Political science

Write a 3- to 5-page research paper profiling a country of your choice, comparing it to the case study countries covered in class. For this paper you’ll pick a country (any country, EXCEPT the US, Germany, China, or Nigeria) and do a relatively brief energy profile of it. Here are some parameters that would be useful to discuss in your profile: What kind of primary energy resources does it have? (oil, NG, coal, uranium, solar potential, wind potential, geothermal potential, etc.) Are they a net importer or exporter of energy? Where do they import from or export to? What is the current electricity mix? Does the country have any policies promoting particular types of electricity generation? In other words, do they use energy subsidies? Does the country have any policies in regards to energy efficiency? Which of the countries we’ve profiled in class so far does your country most resemble (US, Germany, China, or Nigeria?) Explain why. It could be a combo of several of these countries, or none of them. The important thing is to justify your answer. The following websites may be useful resources: U.S. Energy Information Administration  (Links to an external site.) Reegle.info  (Links to an external site.) Format your paper according to APA guidelines: 12 point Times New Roman or Ariel font and double spaced. Provide a separate reference page for any resources you use in support of your paper.  Previous Next

The Question Part 1: “Research question: The Humanitarian Crises & the Humanitarian Action Operations in South Sudan:  Critically examine and analyze the humanitarian action operation on the ground. Present at least 3 challenges and dilemmas phased (Operational, strategic, programmatic, ethical). How were they addressed? What would you have done differently? Relate to the following points:  – Main characteristics of the crisis, the settings and wider context in which it evolved.  – Local needs, vulnerabilities & capacities. – Main actors, roles, collaboration & coordination, their efficiency.  – Challenges & dilemmas faced in different phases and levels.  – Potential Long-term impacts of the humanitarian program in different aspects.  – Lessons learned. Think of 3 recommendations for the future. Part 2  Shortly reflect on 2 of the following cross-cutting most burning issues of the humanitarian space:  1. The Humanitarian Principles’ role in modern humanitarian settings and action.  2. Localization (Capacity & resilience building)  3. Leadership & Civil-Military-Humanitarian Interaction  4. ‘Do No Harm’- Protection & Gender Mainstreaming  5. Innovation & Entrepreneurship in Humanitarian settings (Incl. ‘Cash-based programming’)  6. The Triple Nexus: Humanitarian-Development-Peace Building Nexus. Relate to the following guiding points: What role/significance do they play in humanitarian action of today? How can they impact people, programs, power dynamics? Can they improve/harm efforts to achieve some common goals? What possible challenges/risks do they bring along? Have we seen progress (failure/success) in this regard so far? Think out of the box. Analyze and present ideas in support/against, pros/cons- based on relevant examples and publications. IMPORTANT: Word limit 2000-3000 (excluding cover, reference list, appendices); Font size 11pt; Line spacing 1.5. Use at least 2-3 peer-reviewed publications. You may choose your preferred citation method to be used throughout

REQUIREMENTS: More than 5,000 words. More than 10 references to international relations journals articles (see journal list on Canvas) or books by university presses over and above class reading. A coherent answer to the question that you select from the choices below. A consistent style for references, headings, subheadings etc. Clear writing with appropriate grammar.  How do the approaches to International Relations (Realism, liberalism, constructivism, etc) inform scholarship on terrorism, guerrillas, international law, ethno-nationalism? How do they lay the groundwork and marshal the field of international relations and allow for this more practical, perhaps substantive, content?

Just before the Soviet Union fell apart,  Gorbach introduced policies of , Demokratizatsiya, Glasnost and Perestoika?  The West looked on these as a move toward democritzaton and away form the authoritairanism of the Soviet Regimes.  Yet the last twenty years or so has shown a stealy retreat from these ideals under Putin. What happened? Is Russia retreating back to authoritarianism. Is the Soviet Empire being resurrected.  How has Putin reshaped Gorbachev’s ideals?  You must, in your essay, describe Gorbachev’s ideals and where they have gone.   What would you say are the “lessons” for other countries going through a transition from state owned/ authoritarian systems to more capitalist/democratic mode? Shoot for 500 well chosen words. Be sure to read the question carefully and answer directly.

When it comes to equality, explain why Texans are more interested in equality of opportunity?

