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The Socio-Economic Impact of Illegal Immigration, 2006.
An overview of the problem of illegal immigration into the U.S. and all of its implications for the US in the coming century.
6,347 words (approx. 25.4 pages), 11 sources, MLA, AU$ 215.95
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This paper takes a detailed look at the growing problem of illegal immigration into the United States. The paper examines what kind of social and economic impact such large numbers of illegal immigrants will have on the country and considers concerns about what the growing number of illegal immigrants entering the country mean for the future. The paper also looks at what will happen if nothing is done to stem the tide of illegals entering the country and what solutions are available to address the problem of illegal immigration.
Table of Contents
Introduction
Impact of Illegal Immigration
Proposed Solutions
Conclusion
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"The Republican National Committee began in June to run a television advertisement in California and 17 other states regarding the costs of illegal immigration. Democrats claimed the ad, based on a 1991 Backgrounder by the Center for Immigration Studies, contained a "blatant and demonstrable falsehood." The controversy is centered on the audio portion of the ad, which begins "Did you know there are over five million illegal immigrants in the U.S.? And that you spend five-and-a-half billion dollars a year to support them with welfare, food stamps, and other services." The cost figure is from "Estimated Annual Costs of Major Federal and State Services to Illegal Aliens" (Center for Immigration Studies Backgrounder 2-91), one of the first attempts to quantify the fiscal cost of illegal immigration. The paper estimated that the total cost of 13 major federal and state services to illegal aliens in 1990 was $5.5 billion. (This is a gross number; i.e., it does not attempt to balance fiscal costs with taxes paid by illegal aliens. Even in net terms, however, illegal aliens are acknowledged by all immigration researchers to be a drain on the public coffers.)"
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The Russian Mafia in Israel, 2006.
An analysis of the infiltration of Israel by the Russian mafia.
920 words (approx. 3.7 pages), 3 sources, MLA, AU$ 47.95
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This paper studies how the Russian mafia has established itself in Israel over the past decade. The paper discusses the arrival of the mafia alongside one million immigrants to Israel from the Former Soviet Union. The paper then examines the major inroads the mafia has made in dominator sectors of Israel's economy. The paper concludes with evidence that the mafia is now poised to gain political clout, particularly in local governments. underestimated. Either way, people have cause for concern.
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Introduction
History and Influence
Summary
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"Police are concerned that the Russian Mafia is seeking to infiltrate the government through Israel's primaries system. It takes a lot of money to be elected in the primaries, which leaves the door open for organized-crime figures who have a lot of cash to pass around, police sources say. And yet, the sources add, despite the accusations of cynics, the checks and balances of the country's democratic system make it difficult to infiltrate the government. This is likely to turn the Mafia towards municipal government."
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Crime in the Former Soviet Union, 2006.
This well-researched and informative paper examines the political and socio-economic changes that have taken place in Russia since the late-1980s which have proven conducive to criminal development.
3,308 words (approx. 13.2 pages), 13 sources, APA, AU$ 138.95
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This in-depth paper explores the years since the dissolution of the Soviet Union when the overall security and political situation throughout the region had gradually transformed from a communist regime to one of extreme corruption. This paper discusses the present Russian view of criminal issues while paying close attention to the Russian mafia phenomenon which is a direct outgrowth of the unconventional economy and related corruption. This paper also contains detailed facts and information pertaining to Russia's political history and economy both before and after the fall of the Soviet Union.
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Introduction
Historical Change in the Definition of "Crime and Mafia"
Economy, Crime and Security in the Post-Soviet Era
Drug-Related Crimes
Acts of Violence
Uncontrolled Migration
Smuggling and Other Crimes
Russian Security Cooperation
Opposition Toward Change
Reducing Anarchy
Government Officials
Bibliography
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"In the years since the dissolution of the Soviet Union and the independence of the three Baltic republics, the overall political and security situation throughout the Baltic Sea region has become gradually transformed. The delicate East-West balance in Northeastern Europe that was maintained by just a few actors during the cold war era has given way to a security environment that is fluid and conditions which are manipulated by a multiple of diverse new actors. In addition, there has been a dramatic shift in the characterization of security threats and priorities in the region."
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Tariffs and Non-Tariff Barriers (NTF), 2005.
This paper discusses the problems of tariffs and non-tariff barriers (NTF) in international trade.
