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11130B. THE COLD WAR: COULD IT HAVE BEEN WON MORE CHEAPLY? Analyzes the economic impact of the arms race on the U.S. and Soviet Union. Discusses force levels and equipment purchased. Considers Reagan-era "spend-up" (few weapons passed R+D). Concludes Soviet Union was already doomed but offers varying reasons why and suggests American buildup was inevitable. 8 pages, 6 footnotes, 4 bibliographic sources.
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11130c. THE EQUALIZING EFFECT OF THE ARMS RACE AND COLD WAR FORCE LEVELS. This paper discusses the rationale behind U.S./Soviet build-up in nuclear warsheads. Considers how one might determine how many missiles are an effective deterrent, and the purpose of building many times that number. Conventional forces, China and other nuclear powers, domestic politics, and traditional military strategy are considered factors. Analyzes the economic impact of the arms race on the U.S. and Soviet Union. Considers Reagan-era "spend-up" (few weapons passed R+D). Concludes Soviet Union was already doomed but offers varying reasons why and suggests American buildup was inevitable. 8 pages, 6 footnotes, 4 bibliographic sources.
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11130A. MILITARY BUILDUP AND NUCLEAR LEVELS. Discusses what would a "sufficient" level of nuclear force, the role of conventional weapons, and the impact of Germany, France, and China on the cold war. Discusses the relationship of Reagan-era buildup and Gorbachev's rise and the current status of nuclear weapons in the global power balance. 9 pages, 11 footnotes, 6 bibliographic references.
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$63
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11104. MAJOR OPPONENTS TO THE PALESTINIAN-ISRAELI PEACE TREATY OF 1993. Major hardline opposition to the PLO-Israeli peace pact is analyzed; Fatah factions, Hamas and Islamic fundamentalists, and Israeli settlers and Zionist groups are briefly profiled. 8 pages, 10 footnotes, 7 bibliographic sources.
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$56
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11082. FRANCE AND POST-WAR EUROPE. A comparison of two studies of modern European history, In Search of France (1963) and After the Cold War (1993), to compare their treatment of institutions and policies. The former's judgment of stalemate and paralysis in DeGaulle's France is contrasted with the general optimism of today's studies of European unification. 10 pages, 12 footnotes, 2 bibliographic sources.
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$70
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11069. ANALYSIS OF RUSSIAN/JAPANESE CONFLICT OVER KURILE ISLANDS. This paper presents the history and current significance of this conflict and employs the COAST model of dispute resolution to ascertain obstacles. Offers solutions and speculates that nationalism has precluded rational solutions. 12 pages, 12 footnotes, 17 bibliographic sources.
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$84
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11032. EEC TRADE AND AID TO THE THIRD WORLD. Examines the trade and aid benefits extended to African, Pacific, and Carribean countries through the European Community's Lome Conventions. Focuses on the African nations and the case of Tanzania, where unrestricted aid has fostered dependency and incompetent government. 16 pages, 23 footnotes, 17 bibliographic sources.
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$112
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10679. MULTI-PARTY MEDIATION IN THE INDEPENDENCE OF ZIMBABWE. Examines the mediation styles and results of American and British diplomacy in 1976 and 1979 talks concerning the independence of former Rhodesia. Mediation theory and practice are analyzed in detail, and shuttle diplomacy is contrasted with leveraged bargaining. 24 pages, 28 footnotes, 17 bibliographic sources.
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$133
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10625. THE EVOLUTION OF HUMAN RIGHTS SINCE THE UNITED NATIONS' UNIVERSAL DECLARATION OF HUMAN RIGHTS. This paper reports on the various international bodies whose members promote human rights, noting the themes of their cases and the extent of their influence. The paper concludes with predictions and rationale for future human rights advances. 19 pages, 32 footnotes, 9 bibliographic sources.
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10603. CYNTHIA ENLOE'S "BANANAS, BEACHES, AND BASES". Critical review of a feminist study of the role and impact of women on international power politics. 5 pages, 7 footnotes, 1 bibliographic source.
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$35
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10593. THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITY (EC): ACCOMPLISHMENTS, PROBLEMS, AND PROSPECTS FOR UNIFICATION. Following an overview of the purpose and scope of EC unification, accomplishments to date and areas showing lack of progress are assessed. The paper then investigates obstacles to unification, including dwindling popular support, social charter disputes, the problem of economic inequities, and the difficulty of forging a common currency, and the issue of "other" Europeans - both North and East - who are not yet EC members. 11 pages, 59 footnotes, 41 bibliographic sources.
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$77
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10582. U.S. MILITARY AND STRATEGIC ROLE IN THE MIDDLE EAST. Examines the military doctrine and strategic planning of USCENTCOM for the Middle East region in the coming region decade. Changing threats and enduring concerns of U.S. military in the area are noted. 15 pages, 15 footnotes, 13 bibliographic sources.
