Why do Arab Islamic countries hate the United States?

Running head: WHY DO ARAB ISLAMIC COUNTRIES HATE WHY DO ARAB ISLAMIC COUNTRIES HATE THE UNITED STATES? Chris Eggleton Marshall University Abstract Conflict in the Middle East has reigned since biblical times. An escalation in violence has been seen since the 1900's . With the emergence of the United States as a competing and lone super power, alterations in the status quo can be traced directly and indirect to United States influence. Exploration of three major areas will be explored. WHY DO ARAB ISLAMIC COUNTRIES HATE THE UNITED STATES? Why do Arab Islamic countries hate us? That is a question that has been asked many times since September 11th, 2001. The fact is that this did not happen over night. This problem has been escalating for hundreds of years depending on the point of view. Some scholars say the hated began with the Christian Crusades in the year 1095. Other sources point to the ongoing conflict between the Arabs and Israelis, in which the United States backs Israel. These are just some of the ever growing reasons that Arab Islamic countries hate the United States. There are three main points of focus when one researches this topic. First and foremost is foreign policy. This would include the war for Palestine as well as the war on terrorism that the United States now wages. Secondly, religion plays the next major role in the hatred for the

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Is China a Threat to International Security

To what extent is China a threat to international security in the Post-Cold War era? The implosion of the Soviet Union and subsequent collapse of the cold war that had held the attention of the world for four decades freed governments around the world to refocus their crystal balls on the next plausible threat to international security. Most signs point towards China as the most eligible candidate. With an annual GDP growth rate that averaged 9.7 percent between 1989 and 20001 and a military arsenal that boasts of membership in the nuclear club2 and the possession of the largest standing army in the world, China has attracted concern from governments around the world and especially in the Asia-Pacific region. As Joseph S. Nye pointed out, the rise of a new power is usually accompanied by anxieties and uncertainties in the international political system3. Many analysts in the United States have put forth the view that China's increased economic power would encourage her to expand her territory, both geographically and politically. Many are concerned how this revisionist attitude of China, if true, would affect both regional and global security. China's lack of transparency, especially in her declaration of defense spending4, forces governments around the world to resort to second-guessing China's military make up and intentions for her military assets. China herself, by

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Critically evaluate the case for and against global governance

Critically evaluate the case for and against global governance This essay will discuss arguments for and against the phenomenon of global governance with particular reference to existing international governmental structures. Firstly, global governance and globalization will be defined and then their political, economic and environmental aspects will be assessed. Varying ideologies will be evaluated along with their applicability to the present global institutions. Connections between apparently independent entities with independent interests will be scrutinized and will help to explain the present multilateralist trend in world politics. The scope of this essay is enormous, and it is not possible to cover all aspects in requisite detail in a short essay, however, the main points in this debate will be addressed. In 1995, the Commission on Global Governance defined global governance as, "the sum of the many ways individuals and institutions, public and private, manage their common affairs. It is a continuing process through which conflicting or diverse interests may be accommodated and co-operative action may be taken. It includes formal... as well as informal arrangements that people and institutions have agreed to or perceive to be in their interest" (cited in Karns & Mingst 2004: 4). Globalization itself is defined by Scholte (1996) as the, "emergence and spread

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The nuclear age began on the 6th of August 1945, when the united states air force dropped the first, and so far, only nuclear weapon to ever to be used in combat on the city of Hiroshima, Japan. In the coming days Nagasaki was also flattened, the awes...

The nuclear age began on the 6th of August 1945, when the united states air force dropped the first, and so far, only nuclear weapon to ever to be used in combat on the city of Hiroshima, Japan. In the coming days Nagasaki was also flattened, the awesome power of the atomic bomb was displayed to the world. This incredible event was to have massive implications on the direction of the human race from then on. Nuclear weapons would come to dominate national security issues the world over, as their destructive power would come to threaten the very survival of civilisation. In this essay I shall focus my attention on the issue of nuclear deterrence. I intend to outline the ideas behind the doctrines, show that the reasoning behind it is far from sound, and use evidence I have collected to prove that nuclear deterrence has by no means achieved its objectives of keeping the world from war. Since the creation of the first atomic bomb, nuclear weapons have become synonymous with national security for states that posses them. Many have said nuclear weapons serve no rational ends1, due to the destruction they create. However for the United States, the State who first developed this most devastating form of warfare, they do in fact serve a very rational purpose, (and would for every future nuclear armed state). It was reasoned that by possessing a nuclear weapon warfare could

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Nations and Nationalism since 1780.

Peter Brennan Political Science 420 Prof. Lounds The question of whether the U.S.A is a nation, state, or a nation-state is one with no straightforward answer. One's first reaction to the question is to answer that yes the U.S is a nation, for we have been taught and it is generally accepted that the United States is certainly a nation, and as we believe the greatest nation in the world. However, when one considers the many definitions of the word Nation, as taken from the handouts, notes and readings by Benedict Anderson and E.G Hobsbawm the question of the United State's nationhood becomes much more obtuse. On page 37 of his book Nations and Nationalism since 1780, Hobsbawm says that historically "in practice there were only three criteria which allowed a people to be firmly classed as a nation, provided it was large enough to pass the threshold." According to Hobsbawm the first criterion for nationhood was "its historic association with a current state or one with a fairly lengthy or recent past". I feel that the United States can certainly fulfill this requirement. While the U.S began as a colony of Britain, and was at first entirely populated by citizens of other countries, it soon evolved into a country of its own and proceeded to declare and win its independence. Therefore, the U.S satisfies the first criterion because the current U.S.A can be traced back to the

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What contribution has the UN made towards the maintenance of peace since 1945?

