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12117. AMERICA'S FORMAL AND INFORMAL EMPIRES. Defines, compares and contrasts the notions of formal and informal empire within the context of the cycle of American foreign policy. Traces the appearance of formal empire from the period 1890-1912, considers the retreat to a private-sector driven informal empire during the interwar period, and looks at the development of a government-driven informal American empire through its "spheres of influence" in the Cold War. 7p., 14f., 10b.
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12068. MICHAEL KLARE'S ROGUE STATES AND NUCLEAR OUTLAWS. Review and critique of the well-known foreign policy analyst's 1995 book tracing the development of U.S. military strategy and foreign policy in the aftermath of the disintegration of the Soviet Union. Favorable assessment of Klare's central thesis that the U.S. is misguided in pursuing its current strategy of "power projection" aimed at Third World "rogue states." 7p., 6f., 1b.
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12041. RUSSIA, NATO AND THE NEW 'COLD PEACE': RETHINKING EUROPEAN SECURITY IN THE POST COLD WAR ERA. Taking the perspective of a policy advisor to President Clinton, this paper considers how the relationship between Russia and NATO should be structured in light of recent plans for NATO expansion and Russian participation in peacekeeping activities. Considers which elements of the NATO-Russia relationship should be formally structured and which should be left to informal arrangements. 10p., 35f., 21b.
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11986. AN AMERICAN FOREIGN POLICY FOR AN NEW CENTURY. Argues that America must overcome xenophobic factions in playing an active role as a member of an international community. Discusses international trade laws, China's role as a superpower and a policy for the Mid-East. 11p., 7f., 3b.
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11966. THE KENNAN AND NOVIKOV TELEGRAMS AND THE BEGINNING OF THE COLD WAR. Analyzes the Kennan and Novikov telegrams as key historical documents that helped initiate the Cold War. Written shortly after WWII, these messages analyze the opposition's economic and military capabilities and prepare possible strategies. 14p. 22f. 5b.
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11943. AN AMERICAN FOREIGN POLICY TOWARDS CUBA. Considers the pros and cons to the U.S. embargo with Cuba. Observes changes in the U.S. treatment of Cuba since the fall of the Soviet Union. 12p. 25f. 11b.
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11906. PRE-EMPTIVE DIPLOMACY IN MIDDLE EASTERN AFFAIRS: THE UNITED NATIONS AND THE UNITED STATES, 1977-94. Thoroughly examines the use of pre-emptive diplomacy in Israeli-Arab wars, the Iran-Iraq War, the U.S.-Kuwait War, and consequent peace conferences with the U.N. 30p. 60f. 55b.
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11905. AMERICAN FOREIGN POLICY TOWARDS CHINA. Discusses friction between the U.S. and China in trade, nuclear testing, and Taiwan's independence. Explores the history of U.S.-China diplomacy, and considers methods to reduce tensions. 10p., 12f., 17b.
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11847. U.S.-JAPANESE TRADE: A TROUBLESOME RELATIONSHIP. Examines the problems in and prospects for U.S.-Japanese trade relations. Following an overview of the scope and importance of U.S.--Japanese trade and a summary of U.S. objections to Japanese trade policies, the analysis examines some of the underlying factors which have p promoted the persistent U.S.--Japanese trade deficit. 12p., 52f., 21b.
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11710. THE WEST'S POLICY TOWARD OPEC. Analyzes policy options of the U.S. and its allies towards OPEC. Depicts current U.S. policy toward OPEC as based on the dual objective of support for the moderating influence of Saudi Arabia and efforts at isolating "renegade" OPEC members such as Iraq & Iran. Considers U.S. policy options in the event of Middle Eastern political upheaval. Argues for decreased dependence on OPEC and greater exploration of alternative oil sources, including China, Mexico, the former Soviet Union, and Alaska. 11p., 7f., 7b.
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11596. AN ASSESSMENT OF CLINTON'S LATIN AMERICAN DRUG PROGRAM. Serious look at the first two years of Clinton's proposals, through the revelation of new Colombian President Samper's links to cartels. Concludes that Clinton has not given this area of policy high priority attention. 8p., 20f., 14b.
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11589. ALDRICH AMES: PORTRAIT OF AN AMERICAN TRAITOR. Profile of the career and personality of the famous CIA mole convicted to life in prison for selling secrets to the Soviets. Considers Ames' motivations in treason. 6p., 19f., 13b.