The desire to manage conflict peacefully is not new. World War I (1914–1918) and World War II (1939–1945) resulted in tens of millions of deaths around the world.  The destructive nature of World War I spurred the international community to create the League of Nations in 1920, a body that was intended to prevent another major war from occurring through institutionalizing the concept of collective security, whereby any member was obligated to come to the aid of any other member who was attacked. Although it was ultimately unsuccessful, in part due to the failure of the United States to join, the League of Nations specifically promoted a number of conflict management mechanisms that are now taken for granted in the international system, including efforts at disarmament and the management and settlement of disputes through negotiation and arbitration.  With the onset of World War II, the League of Nations collapsed, but the idea of an international organization designed to promote international peace and security continued. Following World War II, the international community created the United Nations, updated to reflect lessons learned as a result of the failures of the League, and the devastation of World War II. This first journal will help you to begin to understand some basic conflict management mechanisms (though we will explore them in greater detail throughout this course).    https://www.un.org/en/sections/issues-depth/peace-and-security/  Please read this article from the United Nations.    Select one subheading (peacekeeping, peacebuilding, preventative disarmament etc.) from this article and: Explain in what ways the UN is working toward this effort.  Then explain why this is important.  Do you believe the UN has been effective in this, why or why not? (You may not yet have an opinion and that is okay too).  Your answer may be informally written, but must be a minimum of two paragraphs in length.

Option 1: Ethnographic Interpretation Discuss a recording(s) from class or an outside recording approved by the instructor. Apply and extend class discussion of one of the following topics (others may be approved upon request) to interpret the sociocultural significance of the music: ·         Music and politics o   the resistance in Zimbabwe o   apartheid in South Africa o   elections in Nigeria o   the connection between African musicians and Black Power movements in the US https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x0y6P6-GNDs&feature=youtu.be https://vimeo.com/206759023 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R0zfhjNo-vw&feature=youtu.be https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wONkMpbl7N8&feature=youtu.be https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rjo8h5qLpU0&feature=youtu.be https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3m_TEq2E4cs&feature=youtu.be

Demonstrate your knowledge of the historical roots of the current Israeli-Palestinian crisis. What do you think is needed in order to resolve the present crisis? https://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-27838034 https://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-26116868 https://www.washingtoninstitute.org/fikraforum/view/religion-and-the-israel-palestinian-conflict-cause-consequence-and-cure

First, introduce the topic and why it is important. Then, describe the document thoroughly. Show the underline reasoning of the document and its significance. Cite from the document and put footnotes.

Dear International Strategic Management Executives: This year, we have in the United States of America one of the MOST COSEQUENTIAL Presidential Elections not just for the United States but also for the world … . This coming Thursday, October 22nd, 2020 at 9 PM EST, we have in the United Stated of America the 2nd Presidential Debate at Belmont University in Nashville, TN. between:  . The President of the United States: Donald J. Trump from the Republican Party and former Vice President of the United States Joe Biden from the Democrat Party. . Given the relevance of this event for the outcomes of the US Presidential election, and the impact that it will have in business, the world, and on all of us, it is extremely important we are on top and first hand well informed about the topics and positions of each candidate even if you are not US citizen and therefore elegible to vote.  . For this reason, I am granting you with the possibility to EARN 5% Final Extra Points in this class if you watch and develop the following Learning Assignment about the US 2nd Presidential Debate Thursday, October 22nd, 2020 at 9 PM EST. . Please analyze, discuss, and respond in great detail …: . During this 2020 Presidential Election in the United States of America: . * What issues are most important to you and your friends, parents, family members? * How closely have you been following this election? * What have you noticed so far?  . During – after watching the US 2nd Presidential Debate Thursday, October 22nd, 2020 at 9 PM EST: . * What are 5–6 words or phrases that describe your thoughts and feelings about the debate? . * Given the issue(s) that is(are) most important to you, how would you rate each candidate’s position on that issue(s)? . * What issue(s) do you think needed more exploration? . * If you could ask a question of the candidates (that wasn’t asked) what would the question be and based on your knowledge of the candidates, how do you think they might respond? . * From which exchange did you learn the most? What was the issue? What did you learn? . * What was the most contentious or interesting part of the debate and why? . * What was a memorable moment in the debate and why? . * After watching the debate, what candidate most impressed you and why? . * Did the debate make you feel hopeful or fearful about the future of the United States of America and the world? Please explain. . * Do you think the debate focused more on personality and character than on substantive issues and topics? In what ways is this positive and negative? .  expect high caliber responses with top analyses and interesting insights and discussions Kristen Welker, moderator of the Oct. 22, 2020 presidential debate, has selected the topics for that debate. Subject to possible changes because of news developments, the topics are as follows, not necessarily to be brought up in this order: Fighting COVID-19 American Families Race in America Climate Change National Security Leadership The debate will be held on Thursday, October 22 at Belmont University in Nashville, TN. The debate will start at 9:00 p.m. ET and run for 90 minutes without commercial interruption.