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05450. "THE SEMISOVEREIGN PEOPLE" BY E. E. SCHATTSCHNEIDER (A REVIEW). An analysis of the modern political classic by E. E. Schattschneider attacking "interest politics." The strong and weak sides of the theory are evaluated. 6 pages, 9 footnotes, 1 bibliographic source.
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$42
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05431. THE TRILATERIALIST COMMISSION. A discussion of whether an organization of economic, political and economic leaders of the US, W. Europe and Japan constitutes an international "power elite." Argues that their potential power is considerable, but their actual power is a matter for empirical research. 20 pages, 18 footnotes, 4 bibliographic sources.
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$133
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05202. INTERNATIONAL DEPENDENCE: THE CASE OF THE USSR AND CZECHOSLOVAKIA. A discussion of the phenomenon of Sowiet "imperialism" using the history of Czechoslovakia as a case study. 10 pages, 12 footnotes, 5 bibliographic sources.
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$70
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05068. THE HORN OF AFRICA AND SOVIET POLICY. The current political crisis in East Africa is detailed in terms of the aims and interests of the USSR in that part of the world. It is argued that the Soviets have both ideological and "practical" interests in the area, although are hardly the "cause" of the crisis. Increased intervention by non-Communist powers is predicted. 30 pages, 41 footnotes, 16 bibliographic sources.
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$133
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04978. SALT III. A discussion of a hypothetical third round of the Strategic Arms Limitation Talks, based on the background of the first two rounds. Issues raised at the first two rounds are introduced into the third, such as the nuclear test ban, the upper limits of MIRV and ABM technologies, and the possibility of qualitative as well as quantitative reductions are all discussed. 11 pages, 5 footnotes, 3 bibliographic sources.
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$77
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04963. CRITICAL ISSUES AFFECTING U. S. SECURITY AND COMMUNIST CHINA. A comprehensive report on American security with regard to Red China. The study looks at the background of Chinese Communist ideology, the impact of the Sino-Soviet split on American Security, and the military capabilities of the Chinese in a strategic war. Includes a discussion of Chinese military doctrine, which is seen as basically defensive. A thoroughly researched study. 21 pages, 18 footnotes, 12 bibliographic sources.
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$133
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04792. AMERICAN MILITARY SECURITY AND GLOBAL STRATEGY. The security of the U.S. and the military postures of American and Soviet policy-makers are studied in this report. Chapters on nuclear strategy, limited war, and domestic issues are included, and the reasons for American misperception of Soviet strategy are analyzed thoroughly. The concept of limited war as a political and ideological blindspot is discussed. 24 pages, 19 footnotes, 11 bibliographic sources.
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$133
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04767. GOODMAN'S THE FATE OF THE ATLANTIC COMMUNITY. Very good book review of this detailed study of the cooperation (and lack of same) between the U.S. and Western Europe since WW II; reviewer gives both the strengths and weaknesses at length. 10 pages, 0 footnotes, 1 bibliographic source.
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$70
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04766. FOUR PERSPECTIVES ON INTERNATIONAL POLITICS. Very good discussion of four books and articles presenting frameworks of political analysis: Brucan, who goes from Marxist roots to a vision of cybernetic anarchism in the future, Cobban, a historical analysis of nationalism; Midgley, a Thomist arguing for natural law principles defining preferable political systems; and Yalem, who gives a semantic analysis of the concept of "world order." All four are well-summarized, and thoroughly criticized in each other's terms; writer concludes with some personal criticisms of over-emphasis on empiricism. 15 pages, 18 footnotes, 4 bibliographic sources.
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$105
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04764. CONTEMPORARY POLITICAL ANALYSIS AND INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS. Sophisticated discussion of some aspects of the relation between theory and reality in political science and international relations. In three sections: a critique of functionalism, a critique of game theory, problems of bringing political science theory into close relation to the reality of international politics. Wide-ranging scope, complex arguments. 10 pages, 12 footnotes, 2 bibliographic sources.
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$70
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04763. COLLECTIVE SECURITY IN ASIA: MOSCOW'S DIPLOMATIC OFFENSIVE IN THE SINO-SOVIET CONFLICT. Good thorough study of the aims of recent Soviet diplomacy in Asia, aiming at a multinational organization under Soviet influence; includes American, Chinese and Russian interests in Asia; responses of Japan, India, other Asian nations to Soviets; military aspects of Sino-Soviet conflict, detente and the options open to Soviet policy-makers. 26 pages, 62 footnotes, 11 bibliographic sources.
