International Relations Essay Examples

Diverse historians conceive various ideas about Anglo-Germanic relations between 1890 and 1914 and who accounts for it. However, one can receive understanding and knowledge from historical sources written by various individuals. It is arguable that Germanic attitudes and policies were responsible for the steady decline of Anglo-Germanic relations. Evidently in Source 3: Joseph Chamberlain seems […]

Many things where going against the Tsar at that time but was the main factor? It is thought to be one of three, the failing of the opposition, and the use of force and the makings of concessions. I will investigate these factors then come to conclusion on which factor was actually most influential.The reason […]

From 1923-1929 there is no mistake that life in Germany improved dramatically. After suffering; trying to rebuild the country after the war, reparations ordered by the treaty of Versailles and now after hyperinflation had reached its peak, the economy was starting to boom and cultural life flourish. This turnabout is said to have happened because […]

Field Marshall Douglass Haig was appointed Commanding Chief on the Western Front on December 15th. He was born in Edinburgh 1861 and was educated at Clifton Boarding School and Brasenose College, Oxford. In 1833, Haig entered Sandhurst Military Academy, where he failed a competitive entrance exam for officer training at Staff College. He also failed […]

In 1919, when the League of Nations was first created, it specified one of its main objectives as being ‘to ensure a just and lasting peace’. Despite having several successes in the 1920s, it failed to uphold this statement on numerous accounts in the 1930s, eventually leading to its loss of credibility, followed by its […]

General Alfred von Schlieffen, who was the top army commander, knew that Germany could not win a war against two countries as they would be beaten. So he devised a plan called The Schlieffen plan. He created this method as he knew there would be an attack against Germany which meant that they would have […]

The cartoonist and headliner convey the message that the British army’s forceful tactics are halting Germany’s progress and striking it directly in the face. The Kaiser’s expression, depicted by the artist on the western front, showcases his astonishment and confusion. The face communicates vital information to the British audience (since this is a British newspaper) […]

Uses sources 15.H, 15. I to explain why the British suffered such huge losses on the first day of the Battle of the Somme. From three sources I am trying to find out why the British suffered such a huge loss on the first day of ‘the battle of the Somme’. Sources 15. I and […]

Many people have regarded General Haig as the Butcher of the Somme. Does he really reserve this name? To decide this it is necessary to consider what happened at the battle of the Somme and to what extent it can be blamed on Haig.The Battle of the Somme was intended to relieve pressure on the […]

The Vietnam War officially started in 1965 when America sent troops into South Vietnam in order to help them fight the North. Before the war even started America brewed hatred toward communism and feared it would spread. The US believed that by helping the South Vietnamese government resist the attacks of the communist North they […]

In some ways, Source C supports Sources A and B and in some ways they don’t. When looking at Sources C and A, there are many different points about the Battle of Mons. Both sources mention that there were many people in the German Army attacking the British. “Waves of German infantry. ” This quote […]

Following on from the battle of Marne (September 1914) there was a deadlock between the opposing forces fighting it out in France. This deadlock surprised people by making the war carry on for a number of years, until finally ending before December 1918. The majority of people think that this is due to the poor […]

The Treaty of Versailles satisfied no-one completely and was quite unfair towards Germany. The treaty was both unfair and vindictive although there is also evidence to the contrary. France was the most pleased with the treaty as since they suffered the greatest casualties and damage they sought revenge and received in the vindictiveness of the […]

The 1914 Gallipoli campaign was a renowned military failure during World War 1, notorious for its dire circumstances and prevalent mortality rates. It is recognized as a significant military disaster. The campaign aimed to secure the Dardanelles through a naval onslaught, to facilitate the passage of Russian merchant fleet (disallowed by the Turks), to acquire […]

1. Sources A and B tell us a lot about Kennedy’s reaction to the U2 spy photos. In source A, President Kennedy asks his brother Robert, the author of the source, to come to the White House. This shows that the President needed moral support, indicating that he was worried about what the U2 photos […]

The primary concern is to verify assertions made by NGOs and Transnational Corporations about the negative consequences of Ruralia’s WTO membership on its economy. However, it remains unclear which economic policies are at risk for developing countries like Ruralia. Is this vulnerability unique to Ruralia or do other developing nations face similar risks? Additionally, why […]

Based on the foregoing, therefore, countries all over the world have actively passed laws related to the seas in an attempt to determine maritime boundaries and to guarantee the freedom of the high seas to all states. Despite such an attempt, due to the close geographical proximity of many States, their maritime zones often overlap […]

Following a global conflict, the United Nations (UN) was formed to promote collaboration, solidarity, and safety among nations similar to its precursor group, the League of Nations. It is crucial to note that since it comprises independent states, the UN does not act as an authoritative body or establish regulations. With 51 participating member countries, […]

Appeasement was the policy which Britain, and Chamberlain specifically, undertook from the mid-1930s in relation to Nazi Germany and the rising diplomatic crisis in Europe. The formation of this policy was a result not only of the problems in Europe, but the domestic situation too. We must weigh up the relative effects of foreign and […]

After World War II, the Social Democratic Party of Germany (SPD) was the only major political party from Weimar with a strong organization and impeccable credentials. Although it voted against Hitler’s Enabling Act in March 1933, the old order lost credibility due to its fascist associations. As democratic politics resumed nationally, the SPD felt it […]

The military has the monopoly of force and is the most organized sector of a states employees. The chance of a coup and subsequently a military government is far more likely if the country is suffering from internal strife and this has been the pattern for many developing and post colonial nations. It is after […]

Zimbabwe is located in Southern Africa between South Africa and Zambia and also boarders with Botswana and Mozambique. The country has many resources available for exploitation, such as coal, gold, iron ore and copper. However, this is a country that is frequently plagued with devastating droughts. This has a huge effect on its 11,000,000 population, […]