China's Interests in Iran The following White Paper is an examination of the prospects and pitfalls for China in pursuing further economic opportunity through its investment in the future of Iran. As the two nations proceed with the explicit intent Continue Reading...
Foreign Policy Nixon's Detente Description Detente was a cooling down, or thaw, among America, Russia and China's arms' race (Detente). The United States and Russia could either slow their weapons production or continue the arms race, which, peopl Continue Reading...
The lasting legacy of the Iran hostage crisis is that the American public and government developed an attitude that the Iran people and government were a group of evil and crazy individuals who lacked the capacity to negotiate. This attitude caused Continue Reading...
This is when the available supply will address demand. References Construction Logistics Management, 2010, CMS. Available from: [21 February 2012]. Construction Materials, 2009, Encyclopedia Iranica. Available from: [18 February 2012]. Iran, 2 Continue Reading...
' Indians across the political spectrum, especially the country's powerful nuclear weapons establishment, are critical of the NPT, arguing that it unfairly warps international hierarchies to the disadvantage of the non-nuclear-weapon states" (1998:15 Continue Reading...
95-133. In this selection, Chong examines the foreign policy used by Singapore during the 1990s to establish its credentials as a full participant in the international conversation. I will use the examples explored in this article to support the th Continue Reading...
George W. Bush's Arms Control Policies Following the end of the Cold War, the United States found itself the sole remaining superpower with an arms control policy geared largely towards winning a race that was already over. George W. Bush's arms con Continue Reading...
America's Role In World Humanity Since the days of the Founding Fathers, the United States has always seen itself as an example for the rest of the world, politically, culturally, and economically. And indeed throughout the decades the United States Continue Reading...
Indeed, NATO is forced to change its attitude towards Russia as the international context is changed dramatically and challenges such as terrorism, Iran, or energy are largely influenced by the Russian state. More precisely, in terms of Iran, Russia Continue Reading...
These policies aim to prevent such proceeds from being utilized in future criminal activities and from affecting legitimate economic activities" (Anti-Money Laundering Authority, n.d.). Another action taken at the international level this time is r Continue Reading...
As stated clearly in the book, But in today's world, a nation's form of government, not its 'civilization' or its geographic location, maybe the best predictor of its geopolitical alignment." For instance, China and Japan both have shared Asian cu Continue Reading...
Hidden War: A Russian Journalist's Account of the Soviet War in Afghanistan" by Artem Borovik. Book report on Hidden War by Artem Borovik Title of book: "Hidden War: A Russian Journalist's Account of the Soviet War in Afghanistan" Author's purpos Continue Reading...
PRESIDENT REAGAN'S HUMAN RIGHTS RECORD Was Ronald Reagan a Good President? President Reagan's International Human Rights Record President Reagan's International Human Rights Record The Cold War and Apartheid On September 26, 1986, President Rona Continue Reading...
Decision Making Strategies Within any organization or process, there is the cognitive and purposeful role of decision making that is the result of taking in stimuli, choosing from alternatives, and making a final choice of an action, in action, or c Continue Reading...
It would likely also require the diplomatic alignment of the U.S. with United Nations interests, which has traditionally not been a guarantee. This would combine with the established potential of counter-terrorist cells to strike on U.S. soil to pla Continue Reading...
This belief came in response to the realities of the time that saw corruption and lust for riches as the main interests in the political life. Both Gandhi and Machiavelli saw self restrain as an important quality, even though the reasons deferred. Continue Reading...
Election of Obama and the Problems of the Social Dynamic There has not been any positive change in social dynamics as a result of the election of the first African-American president. If anything, race relations have worsened under the Obama Admini Continue Reading...
(Mousavin 141 -- 172) A second aspect of this changing association (limited amounts of economic opportunity) highlights the choice that China will have to make at some point down the road. Where, the actions of Iran and the relationship that they h Continue Reading...