1,015 words (approx. 4.1 pages), 3 sources, MLA, AU$ 52.95
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This paper explains that tariffs, which are taxes on imports of commodities into a country or area, (1) supply income for the government and (2) are extensively used to defend domestic manufacturer's profits from overseas opposition; however, this defense comes at an economic cost to domestic consumers who pay higher prices for import competing goods and to the financial system as a whole. The author points out that, since 1948, when average tariffs on manufactured goods reached 30 percent in most developed economies, these economies sought to reduce tariffs on manufactured goods through numerous rounds of discussions under the General Agreement on Tariffs Trade (GATT). The paper relates that many non-tariff barriers, such as administrative refinement (arbitrary tariff classification), quantitative limitations (quotas and embargoes) and customs management (uplifting invoice value) are especially damaging to exports from developing countries especially the least developed countries.
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"Economists and trade experts have been trying to certificate the occurrence of NTBs and are also struggling with the trickier task of shaping the particular financial consequence of a number of national or restricted requirements and regulations on limiting imports. Non-tariff barriers may comprise anti-dumping measures, new technological standards applied to imports, innovative security regulations, altered hygienic necessities, or more challenging procedures for import licensing and customs clearance. Experts say it can be tricky to differentiate among legitimate measures taken by industrialized countries to protect public health and promote consumer safety and regulations that abuse free-trade principles and unjustly limit imports."
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The U.S. National Anthem, 2005.
This essay argues that the national anthem of the United States and its imperial thinking should be changed.
1,465 words (approx. 5.9 pages), 2 sources, MLA, AU$ 70.95
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This paper argues that Francis Scott Key's 'The Star Spangled Banner' is an elegant and patriotic tribute to the United States, but the fact is that in our modern era, as leaders of the free world, our national anthem should not be a tribute to victory in war, which is not an acceptable message for the "leader of the free world" to maintain. The author states that, instead, the United States should adopt a national anthem that promotes (1) equality among all men and women of all races and (2) peaceful world diplomacy. The paper stresses that America's fundamental ideology of extending its powerful influence all over the globe, continuing the long-standing tradition of imperial thinking, must change if it is avoid catastrophe: Changing its imperialistic war anthem is a small but significant step.
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"Part of the problem is that this tendency of Americans to have a superiority attitude is so deeply ingrained that we are not even aware of its dangers. The perception among Americans that we have the right to interfere in other countries affairs is so fundamentally ingrained in the way we view the world that many of us are unaware of it. Furthermore, it is little things which subtly shape our views of the world - our national anthem could certainly be included among a long list of American traditions that uphold this traditional ideology. But now, as we move into the new millennium, the way in which we handle foreign affairs is unacceptable, and a change in our national anthem would be a message not only to other countries, but to ourselves, that we do not intend to support or participate in imperialistic bomb diplomacy."
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The Asian Debt Crisis, 2006.
An analysis of the Asian debt crisis and its implications for the United States economy.
1,690 words (approx. 6.8 pages), 5 sources, MLA, AU$ 79.95
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The paper states the four principle causes for the financial crisis and explains them. The writer discusses the International Monetary Fund bailout of the Asian nations. The writer cites and explains suggestions of how to deal with the crisis, with emphasis on the suggestions of George Soros, as seen in his article "Avoiding a Breakdown", Financial Times, December 31, 1997. In conclusion, the paper states that it is important for the United States to support IMF activities even though they may be flawed, while reserving the right to revisit the issue at a later time. Table of Contents: Exchange Rate Misalignment Weak Financial Institutions Export Slowdown Moral Hazard Impact on the U.S. The International Monetary System
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"Conventional wisdom is that the events in Asia will reduce US growth by 0.5-1.0 percentage points relative to baseline over the next two years or so. Regardless of which statistics are employed, the impact will most assuredly be felt quite differently in different sectors of the economy. Import-competing sectors, such as light manufacturing, are likely to experience declines in output and employment. Obversely, non-traded, interest-sensitive sectors, such as, real estate and construction should benefit. One could think of this situation as similar to the mid-1980s when the term "Rust Belt" entered the popular lexicon, while the "Sunbelt" experienced a construction boom - though compared to the mid-1980s, the impact of the events in Asia will most likely be one half to one third as large. "The increase in trade deficits is likely to worsen trade tensions with countries such as South Korea. As the world's sole superpower, US leadership will be crucial to constructively resolve this crisis. Any move to close the US market in response to the rising deficits would set a horrible example for the rest of the world. Past experiences show clearly that there are links between trade and finance, and policy can have an enormous impact on outcomes."
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National Identities, 2006.
A comparison between the national identities of Australia and the United States.
