Canada has a superior reputation as a principal, traditional peacekeeper to the world, and we defiantly have the ability, allies, and resources to take on a leadership role in peacekeeping in Darfur, Sudan.
Canada has a superior reputation as a principal, traditional peacekeeper to the world, and we defiantly have the ability, allies, and resources to take on a leadership role in peacekeeping in Darfur, Sudan. Three and a half years ago rebels in western Sudan had attacked the government after they complained that they were being deprived of their equal share of the country's resources. This local riot had resulted in death, rape and displacement as there were fierce attacks by government troops and armed forces, involving efficient rape, flammables, shooting, evacuation and raiding. Records show that between 200 thousand and 400 thousand people have died since this violence erupted, and unfortunately, about one million people have been displaced. In order to deal with this dilemma and shield the helpless people in Darfur, Sudan, the United Nations have recently made a move and come up with a preparation, passing a Security Council Resolution 1706, which requires 20,600 troops and law enforcement. Troops are needed from middle power countries, for example, Canada. Canada's total contribution to the African Union Mission in Sudan is 190 million dollars since 2004, making it one of the Missions top three international benefactors. Canada's contributions include leased commercial helicopters and transport aircraft; the loan of Canadian armored personnel carriers; financial
"Organisational politics arise when people think differently and want to act differently" (Morgan 1986: 148) - Use examples to demonstrate the relevance of this proposition for understanding organisational behaviour.
"Organisational politics arise when people think differently and want to act differently". (Morgan 1986: 148). Use examples to demonstrate the relevance of this proposition for understanding organisational behaviour. We individuals act in the world on the basis of our experiences. Our actions are very dependent on our meanings, interpretations and aims. What we do in the world depends on how we understand our place in it, depends on how we perceive ourselves and our social and physical environment, it depends on how we perceive our circumstances. Within an organisation, job roles are given. This is to determine their importance and power as a staff; some may have important job roles which may and most of the times include having a lot of power, others maybe seen as 'lower class'. This may affect our behaviour within the organisation. Individuals and social entities behave so as to cope with their environment so that they can be satisfied; this enables them to reach their goals. Therefore, patterns of behaviour are developed which differs between each person. This is known as 'Organisational Behaviour'. The study of Organisational behaviour is a systematic attempt to understand the behaviour of people in organisations" (Dubrin, 1978). It is the study of the structure, functioning and performances of organisations, and the behaviour of groups and individuals within them.
How relevant is class analysis to African politics?
Prof. P. Woodward African G&P How relevant is class analysis to African politics? Janek Mikulin In order that we may satisfactorily answer this question, we must first of all define what is meant by 'class' and its analysis and then explore how relevant it is when considering African1 politics. Once this has been done and we are coalesced as to the terms we are using, it becomes quite self-evident that class analysis is a useful, not a comprehensive, explanation of the dynamics of African politics. We must also consider such things as ethnicity; geography; religion; patronage and other elements if we wish to discover a complete picture of political events and actions. This is not only because African polities are far less formal than the constraints of class, but also because, in general, Africa lacks the levels of industrialisation that allow for the coherent production of classes and class-consciousnesses. This essay shall start by defining a general case of what 'class' is. It will then go on to illustrate the ways in which the African model fits those definitions and the ways in which it varies from it - being more diverse than simple class definitions allow. It shall then conclude by showing how, although, as stated already, class is a useful method of analysis, it is not a complete utility. Class should be used in connection with the myriad of other factors
What is the significance of the front National in French politics
What is the significance of the front National in French politics? Why do people support this party and has it had a major impact on party politics in recent years? Front national has an important role to play in French politics. It mainly represents the traditional French values, culture, history and way of life. And as a result it is very anti EU, globalisation and the movement to wards multicultural societies. Therefore it is very anti immigration and the influence of foreign culture in French society as it results in the loss of a strong national identity, due to a more liberal way of thinking. In relation to the EU the front national fears the loss of French national sovereignty and control to manage its own affairs. These views and ideas have a significant impact on French politics especially over the past few years as can be shown by the results in the presidential elections of 2002 ware Jean-Marrie LePen leader of the front National made it to the second round of the elections with '17.79% of the national vote' 1. Although there was a low turn out in the elections which most likely benefited LePens situation. It was a shock to France to see the leader of the far right reach such a curtail stage in the election. This to the world may appear that there is a large right wing support group in France. To an extent they would be correct as areas in the south of France and
Alliance Formation and the Balance of World Power.
The University of Sydney Government and International Relations International Security in the 21st Century Reading Review: Alliance Formation and the Balance of World Power Stephen M. Walt Anthony Zafirakos SID: 0305028 In his article, Alliance Formation and the Balance of World Power, Stephen M. Walt explores the causes of alignment. To gain an understanding of how states select their alliances, Walt defines three key areas - alliances as a response to threat, alignment between consistent ideologies and the tools of bribery and penetration - in the bipolar political world of 1985, influenced by the power of the Cold War's main actors, the USA and USSR. One of the main assumptions of this period is that most states were affiliated with or relied upon one of the two super powers for political, economic and military support, thus making alliances and their formation a central issue in Cold War politics. Causes of Alignment - What are they? Walt identifies the formation of alliances as a response to threat as the most significant factor of the three. The necessity for states to either "bandwagon" or "balance" is an assumption derived from the bipolar structure of the contemporary political world, and is a particularly realist idea, as the main motivation for creating these alliances is self-interest, pursuit of power and the maintenance of national security.1
Nato's Istanbul Cooperation Initiative. NATOs Istanbul Initiative inscribes itself in the Anglo-Saxon geopolitical vision that dominates the Atlantic Alliance, more particularly since the disintegration of the USSR.