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$105
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10556. NATO: PROSPECTS AND PROBLEMS FACING THE UNITED STATES AND THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITY AS VIEWED THROUGH NATO. Discusses nationalism, the future development of the former USSR, increasing disturbances growing out of the Islamic world, and the U.S. role in the region. 16 pages, 17 footnotes, 16 bibliographic sources.
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$112
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10468. THE ISRAELI-ARAB CONFLICT: RENEWED PROSPECTS FOR A HOLY WAR. Assesses the move towards Islamic fundamentalism among Arab citizens of Israel and the Palestinian Arabs in the occupied territories. Following a review of the Islamic fundamentalist position within the context of the Israeli-Arab conflict, the paper traces the rise of fundamentalist groups-- particularly Hamas --in the occupied territories. Looking at the Arab minority population within Israel, the analysis considers factors in Jewish-Islamic relations which have helped to encourage the development of fundamentalist sympathies. The paper concludes with assessment of rising Islamic fundamentalism in light of the current peace process. 15 pages, 37 footnotes, 34 bibliographic sources.
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10467. THE U.S. ROLE IN NATO: PROJECTIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE 1990S. A report to the American commander in chief of NATO, SACEUR, on the probable geopolitical challenges and threats facing the European theatre between now and the year 2000. The changing face of Eastern Europe, the diminution of the Soviet threat, and the need to respond to regional and out-of-area conflicts are seen as reasons to maintain a strong American presence in Europe. 15 pages, 32 footnotes, 26 bibliographic sources.
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10459. WHAT WAS THE INFLUENCE OF THE FRENCH REVOLUTION ON BRITAIN? Good basic historical overview of political, economic and literary influences of the French Revolution on her neighbor and rival. Covers how the Revolution gave prominence to British reformers and radicals, the "war of pamphlets" led by Burke and Paine, the Scottish conversions of reformers and their arrests and trials, the conservative backlash, the economic effects of the Revolution, the effect of the Revolution on prominent poets and novelists. finds that while the radicals of the 1790's were repressed in their time, in the long run they "seeded” the successful reform movements of the next century. 11 pages, 28 footnotes, 5 bibliographic sources.
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10448. U.S. POLICY TOWARDS EUROPE DURING THE COLD WAR ERA. An interesting discussion, including Truman Era and the end of the ideal of internationalism, the Marshall Plan, the intervention in Greece, the first Berlin crisis, the long standoff ended by the Cuban missile crisis, the influence of De Gaulle, Vietnam and Detente, and Gorbachev. 28p., 34f, 14b.
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10446. WHY THE LEAGUE OF NATIONS FAILED. An excellent paper which argues that the League of Nations failed primarily because the United States refused to join. The discussion focuses primarily on why Wilson failed to gain the support of the Senate and why U.S. involvement was necessary. The conclusion notes the lessons of the League which contributed to U.N. success. 26 pages, 57 footnotes, 10 bibliographic sources.
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10440. GREEK-AMERICAN RELATIONS 1967-1992. A detailed report which discusses ideological differences, American support of Turkey, American military presence in Greece, and American monetary aid for Greece and its European neighbors. The military dictatorship of 1967-1974, the invasion of Cyprus, the overthrow of the Greek Junta in 1974 are among the factors considered. 25 pages, 66 footnotes, 25 bibliographic sources.
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$133
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10382. OPTIONS FOR NUCLEAR DISARMAMENT. Problems and prospects for disarmament in the post-Cold War era are reviewed. Past strategies and tactics, and possible U.N. roles in achieving stabilization of the new nuclear scenario are discussed. 10 pages, 14 footnotes, 10 bibliographic sources.
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$70
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10380. IRAQ UNDER SADDAM HUSSEIN. An analysis of Hussein's leadership in the Baathist Party in Iraq from 1968 to the present. Examination of his role in the Gulf War and a discussion of his failure to develop broad-based Arab support despite his popularity among the people of Iraq. 12 pages, 16 footnotes, 37 bibliographic sources.
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$84
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10361. THE GULF COOPERATION COUNCIL. Looks at the six-member coalition of pro-Western Gulf states. The GCC's role in the Iran-Iraq and Kuwait wars is assessed, and the importance of environmental and assistance programs for its political effectiveness noted. 10 pages, 15 footnotes in text, 11 bibliographic sources.
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$70
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10342. EUROPE'S IMMIGRATION CONTROVERSY. This paper examines current immigration issues in the European Community. Following an overview of contemporary global immigration patterns and their impact on the EC as well as a look at recent external events encouraging immigration to Western Europe, the analysis considers the immigration issue from a national perspective, looking at the varying approaches of Germany, Italy and France. The concluding analysis considers appropriate policy directions on immigration within the community as a whole. 11 pages, 36 footnotes, 19 bibliographic sources.
