Analyzing the Portrayal of Muslim Women in Quantico
Dissertation - 10 pages - Television
When preparing the series Quantico, the writers and producers made an explicit choice in including a remarkably diverse cast. Knowing that they were dealing with the subject of terrorism in a post 9/11 America, their treatment of Arabs and of Muslims would be intensely scrutinized....
Life Imprisonment in France: Compatibility with European Convention on Human Rights Article 3
Tutorials/exercises - 3 pages - Criminal law
Unlock the complexities of life imprisonment in France and its compatibility with human rights standards. Discover how the French legal system navigates the delicate balance between punishment and rehabilitation, as outlined in the European Convention on Human Rights. Learn about the conditions...
Anti-abortion violence
Essay - 1 pages - Sociology & social sciences
Whether or not anti-abortion extremism is a form of terrorism depends, at least in part, on our definition of terrorism. The purpose of terrorism is not only to kill innocent people, but also to frighten other people into doing or not doing something. If a terrorist blows up...
US Foreign Policy since 2001: President Bush's first term
Course material - 11 pages - Political science
The period since 2001 has been a highly active one for the US: they waged a war in Afghanistan, another in Iraq and they may be preparing another one against Iran. The official rational in Washington, at least initially, for that activity, under the motto of "the war against terror", was the...
U.S.-India Relations: An Evolving Foreign Policy Landscape
Case study - 5 pages - International relations
The United States and India have developed a complex and dynamic relationship that has significantly evolved over the past century, establishing itself as a central element of U.S. foreign policy in Asia. India's importance to the United States is greatly reflected in the National Security...
Moving toward Men-streaming Development
Case study - 2 pages - Educational studies
Men have always been known to exercise power socially over women. This is as a result of how gender has been socialized in various regions and communities. It has hence resulted to discrimination, inequalities and women subordination in all major activities. This issue seems to be ignored so much...
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 could have the...
How Can AI Contribute to Safer Communities?
Essay - 3 pages - Criminal law
Predictive policing leverages AI's analytical muscle to analyze vast troves of crime data. Being able to scrutinize all these gazes, AI consequently notices patterns and foretells that crime happens in places (Grimm et al., 2021). Picture a town built around the mini-story of the weekend...
The Missing Wealth of Nations - Gabriel Zucman (2013) - The Magnitude of the Hidden Offshore Wealth
Text commentary - 4 pages - Finance
Gabriel Zucman's The Missing Wealth of Nations is built around the solution to the following empirical puzzle: official statistics show that, at the global level, national liabilities exceed assets. In theory, it should not be possible, as a liability recorded in one place must be equalled by...
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...
Is mass surveillance organised by states benefic?
Essay - 4 pages - Sociology & social sciences
Mass surveillance is the close observation of an entire population or a fraction of it. Nowadays, governments perform mass surveillance of their citizens in order to protect them from dangerous groups such as terrorists, criminals, or political subversives and to maintain social control....
The Interplay of National and European Considerations in the Foreign Policy of EU Members - The Countries Other than France and Germany
Course material - 8 pages - Political science
France and Germany alone can no longer call the tune in the EU. They henceforth have to take much more into account the agenda of the other members. We shall see first that agenda, regrouping, of course, the different countries into larger groups along their affinities, and then the possible...
Analysis of 9/11 Images: Violent or Not?
Book review - 2 pages - Journalism
François Jost's analysis on the perception of 9/11 images, discussing the role of point of view and imagination in determining their violence.
PESTEL Analysis - Carlson Wagonlit Travel
Case study - 5 pages - Tourism marketing
CWT... 3 letters in a short but telling acronym: "Carlson Wagonlit Travel" is a name that does not go unnoticed in the business travel industry. The firm took its marks in 1872 when the Belgian Georges Nagelmakers innovated by creating a company with the sole purpose of serving the traveler. The...
Comparison of the British counter terrorist policies and strategies: The IRA and Al Qaeda
Internship report - 5 pages - International relations
This essay compares the British strategies toward two different cases: the IRA and Al Qaeda. It underlines the main similarities and differences in both cases and also gives an overview of their historical facts. Through the comparison of both cases, this essay shows how the similarities are...
What Makes a Belief an Extremist Belief?
Essay - 4 pages - Culture, religion & civilization
Extremism or holding extreme beliefs is associated with terrorist atrocities and a rapid increase in hate crimes. Extremist beliefs are those beliefs that a group or individual holds closely that are outside the mainstream of society. Extremist beliefs can either be political or religious. Those...
