Congressional Deference in Trade Policy
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An 8 page paper discussing the appearance that the office of the President overrides congressional involvement in trade negotiations. Though Congress allows the President to negotiate matters of trade, it does not extend its deference to include relinquishing its right and responsibility to approve the results of those negotiations. Congress does retain ultimate control. Because members of Congress are accountable to the voters placing them in their positions, the arrangement is one favorable to society as a whole. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Cultural Relations Between Brazil and the U.S.
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This 7 page report discusses a number of the issues that exist in the context of gultureal relations between the United States and Brazil. Culture is an intrinsic part of the life and awareness -- conscious and unconscious -- of individuals, communities, and nations. Therefore, if two nations can experience and better understand one another’s cultural realities, it provides a smoother path for all other international diplomatic efforts. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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Dark Horse, Dark Legacy - James K. Polk & the Mexican-American War
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A 15 page paper that argues the point that the policies and practices adopted by the Polk Administration in regard to the Mexican-American War were morally unethical and have resulted in strained relations between the countries of the United States and Mexico that can still be felt today. Discussed are the tactics employed by Polk to convince Congress to declare war against Mexico as well as the views of some that opposed those tactics. Also presented are examples of Mexico's current view of the United States and how this view reflects the events of the Mexican-American War. Bibliography lists 15 sources.
Filename: LCPolk.doc

Edward R. F. Sheehan's "The Arabs, Israelis, And Kissinger : A Secret History Of American Diplomacy In The Middle East"
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5 pages in length. Henry Kissinger once said that to implement an effective foreign policy, it must be drafted through calculations of power and the national interest. Examining Edward R. F. Sheehan's "The Arabs, Israelis, And Kissinger : A Secret History of American Diplomacy in the Middle East," one can readily surmise that while Kissinger may have lived up to his own political doctrine, the manner by which it was manifested included the elements of secrecy and deal making unbeknownst to the American people until agreements were well underway. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: TLCShehn.rtf

Elian Gonzalez
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A 5 page background of the Elian Gonzalez case, the six year old Cuban refugee whose mother died on the boat journey to political asylum in the U.S. Elian has become an object of contention as to whether he should be allowed to remain in the U.S. or returned to Cuba. Presents the argument that U.S. precedent is clear in the matter, Elian is a Cuban refugee and Cuban refugees have been openly accepted by the U.S. government. Concludes that they boy's father, who remains in Cuba and has expressed his wishes that Elian be returned, gave up his right to determine the fate of Elian when he allowed him to leave Cuban soil. Bibliography lists 1 source.
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Environmental Policy of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)
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This 12 page report discusses NAFTA and explains that Republican President George Bush completed NAFTA negotiations with Mexico in September 1992 and enthusiastically promoted the treaty during the campaign. Democratic challenger Bill Clinton took only a lukewarm position toward NAFTA, but two days after he was elected president, Clinton came out in favor of NAFTA and went on to promote its approval and ratification. Environmental concerns were part of the process and dealt with through a number of processes. Bibliography lists 12 sources.
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Explaining Terrorism
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7 pages. The approaches for dealing with terrorism are not set in stone, and, in fact, have changed frequently through the course of the years, depending on the individuals in office at the time of the terrorist acts and how they choose to deal with it. It is often difficult to grasp the concepts of international terrorism, global conflict and widespread killing. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: JAtrrism.rtf

Expropriation And/Or Nationalization Of Property According To International Law
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5 pages in length. International Law was established as a means by which to allow for fair and appropriate global interaction. When first implemented, international law was comprehensive enough to address virtually every potential situation that might arise; however, since the middle of the twentieth century, the very foundation upon which international law is based has not been strong or secure enough to adequately remedy myriad issues. Primary to this breakdown has been the continuing increase in cross-border capital flows since World War II's close; as such, the ongoing changes multinational corporations imparted upon states could not be addressed as they related to international law, with particular emphasis placed upon expropriation and/or nationalization of property. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
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Factors Shaping the Futures of West and East Germany After World War II
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An 11 page discussion of the decisions which were made regarding East Germany and West Germany after World War II. Details the outcome of the Yalta conference and the relegation of West Germany to U.S. influence and East Germany to Russian influence. Contends the ultimate economic and political success of West Germany to East Germany can, in fact, be traced back to the decisions which were made immediately after the war. Many of these decisions determined the nature of democracy in the two countries and the degree of capitalism which would be obtained, two principles on which the United States and Russia had considerable disagreement. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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Financial Market Efficiencies In Light Of Asian Crisis
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This 4 page report discusses whether or not financial markets can still be regarded as efficient, especially in light of this year's financial crisis in Asia. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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