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Critically review themain factors which led the Italian Mafia to become Transnational in the post-World War 2 period
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This paper deals with the main political, economic, or demographic factors that led to a rebirth of the Mafia in the post-World War II period and its transformation into a part of the transnational organised crime.... The paper argues that the Sicilian Mafia (often undeservedly.... ... ... d Italian) is a secret society with its own rules and hierarchy intended for members only, which played a significant role in the structure of the American organised crime within the pre-war period, and which had been successfully revived by the American organised crime atives (with the connivance of the American army), growing in size, experience and ambitions to the monstrous organisation that had challenged the supremacy of the Italian government in the 1980s....
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Cyber Securiy and Cloud Computing
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This paper ''Cyber Securiy and Cloud Computing'' tells that banks and other security agencies have also used cloud computing for backup purposes.... In all of these, a single breach could lead to millions of vital information getting into wrong hands, including cyber crimes and theft.... ... ... ...
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Quality Management Reflection
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I was directly responsible for the literature review part of the research.... I was directly responsible for the literature review part of the research.... The group agreed unanimously to have its research topic as ‘Quality Management Strategy for an improved system of Teaching and Learning: University of West Sydney'.... This was not the original title of the research project....
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Political Analysis - Joe Biden vs Marco Rubio
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EMO: Roadmap to a Successful research on Campaigns ... o guarantee a successful research before Harrison announces his candidature, various aspects will undergo analysis.... The research will follow a practicable order to ensure its success.... Finding more information about the main opponent, Senator John Cornyn, understanding the electoral landscape of Texas as well as identifying the most appropriate type of research to use are key steps to follow....
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Broken Dreams of the Soviet Times
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ack in 1985, while studying at the Moscow Institute of International Affairs, I did a student research on the Marxist Political Economy that brought such unexpected result – I was expelled from school.... Higher education included: universities, military academies, and institutes.... Some civil and military facilities formed a system called Secondary Specialized Education and trained students in a wide variety of skills ranging from mechanical to hairdressing....
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Strategic Management: Boeing
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With regular inputs to research and Development activities, Boeing has been continuing to expand its product line and services to meet emerging customer needs.... Boeing (2007) states1 that it is the worlds leading aerospace company and the largest manufacturer of commercial jetliners and military aircraft combined, with capabilities in rotorcraft, electronic and defense systems, missiles, satellites, launch vehicles and advanced information and communication systems....
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The Construct Being Measured
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The tests will be particularly designed to evaluate their level of understanding regarding the key approaches and research methodologies that have been previously learned in the class.... ?The tests will be particularly designed to evaluate their level of understanding regarding the key approaches and research methodologies that have been previously learned in the class (Anastasi and Urbina, 1997)....
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Problem Students
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Therefore, there were a few things that made it difficult for me to teach and train these children in an effective manner, regardless of the research I did on how to teach and look after them (Brown et al.... The essay "Problem students" dwells on the peculiarities of problem students....
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Final exam paper for management skill
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From this year's learning, it is clear that every person has a responsibility to develop a leadership manifesto as they prepare to serve the community in different capacities.... One important element of a leader is the ability to guide others and to solve real time problems that.... ... ... Somehow, every one finds themselves at a point where they need to act as leaders and make decisions that affect a large group of people....
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Security and idententy
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Although security is used to refer to protection of the state, it is broadened to include not only military, but also political, economic, societal, and environmental aspects.... As opposed to the traditional approach, which focused on military threats originating from other countries, the new approach involves a broader concept of security and identity.... Although security is used to refer to protection of the state, it is broadened to include not only military, but also political, economic, societal, and environmental aspects....
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What Can We Learn about Managemet Today from Exanining Its Historical Foundations
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Another behavioral approach work “The art of war” written by Chinese general Sun Tzu, is a military managerial book written in 6th B.... This essay has presented some suggestions that can be helpful in improving productivity.... There can be various other factors as well but these are somehow the extraction or summary of both the theories one way and the other....
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Hospital Case Management
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The naval hospital uses a case management approach.... This is a health care attitude for the hospital, its patients and the population.... It includes managed care.... Quality improvement at the hospital is a part of the case management program.... The department applies preventive healthcare.... ...
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America Out of Iraq Now
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At the same time, money is being cut from the budget for more important work, such as scientific research.... led military activity in their country (Iraq Body Count).... Reservists and National Guardsmen are being sent to Iraq because we are running out of regular military troops to send, but National Guardsmen are more useful to us at home.... Our presence in Iraq is killing thousands of people and it is depriving Americans of their loved ones and the social support that military personnel stationed on American soil can provide to their country....
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Can the Study of Politics Be Scientific
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om/essays/Politics/902.... This essay "Can the Study of Politics Be Scientific" briefly explains politics, the scientific nature of politics, the difference between nation and state, the strength and weakness of democracy and factors affecting political power, etc.... Politics is an essential segment of human life....