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11464. CUBA, THE U.S., AND CUBAN-AMERICANS. Historical overview of the Cuban-American community since the mid-1950s; the support for a young insurgent Fidel in Miami in the '50s, his victory and the reaction, exile demographics and politics including Mariel and the fall of the Soviet Union, Cuba's bleak prospects in the 1990s. 9p. 21f. 7b.
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11461. ANNIHILATION OR ASSIMILATION: PROBLEMS AND PROSPECTS IN THE ARAB-ISRAELI PEACE PROCESS. Examines the social assimilation vs. annihilation argument from the perspective of the Arab-Israeli conflict, the ongoing peace process, and the influence of U.S. foreign policy in the Middle East. Argues that Israeli Zionist-expansionist efforts since 1967 and U.S. policy alignments with Israel delayed peace negotiations and further polarized the two sides. Considers factors prompting the peace treaty and assesses its likely endurance. 15p. 41f. 18b.
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11459. THE U.S. ROLE IN A MULTILATERAL PEACEKEEPING FORCE. Analyzes current U.S. peacekeeping policy from a historical perspective. Discusses the factors involved in recent policy shifts. Considers alternatives to current U.S. policy and speculates on future policy. 6p. 16f. 10b.
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11442. THE U.S. FOREIGN POLICY PROCESS: REFORMING PEACEMAKING. Case analysis of U.S. foreign policy-making process based on an analysis of Clinton's Presidential Decision Directive 25 (PDD 25), "Policy on Reforming Multilateral Peace Operations." Describes the policy in detail and examines the foreign policy process which shaped PDD-25, focusing in particular on the inputs, interactions and dynamics of two major agencies: the State Department and the Department of Defense. 20p. 47f. 26b.
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11401. THE WAR POWERS ACT IN THE 1980S. Review of the application of the War Powers Act in various crises of the Middle East and Iran-Iraq War, with a basic review of its history and much attention to structural-situational conflict of Congress and President in theory and practice. 9p., 29f., 11b.
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11252. US-ISRAELI RELATIONS IN THE POST COLD WAR ERA. Looks at U.S.-Israeli relations following the collapse of communism and hence the threat of Soviet hegemony in the Middle East. Contends that America, under Bush, began to shift away from its close alliance with Israel and has since 1988 moved towards a more 'even-handed' approach in the Middle East. Paradoxically, this trend has been reversed by Clinton, who has surrounded himself with hawkish, strongly pro-Israel Middle East advisors. 12p., 22f., 11b.
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11198. THE PAPER INDUSTRY: TRADE POLICY AND DIOXINS. How environmental regulations have hurt this already ailing industry and its export position. Includes financial analysis of Boise-Cascade, Georgia-Pacific, Int'l Paper, and Weyerhaeuser. 12p., 33f., 20b
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11171. CHINA, JAPAN, AND POLITICAL FACTORS IN U.S. TRADE POLICY. Examines the trade situation and charges of unfair trade practices, why UTP's differ with respect to China and Japan; types of goods involved. 12p., 29f., 40b
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11130c. THE EQUALIZING EFFECT OF THE ARMS RACE AND COLD WAR FORCE LEVELS. This paper discusses the rationale behind U.S./Soviet build-up in nuclear warsheads. Considers how one might determine how many missiles are an effective deterrent, and the purpose of building many times that number. Conventional forces, China and other nuclear powers, domestic politics, and traditional military strategy are considered factors. Analyzes the economic impact of the arms race on the U.S. and Soviet Union. Considers Reagan-era "spend-up" (few weapons passed R+D). Concludes Soviet Union was already doomed but offers varying reasons why and suggests American buildup was inevitable. 8 pages, 6 footnotes, 4 bibliographic sources.
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11130A. MILITARY BUILDUP AND NUCLEAR LEVELS. Discusses what would a "sufficient" level of nuclear force, the role of conventional weapons, and the impact of Germany, France, and China on the cold war. Discusses the relationship of Reagan-era buildup and Gorbachev's rise and the current status of nuclear weapons in the global power balance. 9 pages, 11 footnotes, 6 bibliographic references.
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10688. SUEZ AND KUWAIT: AMERICAN AND SOVIET POLICY IN TWO MIDDLE EAST CRISES. Discusses two international crises where the United States and the Soviet Union were on the same side. Describes U.S. and Soviet relations and their policies toward the Third World. 17 pages, 7 footnotes in text, 8 bibliographic sources.
