International Relations Essay Examples

NATO: A Neoliberal Perspective To analyse NATO within the neoliberal perspective, the aspects of NATO as a key player in creating cooperation and strengthening the interdependence in the international system should be noted. As a priority, contents of the neoliberal theory will be identified and consequently the picture of NATO from this point of view […]

Thirteen Days” by Antony Gumi The “Thirteen Days” movie describes how the 35th president of United States of America (USA), John Fitzgerald Kennedy (JFK) dealt with the Cuban Missile Crisis during the period of October 14-28, 1963. It shows how JFK’s leadership saved the world from having World War III (WWIII), or worse, Nuclear War. […]

If the Bush administration had effectively communicated a stronger and clearer message about the Panama situation, they could have possibly avoided using excessive force against Manuel Antonio Noriega and the Panamanian population. This could have resulted in saving innocent lives and valuable resources. The 1989 U.S. invasion of Panama involved American troops and was carried […]

Although many Americans hold a negative opinion about the United States’ counterintelligence efforts, particularly in regard to the CIA and FBI, it is not clear that the facts will support this opinion. Much of the criticism of the CIA and FBI stems from abuses where these agencies engaged in illegal activities against citizens of the […]

Saddam Hussein, former president of Iraq, was in power since 1979 until the collapse of his regime in March 2003, when a coalition led by U. S.A occupied Iraq. Saddam Hussein was prosecuted, because he was accused of crimes against humanityThe international community has repeatedly accused Saddam Hussein of war crimes, genocide, and atrocities during […]

Is realism ‘realistic’? Realism by its very name indicates that it emphasises a realistic approach to international relations theory, however the extent to which this is true is thoroughly debated amongst scholars in contemporary society. Realism revolves primarily around the struggle for power amongst self-interested states, with particular emphasis on the desire of survival for […]

In 1947, Pakistan and the United States established official diplomatic relations. This took place amidst the emergence of the Cold War and its division into two opposing forces: Soviet and US. As a consequence, Pakistan and India had to take sides, leading to the establishment of bilateral relations between Pakistan and the United States. Throughout […]

The continuous power struggle among the classes of the social strata in global economic affairs had lead into a new strain of conflict. Nowadays, the former colonies of richer countries for instance, the many less-developing countries in the world, have succumbed to the fate that total independence to every aspect of national life cannot be […]

The historical investigation focuses on how post-war peacemaking and peacekeeping efforts affected international relations leading up to the Second World War. The inquiry aims to determine if these efforts influenced France’s adoption of pacifism through the Treaty of Versailles in 1919, failure of the League of Nations from 1920-1939, and global shock caused by the […]

The term ‘Wilson’s Fourteen points’ refers to the ideas enunciated by the USA’s president of 1917 Woodrow Wilson (often described as an idealist). These points were to serve as the framework for the Treaty of Versailles. Wilson started working on his Fourteen Points soon after America joined the First World War in April 1917, and […]

The use of the first atomic device in warfare, known as ‘Little Boy’, had a devastating impact on Japan in 1945. Innocent civilians were melted and the resulting flash of light and heat wave tore off window frames and doors. Despite prior alliances with allies during World War I and trading relationships with America and […]

Critical Geopolitics seeks to “reveal the hidden politics of geographical knowledge” (Tuithail et al, 1998: 3). Geopolitics is a discourse, a culturally and politically varied way of describing, representing and writing about geography and international politics. This paper will attempt to analyse how political cartoons and stamps are geopolitical representations that impart geopolitical knowledge. The […]

Dating back to the 1600’s Britain gained an extensive empire. America was one of her most influential settlements, she owned thirteen colonies which stretched along the East coast. These colonies were populated by settlers which were sent from Britain, before departing they agreed to live under the rule of the British Monarch and remain dependent […]

While some might consider America’s involvement in World War I a critical event, I am not entirely convinced that it was the most significant factor in the Allies’ defeat. Nonetheless, I believe that the Germans underestimated the American military’s potential. During an address to the German parliament, Admiral Capelle stated that “America from a military […]

The period between 1917 and 1945 saw several major changes in the relationship between the USA and Russia. Although traditionally the two countries were had had a harmonious relationship, it had been clear for some time before the Russian Revolutions that interests were diverging. The next 28 years saw the relationship between the two on […]

1. What role did the United States and Great Britain play in the Russian Revolution? How did this participation affect the relationship between the Bolsheviks and the West?- The United States and Great Britain sent their own troops to fight the Russian Revolution against the Bolsheviks and communism. This participation effects the relationship between the […]

Britain contributed to the defeat of Germany in WW1 in several ways, I will write all the reasons and conclude on my thought on which was the most important contribution.The British army in France and BelgiumBritain joined the First World War when the Germans invaded neutral Belgium in August 1914. The BEF (British Expeditionary Force) […]

Throughout the 1950s and early 1960s, the dominant superpowers of America and the Soviet Union were immersed in a Cold War which fostered an atmosphere of mutual distrust. This led to an arms race between them, with America enjoying a position of superiority. In the 1960 Olympic games, a primary source British cartoon illustrated an […]

Opinions differ on what caused the Boer War. Some argue that it was motivated by Britain’s interest in profiting from gold production in Southern Africa and its aim to overthrow Paul Kruger’s obstructive government. Others highlight British decision makers’ concerns, including safeguarding the Cape Colony, upholding British influence and status, and the influential roles of […]

The aim of this research project is to discover and present publicly accessible evidence that corroborates the statement made by US President George Bush on September 20th, 2001. In his statement, he labeled Iran, Iraq, and North Korea as an “axis of evil” due to their alleged participation in manufacturing weapons of mass destruction and […]

The concept of space law, an aspect of international law, began with United States President Dwight D.Eisenhower’s introduction of the idea into the United Nations in 1957, in connection with disarmament negotiations. The United Nations General Assembly assumed responsibility for all outer space matters and discharged it primarily through its Committee on the Peaceful Uses […]

George Washington’s lack of military skill led to his surrender at Ft. Necessity in 1754, which marked the onset of the French and Indian War. This war was both lengthy and costly, eventually extending to Europe. Following the war and its immediate aftermath, the English began to tighten their grip on colonial government, causing resentment […]