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B-29's in the Berlin Airlift, 2009.
A critical review of Brian S. Gunderson's article "Strategic Air Command's B-29's During the Berlin Airlift".
1,162 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 1 source, APA, AU$ 52.95
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The paper examines Brian S. Gunderson's article "Strategic Air Command's B-29's During the Berlin Airlift", which emphasizes the previously unacknowledged, but crucial role played by B-29s during the famous Berlin Blockade airlift. The paper asserts that although this is a valuable document in its detail and meticulous, step-by-step chronological unfolding of the events leading up to and after the airlift, Gunderson lacks engagement because of his failure to really make an argument about the significance of the airlift. The paper notes many aspects the author could have addressed that would have improved this work.
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"Author and B-29 navigator from the 1948 28th Bomb Wing Brigadier General Brian S. Gunderson's article "Strategic Air Command's b-29's During the Berlin Airlift" appears to be a fairly straightforward account of the Berlin Blockade with an emphasis on the previously unacknowledged, but crucial role played by B-29s during the famous airlift. Gunderson was personally involved in the airlift, although his article takes a cooler, more dispassionate tone than other attempts to provide the reader with a gripping, involved, and 'grounds-eye' narrative of the events that transpired. His thesis, vaguely defined, seems to underline the significance of the airlift and the essential fellowship and hospitality of the British that enabled the airlift to be so successful. However, although a valuable document in its detail and meticulous, step-by-step chronological unfolding of the events leading up to and after the airlift, he lacks engagement with a central, driving thesis because of his failure to really make an argument about the significance of the airlift."
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The Cold War, 2009.
A look at the causes behind the Cold War.
1,095 words (approx. 4.4 pages), 3 sources, APA, AU$ 50.95
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This paper discusses the various causes of the Cold War. The paper first explains that the Western powers feared that the Soviet Union would use its sphere of influence to encroach upon the remaining democracies in Europe, which were still weak in the aftermath of the Second World War. The paper also explains that Russia was poor, fearful and had an inferiority complex to the rest of Europe, who now felt even more threatened and open to attack. The paper then turns to Truman's reaction to Stalin's aggressive suppression of dissent in Eastern Europe and asserts that America's intervention was justifiable, and a welcome action for future democracies.
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"The Cold War, the war of tensions and nuclear stalemate that characterized the period immediately after the end of World War II to the fall of the Berlin War divided Europe into two warring factions. On one side, the United States and most of the Western European powers it had striven to rebuild as the result of its Marshall Plan stood for freedom, sometimes only in name but often with genuine feeling and commitment. On the other hand, Soviet Russia held Eastern Europe in a grip of fear and terror. Was Stalin simply an evil man? According to Winston Churchill, that was the case."
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The World Wars, 2009.
An overview of the effects of World War I, the defeat of Germany in World War II and the peace settlement after WWII.
1,508 words (approx. 6.0 pages), 3 sources, MLA, AU$ 64.95
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The paper discusses how World War I changed the thinking about war from a romanticized quest into a reality of horror, shock and injury. The paper then looks at Germany's initial success in World War II and outlines the factors that led to her ultimate defeat. Next, the paper looks at the attempts to create a peace settlement after WWII that only culminated in further conflict, particularly as involving the United States, Germany and the USSR. The paper concludes that these wars will forever remind us how cruelty can override all other human emotions and contends that world leaders need to make greater efforts to preserve the peace.
Outline:
World War I
WWII: Germany's Success and Defeat
WWII Peace Settlement
Conclusion
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"Most obviously, World War I differed from other wars in its worldwide scale. Never before had a war been fought on such a large scale, nor had it ever been as brutal to soldier, citizen, and innocent alike. Bernd Huppauf describes the horror so this war in very specific terms when he mentions the return of mutilated soldiers from a war fought with a new category of weapon.
"The modernization of weapons also meant a new category of mutilation: limbs were much more easily torn off than were the case before. The sort of survivors was much worse than for previous wars. The wounds were not however only physical. Many soldiers suffered from psychological shock and other mental problems as a result of their war experiences. Spending hours in dugouts for example resulted in a lack of control over extremities, according to the author."