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10679. MULTI-PARTY MEDIATION IN THE INDEPENDENCE OF ZIMBABWE. Examines the mediation styles and results of American and British diplomacy in 1976 and 1979 talks concerning the independence of former Rhodesia. Mediation theory and practice are analyzed in detail, and shuttle diplomacy is contrasted with leveraged bargaining. 24p. 28f. 17b.
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10666. THE MARSHALL PLAN AND EUROPEAN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT. See Section 19A. Discusses the Economic Cooperation Administration (ECA), its funding, its use of its revenue, overall strategy, and its lasting benefits (principally its share of responsibility in the formation of the European Economic Community). 6p. 24f. 15b.
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10648. U.S. FOREIGN POLICY IN A NEW WORLD ORDER. At the end of the cold war, "containment" is no longer a useful principle. The author suggests the U.S. promote the advantages of free trade to achieve a "new world order" based on diversity and the decline of nationalism. 8p. 5f. 6b.
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10619. UNITED STATES FOREIGN POLICY IN THE ARAB NATION-STATES. This paper presents a mock policy memo addressed to Bill Clinton providing a brief overview of the Arab states' system focusing on Saudi Arabia and Iraq as paradigms for the conflicting trends of unity and disintegration in the Arab world. Recommendations for Clinton's administration are offered. 7 pages, 9 footnotes, 6 bibliographic sources.
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10601. POLITICAL PARTIES IN PUERTO RICO AND THE ISSUE OF STATEHOOD. Well-documented paper which describes the three major political parties active in Puerto Rico. Legal, cultural, and economic considerations concerning statehood are discussed, as well as the alternatives (independence or continued commonwealth status). 10p., 26f., 13b.
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10582. U.S. MILITARY AND STRATEGIC ROLE IN THE MIDDLE EAST. Examines the military doctrine and strategic planning of USCENTCOM for the Middle East region in the coming region decade. Changing threats and enduring concerns of U.S. military in the area are noted. 15p., 15f., 13b.
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$105
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10556. NATO: PROSPECTS AND PROBLEMS FACING THE UNITED STATES AND THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITY AS VIEWED THROUGH NATO. Discusses nationalism, the future development of the former USSR, increasing disturbances growing out of the Islamic world, and the U.S. role in the region. 16p., 17f., 16b.
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$112
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10537. YUGOSLAVIA: AMERICAN INTERESTS IN THE EVOLVING CRISIS. Examines the historical and political background to the Yugoslavian ethnic conflicts from the standpoint of U.S. policy interests. The need for a stable, democratic Balkan region is argued. 10p., 15f., 12b.
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$70
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10467. THE U.S. ROLE IN NATO: PROJECTIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE 1990S. A report to the American commander in chief of NATO, SACEUR, on the probable geopolitical challenges and threats facing the European theatre between now and the year 2000. The changing face of Eastern Europe, the diminution of the Soviet threat, and the need to respond to regional and out-of-area conflicts are seen as reasons to maintain a strong American presence in Europe. 15p., 32f., 26b.
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10448. U.S. POLICY TOWARDS EUROPE DURING THE COLD WAR ERA. An interesting discussion, including Truman Era and the end of the ideal of internationalism, the Marshall Plan, the intervention in Greece, the first Berlin crisis, the long standoff ended by the Cuban missile crisis, the influence of De Gaulle, Vietnam and Detente, and Gorbachev. 28p., 34f, 14b.
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10446. WHY THE LEAGUE OF NATIONS FAILED. An excellent paper which argues that the League of Nations failed primarily because the United States refused to join. The discussion focuses primarily on why Wilson failed to gain the support of the Senate and why U.S. involvement was necessary. The conclusion notes the lessons of the League which contributed to U.N. success. 26p., 57f., 10b.
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10443. AN ANALYSIS OF THE WAR POWERS ACT OF 1974. An interesting discussion of the constitutionality of the Act, considering the intent of the framers and political realities today. Also analyzes the intent, implementation, and historical context of the Act. 12p., 27f., 21b.
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10440. GREEK-AMERICAN RELATIONS 1967-1992. A detailed report which discusses ideological differences, American support of Turkey, American military presence in Greece, and American monetary aid for Greece and its European neighbors. The military dictatorship of 1967-1974, the invasion of Cyprus, the overthrow of the Greek Junta in 1974 are among the factors considered. 25p., 66f., 25b.