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$77
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10320. THE UN POSITION ON IRAQ'S INVASION OF KUWAIT. Chronicles and discusses the U.N. position on Iraq's invasion of Kuwait. Traces pertinent U.N. Security Council Resolutions, beginning with Resolution 660 (August 2, 1990), and continuing through Resolution 678 (November 29, 1990) which sanctioned multilateral military action. 6 pages, 15 footnotes, 13 bibliographic sources.
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$42
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10313. GATT, INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS, AND INDIA. Discusses GATT's (General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade history, goals, and effectiveness; the problem with intellectual property rights (IPRs), especially with respect to pharmaceuticals -- how they are being copied and sold cheaply, circumventing patent rights; the pharmaceutical IPR problem in developing nations, especially in Asia; U.S. complaints to GATT; India and pharmaceuticals. Extent of the problem in India. 14 pages, 46 footnotes, 28 bibliographic sources.
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$98
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10311. OUTSIDE POWER INVOLVEMENT IN THE ARAB-ISRAELI CONFLICT. The roles of the two superpowers and various Third World states in the series of Arab-Israeli wars are examined. U.S. and Soviet influence on the belligerents is compared. 5 pages, 6 footnotes, 4 bibliographic sources.
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$35
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10300. THE UN PEACEKEEPING FORCE IN THE SINAI, 1967. A comprehensive review of the role of the UNEF in Sinai from 1956 to 1967, focusing on the motives and rationales behind Nasser's eviction of the UN troops. Looks at the UN mandate for peacekeeping, real and stated objectives of the two sides in the conflict, and alternative proposals for peacekeeping apporaches at the UN. 21 pages, 34 footnotes, 20 bibliographic sources.
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$133
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10269. THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITY AND THE CHALLENGE OF EASTERN EUROPE. This paper examines the changing relationship between the European Community (EC) and the newly emerging democracies in Eastern Europe. The investigation looks at the different approaches taken by the three Eastern European countries most closely aligned with the west -- Czechoslovakia, Hungary and Poland. The conclusion looks at the specific steps undertaken by the EC to date in facilitating Eastern European reform and makes recommendations on future action. 25 pages, 58 footnotes, 43 bibliographic sources.
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$133
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10211. FRENCH-GERMAN RELATIONS AND EUROPEAN INTEGRATION. This paper investigates the Franco-German alliance since World War II, focusing on the bilateral relationship in the context of greater European economic and political integration from 1949 to the present. The high and low-water marks of the relationship -- the formation of the European Coal and Steel Community, the aborted European Defence Community, the 1963 Franco-German Friendship Treaty, the French rejection of British membership in the EEC under DeGaulle, the German preoccupation with Ostpolitik, the controversy over the Common Agricultural Policy, the long-awaited development of the European Monetary System, and the lingering issue of German reunification -- are discussed and analyzed. The conclusion speculates on the future of the alliance in the context of European integration with a view towards declining superpower hegemony and the recent reunification of East and West Germany. 40 pages, 88 footnotes, 37 bibliographic sources.
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10159. THE POLITICAL, ECONOMIC AND STRATEGIC FUTURE OF REUNIFIED GERMANY. Explores the prospects of the new united Germany by looking at the probable state of affairs five years hence. Considers probable condition of German politics, economy, military posture, role in a Unified Europe and general international position. Predicts upcoming disagreements about Germany's role in NATO and a unified Europe. 15 pages, 20 footnotes, 13 bibliographic sources.
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10153. THE MIDEGETMAN MISSILE. Outlines history of Midgetman Missile Project, discussing its design, procurement problems and issues, role in U.S. armory, role in SALT and other arms limitations talks, and current status of project. 20 pages, 23 footnotes, 12 bibliographic sources.
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10027. INTERNATIONAL DRUG CONTROL TREATIES: HISTORY, PROSPECTS AND PROBLEMS. A comprehensive overview of the international efforts at control of drug abuse problems and their attendant problems of illicit drug production and illicit drug trafficking. History, purpose and scope of int'l drug treates are described in detail, focusing on the two major internation drug conventions. The concluding section considers the efffectiveness and future prospects for the existing treaties and organizations. Problems in the current approach and alternative approaches are presented and considered. 30 pages, 52 footnotes, 34 bibliographic sources.
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10009. SOVIET FOREIGN POLICY IN THE MIDDLE EAST UNDER GORBACHEV. An indepth analysis of Soviet policy in the Middle East, with a focus on recent changes under Gorbachev. Presents a more detailed look at Soviet-Iran relations, Soviet-Iraq relations and Soviet-Israeli relations since 1945. 24 pages, 21 footnotes, 28 bibliographic sources.
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10008. SOVIET-IRAQI RELATIONS. 15 pages, 10 footnotes, 13 bibliographic sources. See Section 25D.
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10008. SOVIET-IRAQI RELATIONS. Examines relations between the Soviet Union and Ba'thist Iraq over the past twenty years. Looks at the history of conflict between the Bathist Party and the ICP. Considers how Soviet military aid and rising oil prices have affected Iraqi-Soviet relations through the years. 15 pages, 10 footnotes, 13 bibliographic sources.