Operation Ajax The war was triggered by the Anglo-Iranian crisis of 1951 to 1953. The Anglo-Iranian Oil Company was largely viewed as a colonial influence bent on controlling the host government and enjoying benefits from the hierarchies that resulte Continue Reading...
longstanding territorial disputes between the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Iran, regarding three islands in the Persian Gulf. The first dispute is with respect to the island of Abu Musa, which is claimed by Sharjah. The other is with respect to Gr Continue Reading...
history of events in the twentieth century, one might surmise that the twenty-first may not be all that different. Why? Because human nature and the pursuit of self-interest has not changed from one century to the next. To explain what drives intern Continue Reading...
It has had the most success in stabilizing regions and winning concessions through idealistic policies. The reason for this is simple: ideas and money travel faster than bullets. Diplomacy may not always deliver the immediate results that the use o Continue Reading...
An Analysis of Relations between United Arab Emirates and Japan In an era when American influence in the world is waning, the bipolarity of the Cold War years is being replaced by regional partnerships that are mutually beneficial for all stakeholder Continue Reading...
During the 1980s, to help spotlight international concern regarding the unprecedented nuclear arms race, India joined the Six-Nation Five-Continent joint. Amidst India's resolve to maintain its commitment to nuclear disarmament, it consistently op Continue Reading...
Trump, Biden National Security Strategies, and RussiaIntroductionThe U.S. has a National Security Strategy to protect the safety and security of the nation through cooperative efforts and partnerships with other nations and organizations. This strate Continue Reading...
Terrorism in Russia on an International Level [Author Name(s), First M. Last, Omit Titles and Degrees] Terrorism in Russia has existed since the Russian Empire. Its long history has brought violence against countless civilians in order to accomplis Continue Reading...
Technology and America's Global Power: America is considered as the cradle of contemporary anti-imperialism and the pioneer of a mighty empire across the globe. The country's global position in the 21st Century is defined by tensions in its policies Continue Reading...
"[footnoteRef:9] [9: (Hamby)] Again, however, Perry's mission in Florida was multi-pronged. Aside from the debate and a chance to discuss the issues, Florida presented Perry with an opportunity to impress potential campaign donors. It was predicted, Continue Reading...
The UAE and IsraelIntroductionIsrael has been, for most of its existence, involved in some form of conflict with the Arab world. However, the Arab world itself is largely conflicted between the Sunni and Shia states. Israels recent pivot toward formi Continue Reading...
Anti Americanism & Iranian Revolution Anti-Americanism is not a new concept in Iran and has been characterized by increased calls and support for death to America. Anti-Americanism sentiments started in Iran in 1979 following the Islamic Revolut Continue Reading...
Strengthening Ties: Arab-Japan Relations Pre and Post-Oil Shock, and Japan\\\'s Shift Towards Arab Partners for Energy SecuritySummaryThe relationship between Japan and Arab nations has seen a significant transformation since the oil shocks of the 19 Continue Reading...
Shia-Sunni Split Many religions have different denominations and Islam is not an exception in this regard. The two primary denominations of Islam are Sunni Islam and Shia Islam. The majority of Muslims across the globe are Sunni, estimated to be rou Continue Reading...
In Iran, the American-backed Shah had become increasingly unpopular throughout the 1970s. The Shah fled Iran in 1979, finding temporary refuge in the United States. Religious extremist Ayatollah Khomeni easily filled Iran's political and social need Continue Reading...
Leadership of President Ronald "Dutch" Reagan Naturally gregarious and charismatic, even his critics admired Ronald Reagan's ability to cajole, persuade and otherwise convince others of the legitimacy of his ideas. While he frequently got his facts Continue Reading...
The Geographic Significance of the UAE in the Context of Japan\\\'s Strategic InterestsIntroductionThe United Arab Emirates (UAE) is a federation of seven emirates on the southeastern tip of the Arabian Peninsula. It holds a unique geographic signifi Continue Reading...
communism," "vodka," may be "Vladimir Putin." But everyone who would be asked about Russia would also say "Russian mafia" who are very cruel and dangerous gangs from Russia and who wouldn't stop behind anything in achieving their dirty plans. The t Continue Reading...