Is violence the best way to protest?
Essay - 1 pages - Linguistics & languages
The present paper critically examines to which extent violence is an efficient way to protest, if the best. First, we will address the stand that violence is a useful and efficient way to further a cause. Then, we will analyse how on the opposite violence can harm a cause if used by its opponents...
The era of facial recognition - Patrick Chappatte (2019) - What are the potential dangers of technological advances such as facial recognition? - Oral
Artwork commentary - 2 pages - Linguistics & languages
This is a humorous illustration by Patrick Chappatte, a Swiss cartoonist, published in the New York Times newspaper. The cartoon is titled "The Age of Facial Recognition." The subject of the cartoon is video surveillance and facial recognition.
Immigration Law Beyond Borders: Externalizing and Internalizing Border Controls in an Era of Securitization - Cecilia Menjívar (2014)
Text commentary - 2 pages - Linguistics & languages
In this paper, the author focuses on the evolution of borders, particularly in the United States and Europe, and on some of the related effects, such as the "externalization" and "internalization" of border controls that have emerged with the rise of security concerns, particularly after...
The New Global Disorder ?
Essay - 3 pages - Medieval history
The New Global Disorder ? With the end of the Cold War and the collapse of the USSR, the advent of a « new global order » (G.H. Bush in 1990) was scheduled. But for a few years, the planet seems to be in a messy disorder : the political crisis (most of all in Middle-East), the dissemination of...
La France doit savoir: A Novel on Radicalization and Extremism
Book review - 4 pages - Sociology & social sciences
A gripping novel by Noam Anouar, a police officer from the Territorial Intelligence Service of Seine-Saint-Denis, that delves into the radicalization of Islam in France, exploring the complexities of integration, security, and the threat of extremism. Written in 2019, this book offers a unique...
The Just Ones by Albert Camus: Summary and Analysis
Book review - 2 pages - Literature
Explore the themes and characters of Albert Camus' 1949 play, The Just Ones, through a summary and critique, including a Chinese Portrait analysis.
Market Study - Sustainable tourism
Market study - 8 pages - Tourism marketing
The tourist is, according to UNWTO, a traveller who travels away from his usual place of residence for at least one night and a year at most. The tourism market has a significant weight in the world economy, and its influence is not about to end, as it is constantly growing. France is the number...
Prudential Control and Resolution Authority
Course material - 6 pages - European law
The Prudential Control and Resolution Authority (ACPR) is the national regulator of banking activities in France, responsible for supervising and controlling financial institutions.
Council of State Upholds Strict Legal Framework for Administrative Dissolution
Course material - 14 pages - Public liberties
The Council of State reaffirms the strict legal framework governing administrative dissolution, a measure that infringes on the freedom of association, a constitutional principle.
Criminal Law Fundamentals: Principles and Responsibilities Explained
Course material - 69 pages - Criminal law
Unlock the complexities of criminal law with our comprehensive resource, exploring the fundamental principles and latest developments in the field. Discover how the principle of legality influences strict interpretation and non-retroactivity, and understand the evolving landscape of criminal...
Kahena: A Story of Radicalization
Book review - 4 pages - Literature
A poignant and timely novel exploring the themes of radicalization, family relationships, and the impact of social media on young people.
"Understanding the Multi-Scale Syrian Conflict: Actors, Objectives, and Consequences"
Case study - 2 pages - Modern history
"Explore the complex Syrian conflict through a detailed analysis of its multiple scales and actors. Understand how conventional and non-conventional actors, including national, regional, and international forces, shape the conflict's dynamics. Discover the diverse political and military...
The hidden side of counter-terrorist measures: a threat to the civil liberties - publié le 15/01/2009
Essay - 9 pages - Journalism
While watching the movie “in the name of the father”, I was like everyone else, I assume, was deeply moved and overwhelmed by the gravity of the miscarriage of justice and police force abuses of which the protagonists were victim. However, what chocked me the most was the fact that this...
Bill C-36 and Canadian border security
Thesis - 8 pages - Journalism
In the wake of the 9/1 terrorist attacks, anti-terrorism legislation has proven to have far reaching implications for the way the western world has come to understand the relationship between society and the law. Indeed, as the focal point of this course, the relationship between society...
