Entries by Daphne Hanson

Current issue related to global trade

Select a newspaper article that is less than one month old. The article MUST deal with a current issue related to global trade (e.g. protectionist policies, recent trade deals, child labor laws, etc.). Complete analysis of the article and follow the directions below in order to complete it. Submit your analysis to this Assignment. MAKE […]

The Universal Declaration of Human Rights

Consider parts of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Which elements seem universal? Which, if any, do not? If a common set is not feasible, how can international organizations identify and sanction rights violators? Is a universal list of human rights that will be acceptable to all people in all societies possible? Can people in […]

The coronavirus crisis

It has been a challenging time for Malaysian investors. The coronavirus crisis has taken a swipe at economic growth, sovereign debt is rising, and the political landscape is in flux. This follows then-prime minsiter Mahathir Mohamed’s snap resignation in February and a factional tug of war that has seen current PM Muhyiddin Yassin, a Malay […]

Autocratization and de-democratization

Democratic backsliding is also used to refer to autocratization and de-democratization. Autocratization is used as an overarching concept to describe de-democratization or changes that decrease the democratic character of political regimes.   A basic component of this democratic decline and autocratization is the state-led weakening of political institutions.  The most vulnerable of these institutions are the […]

The Nuremberg trials

The Nuremberg trials consisted of a four count indictment: conspiracy to wage wars of aggression, waging of aggressive war, war crimes, and crimes against humanity. Based on what you have read and seen of the Russian invasion of Ukraine this year, (1) which of the four counts would you bring before a world court against the Army or President of […]

The United Nations Security Council

The United Nations Security Council is by far the most powerful organ of the United Nations. For instance, under the United NationsCharter, it has the authority to authorize sanctions and the use of force against countries that threaten international peace and security (a power not held by any other organ within theUnited Nations or by […]

The Diversity of the Middle East region

Pay attention to the diversity of the Middle East region—historically, politically, culturally, linguistically, religiously, and geographically.   Provide four examples of diversity for each category—cultural, ethnic, religious, and political one for each category. When providing the four examples, indicate the specific map # you used and how they support your examples. For example, refer to […]

Cheating on oil production quotas

Saddam accused Kuwaitand the United Arab Emirates of complicity with the United States of cheating on oil production quotas. He blamed this overproduction for driving down the price of oil, causing the loss of billions of dollars to Iraq. During this period, the million-manned armed forces along withaggressive research anddevelopment programs (including Iraq’s large nuclear development effort) […]

Being accused of driving under the influence

In Arizona, your driver’s license can be suspended solely on being accused of driving under the influence. Kanye West was driving in Arizona, and was stopped on suspicion of DUI when he was not intoxicated (for some reason, Kanye acting like himself appeared to be under the influence of drugs when speaking with the officer) […]

Primary sources that show positive changes in Latin America

Primary sources that show positive changes in Latin America. By doing this, you are showing that you know how to “corroborate” sources. Corroboration in this sense means to make a similar argument with similar primary sources. If the three sources you post don’t focus on the same example of positive change, they will not corroborate […]