Essays on International Politics

To introduce you to the topics that we will cover in this essay we will talk about Euroscepticism, there will be an introduction to Euroscepticism with a definition including hard and soft Euroscepticism, a brief history of Euroscepticism when UK joined the EU. We will…

Introduction The Prohibition on the use of force in Article 2(4) of the UN charter states “All members shall refrain in their international relations from the threat or use of force against the territorial integrity or political independence of any state, or any other manner…

Introduction “We cannot afford to turn away from this effort — not when rockets are fired at innocent Israelis, or the lives of so many Palestinian children are taken from us in Gaza.” – Barack Obama, 2014 In his 2014 address of the United Nations…

Novel 1984: Relevance to People in 2022 Many writers when writing a dystopia write about things that they would never want to happen, but many of these scary, predicted things have. Winston Smith is a lower party member in the capital of Oceania who has…

The topic that summarises the supremacy and significance of realism in the field of international relations in the method in which the contemporary nation-state cooperates with an international organisation, principally inter-governmental bodies. Throughout the Cold War, zero-sum game politics govern the worldwide arena, with collaboration…

Realism’s roots can be found in various works through history from authors such as Thucydides, Machiavelli, Hobbes or Morgenthau. The latest with his book entitled Politics among Nations has been considered as the foundation of realism. It is not until WWI and the following crisis…

   Realism vs liberalism constructivism Marxism and feminism are 5 main theories in international relations that have defined global governance. Through history we have seen these theories be used within states in the international system. Each theory has different belief systems on how they view…

In History it can be seen that communities resisted the western ideologies. Many countries rejected the spread of western beliefs . However it did spread to several countries across the globe. These countries loved the ideology of Communism. Countries like Russia, China, Vietnam and Cuba…

This is an anthology in the area of understanding the attitude and nature of foreign policies of a particular civilizational country, China. It is an example of scholarly works for understanding nation like China who is very frequent in extracting values from its tradition and…

Almost everyone has travelled to a foreign place, met unfamiliar people, and foreign culture. But, the different ways in which people will cope in those places differ. Some find life more comfortable, amazing, and better than the places they left. Over the years, people from…

Weapons of mass destruction (WMDs) authorizes the possibility to wipe out tons of civilians, sabotage the environment and majorly impact the lives of forthcoming generations. Although Germany has the ability to produce weapons of mass destruction , it has restrained its usage since the world…

Introduction In 1949 a new military alliance was finalised bringing together 12 nations for mutual defence. However, now in the 21st century, the world has changed and it is time to re-evaluate NATO’s relevance. President Trump has already questioned the commitment of other countries to…

The United States of America is considered as one the most diverse countries in the whole world, in terms of racial diversity, culture diversity and sexuality diversity. Diversity is one of America’s best assets; diversity of intelligence, skills, talents, and identity of the residents that…

Wallander bases her ideas around the liberal institutionalist framework. Although on the surface, it may appear in this article that she has a mixture of realist ideology, due to the idea that NATO would not survive without the US, and also constructivist framework, due to…

Firstly, Mohan Malik (1999) has a less favourable view on how China has shaped nuclear non-proliferation and disarmament globally. He argues that China primary objective for its Asian policy as to weaken its biggest threat, being India by arming countries around India with nuclear weaponry,…

Pacifism is a spectrum of views centered around the notion of anti-violence, whether this is absolute pacifism to relative pacifism. This raises a series of moral questions of “what-if” scenarios in which violence may be a last resort, or a deterrent, in other words, in…

In the current world, the government is a very important part of society. Each country needs to interact with each other, government is a bridge that will connect two countries. The Ministry of foreign affairs is a department responsible for cooperation with other countries, the…

Since the very beginning, human beings have needed to communicate. At first, they communicated by grunts and gestures, but humans kept progressing and created words, which allowed them to communicate more explicitly. As time passed, humans ended being spread all around the world, but their…

Since the beginning of the civilizations there have been conflicts over territories, natural resources or simple personal differences, War is a state of armed conflict between states, governments or societies, furthermore it is generally characterized for extreme violence, aggression and destruction of territories in war….