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Bulgaria and the Euro, 2009.
A discussion of Bulgaria's potential adoption of the euro and its effects.
1,406 words (approx. 5.6 pages), 6 sources, MLA, AU$ 60.95
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The paper provides an overview of the implementation of the euro in the European Union's member states. The paper then explores the potential adoption of the euro by Bulgaria and explains the disadvantages for the Bulgarian entrepreneurs and the general population. The paper discusses how when Bulgaria became a member of the EU with full rights, numerous investors from wealthier countries of the EU poured euros into the country that benefited Bulgarian entrepreneurs and the population alike. Finally, the paper offers recommendations on how the Bulgarian government can best cope with the future adoption of the euro as a national currency.
Outline:
Overview and Update on the Implementation of the Euro
Threats of the Euro upon Bulgarian Companies
Opportunities of the Euro upon Bulgarian Companies
Recommendations for National Policy and Bulgarian Companies
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"The euro was introduced on the 1st of January 1999 to become the national currency of eleven state members. Its introduction lead to the transformation of national currencies into euros; foreign operations between the eleven countries begun to be carried out in euros; the new public debt would be issued in euros and the old public debt would be converted from the former currency into euros; all financial markets in the member states would issues their stocks and bonds in euros and the former national currencies would become denominations of the euro, to be completely eliminated by 2002."
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Implications of the Cold War, 2009.
A discussion of the modern relevance of the Cold War era.
1,304 words (approx. 5.2 pages), 3 sources, APA, AU$ 57.95
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The paper offers a background and history of the Cold War and shows how the Cold War drained the national economies of both the US and the Soviet Union tremendously, ultimately triggering the end of the Soviet Union. The paper first examines what America has retrospectively learned about the Cold War from the collapse of the Soviet Union. It then focuses on a significant contemporary aspect of the Cold War era, which is the potential proliferation of nuclear materials maintained in the former satellite countries of the former Soviet Union. The paper reveals the concern that weapons-grade nuclear material of Soviet origin might eventually find its way to bin Laden and other entities sympathetic to Muslim extremism.
Outline:
Background and History of the Cold War
Global Implications of the Collapse of the Soviet Union
Global Terrorism and the 21st Century Relevance of the Cold War Era
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"Even before the formal end of hostilities at the conclusion of World War II, antagonism, mutual distrust, and mutually incompatible intentions with respect to Western Europe developed between the United States and the Soviet Union. Many historians believe that the decision by President Harry S. Truman to use nuclear weapons against Imperial Japan in August 1945 was precipitated more by the need to demonstrate American military power to the Russians than to avoid heavy combat losses projected in conjunction with a U.S. invasion of mainland Japan."
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Armenian Genocide, 2009.
An in-depth exploration of the causes of and influences on the genocide experienced by the Armenian people.
6,449 words (approx. 25.8 pages), 14 sources, APA, AU$ 193.95
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The study provides an analysis of the causes and motives of Armenian genocide, an analysis of regional events such as World War I that may have influenced it, and an analysis of the international events that might have had an effect on it. The paper points out that the causes and motives of the genocide will likely differ depending on who is asking and who is asked, but historians agree that the Armenian people have experienced a fundamental clash of civilizations that has left them ravaged, demoralized and dispersed to countries around the world. The paper includes a map of Armenia and a huge amount of source material as appendices to the paper.
Outline:
Introduction
Review and Discussion
Conclusion
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"The Armenian people were not the only ones to experience the ravages of the 19th and 20th centuries, of course, but it would seem that they have endured more than their fair share of violence throughout their lengthy history. In fact, U.S. government analysts concede that, "Armenia prides itself on being the first nation to formally adopt Christianity (early 4th century). Despite periods of autonomy, over the centuries Armenia came under the sway of various empires including the Roman, Byzantine, Arab, Persian, and Ottoman. During World War I in the western portion of Armenia, Ottoman Turkey instituted a policy of forced resettlement coupled with other harsh practices that resulted in an estimated 1 million Armenian deaths" (Armenia 2)."
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Agriculture in Italy, 2009.
An analysis of Italy's agricultural production and its sustainability.