HS 263 Prof De Caprariis Shubailat Badis THE NORTH ATLANTIC TREATY ORGANIZATION'S (NATO) ISTANBUL COOPERATION INITIATIVE (ICI) NATO's Istanbul Initiative inscribes itself in the Anglo-Saxon geopolitical vision that dominates the Atlantic Alliance, more particularly since the disintegration of the USSR. Anglo-American geopolitical thinkers set out then to consider the need for a change in western military thinking that was justified by what was perceived as the necessity to seize the history-shaping opportunity of increasing the realm of democracy that 1990 has given the West. Consequently, the purpose of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization became the focal point of a debate on both sides of the ocean. Conservatives argued that the ideas NATO has been defending have triumphed. Yet, if the specific problem for which the NATO Alliance was created to deal with vanishes - or gets smaller, and goes farther away - NATO cannot pretend that nothing has happened. There may be other problems, and it would be sensible to deal with them by co-operative action. Liberals, carried away by their temptation not to think that nothing has changed, but to think everything has, perceived the absence of any danger of war with Russia. Europe is free from any serious military preoccupation for as far ahead as the mind can. Alliances can then be dissolved to be replaced by "collective
"There was no general drift to war in 1914 rather there was the determination of one power (Germany) to exploit the Balkan crisis to change the international status quo in its favour". Critically evaluate this statement.
"There was no general drift to war in 1914 rather there was the determination of one power (Germany) to exploit the Balkan crisis to change the international status quo in its favour". Critically evaluate this statement. I agree completely with the above statement. This statement is accurate for a huge number of reasons. For example Germanys policy in the Balkans, and Germanys tactical alliance with Austria-Hungary. Once Germany felt the uneasiness in the feelings of Europe it used this uneasiness to its advantage. For a long time Germany waited in the wings so to speak for the chance to gain ground over Britain. When the Balkan crisis happened Germany viewed this as their chance to "change the international status quo in its favour". In Europe during the late eighteen hundreds, late nineteen hundreds there existed an alliance system. On one side you had a triple alliance of Germany, Austria-Hungary and Italy and on the other you had a triple entente of France, Russia and Britain. The coming together of these countries marked an important stage in the process whereby Europe divided itself into two armed camps. This system of alliances, backed by military arrangements was an important factor in ensuring that once war came it should very rapidly become a general war. This alliance system came into full force during the Balkan crisis of nineteen twelve and nineteen thirteen.
Discuss the extent to which changes in contemporary diplomacy have contributed to international order
Dr. M. Doctor Modern International Relations Discuss the extent to which changes in contemporary diplomacy have contributed to international order. Janek Mikulin The question seems loaded to imply that there exists a level of international order and that the various types of diplomacy have had a definite impact upon it. This essay shall investigate whether either of these implied elements holds any water and shall start by defining the rather contentious terms used. It will then give a brief history of diplomacy, with a summary of the main changes, in what shall be described as four main periods, leading on to a few case studies within the contemporary era and, finally, concluding, as one logically should, that the topic of international order is too complex to be trivialised by simply investigating the effects of a narrow subject, such as diplomacy, upon the development, or otherwise, of it.1 In order that we may answer this question as fully as possible, it is imperative that we first define the three main terms within it, namely; 'contemporary'; 'diplomacy' and 'international order'.2 The definition of the first term quite obviously has many implications on the bias and scope of the study. For if we decide that 'contemporary' should elude to those actions occurring during the last 100years, as opposed to the last 50 or even 25, then we are exposed to a differing
Threat of Nuclear Terrorism and its implication for Western Security
Running Head: THREAT OF NUCLEAR TERRORISM AND ITS IMPLICATION FOR Threat of Nuclear Terrorism and its implication for Western Security [Author's Name] [Institution's Name] Threat of Nuclear Terrorism and its implication for Western Security Introduction Terrorism and the possible possession by terrorists of WMD, especially nuclear weapons, are part of the "asymmetric" dynamics that have thrust the international community into a new and uncertain situation. These dynamics have been witnessed in the 9/11 (2001) al Qaeda terrorist attacks on New York and Washington, the 3/11 (2004) terrorist attacks against Madrid, and the 7/11 (2005) terrorist attacks against London. 1Terrorist acquisition and use of WMD, especially nuclear weapons, is an extremely serious problem that must not be dismissed as the subject of works of fiction. Indeed, the U.S. casualties and losses on 9/11 would be seen as relatively minor as compared to a possible terrorist strike using even crude nuclear weapons. Both candidates in the United States 2004 presidential elections agreed that this is the most serious threat the country faces. 2 The threat of terrorist strikes, particularly those involving weapons of mass destruction (WMD) represents one of the most serious threats to the United States and other nations that are potential targets of subnational, national, and transnational terrorist groups
Liberal democracies.
iN2078212 Pol222 "Though often regarded as the leading liberal Democracy in the world, the USA is in fact politically ' exceptional' from other countries." Christian democracy, free democracy and liberal democracy are all terms, which have been used by George W bush to highlight the values, which the United States, and its allies are determined to protect. Since September 11th our democratic rights have been championed by the US as the lynchpin of our civil societies. Describing the US as the leading liberal democracy in the world is to say that it leads Britain, France and Germany as the other liberal democracies of note. So what common features unite these systems under the banner of liberal democracy? " Liberal democratic states are characterised by constitutional government, a system of checks and balances among major institutions, fair and regular elections, a democratic franchise, a competitive party system, the protection of individual rights and civil liberties and so forth."ii It is not universally accepted that the US is a liberal democracy, "Liberty and democracy have been persistent influences over the course of American history and politics, but they are always in dynamic tension with each other."iii However if we accept the criteria laid out by Heywood then the US
