Charismatic leadership and American politics
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A five page paper which looks at the concept of charismatic leadership as defined by Willner in 'The Spellbinders' and considers whether it is likely that a charismatic leader would arise in the current American political scene. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: JLcharisma.rtf

Chilean And Nicaraguan Revolutions: Failure To Consolidate Power
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5 pages in length. In spite of significant differences, the revolutions in Chile and Nicaragua share a fundamental common trait: both revolutions failed to consolidate themselves in power and were ultimately unsuccessful. For Nicaragua, this inability to centralize power came from an authoritarian perspective; for Chile, it was the quest for socialism that drew its motivation from oppressive power. In both instances, however, the aspect of democracy represented the focal point of revolution. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: TLCchile.wps

CIA - continuously in action?
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(6 pp) The country confronts international relations that diverge from the pattern of the past. President Clinton's rhetoric during the 1992 electoral campaign recognized these developments, and it is important to consider how that appreciation may influence administration policy. Management of the CIA and the U.S. intelligence community is a crucial part of the new administration's national security effort and merits careful evaluation. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: BBciacia.doc

Civilizations and Conflicts
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An 8 page paper which uses Huntington’s essay The Clash of Civilizations as a foundation for examining the direction that world policies, ideals, and politics are going. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: RAcu6.rtf

Classifying Mideast States
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A 5 page paper discussing a system of classifying Arab nations devised by Clement Henry and Robert Springborg. Under this system, Algeria, Syria and Iraq are “bunker states;” Egypt is a “bully praetorian” state. The paper assesses this classification method and concludes that Henry and Springborg’s method is a useful one. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: KSmideClass.rtf

Colombia - Foreign Policy
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This 9 page paper begins with an historical overview of Colombia's emphasis on international relations and foreign policy and its role in creating different international organizations. Colombia has never been as interested in foreign relations as it has been in domestic security. The essay reports the decades of civil wards and unrest, the proliferation of coca crops, Plan Colombia, an anti-drug program supported by the U.S. and activities during the last decades. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: PGcolob.RTF

Communism in the Real World
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This 6 page paper contemplates how Eurocommunism during the cold war compares with the Bolshevik's conception of it during the interwar period. Marx's concept of communism is discussed. Lenin's interpretation is also evaluated. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: SA116com.doc

Community Destination Report
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This 3 page paper provides an overview of Amnesty International in Hamilton, Ontario, a community destination that provdes support for international human rights. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: MHAmnestyCA.rtf

Comparative Analysis of Ronald Reagan and Margaret Thatcher
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In seven pages this paper compares the contributions U.S. President Ronald Reagan and British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher made to their respective countries. Three sources are listed in the bibliography.
Filename: TGreatha.rtf