2,011 words (approx. 8.0 pages), 10 sources, APA, AU$ 82.95
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The paper provides statistics on agricultural production within Italy and reveals that the general trend of the Italian agricultural sector is that of stagnation, towards a decline. The paper looks at Italy's land quality and agricultural practices and discusses Italy's implementation of policies aimed to revive and strengthen the sector.
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Agricultural Production
Land Quality
Agricultural Practices
Policies
Conclusions
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"Agriculture is one of the oldest activities undergone by the humans in order to sustain life. And it was the primary source of food and income for the majority of individuals across the globe. However, with the industrial and technological revolutions, more and more people begun to work within factories or corporations and less interest was given to agricultural activities. But even so, the technological developments were also adapted and integrated within the processes of growing animals and working the land, agriculture remaining the primary source of foods in the modern society."
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Greece, 2009.
An analysis of the strategic role of Greece in political, economic and cultural terms.
2,348 words (approx. 9.4 pages), 10 sources, APA, AU$ 94.95
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The paper discusses Greece's relationship with the European Union (EU) and the part Greece plays in the relationship between the Balkans and the EU. The paper notes the strategic position of Greece towards Turkey, the island of Cyprus and the Middle East. The paper then examines the economic and cultural dimensions of Greece's presence in the region.
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"Greece can be considered to be one of the most important countries in the European Union and of the region. This is largely due to its geostrategic position as well as the resources it has at its disposal in terms of financial and political capital. At the same time, it represents a connecting point for two essential regions of the world, Europe and the Middle East. Through its geographical position as well as through the capabilities it uses on a constant basis in order to lead a coherent political direction, Greece is viewed today as a crucial actor in this part of the world."
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Air Pollution in Italy, 2009.
An assessment of the air pollution in Italy.
2,301 words (approx. 9.2 pages), 9 sources, MLA, AU$ 92.95
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The paper looks at the sources of pollution in Italy, at the transport of pollution, the level of the phenomenon, as well as the effect it has on the population. The paper also considers the regulations imposed by the EU and the national states to reduce emissions. The paper shows that pollution represents a major issue for the Italian state and action must be taken in order to reduce the quantity of polluting agents because the health of the population will eventually be affected.
Outline:
Sources of Pollution in Italy
The Transport of Pollution
The Level of Pollution in Italy
Effects on the Population
Measures Taken by the Authorities
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"Globalization is beginning to put its mark on the environment at a global scale. More and more countries and regions in the world are facing increased levels of pollution due to the irresponsible development of industries and areas which represent high sources of pollution. At the global level action is being taken especially through the Kyoto Protocol to reduce these effects. Nonetheless, the situation is according to specialists out of control and increased measures must be taken in order to reduce the potentially irreversible effects of the industrial pressure that is affecting the global environment."
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The Roman Empire, 2009.
An overview of the history of the Roman republic and empire.
2,138 words (approx. 8.6 pages), 7 sources, MLA, AU$ 86.95
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The paper describes the birth of the Roman republic and the rise and fall of Julius Caesar and notes the aspects that are common to the Roman and the Greek cultures. The paper then discusses the end of the Republic and the beginning of the Empire that was marked by the naming of Octavian Augustus emperor for life. The paper outlines the era of the Five Good Emperors and focuses on Diocletian and Constantine who were some of the most important figures of the Roman Empire at that time and had a role in the spread of Christianity. Finally, the paper overviews the main reasons for the fall of the Roman Empire.
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"The history of the Roman republic and then empire represents one of the most important segments of the history of the world. It represents the first elements of the organization of the state. However, at the same time the development of the system of government pointed out the different means through which a community can evolve from a political point of view. From the early days of the republic to the late years of the Empire, the Roman state and its institutions were a representative example for the political development of a form of government."
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Turkey and the European Union, 2009.
A look at Turkey's accession to the European Union from the perspective of the EU's foreign policy.
2,491 words (approx. 10.0 pages), 11 sources, APA, AU$ 97.95
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The paper explores the economic and foreign policy aspect of the proposed Turkish accession to the European Union. The paper reveals that the European Union, taking into account the security environment in the last years, needs the Turkish state but Turkey would have to resolve her political problems with the Kurdish population, with Greece, and Cyprus. The paper offers a general overview of the EU's foreign policy in regard to the Middle East and shows how, with Turkey as a member state, the EU can have a representative voice in the fight against terrorism in the region, as well as in the direct contacts with the Mediterranean states.
