China-United States Trade War Historically, the United States has been involved in several trade wars with several nations, such as Japan and even the European Union. The United States also has a long history of trade wars with China dating back to the 1990s. Through the use of Section 301 of the United States Trade

The extent to Which Environmental Issues Are A Matter of Security Environmental issues were never seriously considered to be global security issues in the Pre-Cold War era. Global security studies and issues in the Pre-Cold War era were majorly concerned with the concepts of military force and territorial sovereignty. However, the concept of global security

Effects of COVID-19 Part 1 The social and economic implications of COVID-19 are likely to reduce ethnic tension around the world. Foremost, this action will be possible because countries across the globe are required to combine their efforts to fight a common enemy, COVID-19. This necessitates the need for sharing of ideas, equipment, and strategies

Assignment 2 Introduction Rapid globalization has reduced the once vast world into a small global village. It has enabled faster transportation, communication, factor mobility, and financial flow. These improvements have made it easier for businesses to trade across borders and increase their customer base and profit margins. Any company seeking to market and sell its

Transformationalists View of Global Politics The impact of globalization on politics is critical in comprehending global governance. Transformationalists testify that the power of national and international governments is reconstituted and restricted to accommodate international political arrangements. Per Guoping and Zhou (2015, p. 178), forces of globalization eliminate geographical, political, and cultural borders. Additionally, globalization leads

The UK: Diplomatic Position and Power in International Relations International relations are affected by several factors, both within and outside the control of the countries involved. The diplomatic capacity and the position of a nation regarding international initiatives play an important role in influencing partnerships and trade agreements. For instance, the UK is considered one

New Orleans Abstract Climate changes are transformations in average conditions such as the rate of precipitation and the intensity of temperature in a particular region. These variations in climate affect the ecosystem and communities globally, such as New Orleans. Different sections of this paper provide detailed discussions and descriptions of New Orleans’s demographic composition, the

The United Arab Emirates’ Soft Power 2020 Introduction The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has massively increased its soft power capabilities and global ranking this year, regardless of the currently raging COVID-19 pandemic. Despite the disastrous impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, which has wrecked the global economy and limited international transport, the UAE has undertaken several

Article Review: China’s Military Sahgal, Arun. “China’s Military Modernization: Responses from India”. Washington: National Bureau of Asian Research, 2012 pp. 276-305 Article Summary The above article examines the effects of innovation of the Chinese military and the tactical posture of India. The article also outlines India’s reactions to these growing concerns. The article gives a

Apply and Critically Evaluate Feminist Theory for Explaining ‘Terrorism’ Introduction Feminism is the theory that suggests both sexes should be uniform in all areas, that is politically, economically, and socially. Feminists reckon that women should be given an equal share of society’s opportunities as men. Estelle Freedman, an American historian, defined feminism by stating that

Organs of the United Nations The United Nations refers to an international organization of independent countries. These countries join the organization out of their own free will to work for global peace, enhance friendship among all countries, and promote social and economic progress. The organization was established on October 24, 1945, with 51 member countries.

European Integration Part of the drive towards globalization has been the continued interdependence among world nations. These nations have in the past and even in the present formed alliances meant to bring together their shared interests and goals, and work towards overcoming challenges that they face together. The European Union is one such alliance, which

Factors Determining the Peaceful Rise of China The 21st century has exemplified tectonic shifts in the realms of International relations with China being a major player. China’s rapid economic development and rise have drawn the attention of the entire world (Guo, S. 2006, 238). Ideally, a country’s growth is inherently dependent on internal factors. However,

1.0 History of CEFTA Following the changes of the late 1980s and early 1990s, Southeast Europe (SEE) started to reintegrate its commerce, signing 32 bilateral FTAs. The agreement was aimed at bringing together various countries that were yet to become members of the EU including Albania, Bosnia, Croatia, Herzegovina, Moldova, Montenegro, Serbia, and Kosovo (Assembly.com.int,

International Business Ethics Introduction/Thesis statement As governments, private institutions, corporations, and citizens begin to understand the importance of moral considerations and respectable production practices; business ethics is increasingly gaining prominence and becoming the quote of the day (Boylan 39). The 21st-century business performance is zeroing down to instances of bribery, money laundering, corrupt activities, and

Concussions in Professional Sports In the recent past, people used to engage in sporting events as part of relaxation, exercise, or recreational activities. However, with time people have moved from amateur sporting to professional sporting. Sports have become one of the global events that bring many nations together to showcase talent and to appreciate culture.