During World War 2, oil had a vital role in modern warfare and economic and political life, but it was realized that the US self-sufficiency in oil1soon could come to an end. This convinced private and public1decision-makers that the United States “must have extraterritorial petroleum…

During the period 7-19 November 2016 in Marrakech, the world chiefs assembled to draft an activity plan for the Paris Climate Agreement for the 22nd Annual Climate Change Conference, called COP22. A board of specialists from Egypt and Germany met a week ago at the…

Noam Chomsky is an erudite scholar who has rendered enormous support in the field of linguistics, philosophy, history, and cognitive science with his groundbreaking innovations which include the theory of transformational generative grammar. Besides his contributions in academia, he is also a prominent author and…

Global TV networks expose the cries of help from mothers who fail to feed their hungry children, and these cries are caused by food insecurity. Food insecurity refers to a lack of access to healthy, well nutritioned food. As of 2019, 17.2% of the world…

In 2017, South Sudan experienced famine, “an extreme scarcity of food” (ConcernUSA, 2018). The United States foreign aid sent 265 million dollars of assistance, including aid and emergency food and water; saving many lives. Foreign aid can be food, water, money, protection, or medical help…

Introduction Foreign Aid is a term we hear a lot in the news, especially now with all the talk of the United States stopping the distribution of it to certain nations. However it’s something most people don’t have a clear understanding of and they just…

Foreign Aid has been a major issue in the world’s political system for years. With some believing that the aid should decrease or stop and others pushing for it to stay or increase, nobody seems to win. With the help of the readings, it became…

Introduction In facing the era of globalization, the development of the world is increasingly fast, effective, and the boundaries between countries are also increasingly unclear. From the fact of this globalization, countries in the world are unconsciously dependent on each other and have different levels…

The European Union is a huge player in the game of global trade. It holds one of the biggest and most important positions in the global trade of goods, services, and investment. While a sizable portion of its trade activity is extra-European Union trade, or…

The Wright Brothers: The New World Order Have you at any point pondered what it would it be like in our current reality where planes did not exist? To travel by less opportune methods for transportation, despite taking almost four times as long? Those circumstances…

When Obama took over the presidency there were certain important issues in the foreign policy that needed his immediate attention. United States of America was engaged in to wars started by his predecessor and there was a threat of another war looming large. He knew…

It ought not come as an unexpected that the electronic cash installment framework as of now has created authoritative enthusiasm, in spite of its relative youth. At any rate in the European Union this intrigue has even ventured to the death of a European mandate…

This is where the court applies and relates to Legislation. Judges use four core moralities when inferring to statute: The literal Rule The golden Rule The Mischief Rule The Purposive approach. The Literal Rule The literal rule is the rule used to interpreting statutes. It…

The ongoing civil war in Syria has made Syria a perilous place of persecution, leaving anyone in the midst of it seeking asylum in a different country. As Syrian migrants continue to flood into Europe, there is likewise a continuous flow of different ideals on…

What is terrorism and why do some groups and countries use terror as a political tactic? Terrorism is the use of violence and intimidation used to achieve goals. Terrorism can be used by individuals or groups against the government/ groups or the government can even…

The members who are selected to be part of a governing body has a great responsibility on their shoulders and need to perform at the highest levels and increasingly high standards. Members need to take responsibility for their actions and achieve very important and goals…

Introduction The principle things which could contrarily influence the achievement of the work showcase post-Brexit are a blend of nearby dispositions, over-prescriptive business enactment, and the disappointment of UK and regressed Governments, neighborhood experts and bosses to cooperate to deal with the transient populace and…

I developed an admiration for Politics and International Relations when I researched the roots of the Middle East, especially those that are personal to me. My mother fled the Iranian Revolution in 1979, and it led me to research the history of Islamic fundamentalism, which…

Some people might say that if the human race were to be wiped out, it wouldn’t be as a result of a disease or an asteroid, but rather foreign policy and international relations, with the rise of nuclear politics and Trump’s ascent to power. The…

International humanitarian law is a set of rules which pursue is for humanitarian reasons and to limit the effects of armed conflict. It protects persons who are not or are no longer participating in the conflicts and limits the means and methods of warfare. International…

This paper is centered around Bernardo Mariani’s briefing on China’s role and interests in Central Asia. Mariani is trying to deep into Chino-Central Asian thematic in order to clear some clouds over possible Chinese domination of smaller ethnic states which are also at the close…

