Category: Political Science

write a brief research proposal. (Less than 1 page) This proposal should briefly explain what you are interested in writing your paper on, what if any research you have done already, and any preliminary sources.

Please read the instructions carefully and type your response in the space provided. 
Demonstrate the requirements of the project work and present a structured and logical central/core argument.
Write a 500 to 800 words comparison between the two case studies/countries by selecting any one of the following combinations:
A great power and a middle power
A middle power and a small power
A small power and a great power
Your response should include an explanation of how the two countries you chose adjusted their foreign policy in response to the changing international power/regional power configuration.
Clearly analyze and provide adequate justification to portray that the changing international /regional power configuration played an important role in the foreign policy shifts for the chosen case study.
Use a variety of relevant background reading materials and research to develop sound arguments and present a well-written academic essay.

The purpose is for you to consider the impact of many political factors — the electoral system (the electoral college?), voting, campaign finance, parties, interest groups, the media, etc — on the upcoming presidential election. What predictions do you make about who will be elected President this year? Bring together all of the different themes including public opinion, voting turnout, campaign strategies, parties, and the media. Present a clear thesis. It is probable that you will present several factors that work together to develop a good explanation.
This exam should be a minimum of 500 words. Include references, using MLA format.

QUESTON- Is the presence of a “hegemon” useful for promoting international cooperation? Why or why not? In what ways has the United States played this role since 1945?
ALSO-
I will share a PowerPoint to you and I want you to answer the question based on the PowerPoint.

Write a 500-750 word (2-3 pages, double spaced) op-ed on the journal “Infotaining Canadian Politics? Measuring Infotainment in English-Language Newspaper Coverage of the 2019 Canadian Federal Election.” Canadian Journal of Political Science 56 (4): 871–895. An Op Ed is an opinion piece published in a newspaper and written by experts to convince readers to adopt a position on some issue.

I have provided an outline, please try to stay within the outline. Double spaced, Chicago style, 11 pt font, times new Roman. 5-6 Need journal article sources.

This paper will be 8 pages double-spaced. It needs to be non-partisan and use two of Adam Smith’s books, The Wealth of Nations and His Theory of Moral Sentiments. Other books to use are How The West Grew Rich by Nathan Rosenberg and Development as Freedom by Amartya Sen. You should also find scholarly research that pertains as closely to this subject as you can. Leave whatever personal feelings you have toward Middle East Politics out of this. Write from the lens of what the Palestinian Government and People need to do differently. Not Israel, Egypt, etc. Use whatever sources I provide and others that you find. Topics to mention but not be limited to:
1. The terrible October 7th attack on Israel and Its Consequences
2. Democratically elected Hamas leadership, which prioritizes the goals of their Militia rather than the advancement of its citizens and their basic needs
3. Change the media and education to de-militarize the population and its youth.
4. Hamas stealing large sums of Humanitarian aid from it’s citizens to build tunnels, bombs, and buy weapons
5. The lack of collective goals toward peace among the people, which is super important to the cohesiveness of a population and its ability to grow economically
6. Peace Talks with Saudi Arabia and Israel to elect new leadership without corruption
7. Hamas destroyed Green houses and other infrastructure left by Israel after it pulled it’s citizens out of Palestinian territory that could’ve been used by the people
Here is some outline:
paragraph 1: Overview of Smith’s model of a commercial society from Wealth of Nations
paragraph 2: High unemployment, non-feudalistic but lacks “love” and interaction, improper use of foreign aid. Freedom, democracy, investment into infrastructure, create more jobs, people can exchange and be less dependent, temporary changes facilitated by Saudi Arabia or others, cut ties with Iran, build trade and immigration relations with Egypt and Israel
Paragraph 3: applying model of a commercial society to Israel and it’s development, social cohesion
Paragraph 4: Contrast with Palestine’s lack of mirroring the directives of Smith, instead choosing to invest funds into warfare and terrorism, away from the public common interest. Electing terrorists and hostile leadership. Refusal of peace. Misuse of funds/investment in military as opposed to public infrastructure supportive of economic growth and national development
Paragraph 5: P5: Palestinian reforms to strive towards Smith’s model, long-term goals of independence, democracy, economic growth, and influence in international trade scheme, brief overview of P6-8
Paragraph 6: Reforming education- attention to media, shifting mindset of younger generations away from antisemitism, violence, martyrdom
Paragraph 7: Political reform: Foreign administration of safe and fair election to achieve democratic representation of the people, improved tolerance (religion), and reduced need to dominate
Paragraph 8: Improved public infrastructure- access to housing, food, water, medicine, education, transportation
Paragraph 9: Social cohesion as means for development in Palestine: internal cohesion can lead to external advantage via trade and exchange
Paragraph 10: Relationship between Israel and Palestine: applying Smith’s Moral Precepts of Nature internally and externally to improve relations: building internal cohesion and international tolerance and trade advantage- participation in global economy
Paragraph 11: Conclusion: restatement of thesis and establishment of relevance
https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1111/j.1541-0072.1999.tb01992.x
https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/pdf/10.1080/09546550312331292977
https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/1057610X.2010.494170?src=recsys
https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-the-phenomenal-wealth-of-hamas-leaders-1000957953
https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/israels-gaza-challenge-stopping-metal-tubes-turning-into-rockets-2021-05-23/