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10363. U.S. FOREIGN POLICY IN PANAMA: GUNBOAT DIPLOMACY OR GOOD NEIGHBOR? The scope and rationale of U.S. foreign policy interests in Panama as defined and shaped by U.S. political ideology, economic interests, military interests and social/political interests are identified and discussed. The concluding analysis speculates on future U.S. foreign policy options in Panama. 22p., 47f., 20b.
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10362. REFUGEES: U.S. POLICY AND PRACTICE. This paper examines U.S. policies and practices regarding refugees. Following an examination of the laws and conventions which define and regulate the United States, an overview and analysis of the refugee situation in the U.S. is presented. The demography of U.S. refugee migration is explored and analyzed. Specific examples of U.S. policy and practice are drawn from the U.S. experience with southeast Asian, Cuban, Haitian and Central American refugees. 10p., 36f., 14b.
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10315. INITIATION: PRIMITIVE SOCIETIES VS. COLLEGE FRATERNITIES. Compares initiation rites in primitive societies with initiation practics in contemporary college fraternities. The analysis looks at specific rituals in the initiation process, with a focus on rituals involving physical abuse or hazing. The aspects of violence and physical abuse are also considered within the context of the male societies' sexual antagonism. 15p., 20f, 12b.
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$105
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10313. GATT, INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS, AND INDIA. Discusses GATT's (General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade history, goals, and effectiveness; the problem with intellectual property rights (IPRs), especially with respect to pharmaceuticals -- how they are being copied and sold cheaply, circumventing patent rights; the pharmaceutical IPR problem in developing nations, especially in Asia; U.S. complaints to GATT; India and pharmaceuticals. Extent of the problem in India. 14p., 46f., 28b.
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$98
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10310. HOLOCAUST AND THE AMERICAN PRESS. This paper provides a survey of the American print media coverage of the Holocaust during World War II. The essay argues that the press failed to give adequate coverage and that it failed to advocate government rescue action in spite of ample warning of genocide of the Jews. KEYWORDS: holocaust nazi jews genocide us press coverage. 16p., 16f., 11b.
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10277. MEDICAL EXAMINATION OF ALIENS. An analysis of a proposed new rule published in the January 22, 1991 issue of the Federal Register. The rule, proposed by the Public Health Service's Centers for Disease Control, alters the existing list of "dangerous, contagious diseases" which is used to exclude aliens (both immigrants and non-immigrants) from entry into the U.S. The rule would eliminate HIV infection, several sexually transmitted diseases and leprosy from the list, leaving only tuberculosis. The reason behind the proposed changes, the political, medical, and economic effects of the new rule, and possible alternatives and improvements to the rule are considered. The concluding analysis recommends implementation of the new rule, with only minor modifications calling for a program of health education specifically focused on AIDS prevention. 19p., 46f., 20b.
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10265. PANCHO VILLA AND US-MEXICAN RELATIONS, 1913-1916. This paper examines the role of Pancho Villa, leader of the Northern Division in the Mexican Revolution/civil war of 1911-1919, in shaping the character of U.S.-Mexican relations during the course of that conflict. Following a brief overview of U.S.-Mexican relations at the beginning of this period, the analysis looks at Washington's changing view of Villa first as a useful instrument of Mexican Revolution and later as a threat to economic and political stability during the period from 1913 to 1917. 16p., 18f., 6b.
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$112
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10184. RONALD REAGAN'S MIDDLE EAST POLICY. American foreign policy between 1980 and 1988 is reviewed critically. The invasion of Lebanon, the Iran-Iraq war, and the Libyan conflict are seen as examples of the influence of an aggressive Reagan policy. 7p., 10f., 4b.
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$49
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09978. THE AMERICAN INTERVENTION IN RUSSIA, 1918-1919. Examines the U.S. participation in the Allied intervention in Russia during and after World War I. American foreign policy factors, internationalist and isolationist, and are viewed as shaping Wilson's half-hearted consent to U.S. intervention, and long-term damage to U.S. relations with Japan and Russia is assessed. 17p. 38f. 9b.
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09825. CHOMSKY'S "TURNING THE TIDE": ARGUMENT AGAINST U.S. INVOLVEMENT IN CENTRAL AMERICA. Noam Chomsky's "Turning the Tide." Critical analysis of Chomsky's diatribe on U.S. involvement in Central America and a refutation of his main argument that the U.S. has no legitimate interests in Central America and should adhere firmly to a policy of absolute non-intervention. 5p., 9f., 1b.
