In 1774 our country was founded by men who thought that all people should be treated equal and fairly. Time has passed, and since then we have lost some of our morals and values but the main idea still remains. We fight for what is right even when we are the only one fighting; all to try and keep o...

According to Walter Russell Mead's article, A Darker Shadow Than Iraq, America's usual suspects, the Iraq's, have settled down under the interim government of Prime Minister Iyad Allawi, allowing room for America's new and upcoming threat, Iran. The Israelis are currently preoccupied with negot...

The film Contact addresses the complex question of whether extraterrestrial life exists. In the beginning of the film, the idea that there could be any form of extra terrestrial life seemed ludicrous and Ellie was made a fool for believing in the possibility. Once Ellie and her fellow scientists ...

Chemical and biological weapons are the most dangerous threats that our soldiers face today. But just how much do most of us know about them? The American public had been bombarded by stories of how our government keeps secret weapons, does secret experiments, and the everlasting conspiracies. An...

Since its inception, America has been steeped into the view that it is an extraordinary nation, a city on a hill, a beacon of hope and continues to this day to bask in the glory. What began as Puritan declaration and Jeffersonian thought aimed at promoting a societal reconstruction has now been coup...

Responsibilities in War What is the responsibility of a citizen in times of war? This was the question on many people's minds after the September 11th attack on the twin towers. When President Bush declared war, was it because they attacked us, or because of their religion, maybe even oil, or...

Death, destruction, and war torment the populations of many countries on this planet. There is a cry for peace that must be heard and the leaders of the United States have heard it. The United States' military forces have intervened when their help was requested, but what gives them the righ...

Air Power and the Gulf War An acknowledged aerospace historian, Mr. Richard P. Hallion is an associate for the Smithsonian Institution employed in the research division. A former Charles A. Lindbergh Professor of Aerospace History, Mr. Hallion has written or edited thirteen other books, inc...

According to U.S. News and World Report, January 15, 1998, the United Nations estimates that nearly one million Iraqi children are chronically malnourished. Infant mortality and waterborne illnesses are also up dramatically.(Omstad 42) These problems are a direct result of economic sanctions im...

Prior to the 20th century, the Middle Eastern nations could easily have been categorized as third world countries. It was not until the early 1930's that oil production was begun and not until the mid-century that oil became an important commodity in the world market. Thus, the Middle Easte...

When a country is ruled by the people it is said to be a democracy. Within a democracy, the people elect officials, and in return these officials will represent them on important issues. Regardless of their race, gender or religion, this system of government allows every persons' voice to be ...

There is no longer a question of whether or not a bioterrorist will attack, but rather the question remains, when will they attack? "It is highly likely that a terrorist group could threaten or attack Americans with germs within the next few years," according to President Clinton. (Solo...

No one country or nation in the history of the world has ever held as much power, influence, and control as the United States does now in our present day. Within the last century that has passed us by, our country has accumulated so much of its wealth, knowledge, and power because of the simple fac...

The United States of America was created through warfare. Since then, the U.S. has tried to stay non-militaristic. George Washington once said that a new nation should not entangle itself in alliances, because they could result in wars. In spite of this, as our nation developed, we found ourselves i...

There is no longer a question of whether or not a bioterrorist will attack, but rather the question remains, when will they attack? “It is highly likely that a terrorist group could threaten or attack Americans with germs within the next few years,” according to President Clinton. (Solo...

ional global response to democracy? International criminal law has grown enormously over the last decade. With the International Criminal Court's legislation finally coming into play, I will be focusing on the reasons surrounding the United States withdrawal from the Statute. America's...

Back in the early days, strong countries like France, under the command of Napoleon, had wars with other countries for greed without any hesitation. However, nowadays, when human rights are underscored, it seems that wars are not committed without a proper cause such as interfering with other'...

"The gravest danger facing America and the World today is outlaw regimes that seek and possess nuclear, chemical, and biological weapons." This line from Presidents Bush's 2003 State of the Union Address underlines what is in store for our nation. The risk to our country is increasing more and mor...

Middle East The political systems of Middle Eastern countries display considerable variety. For much of the post-World War II period, the greatest distinction was between the conservative, capitalist, pro-Western monarchies and the reformist, socialist, and neutralist or pro-Eastern republics, m...

Process Essay Evolution of a Democracy As citizens of the United States, we are privileged to live in a democratic society. Though many people today feel that we are living in troubled times, history demonstrates today's turmoil is yet another phase which will serve to facilitate the evoluti...

Japan, China, and North Korea have a strong history that makes dealing with the present and future very difficult. All three countries have close geographic proximity to one another, but have very different cultures, governments, and histories. After World War II (WWII) and the Allied Occupation,...

Terrorism is an international problem in today's global community. Many nations are affected, whether directly or indirectly. Most nations oppose terrorism, while others condone or even support active, brutal terrorism and terrorist groups. Terrorism is defined by the US State Department to contain...

Slippery Slope of Communism The overarching reason that America became embroiled in the communist/nationalist conflict in Vietnam in the late 1950s was the attempt to halt the domino effect of communism in the region. The domino effect was first can be defined as a cumulative effect produced ...

The terrorist act of the Twin Towers was indeed a horrible act, and those who were responsible need to be severely punished. However, this event also instilled a fear within many Americans of other such terrorist events in the future. Unfortunately, many times fear is associated with stereotypes and...

Wars are constantly being fought in the world. Bloodshed had taken place as top leaders ponder their every move in their game of victories and conquests. Behind each and every war that has taken place, there will always be a reason for it. The most predominant causes are greed and rising ambition...