This paper will be 8 pages double-spaced. It needs to be non-partisan and use two of Adam Smith’s books, The Wealth of Nations and His Theory of Moral Sentiments. Other books to use are How The West Grew Rich by Nathan Rosenberg and Development as Freedom by Amartya Sen. You should also find scholarly research that pertains as closely to this subject as you can. Leave whatever personal feelings you have toward Middle East Politics out of this. Write from the lens of what the Palestinian Government and People need to do differently. Not Israel, Egypt, etc. Use whatever sources I provide and others that you find. Topics to mention but not be limited to:
1. The terrible October 7th attack on Israel and Its Consequences
2. Democratically elected Hamas leadership, which prioritizes the goals of their Militia rather than the advancement of its citizens and their basic needs
3. Change the media and education to de-militarize the population and its youth.
4. Hamas stealing large sums of Humanitarian aid from it’s citizens to build tunnels, bombs, and buy weapons
5. The lack of collective goals toward peace among the people, which is super important to the cohesiveness of a population and its ability to grow economically
6. Peace Talks with Saudi Arabia and Israel to elect new leadership without corruption
7. Hamas destroyed Green houses and other infrastructure left by Israel after it pulled it’s citizens out of Palestinian territory that could’ve been used by the people
Here is some outline:
paragraph 1: Overview of Smith’s model of a commercial society from Wealth of Nations
paragraph 2: High unemployment, non-feudalistic but lacks “love” and interaction, improper use of foreign aid. Freedom, democracy, investment into infrastructure, create more jobs, people can exchange and be less dependent, temporary changes facilitated by Saudi Arabia or others, cut ties with Iran, build trade and immigration relations with Egypt and Israel
Paragraph 3: applying model of a commercial society to Israel and it’s development, social cohesion
Paragraph 4: Contrast with Palestine’s lack of mirroring the directives of Smith, instead choosing to invest funds into warfare and terrorism, away from the public common interest. Electing terrorists and hostile leadership. Refusal of peace. Misuse of funds/investment in military as opposed to public infrastructure supportive of economic growth and national development
Paragraph 5: P5: Palestinian reforms to strive towards Smith’s model, long-term goals of independence, democracy, economic growth, and influence in international trade scheme, brief overview of P6-8
Paragraph 6: Reforming education- attention to media, shifting mindset of younger generations away from antisemitism, violence, martyrdom
Paragraph 7: Political reform: Foreign administration of safe and fair election to achieve democratic representation of the people, improved tolerance (religion), and reduced need to dominate
Paragraph 8: Improved public infrastructure- access to housing, food, water, medicine, education, transportation
Paragraph 9: Social cohesion as means for development in Palestine: internal cohesion can lead to external advantage via trade and exchange
Paragraph 10: Relationship between Israel and Palestine: applying Smith’s Moral Precepts of Nature internally and externally to improve relations: building internal cohesion and international tolerance and trade advantage- participation in global economy
Paragraph 11: Conclusion: restatement of thesis and establishment of relevance
https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1111/j.1541-0072.1999.tb01992.x
https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/pdf/10.1080/09546550312331292977
https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/1057610X.2010.494170?src=recsys
https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-the-phenomenal-wealth-of-hamas-leaders-1000957953
https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/israels-gaza-challenge-stopping-metal-tubes-turning-into-rockets-2021-05-23/

Review Chapters 5 and 6 in The Politics of Public Budgeting. Research what IGR looks like in the city of Houston. Write a 5-7 paragraph paper that addresses the following points: a. Introduction to IGR in your selected city b. Identify and describe one project where your city embraced intergovernmental relations as a way to accomplish a goal. – Give the history. – Explain what the project is and the costs associated with it. – Explain the impetus behind the IGR cooperation or coordination. For example, was the project initiated for financial or political reasons? c. Conclusion

Read/review the following resources for this activity:
Textbook: Chapter 11, 12
Lesson
Minimum of 2 scholarly sources in addition to the textbook.
InstructionsResearch the proportion of three or more of the following: women, African Americans, Native Americans, Hispanic Americans, Asian Americans, and openly gay or lesbian members of Congress.
Reflect on what these patterns say about the nature of representation.
Why do you think some groups tend to be underrepresented in Congress?
Why do you see a trend in which more women and minorities are being represented?
Do you think the underrepresentation of women and minorities affects Congress’s business?
How might we, the citizens, as a people, address this situation and strive towards equal representation? Make sure to cite sources used.
RequirementsLength: 1.5-2 pages (not including title page or references page)
1-inch margins
Double spaced
12-point Times New Roman font
Title page
References page (minimum of 2 scholarly sources in addition to textbook if cited)
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