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Since 9/11Terrorism is Best Understood as a Network Phenomenon
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The organization indicated various motives for their attack, primarily the US support of Israel, the US military presence in the Middle East, and the economic and political sanctions imposed on Iraq.... y applying new techniques of operations after the 2001 US-assault on Afghanistan, the Al-Qaeda was able to use the strategic difficulties and military barriers established by the US to their advantage (Johnson, 2004).... The links of these affiliates to the Al-Qaeda organization have been founded on shared ideals and common military experiences in Afghanistan (Scott, 2007)....
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The Ultimate Defeat of Napoleon in France: 1812-1815
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The Ultimate Defeat of Napoleon in France: 1812-1815 (School) The Ultimate Defeat of Napoleon in France: 1812-1815Napoleon Bonaparte was one of the greatest military commanders in history, and his campaigns have been used throughout the history of war.... He decided early on a military career and won a scholarship to a military academy.... His ensuing military conquests threatened the stability of the world and made France a powerful force....
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What was the most important factor behind Saladin's series of successes
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Further, his own ambitions to create an alternative Ayyubid dynasty in Arab world and use of Jihad as a tool to gain military power are other important reasons which could be considered as the key reasons behind his rise to the success.... Saladin's father, Ayyub, was in military services for the Turkish military Leader Zangi who was controlling Aleppo and Mosul.... Political and military Structure Saladin's rise to the power and his success should also be viewed from the perspective of the overall political and administrative system which he put in place....
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A Humanitarian Mission Outside of the United States
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This paper highlights that planning serves as an important part of military strategy whether it is geared for combatant or non-combatant purposes.... The urgent nature of military affairs makes it appropriate for the commanding officers to be quick on their feet in terms of planning and execution.... lanning serves as an important part of military strategy whether it is geared for combatant or non-combatant purposes.... The urgent nature of military affairs makes it appropriate for the commanding officers to be quick on their feet in terms of planning and execution....
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Professional Practice, Education and Freedom in American Universities
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The paper "Professional Practice, Education and Freedom in American Universities" claims that ICTs are effective interventions to be undertaken to establish a sound environment for learning and research both for faculty and students, but they are certainly without disadvantages.... hile information and communications technologies (ICTs) are admittedly the most effective interventions that may be undertaken to establish a sound environment for learning and research both for faculty and students, the same are certainly without disadvantages and/or ill effects....
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Personality and the Workplace Paper Situational Analysis
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Current research show that personality interaction is greatly influenced by external factors, particular if such factors impact social perceptions or characterizations (Biesanz et al,... In recent years, there has been greater recognition of personality in the workplace.... According to Zur Muehlen (2005), the motivation behind the initiative is due to need to enhance workforce productivity as well as to deter conflict within and against organizations....
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Industrial Revolution in Modern British History
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This happened due to its strong military force making it possible and easier to gain total control of the oceanic transportation and trading activities.... Name Institution Course Instructor Date Industrial Revolution is the most Important in Modern British History Years between 1750 and 1850, witnessed United Kingdom undergo its first industrial revolution due to discovery of a number of various machines such as steam-powered machines that resulted to massive increase in industries and factories....
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International relations
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American fathers and mothers would see their children pressed into the service of an international military, run by foreigners (Chaulia 1).... Thomas Jefferson argued that a recognized opposition would be free enough to keep the official party in check activities in order to ensure proper governance (Leffler 23)....
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Terrorism and Security
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It thus makes a very relevant topic to research on.... This is because if the research is conducted properly and thoroughly, it could provide findings, which could be useful to several potential users, including experts involved in contingency planning, damage control as well as direct victims of terrorist activities.... Thus, this book would provide a valuable insight into the workings of the government when it seeks to tackle the problem of terrorism, which would assist the purpose of this research....
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Evolution of ISR Capability in Australia
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Contemporary capability According to the research work by Bernus, Nemes & Schmidt (2003) currently the ISR operates with one hundred fighters while the defense forces of Australia claim that operating with fifty fighters would be as generous.... This is in regard to the research work by Hallen (2009).... , National Bureau of Asian research.... This means that the ability to use military force when necessary, and knowing what is happening in their strategic areas of interest remains supreme to ensure that the ISR is capable (Grey, 2008)....
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Argument paper FOR the legalization of marijuana
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Instructor name Date Marijuana Should be Legalized Instead of eradicating drugs from the U.... .... and other nations as was promised, the ‘war on drugs' has instead amplified instances of violence, contributed to the spread of organized crime, crowded the prison system past capacity, consumed enormous amounts of money and still has had almost no impact on the availability of drugs or the numbers of persons who use them....
