Very few would argue with the claim that the President’s role as Commander-in-Chief is the greatest formal power that a president possesses. Yet, in the Constitution, only Congress has the authority to formally “declare war.” Presidents for the last 60-70 years have openly stated that they do not need Congressional authorization to use the military to pursue America’s interests on the global stage. As proof, […]

I have suggested that we should engage and be engaged by those persons who see and understand the world differently from those who sit comfortably within a dominant we society so that we might (re)imagine or discover a new place for democratic politics. And as film-goers who find ourselves more susceptible emotionally to the stimuli presented in a movie theatre, we can at times experience […]

 After reading this week’s assigned chapter, write a short paper on the role of political systems in our globalized world. In 1-2 pages, briefly summarize the changes in global politics and the advantages or disadvantages of globalization. You should use the materials from this course and any relevant Rasmussen library resources, as well as include your own perspectives on this topic. Integrate the materials you […]

Identify a public policy issue you consider important, then compare a selected theory and determine what factors like regulations, special interest groups, or principle stakeholders, assisted policy makers during the implementation process. Compare the effectiveness of the policy theory during the development phase with another policy theory. Explore different viewpoints from stakeholders such as what specific theory is preferred during the policy development phase. Ensure […]

1. EXPLANATION: How do you explain your country’s position regarding international investment law (i.e. the answers to questions 1-6)? What role have internal factors such as influence of NGOs, local economic interest groups, political and legal culture, population size and characteristics, geographic location, level of development, foreign policy and/or grand strategy, and political leadership (among other factors) played in shaping your country’s engagement with international […]

  Please answer the following three questions in one to two paragraphs. Please format your responses in 12 point font, double spaced, with 1-inch margins. This assignment is due on Canvas at 11:59 PM PST on Friday, November 6th. 1. What is centrality” in a network context? What is the difference between degree centrality and closeness centrality? When might we want to use a measure like […]

Latin American political economy has been shaped by cycles of populism, militarism and democracy, leading up to the present.  Though traditional military rule has not been seen since the late 1980s, in some countries the armed forces continue to play an important political role.  Today, we see the tension between democracy and populism where the failures of democratic governance and representation have led to the […]

In your current assignment, NATO wants Serb behavior changed. NATO can apply military pressure to achieve the change, or not. If NATO decides to apply it, it needs to select the form and degree of it. Serbia then can decide to respond, or not. If NATO selects bombing from the air, Serbia can respond with its ground-based defenses, or not. It can also decide to […]

This research paper can be based on the preceding research presentation. Unlike the response paper, your focus has to be on analysis rather than on opinion. You are supposed to develop a thesis in the beginning, and then develop arguments in support of the thesis, but also hint at possible counterarguments. You need to use at least 2 of the texts discussed throughout the seminar, […]

Explain the differences between Liberalism and Conservatism. Does ideology really make a difference in the United States today? Support your reasoning with examples. How does this impact American culture, government and politics in your opinion? You will be expected to support your discussion with primary texts and from pre-approved secondary sources (including, but not limited to, the course text, online lectures, and a list of […]