2,100 words (approx. 8.4 pages), 5 sources, MLA, AU$ 95.95
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This paper analyzes and then compares and contrasts the Australian and American national identities. The author examines the factors that have shaped those identities, including similar histories as British colonies, democratic systems of government, natural resources and culture. The author concludes that Australia and the United States have forged their national identities based upon similar idealized beliefs tied to the land. Australia, however, appears to be a "little brother" to the United States; always just a few steps behind, yet always following in the footsteps.
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"The national identity or image a country presents has an impact on how the citizens of the country perceive themselves and how the rest of the world views them. Several different cultural factors influence and shape this image, and the identity can change with the passage of time. Language, religion, music, and ethnic interactions help to shape the character and perception of a country and its culture. Heritage, beliefs, and traditions all contribute to how a country's people look at themselves and the country they call home. Australia and the United States have journeyed through time along a very similar course. In both of these countries, the perception of land, frontier, and wide-open spaces have combined with the cultural influences to shape this national identity."
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Cultural Globalization, 2005.
This paper discusses the effect of western cultural globalization on Islamic states especially Iraq, Kuwait, Saudi-Arabia, Afghanistan and Pakistan.
6,535 words (approx. 26.1 pages), 10 sources, APA, AU$ 219.95
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This paper explains that the superimposing effect of western culture has been multi-focal and directed into several paradigms of the Muslim society, which has a rapid and widespread influence on the culture of these countries. The author points out that the popularity of Hollywood films poses an offensive threat in those Islamic countries where moderate governments are threatened by Islamic fundamentalism. The paper states that, even although American culture is seen as a seething immoral and unscrupulous influence, which lacks morality and values of family and tradition, it has had a very profound impact on the central values of the traditional world of Islam because more and more youth across the Muslim world are adopting American culture and lifestyles as a way of life.
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"Across the world, the United States of America is best regarded as a colonial force than a superpower. It is bent upon westernizing other parts of the globe to satisfy its selfish and devious agenda. In attacking Afghanistan, the United States may have toppled an oppressive regime that reigned in the form of the Taliban but it sure is a measure to install in place a more loyal and conforming mechanism that would report back to the United States in all forms and channels. America is doing nothing but extending its vicious presence across the globe in the hunt for valuable riches that will help it to sustain its economic drive and potential in the long run. It is busy creating a form of imperialism that can work out best to its won advantage irrespective of the pitiable condition of many economies. It is an all out war in all fields."
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The 1920s, 2006.
This paper highlights and explores the major historical events in America and around the world during the 1920s.
1,762 words (approx. 7.0 pages), 7 sources, APA, AU$ 82.95
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The writer of this paper discusses the nation's mood post WWI and examines the impact of notable events both in the U.S. and around the world during the 1920s including Hitler's rise to power, the growing impact of the Ku Klux Klan and strict immigration laws. This paper also contains pertinent historical facts and details relating to this decade including unemployment, illiteracy, the stock market crash and labor strikes.
Topics covered in this report include:
When was 1920 Originated?
The Famous Palmer Raids on Immigrations
The Impact on Religion
Something about Marcus Garvey & Du Bois
Bibliography
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"The Farm Crisis Some of the most famous images in photographic history captured farmers and their families as weather-beaten stick figures amid the swirl of dust on the eroded plains of America in the 1930s. For them, the Great Depression was not something that hit them after the 1929 stock market crash it had already hounded them since the end of World War I in 1919. The return of Europeans to the farms after the war explains some of it, but mostly U.S. farmers were caught in a cycle of trends that lead to overproduction and plummeting prices."
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Human Rights Law, 2003.
An analysis of the protections of the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) as they apply to human rights law in the United Kingdom.
3,065 words (approx. 12.3 pages), 5 sources, MLA, AU$ 130.95
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The paper reviews the history of the Council of Europe and The Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms, commonly known as the ECHR (European Convention on Human Rights). The paper analyzes the history of human rights in the UK beginning with the Magna Carta of the 13th century, and continuing into the 20th century, when legislation was developed to coordinate British law with the original ECHR of 1949 and its subsequent charters and protocols expanding European protections of civil rights. The paper reviews various sections of the ECHR and compares them to English Common Law and provisions of the UK's Human Rights Act of 1998. The paper discusses the difference between non-derogable rights and derogated rights, citing several relevant sections of the ECHR. It also examines several points of the ECHR and considers their acceptability under UK law. In conclusion, the paper finds that the ECHR laws are quite complex and that new British legislation only furthers the dissonance with their applicability to the UK.