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"There are controversial issues surrounding Turkey's accession to the EU taking into account the different forces inside the communitarian forum. However, it can be said that the Muslim country has enough attributes to be considered for membership of the European Union. Still, in order to have a better view at the importance of the country for the European forum, it is essential that one particular aspect be taken into account. In this sense, the way in which the foreign policy of the European Union is developing, the Turkish accession may represent one of its most important attributes. More precisely, given the fact that the new threats of security come from the Middle East or so it seems after recent reports, the adherence of the Turkish state to both continents and to different cultures can prove to be a connection point which would be useful for the foreign policy of the EU in the future. Nonetheless, it is important that such aspects, as well as political, economic, and cultural ones related to the Middle East policy of the European Union be taken into account."
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Three Wars of the 1900s, 2009.
Examines the role of Japan, Great Britain and the United States in three wars of the 1900s: World War I, World War II and the Cold War.
1,500 words (approx. 6.0 pages), 2 sources, MLA, AU$ 64.95
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This paper relates that the causes of three wars of the 1900s were not simple. The paper points out that World War I, called the Great World War, was complicated because Great Britain had established a relationship with France, which was not to come into conflict with her alliance with Japan. The paper also relates that, in World War II, the German conquest of Europe simply could not be overlooked; however, Japan's significance steps into World War II were underestimated. Although the U.S. was never involved in open physical warfare during the Cold War, other nations were involved in skirmishes as the result of communist expansion. In addition, the paper describes the role of the Truman Doctrine and the Marshall Plan in the Cold War.
Table of Contents:
World War I
World War II
The Cold War
Truman Doctrine
Marshall Plan
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"Great Britain entered World War II after Hitler invaded Poland. Hitler's intention to invade Britain was no secret and only after America entered the war, did she stand a chance at survival. Great Britain needed the backing of the United States and Churchill needed Roosevelt. President Roosevelt and Winston Churchill shared what many would call a complicated relationship. It was only days after Pearl Harbor was bombed that Churchill ended up in Washington, ready to discuss the notion of war Roosevelt."
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Dubbing and Ideology in Franco's Spain, 2009.
An exploration of Franco's censorship of foreign films and its success in communicating Franco's ideology.
11,847 words (approx. 47.4 pages), 11 sources, MLA, AU$ 298.95
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The paper presents the hypothesis that the manipulation of reading content and of dialogues in movies by those in control during Franco's rule in Spain constituted a means to create values, control society and maintain political power. The paper provides a literature review that reveals how, although the practice of dubbing during Franco's Spain may have communicated Franco's and the Catholic Church's ideology, since the communication was censored, it was not usually heard and accepted the way it was intended. The paper includes several photos and figures as well as a large amount of research material.
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Abstract
Chapter 1: Introduction
Chapter II: Literature Review
Chapter III: Methodology
Chapter IV: Conclusion
From the Paper
"During Franco's reign in Spain, in addition to serving as a vehicle for spreading Franco's ideology, dubbing presented a means to keep what Franco and his junta deemed harmful to the Spanish culture out of Spain. Franco also reportedly imposed this censorship, however, to unify the country (Del Camino 1997). While Franco's censorship remained in force for more than 40 years, the application of the censorship criteria would vary, usually according to the ideology of the minister in charge of censorship. The decades this form of power remained in force afforded enough time to create new ways of to accept foreign information unique to Spain, and to manipulate that information."
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European Union Fiscal Policies, 2009.
Discusses the fiscal policies of the European Union (EU) especially in the area of personal income tax.
4,320 words (approx. 17.3 pages), 7 sources, APA, AU$ 148.95
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This paper describes the successful management of the fiscal policy of the European Union (EU) through its cooperative body of subsidiary member states called the Economic and Monetary Union (EMU). The paper points out that the main aspects of the European Union's fiscal policy is balance and cooperation. However, the paper also that many member states within the EU are solely responsible for their own income tax structures as long as such programs are given a green light by the governing bodies of the EU. This paper examines various tax systems used in these EU member states.