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$35
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09813. TURKEY AND NATO DURING THE 1980S: A PIVOTAL AND OFTEN PERILOUS ALLIANCE. 22 pages, 66 footnotes, 36 bibliographic sources.
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09803. INDONESIAN-AMERICAN ECONOMIC RELATIONS. Comprehensive overview of economic relations between the U.S. and Indonesia. Considers objectives and motivations of each partner, effects of politics and culture, and conflicts in the relationship. Profiles trade patterns, trade policies, foreign investment, and exchange controls. Considers the future of the relationship. 15p., 41f., 37b.
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$105
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09783. U.S. POLICY TOWARDS ISRAEL. Analyzes the "special relationship" between the U.S. and Israel. Following a brief historical overview of U.S.-Israeli relations since 1947, considers in greater detail the political, ideological and military components of the relationship in the 1980s. 8p., 11f., 6b.
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$56
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09760. U.S. POLICY TOWARD ISRAEL. A brief summary of U.S. policy and relations with Israel, including a brief history, and outline of interests, goals, and political and ideological influences on the "special relationship" between the two states and the Middle East as a whole. 6p. 8f. 6b.
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09741. THE ZIMMERMANN NOTE. Careful analysis of the impact of the publication of the Zimmermann Note on the United States' decision to enter WWI. Considers Germany's motives, the role of the British, and the reactions of Wilson, Congress, and the American public to the plot. 25p., 38f., 17b.
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09734. NATO'S FUTURE ROLE IN EUROPE'S DEFENSE. Considers whether or not NATO still has a place in Europe, considering glasnost, perestroika, and the spreading independence of the Soviet bloc nations. 7p. 14f. 5b.
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09643. CONTAINMENT, COMMITMENT AND LIMITED WAR: THE FAILURE OF AMERICAN MILITARY STRATEGY IN VIETNAM. Considers the American defeat in Vietnam in light of the failure of superior U.S. military technology and firepower to win a "war from above" in which vast resources and enormous manpower were committed to a piecemeal approach instead of the total war of traditional military strategy. 12 pages, 24 footnotes in text, 11 bibliographic sources.
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09608. FOREIGN POLICY RELATIONS: ISRAEL, THE U.S. AND THE SOVIET UNION. Focus on U.S. and Soviet respective policies towards Israel since 1948. Considers superpower relations and response during various critical phases of Israeli history, including the Suez crisis, the Six Day War, the Yom Kipper War, the 1982 Lebanon invasion, and the 1989 Lebanese hostage crisis. 14p. 37f. 42b.
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09608. FOREIGN POLICY RELATIONS: ISRAEL, THE U.S. AND THE SOVIET UNION. 14p. 37f. 42b. See Section 25D.
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09588. AMERICAN MILITARY COMMITMENT IN VIETNAM AND THE GULF OF TONKIN RESOLUTION. Examines the origins and significance of the Gulf of Tonkin resolution, both in terms of its role in making the dramatic escalation of the American military commitment in Vietnam possible, as well as in terms of its role in expanding Presidential war powers. 8p., 16f., 8b.
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09574. FORMULATION OF US POLICY ON THE MIDDLE EAST. Considers U.S. foreign policy from a constitutional perspective, asking whether the U.S. political system effectively serves American interests, or is influenced by foreign lobbies, partisan politics and superpower rivalry. 20p. 19f. 12b.
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09573. NATO AND NON-NUCLEAR DETERRENCE. Examines strengths and weaknesses in the arguments for a non-nuclear deterrent strategy for NATO, within the context of the U.S. congressional debates surrounding defense spending, burden sharing by U.S. allies, and the prospect of a withdrawal of the nearly 300,000 American troops now stationed in Europe. Makes the case that an abandonment of the nuclear deterrent will be too costly and dangerous unless accompanied by significant reductions in Warsaw Pact conventional forces. 14p. 24f. 15b.
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09545. THE FUTURE OF INTERNATIONAL ECONOMIC ORDER: THE SPECIAL RELATIONSHIP OF JAPAN AND U.S. Considers America's relative economic decline and rise of Japan in world economic power. Analyzes the implications of the loss of U.S. hegemony and argues that Japan will not take up the leadership role. 7p., 12f., 13b.
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$49
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09544. U.S. FOREIGN POLICY, 1932-1952. Reviews the development of U.S. foreign policy from 1932 to 1952, showing how Roosevelt, Truman and the American leadership influence the major changes that took place in this country's relationship with the rest of the world. 5p., 4f., 2b.