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Introduction
Analysis
Conclusion
Bibliography
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"The Council for Europe had been originally established at the end of the Second World War and had an objective of the protection of Europe against totalitarianism and atrocities that were witnessed during the war. This council had the convention as a treaty within the actions it took. (European Convention on Human Rights) The United Kingdom was one of the founder members of this convention and also involved in the design of the law. It was also one of the first countries to approve the treaty. It has also appeals to be made to the European Commission for Human Rights since 1966. The influence of the Convention has been growing in the UK during the past ten years as the European Court of Human Rights are now taking quicker action about the appeals that are being made to it. (The European Convention on Human Rights)"
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International Financial Reporting, 2005.
This paper explains that many factors, such as history, politics, differential currency types, ease of conversion and regulations of various international banking institutions, prevent full harmonization of international financial reporting.
3,445 words (approx. 13.8 pages), 3 sources, MLA, AU$ 142.95
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This paper explains the history of the inter-relationship of political and economic changes that effect today's problem of harmonization of currency and reporting such as (1) competing economic policy objectives similar to today's problems with oil, (2) the Janus-faced nature of international capital flows and (3) the changing center of influence of the international system from the United Kingdom and toward the United States. The author points out that the new ISO engineering standards represent a model for standardizing accounting and reporting processes not only by solving the problems of harmonizing the accounting and reporting process but also by offering an open-ended approach, easily adaptable to even the smallest of enterprises. The paper stresses that this need for global standardization means that the mundane "bean-counters" of the past must be replace by today's global accountants trained in several disciplines.
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Thesis Statement
The Powerful Influence of History
The Gold Standard
The Rise and Dilemmas of Bimetallism
The Development of the International Monetary Systems between WWI and WW II
The Bretton Woods System and its Problems
The Harmonization of the British Pound, U.S. Dollar and the European Common Currency
The Future Outlook from an ISO Point of View
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"Between the wars, the United States overtook Britain as the leading player in the commercial and the financial domains. However, America's foreign financial and commercial relations did not yet fit together in a way that produced a harmoniously working international system. Moreover, with even today's technological edge America is finding the attainment of harmonization a difficult task at best. Great Britain likewise struggles with several issues in this area. Hence, when postwar planners again contemplated the reconstruction of the international system, they sought a framework capable of accommodating these changed conditions. The solutions to the problems are not at all straightforward and thus the pronounced lack of harmonization of accounting and reporting."
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Military and U.S. National Security, 2006.
An analysis and evaluation of U.S. foreign policy regarding international peacekeeping.
5,800 words (approx. 23.2 pages), 7 sources, MLA, AU$ 203.95
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This paper analyzes recent U.S. involvements in international peacekeeping efforts in Iraq, Rwanda and the Balkans. The paper assesses why the U.S. made these foreign policy decisions by studying the political considerations, human rights issues, "mission creep", regional stability and the economic impact of these conflicts. Then the paper evaluates the outcome of these efforts by weighing the costs -- both economically and militarily -- against the successes of the mission.
Abstract
Chapter 1: The Background
Chapter 2: Issues Analysis
Human Rights
Political Considerations and Organizational Roles
Economic Issues
The Unilateral vs. Coalition Use of US Forces
Chapter 3: Policy Evaluations
The National Interest
Costs
The Risks
Military Readiness and Public Support
Chapter 4: Conclusions and Recommendations
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"The analysis and evaluation of the policies of using United States (US) armed forces from the standpoint of our National Security in International Peace-keeping, Peace-enforcement and Humanitarian operations is a quite difficult and complex undertaking given the fact that the primary responsibility for these three dominate and very important World issues falls under the control of General Assembly and Security Council of the United Nations in accordance with their charter and International Law. Add to this caveat the fact that US Foreign Policy is formulated within three separate and quite different agencies of which the National Security Agency is but one and the task becomes even more complex. These agencies of course are the Department of State, the Department of Defense and the National Security Agency."
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Ngo Dinh Diem, 2006.
A review of the background leading up to the war in Vietnam, focusing on the life of Ngo Dinh Diem, the Prime Minister of South Vietnam.
2,169 words (approx. 8.7 pages), 9 sources, MLA, AU$ 98.95
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The paper reviews the life of Ngo Dinh Diem as a means to understanding the causes of the Vietnam war. After touching on Diem's early life and rise to the premiership, the paper focuses on his correspondence with the Eisenhower and Kennedy administrations. The paper analyzes Diem's and his brother Nhu's campaign of deception against the American government in order to secure more funds for their personal use. The paper ends with their death, and concludes that following their build up of the threat of war, and Kennedy's subsequent assassination, there was no more possibility of a peaceful solution.
