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- The Right Reasons to Join the MilitaryAn essay arguing against the theory put forth in Jarhead by Anthony Swofford that war films motivate men to join the military.
United States Military Continues Relief Operations in JapanThe U.S. continues relief operations in Japan after the earthquake and tsunami. The military calls their efforts Operation Tomodachi. Over 18,000 troops are involved.
30 Days of Thanksgiving -- Day 11 -- Our Veterans30 days hath November. Each day this month I will share with you one person, place, or thing, I am thankful for. Today's article gives you the eleventh person -- people -- on my (not in any particular order) list. Enjoy and Happy Thanksgiving!- Why Are There Dissatisfied Americans in the United States?A brief overview of the history for dissatisfaction throughout the United States. Explanation of why there is the trend of being a dissatisfied American with a US citizen's suggestion for remedying this national issue.
- The Great DrainThe war on terror that has become perhaps the most wasteful in national history, a drain into which dollars flow, mission goals filter, popular opinion lost, and most alarmingly, the government's power to wage war in the future permanently disappears.
- War Solves Nothingpacifists, Iraq war, women's attitudes toward war, Machiavelli
- Secessionist Thinking: Revived in America with Controversy and QuestionsExamination of the topic of secession as it may relate to current American history.
- The United States: A Power HouseThrough military intervention and deployments, the U.S. has been able to create a safe, democratic, prosperous world for its own American citizens at the risk of nuclear war and the destruction of other nations.
America Needs a Patriotic, Broad-Based and Politically Independent Opposition to WarThe vast majority of Americans widely opposes war and wants the U.S. to focus its resources at home. But, these views are not reflected in the body politic and certainly not in the DC discourse on war. A healthy democracy requires health debate on war.- Obama´s Peace Speech Praises War, NATO´s Murderous Campaigns and Calls for World GovernmentObama´s speech did not come as a surprise to anyone who follows current events. He glorified war as an instrument to attain peace and praised the military industrial complex.
- Barack Obama Will State His Case for More Troops in Afghanistan to the American Public from the United States Military at West PointBarack Obama plans to send more troops to Afghanistan. He will address the nation tonight. He hopes to find support for his decision. I am sure he is hoping this will not see the backlash he is facing from his national healthcare agenda.
- "The Use of Embedded Press Systems in the United States Military"The following weighs the pros and cons of the instalation of embedded press systems in the United States Military.
- War, Aberration and WWIWar, reflected in the late 19th and early 20th century global political atmosphere, is not an aberration, but simply an extension of human conduct and politics.
The Legacy of the War to End All WarsThe War to End All Wars did little more than to perpetuate war, spread disease, encourage genocide, and create modern terrorism.- Command of the CosmosThis article explains how NASA and the United States military work together to control our skies.
- America's Role in TerrorismThis essay uncovers the truth behind terrorism against the United States.
- The United Countries of AmericaThis political science essay highlights America's current philosophies when dealing with other countries.
- Military DisobedienceResearch paper about when it is and is not appropriate for a military official to disobey and order.
- The Transition Period from World War I to World War IIThe American Spirit was reborn from the flames of change, which arose from two world wars.
- What is the True Meaning of the Word "American"?This opinion piece is about my views on what makes someone an American. I also discuss how others within the country define the term American and comment on the ironic behavior that exists within the United States regarding race.
- What is the Role of the United States for the Asia-Pacific in the 21st Century?This is a college research paper for North American Studies discussing the role of the United States for the Asia-Pacific in the 21st Century.
- Repeating the Fall of Rome in the United StatesThought provoking look at the current social and economic trends in America.
- Racism in the Pacific Theater of World War IIThis is overview of racist views and actions of both Americans and Japanese in the Pacific theater of World War II.
- Analyzing the Future of the United States MilitaryThe Council on Foreign Relations has published a new backgrounder on the future of U.S. military forces.
- The Age of Inequality: The Philosophy of American Military Power in the 21st CenturyAmerican military philosophy has been developed over the centuries based on a need for defense of a way of life. It needs not only new direction, but new ways of thinking.
- The Effects of America's Involvement in South America During the Cold War EraThe paper explores how America shaped and influenced the governments of South America during the Cold War Era using economic policy, the C.I.A, and political pressures.
History of the United States (US) in 2500 Words or LessIf you dislike technical and lengthy historical texts, you will love this simple description of United States History from Christopher Columbus the the 9/11 terrorist attacks.- The Evolving Nature of the Allied Forces, NATO and the North American Union (NAU)Allies or not, countries generally acted and act in their own interests, especially economic interests.
- Political Policies of the United States of AmericaThe political policies of the United States of America are often accused of being imperialistic. As one searches through history, they may find particular instances where it appears as if the U.S. is an empire.
- The Franco-Prussian WarThis paper explores a milestone in the history of warfare, a step in the transition towards Total War.
Iraq War Critic Howard ZinnHoward Zinn, the author of "A People's Hisory of the United States", is a passionate opponent of American intervention in foreign countries. A harsh critic of the War in Iraq, Zinn himself is the subject of harsh criticism from the right and from liberals.- History Matters: Politics and HistoriansHistorical events continue to illustrate how governing bodies run their nations.
- The Grand ChessboardThis paper examines Zbigniew Brzezinski's plan for relations between the United States government and key nations in Eurasia.
- Deployment Tempo and Captain AttritionThis paper examines the increase in attrition rates for junior Army officers and seeks to explain the causes of the increase in the number of officers leaving military service.
- The American Military from 1900 to 2000merica has gone from revolution for freedom to gaining land from the Atlantic to the Pacific Ocean to becoming a sort of police man for the whole world. This paper takes a brief look at the process.
- A History of England's Attitude Towards the United States from World War I to World War IIThis paper details the global changes caused by World War I and II. It looks specifically at England and the United States, and it uses exclusively the editorials found in the English publication "The Spectator."
- Athens and America: Parallels in the Modern WorldThis paper examines parallels between the period following the Persian War, dominated by Athens and Sparta, and the period following the Second World War, or the Cold War period, dominated by the United States and the Soviet Union.
- Lecture on John Steward Ambler's The French Army in Politics: 1945-1962Lecture notes on Ambler's The French Army in Politics: 1945-62 and its relation to North African independence.
- National Security During World War I and IIWhen the wars began, Wilson was determined for America to say neutral. There came a point in time when this was not an option anymore. This essay explains what happened after neutrality ended.
- A Look at American News Coverage and WarsNews reporters have covered wars as long as there have been newspapers. As news gathering techniques advanced, war coverage was in full effect for the Civil War, the Spanish-American War, and World Wars I and II, Vietnam, and Iraq.
