The Catholic Church And Colombia
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This 10 page paper discusses the warfare in Colombia and the involvement of a segment of the Catholic Church. An overview of what the new president is attempting to do is presented first. This is followed by a discussion of the Catholic Church in Colombia beginning with a brief explanation of the Medellin Conference in the 1960s at which time a new theology was adopted in Latin America. The new Liberation Theology, adopted at that time, promotes a doctrine in opposition to the Catholic Church and it has been continually denounced by the Pope. The writer concludes that this new theology has exacerbated the problem and the institution that should have helped the country has done the exact opposite. Bibliography lists 11 sources.
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Essay Title: The Catholic Church And Colombia

Sovereignty & International Relations
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A 7 page essay on the issues surrounding organizational sovereignty on an international level. The paper focuses on the United Nations and its relationship to other nations around the world, including the US, Asia and Middle East. The paper discusses the fact that the UN has little legal power, as does any sovereign to strictly control its members, but presents the legal premises on which the UN relies, their effectiveness, recent developments in its governing principles, and how this relates to current world tensions. Bibliography lists 11 sources.
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Essay Title: Sovereignty & International Relations

State Sovereignty, Self-Determination, & The United Nations
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A 28 page comprehensive research paper on self-determination and the world's role in promoting independence. The writer examines Woodrow Wilson's original doctrine and the United Nations mandates that followed. State sovereignty is looked at both from an historical perspective and with relevance to the role of human rights today. Numerous examples and international case law are provided and it is ultimately concluded that unless a distinction between self-determination and secession is made and understood, the right of self-determination will either drag the world body politic into violence and chaos, or the principle itself will have to be considered one that has outlived its usefulness and could undermine the potential for democratic development. Bibliography lists approximately 15 sources.
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Essay Title: State Sovereignty, Self-Determination, & The United Nations

Death Of Sovereignty - Neorealism, Liberalism & International Political History
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An 8 page paper that responds to the charge that sovereignty is dying in the current international political system and then applies neorealist and liberal political perspectives to demonstrate the argument. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Essay Title: Death Of Sovereignty - Neorealism, Liberalism & International Political History

Losing Control? Sovereignty In An Age Of Globalization / Book Analysis
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A 6 page paper that overviews and analyzes Sassen's book. Discussions include the economic globalization process, immigration, and the sovereignty of the state, or the loss of its sovereignty.
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Essay Title: Losing Control? Sovereignty In An Age Of Globalization / Book Analysis

If South Africa Can Do It, So Can Israel & Northern Ireland !
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A 6 page research paper on South Africa's maintenance of a more 'free' society. The writer offers this country as a model to others -- still suffering from socio-political turmoil because of race relations. Included in the discussion are comparisons with Northern Ireland, Israel, etc; Essentially, the paper analyzes how South Africa overcame Apartheid on the dominant political reign of Afrikaners -- offering ideas for these two other race/religion-torn countries in particular. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Essay Title: If South Africa Can Do It, So Can Israel & Northern Ireland !

Conflict Resolution / State vs. Non-State Societies
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A 7 page paper that discusses the anthropological beginnings of the nation-state, and how states and non-states deal with social conflict. Anthropologists characterize all societies, whether states or non-states, as resolving conflict through what they call the 'universality of law.' In state societies, this has evolved to codified laws, court systems and violence--justified by John Stuart Mill. In non-state societies, peaceful arbitration and mediation are used instead. The paper seeks to contrast the two ideals. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Essay Title: Conflict Resolution / State vs. Non-State Societies