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"A symbol of the political and moral disaster of Vietnam is the life and death of Ngo Dinh Diem. "Born in 1901, Ngo Dinh Diem was born into an aristocratic, Roman Catholic family with close ties to the Emperor. He served in Emperor Bao Dai's administration under French colonial rule until 1933." [1] During and after World War II he opposed both French colonial rule and the communist-led independence movement. As an anti-Communist he turned down an offer from Ho Chi Minh to become part of his government, in 1945. As a result of his opposition to the French and to the communists, he spent several years in exile, where he worked to get American political support for a postwar independent Vietnam. He, of course, wanted to lead that government,. "One chronicler dubbed Ngo 'the last Confucius', who believed that Vietnam needed the benevolent, authoritarian rule of enlightened elites." [2]"
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Turkish Immigration in Germany, 2006.
An analysis of the impact on Germany of Turkish immigration.
2,600 words (approx. 10.4 pages), 6 sources, MLA, AU$ 114.95
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This paper studies the phenomenon of Turkish immigration to Germany, which began in the 1960s. The paper explains that the Turks were originally allowed to immigrate as guest workers, with the intention that their presence was transient. However, the Turks stayed and today make up 4 percent of Germany's population. This paper assesses the impact of the Turks on Germany society and the success -- or failure -- of the Turkish community to be absorbed into German society. The author focuses in particular on youth and education issues for the community.
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"There are 1.8 million Turks in Germany, 139,000 of them in Berlin alone, making them the largest group of foreign workers. The second most commonly spoken language in Germany isn't French, Spanish or even English. It is Turkish, the language of the 2.5 million ethnic Turks who live and work in Germany as a postwar legacy of its guest-worker program. The first workers often brought their families with them. In 1973 after the oil crisis, recruitment stopped, and many did go home to Turkey. But, despite some returning and no more guest works being hired, the continued flow of family members from Turkey and a high birth rate has kept the population of Turks in Germany high. But, they are Turks, and will always be regarded as outsiders by Germans. Despite every effort by children of immigrants who were born in Germany, attend German schools and speak only German, they are still second-class citizens with few good job prospects. It really is Germany's fault that this situation exists."
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Least Developed Countries, 2006.
A research paper discussing the impact of international trade on the development of less developed countries (LDCs).
12,562 words (approx. 50.2 pages), 22 sources, MLA, AU$ 350.95
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This research paper examines whether the concept of "free trade" remains an oxymoron, and whether agreements such as NAFTA and the successors to GATT have any positive impact on less developed nations. The paper also takes a look at how foreign capital provides more opportunities and the utilization of the work-force in less developed nations. Also examined is whether the competition for the largesse of the capitalist countries among less developed nations will create animus, political in-fighting, and perhaps even military action.
Table of Contents
Introduction and Overview
Free Trade and Its Effect and Meaning on Less Developed Nations
The Flow of Capital and Its Effect on LDCs
Politics, Economics, Problems, Solutions
A Review, Projections, and Conclusions
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"Calvin Coolidge once said that the business of America was business. This is now true of every nation in the world. Of course, business is a far more structured and sophisticated part of the First and Second world countries. In fact, their globalization efforts are now creating opportunities as well as mischief in the less developed countries. By mischief, of course, one must understand the rituals for getting plants, roads, infrastructure, a work force and a place to train them and a splitting of profits and royalties with the governments (and, not incidentally with those who have the power to grant licenses and overcome bureaucratic snafus)."
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Religion as a Tool for Manipulating the Poor, 2006.
A discussion of the way the elites in both India and Pakistan use religion to manipulate the poor and uneducated for political power and control.
2,391 words (approx. 9.6 pages), 2 sources, MLA, AU$ 107.95
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This paper examines the ongoing struggle and strife between the nations of Pakistan and India and looks at how the elites in both countries have gained political power and control by using religion to manipulate the poor and uneducated. The paper suggests that differences between the two countries are fueled by the political and military leaders for their own vested interests and that religion is used as an instrument by both sides to gain the sympathy of the deprived masses and to create an atmosphere of religious hatred and fanaticism.
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"Pakistan, a nation for only 55 years, has had a unstable history. Ruled by the military for half its subsistence, it has seen three wars with India and the loss of much of its territory. The blend of political instability, deep-seated monetary and social problems, and access to nuclear weapons has made it one of the most intentionally sensitive countries in the world. The war in neighbouring Afghanistan has positioned it at the very centre of global attention and projected its military ruler, General Pervez Musharraf, onto the world stage."
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