Critique of the Conclusion of George C. Herring’s "America’s Longest War"
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The United States and Vietnam, 1950-1975”: A 2.5 page paper which examines the text’s final chapter, “The Postwar War and the Legacy of Vietnam.” No additional sources are used.
Filename: TGghvwar.rtf

Cuban Immigration Policy: A Magnet for Illegal Migration
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A 30 page overview of the inherent flaws in Cuban immigration policy. The author compares Cuban immigration to immigration as a whole and specifically to the problems of Haitian immigration. The controversy surrounding the issues is assessed from a historic, economic, and social perspective and a "best alternative" is presented. Bibliography lists 14 sources.
Filename: PPcubImm.rtf

Cultural Intelligence: A Factor in Military Success Both in Wartime and During Operations Other Than War
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An 8 page discussion of the importance of understanding cultures other than one's own when accomplishing military goals and objectives. Although some specifics of cultural intelligence have changed rather radically in just the past few decades, many of the basic tenets remain the same. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: PPmilClt.rtf

Cultural Relations Between Brazil and the U.S.
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This 7 page report discusses a number of the issues that exist in the context of gultureal relations between the United States and Brazil. Culture is an intrinsic part of the life and awareness -- conscious and unconscious -- of individuals, communities, and nations. Therefore, if two nations can experience and better understand one another’s cultural realities, it provides a smoother path for all other international diplomatic efforts. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: BWculbzl.wps

Culture and the US Fight Against Terrorism
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A 4 page discussion of how American culture, European culture, and Muslim culture all play a relevant role in our fight against terrorism. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: PPterrUSculture.rtf

Darfur Ethic Conflict and Its Consequences
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With the world focused on the latest Iraqi War and its consequences, it takes little time to focus on a smaller conflict with potentially greater consequences. Discussed are the issues of deterrence, global hatred toward the U.S., U.S. policy, Canadian aid and other real and potential consequences. 7 works cited. jvDarfur.rtf
Filename: jvDarfur.rtf

Darfur: An Analysis
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A 10 page analysis of the historical, ethnic, and religious factors at play in the Darfur situation. This paper analyzes Darfur from the perspective that there have been many contributory circumstances and events that have led up to it. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: PPdarfurAnalysis.rtf

Dark Horse, Dark Legacy - James K. Polk & the Mexican-American War
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A 15 page paper that argues the point that the policies and practices adopted by the Polk Administration in regard to the Mexican-American War were morally unethical and have resulted in strained relations between the countries of the United States and Mexico that can still be felt today. Discussed are the tactics employed by Polk to convince Congress to declare war against Mexico as well as the views of some that opposed those tactics. Also presented are examples of Mexico's current view of the United States and how this view reflects the events of the Mexican-American War. Bibliography lists 15 sources.
Filename: LCPolk.doc

David Held and "Westphalian Sovereignty"
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This 7 page paper explores David Held's idea that the U.S. is going back to "Westphalian sovereignty" and that in doing so, it ignores human rights and international law. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: HVDaHeld.rtf