Organized Crime in Israel
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This 5 page paper explores organized crime in Israel with particular emphasis on the Russian mafia. The fact that money laundering is a problem in the country is supported. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: SA345org.rtf

Poland & Romania, Revolution in the 1980s
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A 3 page research paper that contrasts and compares 2 revolutions in the Soviet bloc in the 1980s, specifically Poland and Romania. The writer examines what occurred in each country and the Soviet reaction. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: khpolrom.rtf

Post-Communist Russia
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A 12 page research paper that gives an overall look at life in Russia after the collapse of the Soviet Union. Topics included cover the increase in crime, the economy, standards of living and the status of women. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: Postcomr.wps

Professional Women in Russia -- Then and Now
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A 14 page research paper on the role of professional women in Russia. The writer discusses the Soviet era and compares it with the present day as it relates to women' s roles. A number of strong analytical points are made and supported with social, cultural, and political fact. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: Ruswomn.wps

Putin and Yeltsin: A Comparison of Leadership Styles
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11 pages in length. When Yeltsin announced his resignation to the world and that his hand-picked successor would be Vladimir Putin, it was a surprise to all. This paper is a discussion of this action and the different styles of leadership as the world will see between these two politicos. Bibliography lists 23 sources.
Filename: JGAputin.wps

RASPUTIN: THE SAINT WHO SINNED BY BRIAN MOYNAHAN
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This 9 page paper summarizes Brian Moynahan's book, Rasputing: The Saint Who Sinned. Quotes cited from text. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: MBrputin.rtf

REALISM, LIBERALISM AND THE IRANIAN NUCLEAR CONFLICT
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This 4-page paper discusses the realism and liberalism theories of international relations, and uses them to discuss relations between Iran and the United State. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: MTrealibir.rtf

Reconciliation Of Two Views On The New Russia
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A 7 page paper that explores this issue from Gail W. Lapidus' anthology and Vladimir Andrle's historiography. The writer posits that despite the fact that Lapidus seems to approach the resolution of the ethnic conflicts and economic issues from a centrist top-down view, in fact her research and conclusions are in line with Andrle's history of a bottom-up power based on the strength of the 'peasantry' of the old Russia. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: Newruss.wps

Reforms in the Polish Economy and the Reasons for their Success
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This 10 page paper looks at the relative success of Poland as a former communist country when compared to other countries such as Russia and Czechoslovakia. This paper argues that the accomplishment is due to the success of the economy and can be seen as a result of the way in which economic and political reforms have taken place, with the emphasis on the economic situation. The paper considers the reasons for the success including the economic history, different social expectations and the divergent perception of the role government. The bibliography cites 8 sources.
Filename: TEpoland.wps