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$133
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04744. THE PROPOSALS OF THE GROUP OF 77. Good summary of the existence and aims of the Group of 77, which is a loose coalition of poor nations trying to get economic concessions out of the rich nations in international negotiations over trade and aid policies; fast-moving field, will probably need updating. 8p., 6b.
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$56
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04721. A GLOBAL CONFLICT EARLY WARNING SYSTEM. Discussion of the need for a theory of international relations that would predict disastrous wars; how history, geography, national interest, ideology and decision-making structures would enter into such a framework. 12 pages, 7 footnotes, 5 bibliographic sources.
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$84
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04714. THE STATUS OF THE PALESTINE LIBERATION ORGANIZATION IN INTERNATIONAL LAW AND POLITICAL REALITY. Very sophisticated paper, overall pro-Arab but not at all dogmatic, which reviews both the theory of international law, and the history and present status of armed conflict, in order to argue that the PLO does have a good claim, and that Israel would be better off recognizing reality. Gives the strengths and weaknesses of arguments and actual situations on both sides. 19 pages, 17 footnotes, 23 bibliographic sources.
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$133
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04707. A POLITICAL ANALYSIS OF THE INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND AND THE WORLD BANK. Good thorough overview of the clash of economic interests and the realities of world power; the paper's viewpoint is carefully balanced between straight and radical assumptions. Includes historical background of the IMF and WB, their rules and regulations, U.S. preponderance in decision-making, effects of these institutions on the Third World, the dollar-gold crises of the early '70's and their resolution, discussion on national, interests and the process of compromise. 16 pages, 27 footnotes, 20 bibliographic sources.
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$112
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04578. THE CHANGING LIMITS OF COASTAL BOUNDARIES. Good study of the economic and political background of man's exploitation of ocean resources, and the reasons why nations have recently extended their territorial limits to 200 miles beyond their coastlines. 10 pages, 13 footnotes, 7 bibliographic sources.
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$70
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04311. GAME THEORY AND INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS. Basic overview of how game-playing concepts can and cannot be applied to international relations. 4 pages, 5 footnotes, 1 bibliographic source.
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$28
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04280. THE SECRETARY GENERAL OF THE UNITED NATIONS. A comparison of the four men who have held the UN's highest office. Concludes that it is hard to draw a model for the "ideal" Secretary General, but that his most desirable qualities would be flexibility and activism. 6 pages, 8 footnotes, 6 bibliographic sources.
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$42
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04244. THE WARSAW PACT. Good concise overview of the Warsaw Pact for military cooperation between the Soviet Union and its European satellites; formal and informal history, brief 1976 comparison of military strengths of Warsaw Pack and NATO. 6 pages, 10 footnotes, 4 bibliographic sources.
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$42
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04236. INTERNATIONAL CONFLICT IN THE MIDDLE EAST. Concise summary of international effects of two Middle East crises; Suez Crisis of '56, Six Day War of '67: actions and reactions of Israel, Arabs, U.S., U.S.S.R., Britain and France to each crisis. 5 pages, 0 footnotes, 7 bibliographic sources.
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$35
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04196. INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS THEORY AND THE "REAL WORLD." Good basic discussion of the problem of making social science "relevant" to pressing international problems; how one man's value judgment is another man's poison. 4 pages, 5 footnotes, 1 bibliographic source.
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$28
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03612. THE EFFECT OF THE MARSHALL PLAN ON IMMEDIATE POST-WAR SOVIET-AMERICAN RELATIONS. This study views the American plan to economically reconstruct Western Europe as the outcome of American anti- Communism, the need to resolve domestic economic difficulties in the U.S., and Russian expansionist aims vis-a-vis Western Europe. Fairly balanced and objective in its assessment of blame for the Cold War. 12 pages, 5 footnotes, 5 bibliographic sources.
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$84
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03335. THE ROLE OF NUCLEAR WEAPONS AS DETERRENTS TO CONVENTIONAL WAR. The author focuses upon U.S.-USSR relations and concludes that to the extent that countries are not closely tied to either superpower, the deterrent effect of nuclear arms with regard to conventional war is small. 9 pages, 0 footnotes, 0 bibliographic sources.
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$63
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02523. CHICAGO: A UNIQUE POLITICAL ARENA. Competent paper on the structure of govenrment bodies in Chicago (city of Chicago and Cook county). with a brief biography of Daley and his machine through 1971: needs update. 12 pages, 4 footnotes, 9 bibliographic sources. (includes 1p. ofg. chart.)