International Business Ethics Introduction/Thesis statement As governments, private institutions, corporations and citizens begin to understand the importance of moral considerations and respectable production practices; business ethics is increasingly gaining prominence and becoming the quote of the day (Boylan 39). The 21st century business performance is zeroing down to instances of bribery, money laundering, corrupt activities,

The Role of International Organizations in Advancing International Law Introduction International laws can be described as the principles and rules that govern and regulate the conduct of nations and international organizations and how they relate to other states, multinational companies, and other minority groups. These laws are drafted and implemented in participation by the nations

Article Review The paper reviews four articles reporting on various social issues among the Arab youth pertaining the Arab culture. These range between popularity of Arab culture among the youth, the influence of the western media, the national dress as an Arab identity and the youth’s attitude towards the government. Arabs being Misled Says Commentator

Tsunami and Earthquake of Japan in 2011 A tsunami is a cycle of huge waves resulting from underwater disturbance in a large water body. It can be triggered by geological processes such as earthquakes, volcanic explosions, meteoric or cosmic forces. On 11th March, 2011 a huge 9.0 magnitude earthquake hit Pacific Ocean, about 129 kilometers

Can ASEAN institutions provide an effective basis for regional cooperation in the Asia-Pacific? Since the establishment of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in 1967, the organization has continued to approach matters of regional cooperation and security in a comprehensive manner (Dent & Jörn 2012, p. 14). For the countries in the Asian a

Snakes and Earrings Snakes and Earrings is a novel authored by Hitoma Kanehara. It explores the skepticism of youth, especially the Asian, Japan to be specific. It depicts the lives of Japanese youths that experience the “other life” or the underground culture that negates religious and moral principles. Lui vitton, the main protagonist, narrates the

American vs. Japanese Teenage Blogs The art of reading and writing removes the barrier between two individuals and makes one to express self. Whether the two belong to the same ethnic, racial, gender, class or even age group the gap will have been bridged. Many a times in order to communicate one to another; one

International Crisis Management Since the termination of the World Wars in the 20th century, the globe has experienced an alleviating move towards curbing the intense conflict caused by unhealthy international relations. However, some of the countries have continuously engaged in intense morbid relationship that has resulted in external conflict and wars (Gary, 2013). International conflicts

Cultural Exploration The Salt Lake City is one of the few cities in United States that is inhabited by various ethnic groups. The location of the city makes it an ideal touristic destination for both domestic and international tourism. Many cultural, multi-cultural, and artistic activities exist around the city in different locations to welcome new

NGOs around the World Introduction NGOs in South Africa just as those in other parts of the world do not exist in isolation. These entities exist as part of a specific mission or objective to serve the interests of the community. For NGOs in South Africa to operate effectively, it is important that they engage

USAID in South Africa The history of HIV/AIDS epidemic in South Africa could perhaps be one of the most contentious for any country. This history is coupled with government’s inability to handle HIV/AIDS spread, political interference, as well as the role played by scientists and NGOs in HIV/AIDS prevention. Poverty has also contributed enormously in

National and Organizational Cultures International organizations often face challenges while trying to deal with different national cultures that are extremely different from their organizational cultures. This implies that national cultures have strong influence on corporate cultures, which may accelerate or derail corporate growth. In South Africa, change in government led to transformation in the national

National and Organizational Culture Wilson, D., Howell, V. & Toppozini, C., et al. (2011). Against all odds: Diagnosing Tuberculosis in South Africa. Journal of Infectious Diseases. 204 (4), 1102-1109 According to this article, tuberculosis deaths have increased from 6.5% in 1997 to 12.6%, which are around 74,863 in 2008. This is caused by the high

Introduction A Non-Government Organization (NGO) refers to a corporation established by persons privately without participation and representation by the government. It is however legally constituted to allow full or partial funding by the government. Nevertheless, government representatives are not allowed to be part of the firm as a Non-Government Organization (NGO) ought to maintain its