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School of Social Science and Public Policy: Risk Management
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k/fac/soc/wbs/conf/olkc/archive/oklc4/papers/oklc2003_aase.... igh reliability organisations have been studied extensively and information presented in this paper represent the findings of this research.... mphasis on organisational learning unifies high reliability organisations though it is difficult if not currently impossible to apply what he have learned from organisational accident research into theorized frameworks which will provide better information for safety management in the future (Pidgeon, 2010, p 214)....
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Siberian Village Land and Life in the Sakha Republic
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The colonization of the Yakutia by Soviet Union began as a result of building a fortress in the present day Yakutsk city, and provided shelter to Russian military, merchants, government officials and exiles.... Name: Instructor: Course: Date: Siberian Village: Land and Life in the Sakha In boreal forests found in subarctic Asia a tribe known as the Yakut who reside in permanent and sizeable villages....
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The Health Risk of HIV/AIDS in Corrections
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This is with the exemption of migrants, blood donors, along with military recruits, the majority has been done on a choosing basis.... The Health Risk of HIV/AIDS in Corrections Name: Institution: The Health Risk of HIV/AIDS in Corrections Introduction HIV/AIDS is a grave apprehension for prisons, as well as jails....
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What Effect Does Being a Child Soldier Have on the Development of Children in Sierra Leone
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he research questions are meant to play a key role in this research.... While they will not be allowed to limit the scope of the study, they will help ensure that the study maintains a focused direction and does not deviate from the subject of the research.... For this purpose, the research questions have been designed to take a rather specific approach towards the key areas of concern that the study will be addressing.... Therefore, the answers to these research questions will be presented in the conclusion for the research. ...
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The Independence Movements of Nigeria and Algeria
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Nigeria, Africa's most populous nation was formally colonized in 1900 with the proclamation of the two protectorates of Northern and Southern Nigeria that were later joined in 1914 to form a single territory of Nigeria (Falola, 2003, p.... 3).... ... ... ... The political independence movements of Nigeria ...
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The Cuban Missile Crisis
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Communities of historians, political scientists, and policy-makers still research this brief, but pivotal, period of time for the lessons that can be learned, both positive and negative ones, and how interpretations and perceptions of the crisis have changed in the fifty years after the fact.... Although the different opinions and issues of the Cuban Missile Crisis can be argued from differing perspectives and will likely continue to be the topic of research and debate for years to come, it matters little whether you wholeheartedly believe that the “life-saving” outcomes of the Crisis was solely a victory of JFK and the United States or whether you feel it was a matter of luck that devastation was avoided....
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Extent of the US Democracy for Civil War to Protect
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research has shown that in the 1700s, America was known for its slave trade.... research has shown that in the 1700s America was known for its slave trade.... “Economic research: How Increasing Income Inequality Is Dampening U.... It is however, sad to note that the democracy fought for in the civil war did not bore much, as there exists segregation and racial wage gap, racial segregation in the labor market, segregation in the us military, racial wage gaps between the whites and the people of color, minority groups suffer a higher unemployment Rate, and the intra-racial wage gap in the United States (Global Credit Portal). ...
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Economics and Psychology
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Evidence from psychological research proved that individuals did not follow rational choices.... There exists a gap between the assumptions of psychology and economics.... In 1970, Bruno Frey stated that "the agent of economic theory is rational, selfish and his tastes do not change....
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Current and Future Financial Situation in Dubai
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The question at hand is where does Dubai go from here.... Since the beginning of the worldwide financial crisis in October of 2008 Dubai has seen severe consequential effects in every sector of its economic political and social life.... Many believe that these effects will continue to negatively impact to buy and are quite pessimistic about its future prospects. ...
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A Specific Challenge That Confronted the US in 1974-1999
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The paper "A Specific Challenge That Confronted the US in 1974-1999" discusses that the enmity between the US and the Middle East countries increased leading to the American hostages e.... .... Iran hostage crisis.... The United States began to monitor the affairs of the rest of the world.... ... ...
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How religious conflict lead to the weakness of government in Lebanon
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It gives significant details on the topic of research, which is based on Lebanon political systems.... Nevertheless, Hajjar has explored legitimacy of this proposal through the comprehensive quantitative and qualitative research.... The author has exposed the tension and poor state of the Christian Muslim relations in the modern Lebanon through exhaustive research.... He conducted the research with the university students who were asked about their feelings and attitude regarding the relations' challenges and factors affecting the problems....
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The Atomic Bombing of Nagasaki
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This research paper "The Atomic Bombing of Nagasaki" discusses the decision by President Harry S.... ??4 Revisionist historians have long sought to claim that the use of the bomb was to intimidate the USSR and not due to real military needs.... Despite these other factors, Truman's decision to deploy the second bomb was a means to realizing a practical military objective: the complete and utter defeat of Imperial Japan....