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$84
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02274A. THE BACKGROUND OF THE KOREAN WAR. Good, brief, and anti-Russian look at Korea 1945-8; how establishment of puppet regime led to war. 7 pages, 3 footnotes, 10 bibliographic sources.
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$49
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01832. DISARMAMENT: IS IT POSSIBLE? Good, thoughtful study of why the plans put forward for world government or total disarmament are generally not feasible. Conclusion sees more hope for technical monitoring of nuclear disarmament, thinks the effort would be worth it. 10 pages, 8 footnotes, 6 bibliographic sources.
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$70
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53457. DÉTENTE WITH THE SOVIET UNION. Very thorough study of Soviet attitudes towards "détente" with the West since the 24th Party Congress of 1971. Includes factors bringing the Kremlin to favor détente role of military in Soviet policy-making, continuing development of Soviet navy and other military arms, arms limitation talks, how détente functioned in Arab-Israeli war of 1973. Update might be advisable. 26 pages, 33 footnotes, 17 bibliographic sources.
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$133
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53373. AN INQUIRY INTO CHANGES AND PROPOSED CHANGES IN THE ORGANIZATION OF AMERICAN STATES. Examines the changes in the structure of the OAS since 1948. Concludes that the organization has far from achieved its social, economic and political goals, but that it does offer a hope. 19 pages, 20 footnotes, 11 bibliographic sources.
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$133
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53360. WHAT IS PALESTINE? WHAT IS ZIONISM? An Arab's overview of the issues at stake in the Middle East conflict, how Zionism entrenched itself in Palestine and drove out the rightful inhabitants; written just after 1973. 9 pages, 14 footnotes, 7 bibliographic sources.
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$63
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52818. THE EMERGENCE OF THE COLD WAR. Places the blame for the cold war jointly on the U.S. and the USSR. which it blames for pursuing selfish rather than mutual goals at the end of the Second World War. 6 pages, 0 footnotes, 0 bibliographic sources.
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$42
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52720. RHODESIAN INDEPENDENCE AND THE UN. An assessment of the UN response to the white supremacist government's declaration of independence from Britain, includes discussion of the African response and of U.S. policy. 14 pages, 14 footnotes, 6 bibliographic sources.
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$98
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52691. THE ETHICS OF PEACEFUL INTERVENTION. The moral porpriety of one country's invasion of another's sovereignty is discussed. The problems of the League of Nations mandate and American and Russian trusteeships under the UN are examined in terms of both ethical motives and power motives. 6 pages, 6 footnotes, 4 bibliographic sources.
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$42
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52658. THE ATLANTIC SALMON TREATY. The international Convention for the Northwest Atlantic Fisheries and the resultant treaty are regarded as an example of international problem-solving. The membership of the Commission, the effect on alleviating the threat to salmon, and the problem of Danish non-membership are all discussed in the context of sea law. 15p., 7f., 6 congressional report sources.
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$105
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52530. THE UN AND THE INTERNATIONAL COURT OF JUSTICE. A detailed historical account of the relationship between these two international institutions revealing the inadequacy of sanctions against states violating human rights. Special attention paid to the example of the UN attempt to prevent South Africa from expanding apartheid to the mandated area of South West Africa. 15 pages, 14 footnotes, 3 bibliographic sources.
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$105
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52386B. THE EFFECT OF HISTORICAL/CULTURAL MEMORY ON SOVIET-AMERICAN RELATIONS. This is a carefully detailed study of the evolution of Russian and American foreign policy. It argues that Russian foreign policy was not radically transformed by the Communist Revolution of 1917, but maintained fundamental drives from the Russian past. The continuity of U.S. policy in the pre and post-Communist eras is likewise evaluated. Pleads for a relaxation of the tensions between the two countries. 55 pages, 134 footnotes, 18 bibliographic sources.
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$133
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52027. ROOSEVELT AND STALIN ON GERMANY. The differing postures of the two leaders on how to deal with Nazi Germany in 1939 are compared. Roosevelt's failure to bring Stalin to a pro-British position is seen as a critical impasse in the war against the Germans. 5 pages, 0 footnotes, 0 bibliographic sources.
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$35
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51841. CONTEMPORARY RUSSIAN FOREIGN POLICY AND AFRICA. Good well-balanced overview of Soviet foreign policy aims in Africa. Written prior to collapse of Portugese Africa. 10 pages, 14 footnotes, 12 bibliographic sources.
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