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$35
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09536. IDEOLOGY AND PRAGMATISM IN FOREIGN POLICY. Reviews how ideology and pragmatism played important roles in shaping the foreign policies of the Carter and Reagan administrations. Considers the major differences in these factors among the two administrations as well as their likely role Bush's foreign policy. 10p. 18f. 10b.
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$70
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09465. THE FOREIGN POLICY OF THEODORE ROOSEVELT. A study of Teddy Roosevelt's foreign policy. Takes the view that T.R.'s actions in Cuba, Santo Domingo and Panama were positive and beneficial for all parties concerned. 10 pages, 18 footnotes, 6 bibliographic sources.
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$70
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09392. A BRIEF OVERVIEW OF INDIA'S RELATIONS WITH THE U.S. AND THE SOVIET UNION. 12p. 11f. 9b. See Section 25E.
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09392. A BRIEF OVERVIEW OF INDIA'S RELATIONS WITH THE UNITED STATES AND THE SOVIET UNION. Considers the critical importance of India to the global strategies of the US and USSR and then analyzes political/military issues as well as economic factors (trade, investment) which impact India's relations with the US and the USSR. 12p. 11f. 9b.
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09374. MILITARY LOGISTICS IN NATO. Examines the problems of military logistics in the North Atlantic Treaty Alliance. The structure of the alliance and its logistics systems, wartime scenarios and strategies for supply and resupply of troops, and "defense in depth" as a logistical problem are considered. 9p. 12f. 5b.
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09373. "THE DANGEROUS DOCTRINE: NATIONAL SECURITY AND U.S. FOREIGN POLICY" BY SAUL LANDAU. Analysis and critique of Landau's book which charges that the national security concept undermines the original intentions of the Constitution, curtails individual freedoms and encourages U.S. exploitation of Third World countries. 5 pages, 11 footnotes, 1 bibliographic source.
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09372. THE MIDDLE EAST PROBLEMS OF THE 1980S BY HAROLD H. SAUNDERS. Critical analysis of Saunders' study of the United States' interests in the Middle East region. 7p. 6f. 1b.
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09332. THE INTERMEDIATE NUCLEAR FORCE (INF) TREATY. Analyzes the U.S. approach to Intermediate Nuclear Force Treaty (INF) negotiations in the context of the history of U.S.-Soviet relations and current world opinion on arms reduction. 10 pages, 17 footnotes, 6 bibliographic sources.
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$70
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09331. THE COLD WAR. An analysis of the Cold War. What started it, what factors on both sides have changed its character, and what its future was contended to be by referenced authors. 6 pages, 7 footnotes, 7 bibliographic sources.
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$42
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09214. U.S. LIBYAN RELATIONS SINCE 1969. Traces U.S.-Libyan relations from the time of Qaddafi's takeover coup in 1969 up to the present, with an emphasis on policy during the Carter and Reagan administrations. Considers the role of U.S.-lsraeli relations in the policy decisions as well as assessing the effectiveness of military action against Libya during the Reagan Administration. 15p. 35f. 18b.
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09213. U.S.-ISRAELI ALLIANCES. An analysis of the pivotal role of the so-called Israel Lobby (AIPAC and the Jewish Conference) in maintaining strong U.S.-Israel political alliances. 9 pages, 13 footnotes, 5 bibliographic sources.
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$63
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09212. U.S. FOREIGN POLICY OBJECTIVES. A consideration of factors which shape U.S. foreign policy towards specific countries. The role of national security, economics and natural resources in policy-making is assessed. Specific examples are drawn from U.S. policy towards Chili, South Africa and South Korea. 12p. 13f. 12b.
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09211. AMERICAN IMPERIALISM AND CENTRAL AMERICA. The historical origins of American imperialism in Central America are reviewed, and the U.S. involvement in El Salvador and Nicaragua are examined. The apparent failure of U.S.-backed "Contra" is seen as a reason for change in American policy. 6 pages, 6 footnotes, 3 bibliographic sources.
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09156. IMPACT OF THE WAR IN VIETNAM. The long-term effects of America's war in Vietnam are considered in terms of casualties and costs, international prestige, domestic unrest and social division; the effects on the Vietnamese economy and society are also noted. 7p., 8f., 4b.