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09969. THE BANK FOR INTERNATIONAL SETTLEMENTS AND INTERNATIONAL INVESTMENT, 1986 TO PRESENT. Analyzes the purpose, functions, and operations of the Bank for International Settlements (BIS), generally considered to be the short-term "lender of last resort" for Third World and Eastern European nations. 5p. plus table, 8f., 6b.
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09962. TRADE ISSUES: JAPAN AND THE UNITED STATES. A discussion and analysis of the major trade issues in dispute between the U.S. and Japan, including trade tariffs, restrictions on foreign investment, technology transfer, and legal and cultural difficulties encountered by Americans doing business in Japan. 5 pages, 12 foonotes in text, 8 bibliographic sources.
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09857. IMMIGRATION AND HUMAN RIGHTS. The issue of immigration rights is explored; situations of boat people, political dissidents, and economic refugees are contrasted, and U.S. immigration policy criticized. 8 pages, 13 footnotes, 9 bibliographic sources.
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$56
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09831. THE PRIVATIZATION OF INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS: NGOS AND PVOS IN THE 1990S. Considers the evolving roles of Private Voluntary Organizations (PVOs) and Nongovernmental Organizations (NGOs) with respect to their previous functions and traditions, their current status, and their future roles in the 1990s. Argues that NGOs and PVOs will increasingly complement and serve as an adjunct to governmental and intergovernmental functions objectives. 10 pages, 20 footnotes, 15 bibliographic sources.
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$70
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09813. TURKEY AND NATO DURING THE 1980S: A PIVOTAL AND OFTEN PERILOUS ALLIANCE. 22 pages, 66 footnotes, 36 bibliographic sources.
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09794. THE INFLUENCE OF GEOGRAPHY ON BRITISH DEFENSE POLICY. 15 pages, 16 footnotes, 16 bibliographic sources. See Section 19E.
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09794. THE INFLUENCE OF GEOGRAPHY ON BRITISH DEFENSE POLICY. Examines the role of geography in current British defense policy, both in the conventional sphere of the defense of her coastal perimeters, and in the larger sphere of NATO strategy and tactics. Focuses on the significance of Britain's location off Western Europe and in relation to major North Atlantic sealanes and theaters of operation, and on the role of the British military more distant defense operations. 15 pages, 18 footnotes, 16 bibliographic sources.
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09734. NATO'S FUTURE ROLE IN EUROPE'S DEFENSE. Considers whether or not NATO still has a place in Europe, considering glasnost, perestroika, and the spreading independence of the Soviet bloc nations. 7 pages, 14 footnotes, 5 bibliographic sources.
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$49
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09641. EUROPE 1992: IMPLICATIONS FOR U.S. FIRMS. Considers the impact of the European Community's plan for a single European market on the U.S. economy in general and on U.S. firms in particular. Presents a risks and opportunities analysis and profiles the type of industry and company which is most likely to benefit from the unification program. 10 pages, 24 footnotes, 16 bibliographic sources.
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09595. REAGAN, THATCHER AND THE POLITICS OF DECLINE BY JOEL KRIEGER. Review of this study of "New Right" conservativism in Great Britain and the U.S. Examines the merits of Krieger's central thesis that economic, rather than political or social changes, have been responsible for the shift to the right. 5 pages, 7 footnotes, 1 bibliographic source.
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09573. NATO AND NON-NUCLEAR DETERRENCE. Examines strengths and weaknesses in the arguments for a non-nuclear deterrent strategy for NATO, within the context of the U.S. congressional debates surrounding defense spending, burden sharing by U.S. allies, and the prospect of a withdrawal of the nearly 300,000 American troops now stationed in Europe. Makes the case that an abandonment of the nuclear deterrent will be too costly and dangerous unless accompanied by significant reductions in Warsaw Pact conventional forces. 14 pages, 24 footnotes, 15 bibliographic sources.
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09522. CULTURAL TRAINING FOR INTERNATIONAL MANAGERS. Analyzes the rationale and importance of providing cross-cultural training for managers in international business enterprises. Considers specific techniques used by major U.S. and European multinational and contrasts the American and Japanese approaches to cultural training. Concludes with recommendations for further development in the field. 13 pages, 24 footnotes, 23 bibliographic sources.
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$91
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09517. PROTECTIONISM AND THE ROLE OF GATT. Overview of the U.S. trade policy position with respect to protectionism and free trade. Considers the antecedents and rationales of protectionism and specific examples of its implementation. Profiles GATT and issues in the current Uruguay Round of negotiations. 13 pages, 29 footnotes, 27 bibliographic sources.