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Realism According to Nye and Welch, realism focuses on states as the main actors; and they all “seek power and security” through military might (2013, 56). From a realist perspective, the anarchy is absolute and not constructed; and each state is a unitary rational actor…

The study for International Relations takes a wide range on theoretical approaches, this is important when choosing which theory to use because they are internally and externally contrasted with each other and rests in different assumptions about the nature of politics and offers contrasting set…

In line with the United Nations (UN) vision 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development in all ramification, there has been a triple bottom line between the economic, environmental and social sustainability of infrastructural projects. Over the years, the united Nation endorsed the Intergovernmental Panel On Climate…

Foreign aid is a voluntary transfer of resources from one or more country, bank, donor organisations to a poorer country that is not doing very well. The resources given are usually loans that have a huge sum of interest along with it, sometimes even limiting…

The characterization of the current state of the international political economy is open to vigorous debate, evolving over time as global political/economic influence shifts with changes in world leadership, shifting alliances, advances in technology and the growth of multinational corporations. There are several main theories…

The idea of self-concept is very important to each individual as it is the sum of labels we use to describe ourselves. Self-concept often consists of the values, attitudes, and beliefs that we hold, and these three components are reflected in our perceptions of others….

Introduction It all started in Austro-Hungarian empire way back late 19th century where 10 different nations wanted to become a state. According to Theodor Herzl “The Jewish people should leave the Europe and should live in their own state.” Which leads to the birth of…

Peace is a global phenomenon which may not be established into parts. It is a chain which passes from every department of a state. It travels from one state to another state and when chain completes its length and breath peace takes birth. Distoration in…

The present day agriculture landscape in Fiji has been shaped from the events of the colonial past. Fiji is a small island economy in the middle of the Pacific and most of its current agricultural industries have been influenced by the past British colonization. The…

Introduction In today’s generation, sustainability has been a topic of focus for many countries who are trying to develop practices that will preserve natural resources and better our everyday lives. The EU has committed to promoting sustainability throughout their nation. In fact, the European Council…

Our country revolves around voting and elections. Voting is how we voice our opinions and choose who we want to lead our communities, cities, states and country as a whole. We are told that even the voice of one individual can make an impact. Voting…

How did the rise of Napoleon III change the power relations in Europe? Louis Napoleon succeeded France’s Second Republic and turned it into the Second Empire. Driven by his predecessor’s legacy, he strove to remake Europe and achieve what his uncle could not. This essay…

Rule of law numerous creates distinguishing a reasonable, fair-minded, and open equity framework and a delegate government as key components of the rule of law. The expression “rule of law” is utilized to mean free, effective, and available legal and lawful frameworks, with an administration…

Thinandavha, D, (2006) expressed good governance is the administration and strategy making by methods for practicing expert. In this manner it involves all instruments through which diverse arrangement partners practice legitimate rights with the expect to accomplish political, social and social destinations. The nature of…

Today, among the 28 EU states, Italy ranks 23rd in terms of percentage of citizens in favour of the European Union. In 2007 Italy was at the 10th place, “and of all the founding members, it was probably the most European country” (Ecfr reference). A…

Mr. Bean utilizes various types of non-verbal communication styles to entice laughter from his audience. After reviewing the video “The Exam”, the two most important types of non-verbal communication that Mr. Bean elicits is the use of a variety of Kinesics and Proxemics.Although Mr. Bean…

Introduction President Donald Trump is clearly distancing himself from the American-led international order, implementing his foreign policy with a realist empirical approach. In this essay, I demonstrate that realism best explains the US foreign policy today. Firstly, I underscore how the US foreign policy fits…

‘Elizabeth’s foreign policy was mostly a series of disasters.’ Assess the validity of this view. Elizabeth’s foreign policy although having some failures was not a series of disasters, her policy would be more accurately described as fairly successful in achieving her aims though decreasingly so…

Economist Memo: Briefing – Civil Wars: How to stop the fighting, sometimes The concept of progress, as discussed in class and written on the handout, is weaved into almost every dynamic of world politics. It is the idea that the world can become increasingly better….

