the occupation of Iraq had revealed itself as a much more difficult undertaking than what the Administration had contemplated. Many felt at the time the President would vastly...
How can corruption occur in a democracy as France? Analysis through the ELF scandal
Case study - 9 pages - Political science
The Elf scandal started in 1994 with an ordinary trial of the dubious conditions in which Elf oil company and the Crédit Lyonais funded Bidermann's textile firm. This financial bail-out turned out to be a tremendous embezzlement scandal. ELF's executive officers misused their company assets for...
Was Arendt's pessimism about modern liberal society justified?
Dissertation - 9 pages - Philosophy
Hannah Arendt was born in 1906 in Germany, being the only child of middle-class Jewish parents of Russian descent. As a university student, she was one of the most brilliant and studied with the finest scholars of the time. Arendt in 1933 left Germany for France, and was even interned there for a...
History, Culture and Society: Spain From the Ancient Age to 2023
Course material - 31 pages - Culture, religion & civilization
The document covers, in the form of revision sheets, key events in History from the Ancient Age to the year 2023. Excerpt: "Under the reign of Philip II (1556-1598), Spain was the first world power. When the king of Portugal died without descendants, Philip defeated the other candidates and was...
Political Parties and Elections - Politics of the Middle East and North Africa
Summary - 2 pages - Political science
This text is based on "After the Arab Spring: Do Muslims vote Islamic now?" by Charles Kurzman and Didem Türkoglu, "Elections in the Arab world: Why do citizens turn out?" by Carolina de Miguel, Amaney A. Jamel and Mark Tessler, "The Middle East" by Ellen Lust and "Bricks and Mortar Clientelism:...
Haiti briefing note and building mission solution : state of the country and developments of solutions
Case study - 7 pages - Political science
In October 2015, elections were deferred indefinitely due to allegations of fraud. The new elections were further postponed due to Hurricane Matthew and finally took place in November 2016, Jovenel Moïse won 56% of the vote. There was a holding of an electoral tribunal to conduct a verification...
The Guardian, Embarrassing Stories, and Who Pays? Trump trial key takeaways, day seven - Sam Levine (2024) - From Representation to Ideology
Text commentary - 2 pages - Political science
This essay critically examines the article "Embarrassing Stories, and Who Pays? Trump Trial Key Takeaways, Day Seven" published by Guardian Australia. Amid the adultery scandals of former President Donald Trump, this piece discusses the discreet use of "catch and kill" communication as a tool for...