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$91
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09505. MEXICAN IMMIGRATION TO THE US: SOCIAL, LEGAL AND ECONOMIC ASPECTS. Traces the history, evolution, and current status of Mexican immigration. Considers the factors involved in Mexican migration and the social economic impact in the U.S. Particular attention is devoted to the impact of the 1986 Immigration Reform and Control Act (Simpson-Rodino). 16 pages, 46 footnotes, 28 bibliographic sources.
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$112
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09501. PROBLEMS AND OPPORTUNITIES IN INTERNATIONAL JOINT VENTURES. Analyzes the structure, prevalence, risks and opportunities in joint ventures between multinational companies from various countries. Cites specific examples in the auto and aerospace industry as well as considering country-match difficulties. 16 pages, 40 footnotes, 28 bibliographies.
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$112
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09374. MILITARY LOGISTICS IN NATO. Examines the problems of military logistics in the North Atlantic Treaty Alliance. The structure of the alliance and its logistics systems, wartime scenarios and strategies for supply and resupply of troops, and "defense in depth" as a logistical problem are considered. 9 pages, 12 footnotes, 5 bibliographic sources.
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09332. THE INTERMEDIATE NUCLEAR FORCE (INF) TREATY. Analyzes the U.S. approach to Intermediate Nuclear Force Treaty (INF) negotiations in the context of the history of U.S.-Soviet relations and current world opinion on arms reduction. 10 pages, 17 footnotes, 6 bibliographic sources.
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09331. THE COLD WAR. An analysis of the Cold War. What started it, what factors on both sides have changed its character, and what its future was contended to be by referenced authors. 6 pages, 7 footnotes, 7 bibliographic sources.
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$42
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09317. A RESEARCH DESIGN: ATTITUDES TOWARDS FOREIGN INVESTMENT IN SELECTED INDUSTRIAL DEMOCRACIES AND LESS DEVELOPED COUNTRIES: AN EXPERIMENTAL APPROACH. A research design for political risk analysis on the problem of nationalism. Includes background information, design components, data sources and collection, and data processing and analysis. 11 pages, 16 footnotes, 7 bibliographic sources.
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09202. THE SOCIAL CONTRACT: ROUSSEAU AND THE MODERN VIEW. Compares French philosopher Rousseau's ideal society with that of modern American sociologist C. Wright Mills. 5 pages, 5 footnotes 2 bibliographics sources.
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09140. IMPERIALISM IN THE MODERN WORLD. An overview and analysis of current political thought on revisions of classical theories of imperialism. The focus is on Third World countries (especially Brazil) and the role played by multinational corporations. 10 pages, 7 footnotes, 6 bibliographic sources.
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09132. POLITICS AND THE OLYMPICS. The origins of the "Olympic" ideal of nonpolitical sportsmanship are contrasted with the political propaganda in the recent (1980 and 1984) games. U.S.-Soviet relations are emphasized. 8 pages, 9 footnotes, 3 bibliographic sources.
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08814. CANADIAN FOREIGN POLICY IN 1945. A review of the forces behind Canada's emergence as a middle power in the Commonwealth. Focuses on Canada's policy toward Asian nation's at the war's end. 10 pages, 11 footnotes, 5 bibliographic sources.
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08810. WILL JAPAN REARM? Reviews the current Japanese military stance and considers the question of whether or not Japan will reverse the spirit of its 1948 Peace Constitution which forbade the maintenance of military forces. 7p. 14f 8b.
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08690. ON THE INEVITABILITY OF THE COLD WAR. From the framework of the balance of powers theory, argues that the cold war between the U.S. and the Soviet Union was inevitable. Historical, political, and economic factors all combined to add to its inevitability. 6 pages, 7 footnotes, 8 bibliographic sources.
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$42
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08577. TOURISM AND TERRORISM: WHO HOLDS THE UPPER HAND? A brief essay arguing that Americans can turn the tide against terrorism by resuming normal travel patterns. 7 pages, 0 footnotes, 0 bibliographic sources.
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08545. GLOBALISM VERSUS REALISM: INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS' THIRD DEBATE BY MAGHROORI AND RAMBERG. Reviews and analyzes four articles in this study of order and disorder in world politics. The focus is on global politics and transnational economic relations. 10 pages, 4 footnotes, 1 bibliographic source.
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08510. STAR WARS: CAN THE STRATEGIC DEFENSE INITIATE PROTECT US FROM NUCLEAR WAR? Reviews the drawbacks to President Reagan's SDI proposals, from technological, negotiating and strategic viewpoints. 5 pages, 5 footnotes, 4 bibliographic sources.
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$35
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08476. A CRITIQUE OF THE CHINESE AND JAPANESE SOCIAL REVOLUTIONS. A critique of Barrington Moore's work which is based on the notion that feudal systems of agriculture and a privileged landed gentry must come into conflict with the political and social needs of modern democratic capitalism. 5 pages, 2 footnotes, 1 bibliographic source.
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08300. WORLD POLITICS SINCE 1945 BY PETER CALVOCORESSI. A searing review of Calvocoressi's recent history. The author is faulted for his notable bias toward journalism, rather than history. 4p. 1b.