What contribution has the UN made towards the maintenance of peace since 1945? The United Nations (UN) Organisation was formed when the UN charter was signed in San Francisco, United States, in September of 1945. This charter was drawn up and signed by 50 representative states at the time. The purpose of the United Nations, as it says in the United Nations charter, is to maintain international peace and security, to develop friendly relations among nations, to cooperate in solving international economic, social, cultural and humanitarian problems and in promoting respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms; and also to help in the actions of nations to attain these ends. Over the years, the United Nations has played a major role in helping resolve international crises and in resolving prolonged conflicts, therefore contributing immensely to the maintenance of peace and harmony. As Article 1 of the United Nations charter says, the United Nations is bound "To maintain international peace and security, and to that end: to take effective collective measures for the prevention and removal of threats to the peace, and for the suppression of acts of aggression or other breaches of the peace, and to bring about by peaceful means, and in conformity with the principles of justice and international law, adjustment or settlement of international disputes or situations which

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'Once terrorists get their hands on weapons of mass destruction, it's just a matter of time before we lose New York or London.' Discuss. Many argue that weapons of mass destruction (WMD) in the hands of states are essential for peace

'Once terrorists get their hands on weapons of mass destruction, it's just a matter of time before we lose New York or London.' Discuss. Many argue that weapons of mass destruction (WMD) in the hands of states are essential for peace and security in the world. The question arises due to the fact that it is increasingly more likely that WMDs will be in the hands of non-state actors such as terrorists. This essay will divide the question into three sub-sections. The first section will deal with whether it is realistic or feasible that terrorists will gain weapons of mass destruction, which includes biological, chemical and nuclear weapons. The second section: whether terrorist groups would actually want WMDs and if they did acquire them would they actually use them. The third section: with the assumption that terrorists will get their hands on WMDs, whether or not it is inevitable that it will result in the loss of major world cities such as New York or London. For this essay, a 'loss' of a city will constitute as: the significant damage of core infrastructure and the significant number of deaths. This essay will argue that chemical weapons are the only WMD that is truly attainable by terrorists at present but will be joined by biological weapons and nuclear weapons in the future. However, even when attained by terrorists, it is unlikely that it will mean the

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New Laws Passed After 9-11-01.

John Dirks Government April 9, 2003 NEW LAWS PASSED AFTER 9-11-01 In the past year, since the attacks of September 11th, 2001, there have been many changes in the laws of this country. Congress has passed many new laws, with the intention of making our country a more secure place to live. However, some of the new legislation leaves some people feeling a little uneasy about their privacy. The question is, should we have to sacrifice privacy for safety? How safe are we really, when all of our personal private information is out in the wide open for the whole world to see? The Patriot Act "The most significant immigration-related bill passed in 2001 was the Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism." (Faegre & Benson) It gives the government many objectionable authorities, most of which are argued as unconstitutional. Since "it was passed with virtually no public hearing or debate" (Chang), it is not at all surprising that so many people are opposed to it. It is not so much the amount of power given to the government by this bill, but that it is openly stated that the government will be practicing these things, and that it will be perfectly legal. Screening incoming and outgoing calls and keeping records of electronic communications are just a few of the actions that are allowed under intelligence

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Advantages and Disadvantages for Bulgaria in the European Union

Module: European Union in the International System Reader: Yossi Mekelberg Advantages and Disadvantages for Bulgaria in the European Union By: Dessislava Dimitrova E-mail: [email protected] Phone: 07977981394 Student #: 0402371 University of Buckingham Introduction There has always been one common dream for the peoples who inhabit the continent of Europe-to create a united and powerful country. It is now the first time since the Roman Empire that this chance has been given. As time passed the people of Europe have changed from invading worriers to diplomats, who have been working for the better future of the Union, which they have created. Established in 1957 its goal has been to integrate more countries in Europe and to make a state with no boundaries, both physical and social. Recently, the less developed countries, being either former Soviet Union or Satellites of the USSR, had been offered the help of the older members of the organization in order to integrate themselves and to become a part of the European family. One such country called Bulgaria is situated in a crossroad between the East and the West, between Asia and Europe. Having a population of only 8 million people, Bulgaria has been going through the process of joining the European Union, which will hopefully happen in 2007. Programs such as SAPARD (Special Accession Programme for Agriculture & Rural

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International Relations Theory. What insights does feminist IR bring to the study of war?

What insights does feminist IR bring to the study of war? POLS214 - International Relations Theory Seminar Tutor: Linda Åhäll Banner Code: 08 20900 Student ID: 1024193 War, both politically and physically has many gender stereotypes. There are many exceptionally different ways, on an international scale, in which war effects women. These stem from women having to go through the grievance of being mothers and lovers back at home (Karam, 2000: 3) to family dispossession; being actual wartime victims through violence, such as rape, and even being frontline fighters. However, it is also argued that many areas of feminist agenda, throughout many different conflicts, have occasionally come out victorious at least some what (Diedrich and Fischer-Hornung, 1990: 3). This essay is going to deal with some of the insights feminism brings to the study of war, not only in terms of women, as there is a common, incorrect, interpretation that 'women' is simply a synonym for 'feminist' (Gullace, 2003: 142). This essay will acknowledge the differences, internationally, into how women and war coexist by looking at gender stereotypes present between men and women in terms of the military and during war time. It will also look at potential reasoning as to why there is a difference in mentality between men and women in times of war. British women during the two World Wars were praised for

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