Define the issues of the conflict that are perceived differently by different actors.

The war between Ethiopia and Erythrea

This paper’s main purpose is to map a conflict. the conflict discussed in this paper would be the war between Ethiopia and Erythrea.

The paper is made of the points stated below;

Introduction: Defining the scope of the subject + the main questions and problems

Part 1: Describe the context of the conflict (political context – probably getting back to past events)

Part 2: Identify the actors – If too many, keep the key actors (who are they – what do they represent – what do they say (the political discourse) – with whom do they have alliances (against whom)

Part 3: Define the issues of the conflict that are perceived differently by different actors.

Part 4: Talk about the dynamics of the conflict: how does it move, changes and how it can be transformed. (escalation, deescalation)

Conclusion: what impact has it left behind or will leave in the future.

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Footnotes – Bibliography at the end

Identify the aspects of the British system which privilege executive authority over legislative authority (i.e., which aspects of the British political system favor the executive?)

Is the British political system “an elected/elective dictatorship”?

Prompt: Is the British political system “an elected/elective dictatorship”? Why or Why not?

To address this question, your paper should use course readings and lecture materials to:

1) Briefly define what is meant by the term “elective (or elected) dictatorship” in the British context?

2) Explain the role of the executive and the legislative branches in the British political system.

3) Identify the aspects of the British system which privilege executive authority over legislative authority (i.e., which aspects of the British political system favor the executive?)

4) Identify the aspects of the British system which privilege legislative authority (i.e.,which aspects of the British political system favor the legislature?).

5) Use the above discussion to provide a well written and convincing argument in response to the prompt.

While your paper should show familiarity with the institutional structure of the British system, the lion’s share of the discussion should focus on the dynamics of executive and legislative authority and your evaluation of each side’s assertions rather than describing the minutiae of the British parliamentary system.

How do states consolidate their rule?What is the meaning of legitimacy as it applies to states?Why is the nation-state the dominant form of political organization in the world today?

Political science social contract and state

Response to the two prompts below. Make sure to answer each sub-question. Your answers to these prompts should be written as short essays with a combined length of 5-7 pages, double-spaced. Find a rubric on the next page for a detailed explanation of expectations. Each response is worth up to 25 points with the final score being given out of 50 points.

What is the social contract? What is it supposed to explain? According to the theories we read, why is the social contract created and how? What are some criticisms of this theory?

Do you think the social contract can be used to analyze politics in the present? Why or why not? In your answer, be sure to define the following terms: social contract, state of nature, sovereign, commonwealth.

Define the state and explain as best you can the origins of the modern nation-state.

How do states consolidate their rule? What is the meaning of legitimacy as it applies to states?Why is the nation-state the dominant form of political organization in the world today?

Evaluate various products that provide information to the public and international community.

Directions

Answer questions below in 1 page. On second page reply to each student in 1 paragraph for each person you can agree or disagree for each reply. Will attach readings and student replies below.

Lesson 9 Discussion Forum

Analyze the strengths and weaknesses of various means to acquire information on WMD programs

Synthesize the various methods we have to acquire and understand information on WMD programs.

Evaluate various products that provide information to the public and international community.

What has been the American strategy for fighting insurgency since the 1960’s?

Directions

Answer all the questions below in 1 page. On second page reply to each student all 3 of them in 1 paragraph for each person you can agree or disagree for each reply. Will attach readings and student replies below. Reply to each person as if your having a discussion with them.

Question;

This week’s discussion asks you to consider ‘How New is New Terrorism’?

Your discussion comments should consider the following questions:

1 What has been the American strategy for fighting insurgency since the 1960’s?

2 What identifiable trends for fighting insurgency have we seen?

3 Reflecting on historical case studies, is insurgency today different from insurgency in the past?

4 What is your assessment of ‘New Terrorism’ considering the claims and methodological rigor in the Duyvesteyn’s article?

Evaluate the conservation pactices and preservaton techniques co environmental quality and biodiversity.

The Emergency Planning & Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA

Assignment Overview:

In this assignment, you will research an Emdronmental Policy and create a presentation on it describing POP., its benefits, and Ps shortcomings.

Analyze the effect of human populations on various ecosystems, including agriculture,management and pollution.

Evaluate the conservation pactices and preservaton techniques,environmental quality and biodiversity.