The Cold War And U.S. Diplomacy

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POL 300 Assignment 1: The Cold War and U.S. Diplomacy

Select a president from the table, “Presidents and Their ‘Doctrines,’” in Roskin, Chapter 6. Then write a three to five (3-5) page paper on the doctrine that a president used according to Roskin. Your research must include at least four (4) credible sources, apart from your textbook. Your paper must address the following:

  1. Summarize a situation that      required U.S. diplomatic efforts during the president’s time in office.
  2. Explicate the diplomatic      doctrine the president followed, with reference to specific actions or      events that occurred.
  3. Describe the effects of these      diplomatic efforts for the U.S. and other countries.
  4. Assess, in conclusion, the      advantages and disadvantages of the particular doctrine that was followed.
  5. Cite at least four (4)      reputable sources in addition to the textbook, not including Wikipedia,      encyclopedias, or dictionaries.

Your assignment must:

  • Be typed, double spaced, using      Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides;      citations and references must follow APA or school-specific format. Check      with your professor for any additional instructions.
  • Include a cover page containing      the title of the assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the      course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not      included in the required assignment page length.

The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:

  • Identify the cultural,      economic, and political context of information resources, and interpret      information in light of that context.
  • Use technology and information      resources to research issues in international problems.
  • Write clearly and concisely      about international problems using proper writing mechanics.

Political Scandals—Who, What, When, Where, and Why!

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Political Scandals—Who, What, When, Where, and Why!

Purpose: The primary goal of this weekly summative assignment is to probe and scrutinize a major political scandal.

Prepare: Review Chapters 11 and 12 in the course text and the following website:
25 Biggest Political Scandals In History.

Reflect: As we have learned over the last few weeks, politics is often about power and the efforts to gain and maintain power. In their efforts to gain and maintain power, some politicians violate widely held ethical and moral limits and even established laws. These violations are often revealed to the public by the news media. Sometimes, political scandals abruptly end promising political careers and sometimes, political scandals are used to gain electoral and political advantages over opponents. The more we know about how scandals affect politics, political actors, and the media, the more we know about how public and private actions impact and are impacted by rights, justice, and what is considered acceptable or unacceptable political behavior.

Write: In your essay of at least 600 words, research one major scandal involving politicians (Watergate, Bill Clinton, Iran-Contra Affair, Silvio Berlusconi, etc.). The scandal does not have to be a U.S. political scandal. First, describe how the media portrayed the politicians involved. Next, discuss the outcome of the scandal. Did the individuals gain greater political power and exposure? Did they resign from office or were their political careers cut short due to the scandal? Lastly, explain what effect, if any, the scandal had on the political environment and the media and why.

The Week Four Assignment:

  • Must be at least 600 words (not including title and reference pages) and formatted according to APA style as outlined in Introduction to APA.
    • Must include a separate title page with the following:
    • Title of paper
    • Student’s name
    • Course name and number
    • Instructor’s name
    • Date submitted
  • Must use at least three appropriate sources:
  • Must document all sources in APA style as outlined in Citing Within Your Paper.
  • Must include an introductory paragraph with a succinct thesis statement.
  • Must include a conclusion that summarizes the main points and restates the thesis.
  • Must include a separate references page that is formatted according to APA style as outlined in Formatting Your References List.

Neorealism

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Comare the Attached Articles

  1. Summary (1.5 point): Summarize the argument of the chosen article. This section should be no longer than half a page.
  2. Analysis (2.5 points): Analyze how the chosen article compares with other readings of the week. This section should include what makes the chosen article similar/dissimilar from the other readings. Since the analysis section requires comparison, reference to other readings is necessary. This section should be at least half a page in length but should be no longer than one page.

“Fukuyama” Writing Assignment

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“Fukuyama” Writing Assignment

Tools of Analysis

•Compare and contrast

Instructions: Analyze in an essay. “Compare and Contrast” two sections (numbered).  Then use outside information to give examples.  Include a full introduction of the author and his text. Include an opening sentence that grabs attention.

I grade based on the quality of the analysis, the supporting evidence/examples, grammar, structure, organization, and clarity. That being said this assignment is not done until it has completed its purpose; in this case using two types of analyses to develop further understanding.

Here’s a PDF of the Book.

Fukuyama ch 5 numbered.pdf

Example: Thesis might look like: In order to better understand Fukuyama, we will compare and contrast two sections.  Similarities and differences will be pronounced.  These similarities and differences can be exemplified with pop culture.  Using the popular show ___________ from Netflix, we can better understand Fukuyama’s argument about state formation.

Tools of Analysis

•Compare and contrast (two or three sections of a piece)