Introduction to the major tools and concepts of the geopolitical approach
Case study - 2 pages - Political science
Western countries used to fix the rules, but today other countries are contesting the rules. After the end of the Cold war, the US was considered a hyper power: it was the only country able to rule the world in terms of economy, policy, culture… The US was so strong it could impose...
English Test Correction: Geopolitical Relations in Great Britain and Australia
Tutorials/exercises - 3 pages - Linguistics & languages
This document contains an English test including sentences and expressions to translate, as well as questions on geopolitical relations about Great Britain and Australia.
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...
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:...
To What Extent Have the United States and Europe Grown Closer or Further Apart After September 11?
Essay - 4 pages - International relations
September 11, 2001 appears to be a major turning point in the American management of foreign affairs. Europe, as a major partner and ally, is also impacted by this attack. The objective of our analysis will be to determine the consequences of these. Moreover, the exponential rise in power of...
The Birth of a Nation: North America
Course material - 5 pages - Medieval history
From the period of English colonization to the attainment of independence, various groups of migrants, including the French and Spanish, played significant roles. However, our focus will be on the English migrants who were instrumental in shaping the course of history during this era. The...
Phrases (Peace - Defense - Disarmament) and... bases - Viktor Govorkov (1952) - Relations between the United States and the USSR in the early 1950s
Artwork commentary - 2 pages - Modern history
On March 12, 1947, the President of the United States, Harry S. Truman, announced his concern about the "Communist threat" before Congress. He thus establishes the American doctrine: "I believe that the United States should support free peoples who resist attempts at enslavement [...]. I believe...
Human rights and peace in the Middle East: between systemic violations and reconstruction efforts, how can we understand the entrenchment of violence in this region?
Case study - 6 pages - International relations
The Middle East lies on a?geographic and cultural bridge between Europe, Africa and Asia. From the Nakba (the catastrophe) to the Intifadas (the revolts), to cycles of violence in Gaza and pockets of the West Bank, this conflict is a human tragedy, with grave violations of core rights to water,...
Tracts, Volume 1, n° 2 - Peter Force (1836) - Civilisation and History of America according to Peter Force
Text commentary - 1 pages - Medieval history
The text presented is an abstract of Tracts, volume 1 number 2, written by Peter Force in 1836, in Washington DC. The first part is an abstract of the Mayflower Compact, a pact written by the Pilgrim Fathers in 1620 during a trip between Plymouth, England and Plymouth, Massachusetts. The second...
What Consequences did the Treaty of Trianon have on Hungary?
Essay - 4 pages - International law
After 4 years of war between 1914 and 1918, the Allies marked their victory by signing different treaties, like the Treaty of Trianon. Indeed, this treaty was signed on the fourth of June 1920 in Versailles by, on the one hand, most of the Allies (the UK, France, the USA, Italy, the Kingdom of...
Is the European Union still relevant nowadays?
Essay - 2 pages - European union
In his declaration of May 1950, in the aftermath of World War II, Robert Schumann emphasized the goal of peace that the European Union (EU) has to play in European politics. Throughout its history, the EU evolved and gained more and more power over several aspects of our lives. The EU that we are...
The Arctic Route
Case study - 3 pages - International relations
The document analyzes the topic of the Arctic Route. It focuses on the different actors involved as well as on related stakes. The Arctic Route, or the Northern Sea Route, is a maritime path connecting the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans along the Russian Arctic coasts, presenting a shorter...
BRICS Characteristics and Evolution
Essay - 3 pages - Economic politics
The BRICS countries share common economic traits and objectives, but also exhibit significant heterogeneity and divergences, affecting their global influence.
Borderization in the Era of Globalization
Essay - 5 pages - World geography
The concept of borders has evolved in the era of globalization, with new forms of borders emerging and the need for global governance.
China's Historical Events: Sino-Japanese War to Xi'an Incident
Case study - 4 pages - Modern history
This article discusses significant historical events in China from the First Sino-Japanese War in 1895 to the May Fourth Movement in 1919 and the Xi'an Incident in 1936, reflecting China's relationship with its neighborhood and its role on the international stage.
