Preparing the Great War: The Schlieffen Plan
Essay - 3 pages - Modern history
Between 1905 and 1914, due to the instability of Europe dominated by alliances, every country in Europe was preparing for the war and developing war plans and strategies, which had to suit their conceptions of the war. Germany, which was allied with Austria-Hungary (which had a poor army), feared...
The question of the adoption of the Euro by the United Kingdom
Essay - 3 pages - European union
The Euro was introduced as a single currency on January 1st, 1999 in the European Union and replaced national currencies. Put in circulation on January 1st, 2002 under its fiduciary shape, the Euro succeeded the European Currency Unit (ECU), established in 1979. The Euro is today common to...
What does the European Union's so-called 'democratic deficit' stem from, and how could it be tackled? - publié le 13/01/2009
Essay - 6 pages - European union
One of the most important discussions in the modern-day European Union concerns the democratic deficit. The Maastricht treaty, which was signed on February 1992 by different European states, claims that the goal the EU is to create ‘an ever closer union among the peoples of Europe, in...
The limits of the European neighborhood policy - publié le 11/05/2009
Thesis - 6 pages - European union
After the last European enlargement on 1st May 2004, the European Union got new neighbors, mainly in the East but a few also in the Middle East. But the neighbors do not all have the same juridical status. For some of them inclusion is already on its way, like for Romania and Bulgaria who signed...
Environment protection initiatives by the European Union
Thesis - 7 pages - European law
Environment policy is one of the greatest social challenges faced by governments and Businesses today. This is due to the rise in awareness of the impact of the environment on public health and welfare. The need for environmental conservation gave rose to a series of Community initiatives...
How to make sense of Shanghai? The colonial city model versus the postmetropolis paradigm
Tutorials/exercises - 9 pages - Economy general
Shanghai never ceased to exert a strong fascination, from the "Paris of the East" of the late nineteenth century to today's showcase of China's economic power. It has also become a global symbol of the "prowess of capitalism" and of cosmopolitanism, as a huge revenge on China's...
Critically examine the factors that ultimately led to the enlargement of the EU in 2004. What are the stages and debates?
Essay - 5 pages - European union
According to the article 43 of the European Community treaty, 'any European State may apply to become a member of the Union[...]the conditions of admission and the adjustments to the Treaties on which the Union is founded which such admission entails shall be the subject of an...
The short-lived decorations and installations set up during the parties given by Louis XIV in Versailles - publié le 05/08/2014
Case study - 10 pages - Modern history
In 1661 Louis XIV decided to spend more and more time at Versailles, the former hunting lodge of his father, the King Louis XII. However, and in spite of the begun works, the interior of the Palace remained too small for the parties. In that way the parties were given in the garden, masterfully...
The limits of the European neighborhood policy
Essay - 6 pages - European union
After the last European enlargement on 1st May 2004, the European Union got new neighbors, mainly in the East but a few also in the Middle East. But the neighbors do not all have the same juridical status. For some of them inclusion is already on its way, like for Romania and Bulgaria who signed...
The process of regionalization in West Africa: CEDEAO
Thesis - 7 pages - Political science
'I was convinced that the political freedom would inevitably precede our economic advancement. In the same manner, I am convinced that the African Unit will be done and this common base will enable us to build our complete development”. This statement was written in 1957 by Kwame Krumah,...
The short-lived decorations and installations set up during the parties given by Louis XIV in Versailles.
Case study - 3 pages - Medieval history
In 1661 Louis XIV decided to spend more and more time at Versailles, the former hunting lodge of his father, the King Louis XII. However, and in spite of the begun works, the interior of the Palace remained too small for the parties. In that way the parties were given in the garden, masterfully...
The Meteoric Ascension of Nicolas Sarkozy in France
Case study - 7 pages - Educational studies
Nicolas Sarkozy de Nagy - Bosca, said Nicolas Sarkozy, born January 28, 1955 in Paris, is a French lawyer and man. It is the 23rd President of the French Republic on 16 May 2007 to 15 May 2012. A lawyer by profession, he served first as mayor of Neuilly -sur -Seine, Hauts- member...
What does the European Union's so-called 'democratic deficit' stem from, and how could it be tackled?
Essay - 7 pages - International relations
One of the most important discussions in the modern-day European Union concerns the democratic deficit. The Maastricht treaty, which was signed on February 1992 by different European states, claims that the goal the EU is to create ‘an ever closer union among the peoples of Europe, in...
Critically examine the factors that ultimately led to the enlargement of the EU in 2004. What are the stages and debates? - publié le 25/07/2006
Essay - 5 pages - European union
According to the article 43 of the European Community treaty, 'any European State may apply to become a member of the Union. The conditions of admission and the adjustments to the Treaties on which the Union is founded, which such admission entails, shall be the subject of an agreement...
Counterfeiting in China: A global crisis
Thesis - 25 pages - Economy general
Counterfeiting now represents 5% of world trade and is a growing business especially in the recent years. China has its share of responsibility in this phenomenon. China is now regarded as the leading counterfeiter in the world despite the fact that the figures may not be accurate and verified....
