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Volume 3, Issue 4
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Germany,
Globalization and the EU
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Sino-Soviet Relations
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The
following team paper was written as an assignment for Dr.
Escobar-Lemmon's
undergraduate
course “Introduction to Comparative Politics" (POLS 329-500) |
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Germany, Globalization
and the European Union
By Chris Moore, James Fendley, Roger Fisher,
Kristina Hemmen, Chris Reyes, Elaine Vaughan, Lauren Werda
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Abstract:
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This paper deals with Germany's rise to one of
the leading powers of the European Union. In 1990, the Berlin
Wall fell, but the united Germany had to overcome many problems
in the future. East Germany was left from communism in economic
and social shambles; it was questionable if it would ever
be able to regain its pre-war status. Despite all of these
difficulties Germany became one of the most significant
leaders in Europe because of its policies and co-operation
within the EU. This essay analyzes Germany's position within
the European Union and the process of globalization affecting
the country.
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About the authors:
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| Chris Moore is originally from Arlington,
Texas. He will graduate in December of 2004 with a Bachelor's
degree in Political Science and minors in English and German.
Chris has studied abroad in Germany and backpacked last summer
through the country. After graduation, he will attempt to
return to Europe as much as possible. In addition, Chris aspires
to work for the federal government in Washington D.C.
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Sino-Soviet
Relations
By Adam Nalley
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| The Cold War had a tremendous impact on the
politics of European nations for over 40 years. During this
period, the world found itself divided between the powerful
influences of two opposed spheres, dominated by the United
States and the Soviet Union. In this paper I argue that Cold
War politics and a strong desire for national security drove
the foreign policies of Joseph Stalin's USSR and was the primary
determinant of how he dealt with other communist countries,
including China and the nations of Eastern Europe. Upon examining
the foreign policy actions taken by Stalin's government with
communist China and comparing them with those used in Europe,
it is evident that he was far more interested in meeting the
needs he perceived to exist in his own nation and achieving
national security than he ever was in fulfilling the international
communist revolution. |
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| About the author: |
| Adam Nalley graduated in May 2003 with degrees
in International Studies and History. He studied Russian language
and culture in Krasnodar, Russia over the summer of 2001 while
living in a Russian host home and attending language classes.
Adam currently teaches World Geography at Cypress Ridge High
School in Houston, Texas. |
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