Starbucks Corporation Starbucks Corporation is one of the major competitors of McDonald’s Corporation. The company was founded in 1971 in Seattle, Washington. Some rankings have placed it as the largest coffeehouse company in the whole world (Geereddy 2). The company has been not only the top marketer, but also a top retailer of a special

Abstract In the past, it has been argued that there is a universal way of reasoning worldwide. However, through extensive research, this argument has been changing slowly. Richard Nisbett together with Hofstede have critically evaluated this issue and established that people from different parts of the world have distinct processes of reasoning. Nisbett in particular

Where You Fit in a Cross-Cultural World As people move from one region or country to another, they experience a change in culture. The new reality of global interconnectedness has created a greater understanding of cultural diversity through communication. Different cultures produce different personality types, which are related to that culture. Personality types depict people’s

The Role of NGOs in a Cross-Cultural World United States Agency for International Development The mission for United States Agency for International Development is to establish societies that are able to sustain themselves and end acute poverty. USAID believes that these societies must be vibrant and have working democracies. The agency’s work is to ensure

Abstract The World Bank is an international institution that was primarily established along with other institutions like the International Monetary Fund, to loan money to economically unstable countries in order to spur economic development and prevent their potential economic collapse. It has played its role. It first started by lending to European countries and now

As the United States and other states on the international platform consider numerous changes in terms of policy direction for Syria, The Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS), which is viewed as one of the most vicious terrorist groups in the world today, runs amok in the country.[1] The presence of ISIS in Syria

Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC) Introduction The convention on the rights of the child (CRC) is an international treaty that protects children from all forms of discrimination by providing them with basic rights and mandating governments to observe the rights. The convention has fifty-four articles. Forty of these articles address themselves to

Immigration of Hispanics to Virginia Introduction Virginia is one of the states that are characterized by a growing economy. The growth of the economy is because of the excellent quality of life that the state offers as well as the availability of the natural amenities. As a result, there has been a rapid influx of

Japan and South Korea relations Japan and Korea has had political, trade, cultural, and military contact for over 1,500 years. This defines their relations to this data. Interaction between the Japanese island and the Mainland Asia during the ancient era has been characterized by cultural and ideological exchange, which was common through migration achieved through

Making Connections towards Greater Cultural Awareness Globalization has, and continues to shape human interaction, work and culture. Some of the most important entities in the entire globalization influence have been international organizations, which through their international operations bring people from different cultures together in the work environment. While many of these international organizations as well

Corruption in Egypt Egypt is located in the Northern part of the African continent along the Mediterranean Sea. According to Blaydes, Egypt is one of the oldest civilizations in the world. Etiologically, the word Egypt was derived from a Greek word Aegyptos that means ‘House of the spirit Ptah’ who was initially regarded as the

Islamic Democracy Debate continues to rage over the ability of Muslims to accept democracy as a form of governance. While many of the countries around the world have all fallen victim to the rapid transformation that came with the 20th century including industrial, scientific, religious and political revolution, many of the Islamic countries have remained

The Book Review of “The Resilient City: How Modern Cities Recover from Disaster” by Lawrence Vale and Thomas Campanella. Introduction This text is written jointly by Lawrence Vale and Thomas Campanella. It was published in Oxford, 2005 and has three hundred and seventy-six pages besides the initial pages numbered in roman style up to xiv.

Is ‘Soft Power’ An Essential Enabler of Other Forms of Power? Introduction The concept of soft power was proposed by Joseph Nye and today provides policy makers and academics with the appropriate tools that can be used to influence the outcomes of military operations and economic payoffs (Argitis & Pitelis 2008). The knowledge about soft

Global Environmental Challenge Case Study Description and analysis of the melting of polar ice caps In recent years, climate change has been one of the most debated issues worldwide, and this is because of its adverse effects such as global warming and melting of polar ice. In a bid to address the issues revolving around

Assignment: Corruption & Totalitarianism QUESTION ONE Understanding corruption Corruption is one of the major, continuing problems in globalization today. In simple language, it is defined as the fraudulent or dishonest conduct involving bribery. It mostly involves people who are in power or control of some entities such as businesses. It is essential to recognize that

