Ceasefire

removing the violence between the Palestinians, the Arab side, and the Israelis, each side can communicate on peace terms. Kerry has made valiant attempts at ending fighting through recognizing the Palestinian demand for a country of their own, ceasefires, and more Middle Eastern countries in the peace process. By ridding of surrounding small problems, Kerry believes he can rid of the large scale issue and lead Palestinians and Israelis toward a large solution. John Kerry is the current…

While I read this book I learned that there are ways for some people to quit gangs just as others have. It is really important for communities to show gang members that they care about their well being. The different methods that were introduced to me in the book actually had and affect and some of those methods are still being used today. Some of these methods still actually work. As it is summed up in the book, if we as a community show that we care and take steps to help these kids and even…

The unfair treatment of the German people and their government under the Treaty of Versailles was one of many examples of the sins of the father being taken upon the son. The Second Reich was under Hohenzollern rule, from the unification of Germany to the abdication of Kaiser Wilhelm II in 1919. However, after Germany lost World War I, the kaiser fled the country and Germany was transitioned to its first democracy, the Weimar Republic. The problem with the Treaty was that it placed heavy…

1. Valentino identifies mass killings as not “killing for killing’s sake”; instead, he points out how he believes that the perpetrators of these mass killings did not want the death of these victims. He goes on to say that the perpetrators had to kill to implement their new system of economic organization and, even ethnic genocides, efforts are to remove people from society fail, where killing is the easiest way to get people out of the society. Additionally, he suggests that if the…

TU-95 “Bear” Strategic Bombers – The Tu-95, nicknamed by NATO reports as “Bear” is a strategic bomber and missile platform. It was designed during the Cold War and entered service in 1956. Reports from the Russian Air Force (RAF) expect it to serve until at least 2040. In its design, the propeller-blades move faster than the speed of sound which cements its position as one of the nosiest military aircrafts. Due to its size, sizable crews of 6-7 men are needed to successfully operate it. As it…

The British Empire is often described as the largest formal empire at its peak in terms of its massive expansion of authority and far-reaching influence all over the world, as is evident from its territory comprised of more than a quarter of the land area of the globe. The Suez Canal which was opened in 1869 hugely contributed to maintain the empire by providing a shorter link to the sea between Mediterranean and Indian Ocean. Its geo-strategic importance is illustrated in the comment of…

One of the first things one learns in international politics is that domestic politics shapes international politics. This cannot be more true given the situation of the Syrian war. Despite originating as an uprising against autocratic rule, the Syrian civil war has transformed into a brutal proxy war. It not only gives the Middle Eastern region conflict through its mass destruction of cities and the death of thousands, but also to the questions it provokes about human rights and the power of…

‘The United Nation (UN) has been an ineffective actor in maintaining peace and security in the post-Cold War era’. Critically evaluate that claim. The United Nations (UN) is the closest the international system has to an international government, it is organisation bringing 193 member states together in order to “maintain international peace and security, develop friendly relations among nations, and cooperate in solving international problems.” These are main goals highlighted in the UN…

Genocide is a problem in the world today. Genocide is a mass murder of one group of people to another group of people. The genocide in Rwanda was one of the worst causes in African history. There are several causes and a lot of people involved with brutal outcomes in Rwanda genocide. There are several causes leading to genocide in Rwanda. The genocide was sparked when the plane of the president of Rwanda Juvenal Habyarimana, a Hutu was shot down above the Kigali airport on April 6 1994. The…

Guatemalan Peace Accords were finally agreed upon in 1996. “The peace process began in 1986, spanned ten years, and produced twelve separate agreements, culminating in the signing of the Twelfth Accord on December 29th, 1996.” There were many reasons for the agreements, and these agreements created various policies. The first agreement on human rights was signed in 1994 along with one calling for the establishment of a UN-monitored truth commission.” Although it was agreed upon in 1994, the…