“Henry’s greatest foreign policy success was his handling of the Breton Crisis.” Explain how far you agree or disagree with this statement. In some respects the statement is correct because Henry VII’s military decisions pressured France into signing the Treaty of Etaples in 1492 which…

Recently, a referendum posed by Prime Minister David Cameron has given risen concern in the world of foreign politics, whether the United Kingdom remain or leave the European Union. Even though the Prime Minister pushed for renegotiations regarding the country’s membership in the EU, many…

Europe, a cultural center of the world, has now become an example of a prosperous integrated European Union. The European Union is the main administrative body in Europe, and it has five branches which make up its central government. Working in tandem they create laws…

Op-ed Brexit As this June came to a close many were shocked worldwide as in a narrow vote of 51 to 49 percent “leave” had won in the decision for whether Britain would leave the EU. There were many issues which were being debated leading…

The Godfather, a suspenseful drama about organized crime in 1940’s New York City, is also a functional allegory for international relations. At an international level, individual states behave similarly to individual people. With an absence of functional law enforcement, both well-connected mafia families and individual…

Alexis de Tocqueville’s work, Democracy in America, is work of sociology which examines democracy in the United States. It is clear that de Tocqueville believed that democracy would inevitably prevail in the Western world. While that is important to note, the reality is, it does…

UN Security Council Resolution 242 On June 5, 1967, Israel preemptively struck Egyptian forces situated along the Israeli border in the Sinai Peninsula as a result of the mobilization of ground troops towards Israel. Egypt called on Syria and Jordan to attack Israel, causing the…

Analysis of the United Nations The United Nations (UN) has been detrimental to global relationships and the international system since its formation in 1945. The agency has served as a neutral ground for all nations who are looking to diffuse conflicts. With an ultimate goal…

United Nations Youth Policy Summary The Youth Policy Formulation Manual by the United Nations is consisted of 5 chapters that discuss the dynamics of National Youth Policy by defining the concept per se to its implementation and the assessment of its effectiveness. The introductory part…

Over the course of the 20th Century, nearly every aspect of international politics had been redefined. The United States began the 1900s with a primarily isolationist attitude with respect to other states and their right to sovereignty. However, by Century s end, the United States…

Ambiguity of Realism: understanding its dogmas and critics The beginning of the main ideological views of International Politics embarks on one concept: anarchy. There are two main ideological currents in International Politics: Realism and Liberalism. Both of these recognize the existence of anarchy, but the…

The goals of the millennium were established following the millennium summit of the United Nations in 2000. The Millennium Development Goals were developed as a roadmap for the implementation of the Millennium Declaration. These development goals have been the most successful global anti-poverty push in…

United Nations Aid to Sieged City and Ceasefire in Syria The Syrian conflict has created a refugee crisis that has forced the international community to not only work together to find a solution, but to also get in touch with its humanity while handling the…

Human Rights Violations in the Middle East and the UN’s Response Human rights violations have been a longstanding issue in the Middle East. The Islamic State, in particular, is known for their incredible human rights violations. In the New York Times article “The Horror Before…

TNCs operate in more than one country and manage production in the foreign nations, or host countries, whereas their management headquarters are situated in one country, referred to as the home country. A TNC, however, fails to identify with one home through employing senior executives…

Terrorism and Global Governance In a broad sense, terrorism refers to the use of a symbolic act designed to influence political behavior by extranormal means, entailing the use or threat of violence. An act of terrorism is generally defined as an act of violence perpetrated…

This is a book report on “New World Order: Ancient Plan of Secret Societies” by Still. I recommend you to read it because it is very interesting and everyone needs to know this. Of course, it is always better to read the book itself; what…

On the 23rd of June 2016, the United Kingdom created a lot of controversy around the EU about the referendum which was called ‘Brexit’. This term is a contraction that stands for ‘British- Exit’, this is based on the “Article 50”, which states that the…

Title: Lithuanian integration into the European Union Political consequences of Lithuania’s EU integration Right after the fall of Soviet Union, European integration had become the ultimate ambition of the Lithuania’s foreign policy. Such was the position of the majority of population and political elites in…

Abstract In a world built on trade, and in the recent past, air travel, what happens when two major countries file a dispute against each other and their respective domestic and international air travel company? In the WTO case, European Union v. United States of…