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08297. DISARMAMENT AND THE STRATEGIC DEFENSE INITIATIVE. Discusses nuclear disarmament with particular reference to President Reagan's strategic defense initiative (SDI or star wars). Argues for the development and sharing of star wars technology and the erasure of the mutual assured destruction premise. 8 pages, 31 footnotes, 14 bibliographic sources.
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$56
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08171. THE YALTA CONFERENCE. The background of the Yalta Conference of the World War II Allies is examined in this study; the influence of Roosevelt, Churchill and Stalin on the agreements, and the Conference's ultimate effects are all noted. 8 pages, 8 foootnotes, 3 bibliographic sources.
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08165. NATO AND NON-NUCLEAR DETERRENCE. The problems and possibilities involved in upgrading NATO's military capability to present a non-nuclear deterrent are analyzed in detail; specific troops numbers, ammunition and supply stores, and tactical ground and air weapons are proposed for this purpose, and actual steps being taken in America and Europe are examined. 15 pages, 27 footnotes, 15 bibliographic sources.
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$105
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08078. AFGHANISTAN FOREIGN POLICY. A detailed history of Afghanistan's foreign relations through the years as a background and explanation of the Soviet invasion of 1978. 28 pages, 57 footnotes, 7 bibliographic sources.
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08042. THE SOVIET UNION IN AFGHANISTAN. This paper is a survey of different perspectives on the Soviet Union's invasion of Afghanistan and the strategy, tactics, and motives behind it. 5 pages, 4 footnotes, 4 bibliographic sources.
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07809. POLITICAL IDEALOGIES. A favorable review of James A. Gould's and Willis H. Truitt's collection of essays. The significance of idealogy in contemporary politics is analyzed as well. 6p.
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07703. MONEY SUPPLY AND GOVERNMENT BORROWING. Overview of theory of money supply and government borrowing, and of the Reagan budget-deficit controversy of 1983-1984. Includes quantity theory of money, demand and supply of money, federal role, IS-LM curves, Keynesian and monetarist views of whether "crowding out" of private investment by government borrowing occurs. Reagan budget controversy, views of Feldstein and Volcker, statistics of budget, views of financial markets. Concludes that massive government borrowing does discourage private investment through high interest rates. 11 pages, 23 footnotes, 7 bibliographic sources.
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07699. THE EUROPEAN ECONOMIC COMMUNITY: GRADUAL INTEGRATION IN THE CASE OF FOREIGN POLICY. Scholarly examination of the hypothesis that EEC is gradually becoming more integrated in the case of foreign policy. Includes the institutional arrangements for EEC foreign policy coordination; role of the EEC Commission in foreign ec.onomic and trade negotiations; political cooperation with the U.S. in the oil crisis era; EEC-Arab relations since 1974; the EEC in East-West relations; EEC collective action at the U.N. and other areas. Concludes that while national governments will continue to pursue individual interests, common foreign policymaking efforts have brought about new attitudes and represent significantly greater cooperation if not formal integration. 21p. 50f 13b.
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07616. THE NONALIGNED FOREIGN POLICY OF BURMA. Very good summary of Burma's foreign policy since independence in 1948. Communist rebellions, refugee Kuomintang troops, Chinese border incidents and negotiations, Soviet bloc aid, U Nu's personal diplomacy and the evolution of the nonaligned movement, relations with Britain and the U.S., relations with India, problems with Thailand, Oct 1983 bomb incident. Concludes that Burma has been successful in establishing an independent nonaligned policy, which has been good for both the world and Burma's own security. 15 pages, 40 footnotes, 12 bibliographic sources.
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07607. THE UGANDA AGREEMENT OF 1900: AN ESSAY ON POLITICAL EVOLUTION. Sophisticated graduate essay (poli. sci. or history) assuming a detailed knowledge of Ugandan tribal and colonial situation in 1900. How this semi-constitutional agreement set the stage for the further evolution of a pluralist, indirectly-ruled colony with a more modernizing hierarchy yet also a politically significant traditionalist movement. 10 pages, 1 footnote, 0 bibliographic sources.
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$70
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07592. THE PROBLEMS OF NATIONAL INTEREST. Essay on the problems of defining national interests, using three scholarly articles on the subject. Though almost everyone agrees that there are such things as national interests, no one can define them clearly, either in general or in specific situations; essay argues for a flexible form of cost-benefit analysis of national interest that avoids either dogmatism or vagueness. 5 pages, 0 footnotes, 3 bibliographic sources.
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$35
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07590. IRAN AND THE COLD WAR. Basic history of superpower conflict in Iran -- there's been a great deal of it. Covers from Anglo-Russian rivalry of 19th century; World War II and Soviet occupation of Azerbaijan; nationalization of oil in 1951 and CIA coup in 1953; Shah as an American ally; Nixon doctrine and Iran as regional power; oil diplomacy; regional conflicts; overthrow of Shah and Carter's role; Islamic Republic and war with Iraq; superpower responses to war; conflicting views of whether Iran is really neither east nor west or is tilted toward Soviets. 10 pages, 23 footnotes, 8 bibliographic sources.