Dictatorships According to the Britannica Encyclopedia dictatorship is a form of government in which a person or a group of people carries absolute power without proper constitutional limitations (). The term dictator comes from a Latin-rooted word dictator which was a term used by the Romans to refer to a special magistrate upon whom extraordinary

Dictatorships According to the Britannica Encyclopedia dictatorship is a form of government in which a person or a group of people carries absolute power without proper constitutional limitations (). The term dictator comes from a Latin-rooted word dictator which was a term used by the Romans to refer to a special magistrate upon whom extraordinary

Realism, Liberalism, Marxism and Post-colonialism Is realism anything more than the ideology of powerful, satisfied states? What are the basic principles of the Realist worldview? What are its benefits and its shortcomings? Use the current war in Syria as one of your test cases. Yes, realism is more than the ideology of powerful, satisfied state,

Bedouin Lifestyle in Arab Countries Bedouin is an English term that is derived from Arabic word Bedu or Badawiyin which refers to the one who lives in the desert or rather desert inhabitants.Fundamentally, the term differentiates the populations who base their livelihood on livestock keeping through natural graze from those with both urban and agricultural

Brazilian Minority in Japan Introduction Brazilian minority in Japan commonly referred to as Japanese Brazilians represents Brazilian nationals of Japanese ancestry living in the current day Japan. Since they are minute in numbers, they are classified as a minority community. The first Brazilian immigrants to set foot in Japan did so in 1908 (Higuchi, 2006).

Since it began in the early spring of 2011, the Syrian civil unrest, now known as the Syrian Civil War, has seen mixed reactions from countries in various parts of the world, with some providing support while others opposing the same. The impacts of the war have been felt in every part of the world

Brazilian Minority in Japan Introduction Brazilian minority in Japan commonly referred to as Japanese Brazilians represents Brazilian nationals of Japanese ancestry living in the current day Japan. Since they are minute in numbers, they are classified as a minority community. The first Brazilian immigrants to set foot in Japan did so in 1908 (Higuchi, 2006).

Kuwait Policy Brief The Foreign Policy in Kuwait is mainly governed by the nation’s belief in equality, non-interference and mutual respect in internal affairs. It is known as a strong activist for handling international disputes in a way that is peaceful. It complies with the principles of international laws and treaties. Kuwait is a strong

The Influence of Globalization on NGOs as Important Policy Makers in Nations Introduction At the end of the 20th century, the influence of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and international nongovernmental organizations (INGOs) had increased across the globe. These non-state actors appeared to have a great impact on the policies of different nations in which they were

The American Dream Introduction In the modern day, people from all over the globe are making an effort to leave their homelands and chase their dreams in the US. The American Dream which embraces freedom, equality for all and increased opportunities attracts many foreigners who feel these privileges are unattainable in their countries. The American

An underdeveloped country as a case study-Malawi Introduction Malawi is one of the poorest and least developed and thus depends on donor support and financial assistance from international financial institutions, for instance, IMF. The country is made up people from different ethnicities ranging from the Bantu groups to a smaller number of Europeans and Asians.

Executive Summary Tiffany & Co engages in jewelry retail in the UAE as well as internationally. Over the years, the company has worked towards the establishment of a recognized brand of luxury products. However, its operations in the international and local markets is still influenced by various factors such as political, economic, social, technological, legal

CHAPTER I Divorce in the United Arab Emirates Background of study Social challenges form an essential part of any society or community in the development process, and it is normal for any given society to go through these problems. The United Arab Emirates is among the fastest developing nations socially and innovatively, and this is

United States Foreign Policy: U.S. National Interest to Pull Back from the Arabian Gulf Introduction Constant political uprisings, unrests and terrorism in the Arab world especially the Middle East and North Africa has significantly influenced the United States foreign policy over the years when it comes trade and investment; supply of energy; security and terrorism

United States Foreign Policy: U.S. National Interest to Pull Back from the Arabian Gulf Introduction Constant political uprisings, unrests and terrorism in the Arab world especially the Middle East and North Africa has significantly influenced the United States foreign policy over the years when it comes trade and investment; supply of energy; security and terrorism