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$49
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09155. THE COLD WAR 1945-1955. A brief analytical history of the Cold War period 1945-1955. The East-West struggle is interpreted in light of what we know today about the probable concerns of the Soviets. 7 pages, 9 footnotes, 3 bibliographic sources.
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09154. GLASNOST, THE COLD WAR AND SOVIET-AMERICAN RELATIONS IN 1988. Explores some of the changes in policy that are currently taking place in Russia and the U.S., demonstrating the ways in which the Cold War past is still inhibiting the introduction of real reforms in both countries. 5 pages, 3 footnotes, 3 bibliographic sources.
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09152. FRANKLIN DELANO ROOSEVELT. A brief biography of the 32nd President, Franklin Delano Roosevelt. Covers his early career, his initial election to the Presidency, and highlights of significant events in his Administration. 6 pages, 8 footnotes 5 bibliographic sources.
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$42
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09151. THE KOREAN WAR BY DEAN ACHESON. A critical analysis of Acheson's self-congratulatory account of Truman Administration policy during the Korean War. 5p. 11f. lb.
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$35
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09021. THE PROBLEM OF FOREIGN INVESTMENT. Considers the recent invasion of foreign capital into the U.S. economy. Analyzes the various kinds of foreign investment in the U.S. with particular attention to Japanese investment in the U.S. 7p. 8f. 30b.
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09020. FUTURE TRENDS IN JAPANESE INVESTMENT IN THE U.S. A careful analysis of the likely trends in Japanese investment in the U.S. Considers capital movement into the U.S., future portfolio investment, non-treasury bonds, the stock market and direct investment. Concludes that all estimates of Japanese future investment in the U.S. must be regarded as tentative. 14p. 15f. 30b.
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$98
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09019. FOREIGN DIRECT INVESTMENT IN THE U.S. Trends and particulars of foreign direct investment in the U.S. from World War II on. Gives a breakdown on what companies are doing the investments and recent trends in investment strategies. Includes a discussion of the balance of payments effect. Principal source companies and geographic distribution are also analyzed. 19p. 45f. 32b.
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$133
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09018. THE FUTURE OF FOREIGN INVESTMENTS IN THE UNITED STATES. An essay on the future of both portfolio and direct foreign investment in the U.S. Takes the position that the global economy is here to stay and that the U.S. will have to content itself with playing the role of the investee, rather than the investor. 5p. 6f. 32b.
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$35
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09017. FOREIGN PORTFOLIO INVESTMENTS IN THE U.S. An analysis of the causes and effects of foreign portfolio investments in the U.S. Details which countries are investing, and to what extent they have invested. Also considers the type of investors and the location of foreign assets by industry and type. 15p. 24f. 32b.
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$105
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09016. IRAN-U.S. RELATIONS IN LIGHT OF THE HOSTAGE SITUATION. A hindsight study of the 1979 Iran hostage situation which attempts to draw conclusions and recommendations for the future of Iran - U.S. relations. The analysis is based upon an overview of Islamic schools of thought, theories of international relations, and inherent legal issues. Concludes that the key to future harmonious relations between the two countries lies in U.S. foreign policy. 35 pages, 68 footnotes, 27 bibliographic sources.
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$133
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09010. ROOSEVELT'S POLICY ON JEWISH REFUGEES. An indepth analysis of the ways in which Franklin D. Roosevelt reacted, or failed to react, to Hitler's policy on Jews from 1938 through World War II. The investigator concludes that Roosevelt's policies in this regard fell far short of moral, social and political imperatives. 20 pages, 28 footnotes, 14 bibliographic sources.
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$133
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08980. COVERT OPERATIONS AND U.S. INTELLIGENCE POLICY. Reviews and discusses U.S. covert operations from World War II through the recent Iran-Contra activities. Includes discussions of the legal basis for CIA activities and the global implications of these activities. 10p., 15f., 5b.
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$70
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08979. NICARAGUA: NO MORE VIETNAM. The essay summarizes viewpoints on both sides of the issue of supPort for the contras in Nicaragua. Using the lessons learned from Vietnam as background support, the author concludes that "attempting to assert American will through funding of the contras is a losing proposition. 8p. 9f. 4b.
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$56
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08978. "CRY OF THE PEOPLE" BY PENNY LERNOUX. Summary and analysis of Lernoux's documentation of the history of the American cooperation in the oppression and persecution of the poor in Latin America. Concludes with an update of the pertinent events that have occurred since the 1980 publication of Lernoux's book. 7p., 4f., lb.
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