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$70
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07507. THE FOOD AND AGRICULTURE ORGANIZATION (FAO) OF THE U.N. AND THE GREEN REVOLUTION. Overview of the FAO and its contribution to the green revolution. Includes history, structure and problems of the FAO (over-bureaucratized and under-managed); links of the FAO to the research centers which have developed new high-yielding plant varieties; successes and problems of the green revolution (mostly successes). 10 pages, 23 footnotes, 8 bibliographic sources.
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$70
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07503. AMERICAN SANCTIONS ON THE USSR: THE CASE OF AFGHANISTAN. Strong overview of the American reaction to Soviet invasion of Afghanistan. Includes background, why Carter took steps, description of sanctions (the 2 most important: end of SALT II treaty, grain embargo). How they worked in practice: Canada and Australia and other allies destroyed trade embargoes, Soviets launched the peace movement against NATO missiles. Embargoes judged generally ineffective (unless very firm alliance exists); verdict not yet available whether SALT II rejection ultimately good or bad. 11 pages, 26 footnotes, 11 bibliographic sources.
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$77
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07496. CRITIQUE OF AN FAO PROGRAM: THE INTERNATIONAL SEMINAR ON INTEGRATED RURAL DEVELOPMENT IN PAKISTAN. Student's critique of a program of the Food and Agriculture Org. of the UN, specifically a seminar held at the request of Pakistan in 1973 to judge its plans for implementing a national rural development program. Includes background on the FAO and its work, background of the Seminar and Pakistan's plans, critique of the work of the Seminar. The recommendations of the Seminar were not bad in the light of available knowledge, though they did tend to slide over major problems; but whole program was negated by coup d'etat of 1977. Shows why the UN is sometimes regarded as useless talk shop. 10 pages, 18 footnotes, 9 bibliographic sources. Annotated bibliography.
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$70
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07265. THE FOREIGN POLICY OF KUWAIT IN RELATION TO THE ARAB WORLD. Detailed history of Kuwait's international relations: history of Kuwait since 1700s, reasons why Arab nationalism and pragmatic moderation are the fundamental motives of modern Kuwaiti policy, aid to confrontation states, border troubles with Iraq, troubles caused by lebanese civil war, Kuwait's foreign aid, recent troubles with Iraq-Iran and formation of the Gulf Cooperation Council as regional security alliance. 20 pages, 32 footnotes, 13 bibliographic sources.
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$133
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06800. THE ARMS IMBALANCE BETWEEN EAST AND WEST. The dangers of unilateral disarmament and a strategic imbalance are considered in this essay on the arms race. 5 pages, 2 footnotes, 2 bibliographic sources.
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$35
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06762. SOCIALIST PARTIES IN FRANCE AND ITALY. This is a descriptive and statistical review of the recent history of the Parti Socialiste and the Italian socialist Party (PSI). Membership composition, decline of the French Socialist, Italian factionalism, and emergence of Mitterand's Party are discussed. 26P. 26f. 11b.
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$133
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06590. THE LAW OF THE SEA TREATY. The impact of the Law of the Sea Treaty on Japan and Korean, and the specific prooosals and stipulations of the treaty, are examined in this report. The new Reagan policy and the North and South Korean positions are reviewed in detail. 12 pages, 20 footnotes, 10 bibliographic sources.
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$84
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06527. GAME THEORY AND STRATEGIC ARMS LIMITATION. The basic elements of game theory and the strategic arms negotiations tactics of the United States and the USSR are discussed in this paper. The difficulties with the assumption that both sides are rational and have the same objective are noted, and the conflicting viewpoints of the parties are considered. 10 pages, 8 footnotes, 5 bibliographic sources.
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$70
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06525. SUPRANATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS. An indepth study of the nature and history of supranational organizations; the types, history (ancient and modern) and problems of such groups are all analyzed and discussed. The paper concludes with a look at possible multi-national and supranational organization in the future. 31 pages, 22 footnotes, 9 bibliographic sources.
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$133
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06512. THE CUBAN MISSILE CRISIS. The developments leading up to the Cuban missile crisis of 1962 are given an in-depth analysis; the study includes a brief history of US.-Cuban relations, an account of the rise of Fidel Castro, and a detailed analysis of the immediate events of the 1960-61 period which gave birth to the missile crisis. 16 pages, 41 footnotes, 4 bibliographic sources.
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$112
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06238. SALT II AND THE NUCLEAR BALANCE. Good detailed study of the provisions and background of the Salt II treaty (stalled since the Russian invasion of Afghanistan); because of the high degree of Soviet missile buildup, the benefits of SALT II to America are limited to 'maybe it won't get worse'. 15p. 16f. 6f.