Satire of Human Condition in Du Hérisson by Éric Chevillard
Text commentary - 4 pages - Literature
Analysis of Éric Chevillard's novel 'Du Hérisson' and its satirical take on humanity's understanding of the world through the lens of small animals.
"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...
Clausewitz Model and 21st Century Conflicts - published: 11/05/2026
Tutorials/exercises - 6 pages - Modern history
This document discusses the relevance of the Clausewitz model in understanding modern conflicts, including the Algerian War and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Clausewitz Model and 21st Century Conflicts
Tutorials/exercises - 6 pages - Modern history
This document discusses the relevance of the Clausewitz model in understanding modern conflicts, including the Algerian War and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
The centers of the global economy
Essay - 6 pages - International economy
The objective of this paper is to answer the following questions using the theory of "global economy centers" (Arrighi) as a reference. What countries could potentially become the future center of the world economy? What events/circumstance have put it in a position to eventually become the...
The drug trade
Essay - 6 pages - International relations
In the shuffle of the post Cold War geopolitics of transnational threats, drug trafficking suddenly appeared as one of the new major threats to the world order. Yet the drug trade has undergone a long time-span evolution over several centuries. This challenge to regional security is all...
Analysis of the creation United States of Africa
Essay - 24 pages - International relations
The United States of Africa is a project that has been raising issues for decades. Indeed, many international actors, activists groups, countries and other companies are concerned about the unity of an African people formed as a strong and powerful continent. It is true that many key topics are...
The drug trade - published: 29/09/2010
Essay - 6 pages - International relations
In the shuffle of the post Cold War geopolitics of transnational threats, drug trafficking suddenly appeared as one of the new major threats to the world order. Yet the drug trade has undergone a long time-span evolution over several centuries. This challenge to regional security is all...
Analysis of the creation United States of Africa - published: 29/09/2010
Essay - 24 pages - International relations
The United States of Africa is a project that has been raising issues for decades. Indeed, many international actors, activists groups, countries and other companies are concerned about the unity of an African people formed as a strong and powerful continent. It is true that many key topics are...
Statistical Discrimination: Towards a new conception of the French Nation
Essay - 13 pages - Political science
Yazid Sabeg, Commissioner on Diversity has announced that Nicolas Sarkozy will propose to submit to Parliament a bill 'to make a lawful measure of diversity' on the team at IFG actively working on the issue of segregation which is linked to that of the usefulness and legitimacy of such...
The Pacific Review, Shimane Prefecture, Tokyo and the territorial dispute over Dokdo/Takeshima: regional and national identities in Japan - Alexander Bush (2014) - How does the local government of Shimane Prefecture influence Japan's national identity and territorial disputes, particularly regarding Takeshima, and what does this reveal about the relationship between regional actions and national identity formation?
Text commentary - 2 pages - Political science
For this reflection paper, I have decided to focus on the text "Shimane Prefecture, Tokyo and the territorial dispute over Dokdo/Takeshima: regional and national identities in Japan," written by Alexander Bush. The text delves into the territorial dispute over the Takeshima/Dokdo islets between...
The issues regarding Sino-Japanese relations: from economic interdependence to geopolitical tensions
Essay - 11 pages - International relations
In the current political context, China and Japan are vying for Asian leadership. Furthermore, Sino-Japanese relations are beset by various geopolitical tensions, and all the issues of that confrontation are about influence and control. A paradoxical situation follows from this. How may one...
Arguments about a pipeline company
Essay - 2 pages - Linguistics & languages
New stake of the international relations and geopolitics, controversial but mostly good for economy, the Dakota Access Pipeline blocked by former president of the United States of America Barack Obama, is a beacon of hope for the American economy. The 1,172-mile underground state of the...
Robert Kagan, "Of Paradise and Power, America and Europe in the New World Order"
Book review - 5 pages - Political science
Robert Kagan's Of Paradise and Power was published in January 2003. The book is in fact an extension of the author's article “Power and Weakness” which appeared in the Policy Review in June 2002. In his book, Kagan presents a very interesting point of view. He shows that, whether...
The Iranian nuclear issue
Essay - 8 pages - International relations
Iran, a country regarded as a major red herring by Western powers, has been at the center of all debates on the international stage following the acceleration of its uranium enrichment program. The Iranian issue is presented now as "The central political issue of our time" mixing all the new...