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Isabel Allendes novel, La Casa de los Espritus
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A democratic senator in his later life, he witnesses the changing political scene before, during and after the military coup, and the disintegration of his family, health and everything that he holds dear.... Isabel Allende's 1985 novel, La Casa de los Espritus, relates the story of the Trueba-del Valle family over four generations, paralleling their lives, loves and losses with the chaotic social and political climate of the country (Chile)....
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The Ideology Of Islamic State of Iraq and Syria
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The Department of Defense main objective would be the special operation that requires military force and skills.... Culture and Communication Within HUMINT and military Intelligence.... The paper "The Ideology Of Islamic State of Iraq and Syria" provides a detailed history of the ISIS that is an extremist movement and originated from the almost fallen Al-Qaeda....
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Methods of Engagement in Afghanistan
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In order to create reassurance amongst the people, that no secret operations are being held by the military and government.... This must be viewed as a long term commitment one that the military alone is not equipped to deal with.... This essay "Methods of Engagement in Afghanistan" discusses strategies changing in non-functioning systems that need to be made and replaced by the implementation of the local belief....
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A Degree is Worth Much Less to Some Students
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They have the papers but apparently, they cannot deliver up to the required standards.... Even bright students with good papers are doing jobs that do not match their qualifications.... They lack motivation from administrations that recognize lecturers who indulge in research that earns the institution money.... For example, biotechnology students in higher education institutions should undertake rigorous laboratory experiments and graduate with the potential to come with research projects that can benefit society....
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How Democratic is the American Constitution
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America is not only a economic giant of the world, but it has developed evenly in all areas, be it military, technology, or gaining political power.... During any public and military service, Americans are bound by the Constitution to take oath for offering their allegiance to the nation, which is accepting and supporting the Constitution. ...
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Black-Figure Amphora with Scenes of Apollo Entertaining Dionysus and Hermes
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“Greece; Rome; military Antiquities; military Art and Science; History.... The paper "Black-Figure Amphora with Scenes of Apollo Entertaining Dionysus and Hermes" states that the bronze material that has been used in making the art is a representation of a thriving economic activity during the time when the artwork was done....
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The 'Colored Revolutions' of Eastern Europe During the 2000s
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Measures incorporated pawn monitoring of elections to counterbalance Western assertions of fraud, plus amplified struggles at military and economic collaboration such as the Shanghai Cooperation Organization.... The communal basis of the regime had been very thin nonetheless, and it was comparatively tranquil for conformist party frontrunner Constantine Karamanlis to take possession of power as stand-in prime minister, with the provision of some high-ranking military colonels....
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The Role of Image in the Formation of Foreign Policy
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With increased capitalism in the modern world nations want to gain more and more military and economic power so as to be influential over the less powerful nation when critical decisions are being made so as to maintain status quo.... military and economic strength determines power of nations in the 21st century that those nations possess....
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Color for A New Order
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he music video for the song shot in 1983 features compiled military clips with false colours.... The cold war entailed military and political tension between powers in Eastern and Western Bloc after World War II.... This paper ''Color for A New Order'' tells that The new order is a name used to refer to an English rock band established in 1980 Manchester in England....
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How Hinduism Spread during the Mauryan Empire
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One of these, Ptolematic Egypt pursued a series of military and bureaucratic policies to enforce state control following initial resistance.... he onset of the Ptolemaic period for a time apparently restored the military standing and status of Ancient Egypt, with the Egyptian armies being based on the weapons, tactics, and strategies of the Macedonians....
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John Brown - Terrorist or Freedom Fighter
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Secondly, facilitating military training in his assembled group is definitely determinative of the approach every involved person had about the raid.... Since the success of the raid depended on a military plan and form of hostility, training was needed by every member of an activist grouping intending to undertake such a high profile project....
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Success of the Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament in Great Britain in 1968
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The strength of the movement lay also in the fact that it moved past the politics of the Cold War despite being temporally located in the heyday of this ideological and military struggle between the two power blocs.... It is interesting to note that unlike most of its predecessors, the anti-Iraq War movement did not cease to operate after the ostensible end of the war and continued to protest in the subsequent years against the insidious ways in which military occupation and economic depletion have perpetuated Western control over Iraq's political freedom....
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Fracking: Energy Needs, Impacts, and Concerns
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The paper presents fracking: energy needs, impacts, and concerns.... With all forms of mineral and gas extraction, the process itself is less than environmentally friendly.... This brief essay will consider the case of natural gas extraction via a process known as 'fracking'.... ... ... ... In defining, describing, and seeking to understand the ramifications of such a process, the author hopes to inform the reader regarding the overall environmental/health risks that such a process entails and weight these against the unique benefits of domestic economic gain that is a function of increased labor necessitated for extraction....
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