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$105
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06200. DIPLOMACY AND DEVELOPMENT IN PARAGUAY: HYDROELECTRIC PROJECTS AND RELATIONS WITH ARGENTINA AND BRAZIL. Detailed study of Paraguay's foreign relations with two large and agressive neighbors; includes gneral information on paraguay, history of Paraguay's foreign relations, study of how Paraguay balanced between Brazil and Argentina in the establishment of the Itaipu and Yacyreta hydroelectric development schemes. 39 pages, 61 footnotes, 24 bibliographic sources.
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$133
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06142. HONG KONG AND BRITAIN: A PAST WITH A FUTURE. Very thorough study of the economic and political history of Hong Kong since the first European traders in the lSOO's; more on the past than postwar, but current status and future political developments are also covered. Appendix on modern economics relations between Britain and Hong Kong. 30p. inc. Appendix. 45f. 20b.
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$133
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05962. NUCLEAR WEAPONS AND WORLD POLITICS. A discussion of a 1977 book.by David C. Gompert, et al, presenting four possible "Nuclear Regimes" for the 1980's. 10 pages, 11 footnotes, 1 bibliographic source.
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$70
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05961. UNITED NATIONS CONFERENCE ON POPULATION, BUCHAREST, RUMANIA. A discussion of the 1974 Conference on Population. The focus is on the confrontation between the developed nations who stressed the need to limit birth rates, and the less-developed countries who stressed the need for a more equitable distribution of world wealth. Concludes that the meeting made little concrete progress. 25 pages, 17 footnotes, 9 bibliographic sources.
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$133
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05958. COLONIALISM AND IMPERIALISM IN THE MIDDLE EAST. Reviews the development of colonial institutions and imperial influency by foreign powers and reactions to them. Concentrates on the roles of nationalism, the military and Big Power rivalry in the Post-World War II period. 8 pages, 8 footnotes, 5 bibliographic sources.
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$56
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05857. THE ORIGIN AND EFFECTS OF THE CRISIS IN IRAN 1944-46. A paper dealing with the issues which caused the Iranian crisis of the mid 1940's to become a catalyst for the commencement of the cold war in Europe. The historical background of Iran's relations with the great powers is considered. 14 pages, 9 footnotes, 5 bibliographic sources.
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$98
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05633. SOVIET FOREIGN POLICY IN THE MIDDLE EAST. RESEARCH PROPOSAL. The twin emphasis of this paper is on the period from the end of World War Two to 1967 and the economic importance of the area. It explains the early pro-Israeli bias of Soviet policy and its swift transformation. It concludes with a survey of relations with 7 mid-east countries. There is a long bibliography. 7p. 3p. of bibliography.
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$49
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05627. U.N. CONFERENCE OF THE LAW OF THE SEA. The growing importance of the sea, its resources and the related impace of the changing importance on the relationship between nations given the inadequacy of current international law. The historical development of that body of law is explained. The necessity of a new understanding due to technological innovation is emphasized. There follows a meticulous examination of the major issues raised in UNCLOS III -- continental shelf, rights of landlocked nations, the ocean floor. The central political issue was seen to be the establishment of an International Sea-Bed Authority with appropriate representation for special interest groups. Finally there is a statement on the future prospects of international sea law. 27 pages, 37 footnotes, 28 bibliographic sources.
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$133
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05619. MILITARY STRATEGY OF THE UNITED STATES IN THE EVENT OF WAR. General war is considered with the possibilities of the deployment of tactical nuclear weapons. A theory of such use is discussed as the question of how such wars occur with reference to the First and Second World Wars. Various strategy options are explored together with the resources of the opposing forces with emphasis on NATO. The overriding and crucial nature of the political issues involved is stressed. 18 pages, 10 footnotes, 10 bibliographic sources.
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$126
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05595. CUBA AND THE SOVIET UNION: THE LAST 20 YEARS. This is a survey of relations between Castro, the Cuban Communists and the USSR since before the victory of the revolution in 1959. The stress is that neither Moscow or Havana--or Washington--was totally in "control" of events. 25 pages, 21 footnotes, 7 bibliographic sources.
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$133
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05594. THE PANAMA CANAL. A detailed history of the project from the time of Alexander von Humboldt and President van Buren. Negotiations between the U.S.; Britain and the governments of Nicaragua and Colombia are documented. The rebellion leading to the creation of a new Panama with full U.S. support is discussed and the history of the renegotiation of the canal treaty from 1964 is dealt with. 24 pages, 20 footnotes, 11 bibliographic sources.
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$133
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05591. THE SOVIET UNION AND MIDDLE EASTERN PEACE. An historical and contemporary survey of Russian policy in the Middle East. The focus is the Camp David summit and the Soviet reaction to it, primarily the call for a return to the Geneva Conference. 20 pages, 13 footnotes, 10 bibliographic sources.
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$133
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