Table of Contents:
European Union Fiscal Policy
Personal Income Taxes with the European Union
From the Paper
"Many systems found to be popular spread throughout the EU based on the success of other major economies within the union. This shows that income tax policies "are driven by policy trends in the international community." This means that rather than the system depending on internal variables as it was designed to do, it is turning towards external political factors. Therefore, as the flat tax system gains popularity throughout the Eastern sector may in fact spur future changes within the Western portion of Europe."
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The Security Policies of the European Union., 2008.
The paper examines the development of the European Union's security policies after the end of the Cold War.
4,830 words (approx. 19.3 pages), 18 sources, APA, AU$ 160.95
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The author of the paper assesses the impact of the European Union's growth process on the development of the countries it encompasses as well as on the European Union's Security and Defence Policy. The writer examines the history of the security initiative developed by the European Union (ESDP) and the background and the framework in which this development took place. In addition, the writer examines the consequences of the political initiatives that led to the expansion of the ESDP's role and the external impact, on countries targeted by these attempts to increase the security space in Europe and in particular Russia, Turkey, and the Ukraine. Finally, the writer discusses the potential future evolution of the ESDP.
Outline:
Introduction
History and Challenges of the ESDP
The ESDP
Effects on European Countries
EU Relations with Russia
EU Relations with Ukraine
EU Relations with Turkey
EU Relations with the Mediterranean Countries
Conclusions
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"First and foremost it must be pointed out the fact that the ESDP is the result of a traditional structure, which is the international organization. In this sense, the realistic theory argues that although there is a need for states to keep their sovereignty, it is important for them to have a certain form of cooperation that supports political relations. At the same time, the structure of the EU and implicitly the existence of the ESDP are justified through the neorealist perspective. In this sense, taking realist and neorealist points into account, it can be said that the birth of the ESDP was a matter of power calculus; thus, "states must look to themselves to survive" hence they must engage in strategic alliances or forms of cooperation that would ensure them the ability to maintain a certain balance of power and, as structural realists argue, their relative power . In this sense, the creation of the European Union and the establishment of its security dimension was a well thought of affair, taking into account the perspectives after the Second World War and the need for a strategic and political balance of power. The actual creation of the ESDP was more difficult than the issue of the First Communitarian Pillar because of the specificity of the European Union which does not fall in the traditional category of the international organization, but rather its supranational character determines state to share sovereignty, a factor which determined several member states to be reluctant to address the issue of security at a supranational level ."
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Innovation Crisis in Europe, 2008.
An argument that European countries do not want and therefore discourage innovation in their industries.
1,103 words (approx. 4.4 pages), 6 sources, APA, AU$ 50.95
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The paper presents statistics that highlight a substantial difference in levels of innovation between the US and Europe. The paper asserts that although governments in Europe claim to want innovation, they are unwilling to allow the private sector the fiscal and regulatory freedom to produce it. The paper concludes that as long as European countries do not want innovation, the US and other parts of the world will benefit by a brain drain of talented European entrepreneurs and inventors emigrating to friendlier environments.
Outline:
Introduction
The US versus Europe
European Failures at Innovation
US Innovation Success
Do Europeans Want Innovation? No!
Conclusion
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"First, what is the relative differential in innovation between the US and Europe? Traditional measures, such as the number of patents or the number of Nobel prize winners, may not be the best measure from an economic standpoint. A more direct measure would be: how has job growth, income growth and wealth accumulation compared between Europe and the United States over the past, say, 25 years?
"The comparison shows a stark advantage for the US. The US has created 30 million new jobs since 1982, while Europe (with a larger population) has created just 10 million (EU, 2005). Many of those jobs in Europe came from the public sector, while nearly all growth in US jobs have been in the private sector. Income comparisons are also stark: the US average income per capita in 2007 was over $41,000, while the per capita rates in Germany ($33K), France ($35K) and the UK ($36K) were much lower. If one uses PPP, or Purchasing Power Parity, the actual spendable income in the US is double that of Germany or France, and 60% higher than the UK (BBC, 2002)."
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