L'Union européenne et ses voisins orientaux
Essay - 5 pages - European union
Since the creation of the European Union, a community of fifteen states defined in the Maastricht Treaty in 1992, the question of enlargement is subject to controversy. The years pass, the European project more fictional than real continues to face the harsh reality of a heterogeneous...
Privacy and Internet
Dissertation - 25 pages - Civil law
The Internet is a wonderful tool for information and communication but the fact remains that many applications that are related to it latter raises many questions about the protection of the privacy of the user. The computer has invaded our lives, whether in the workplace or at home. At the same...
The Cecchini report - 20 years later
Essay - 4 pages - Modern history
With the Maastricht Treaty, in 1992, the European Community will now be a single market composed of twelve countries, with no more barriers between them. This change was of course studied and analyzed before coming into force. The European Commission, in 1986, mandated Mr Cecchini to make...
The invasion of Alsace Lorraine by the German Empire (1870-1918)
Case study - 4 pages - Ancient history
The regions of Alsace-Lorraine shaped the relationship between France and Germany ever since its integration in the German Empire in the wake of the Franco-Prussian war of 1871, and until its recovery by the Third Republic of France in 1918. During this period from 1871 to 1918, both sides argued...
Reasonable accommodation as outlined by the Canadian Charter of Rights and freedoms, its uses, perception and applicable examples
Thesis - 8 pages - Social, moral & civic education
The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms was established as a result of the Constitution Act of 1982. Its precursor was the Canadian Bill of Rights, dated 1960. The Charter was enacted to guarantee basic human and civil rights for the people of Canada. The earlier protectionism treaty,...
Was Bismarck Prussian or a German nationalist?
Essay - 3 pages - Modern history
Otto Eduard Leopold von Bismarck, Count and Prince (born April 1, 1815 - Died July 30, 1898), was the Chancellor of the Kingdom of Prussia from 1862 to 1890. A Junker's son rose in strict discipline, he studied law at Gottingen and Berlin. He entered the Prussian administration in 1836. In the...
The Cecchini report - 20 years later - publié le 05/03/2008
Essay - 6 pages - European union
With the Maastricht Treaty, in 1992, the European Community will now be a single market composed of twelve countries, with no more barriers between them. This change was of course studied and analyzed before coming into force. The European Commission, in 1986, mandated Mr Cecchini to make...
European integration process and its influence for business: Case of Danone - publié le 21/10/2011
Thesis - 18 pages - Business strategy
Within the last decades, globalization has changed the face of the world with a shift from ‘nationalism and protectionism' to the idea of a ‘global village'. A new world economic order emerged and the regional and multinational trade agreements and free trade areas played a key role in...
European integration process and its influence for business: Case of Danone
Thesis - 18 pages - Business strategy
Within the last decades, globalization has changed the face of the world with a shift from ‘nationalism and protectionism' to the idea of a ‘global village'. A new world economic order emerged and the regional and multinational trade agreements and free trade areas played a key role in...
Discuss the significance of the problems of defining customary international law
Essay - 13 pages - Political science
States gathered in the international community have created legally binding rules in order to develop international relations. International law differs from domestic law in that the subjects of the rules are also the legislators: States abide by the rules they have themselves created. Article 38...
Great Britain during the Second World War
Essay - 3 pages - Modern history
Since 1933, the UK and France were not weren't ready economically and financially to wage war against Germany. In 1933, its leader Adolf Hitler, seized power lawfully, and wanted to take revenge after the humiliation of the Versailles Treaty. Indeed, after WWII, France, the UK and the USA...
Great Britain during the Second World War - published: 29/09/2010
Essay - 3 pages - Modern history
Since 1933, the UK and France were not weren't ready economically and financially to wage war against Germany. In 1933, its leader Adolf Hitler, seized power lawfully, and wanted to take revenge after the humiliation of the Versailles Treaty. Indeed, after WWII, France, the UK and the USA...
Romania
Essay - 2 pages - Journalism
Romania is the old roman province of Dacie created in the II nd century. Since the IIIrd century, it was invaded but the farmers went to the mountains and kept their latin language and traditions. Between the Xth and the XIIIth, Orthodox principalities were created. Until the XVIIth century,...
"UN's vast report will end the scientific argument. Now, will the world act?" David Adam, The Guardian 27th of January 2007
Book review - 3 pages - Political science
The IPCC (Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change) presented on January 2007, in Paris, its Fourth Assessment Report about the climate change in 2007. The report was subjected to final approval and acceptance at the 10th Working Group I Session held in Paris from 29th January to...
Romania - publié le 08/02/2008
Essay - 3 pages - World geography
Romania is the old roman province of Dacie created in the II nd century. Since the IIIrd century, it was invaded but the farmers went to the mountains and kept their latin language and traditions. Between the Xth and the XIIIth, Orthodox principalities were created. Until the XVIIth century,...
