Diplomatic mission

being handled by such a “girly” genre, which treats the landing like the mixture of the Apollo 11 mission and the launch party of a flagship fashion line. The aliens land in not a pristine high-tech spaceship but a small, battered black unassuming spaceship. They are a matriarchy who want peace and to learn from each other, and they are the ones that sent out first contact. This leads to diplomatic meetings among representatives of all the countries from the two worlds, like the boring parts of…

In the study of history, it is important to recognize people who have paved the way for growth and change in society. Throughout the 20th century, there have been numerous individuals who have helped to shape Western civilization. Pope John Paul II, one of the greatest Popes in the history of the Catholic Church, is a notable example of an individual who has made a profound impact on the world. Through his international success, Pope John Paul II played a vital role in uniting the Catholic…

Japan is geographically separated from China relatively by a narrow stretch of Ocean, China has strongly influenced Japan’s writing system, religion, and culture in the past. Japan had one of the most powerful Empires in the east defeating China, and Korea, it’s rapid growth of industrialization and militarization under the Slogan ‘Fukoku Kyohei’ has helped the country’s armed forces become more powerful and led to colonial empire and economic raise. Culminating in Japan’s membership in the…

Kosovo is located in the Balkan region of South-east Europe and has been point of contention throughout history. Neighboring Serbia has longed alleged that “Kosovo is Serbia”, while Kosovo Albanians (Kosovars) strongly disagree with this perception. The intent of this research paper is to identify the causes of strong ethnic tensions and oppression in the region. Furthermore, to identify the operational variables that have affected unit operations during the NATO lead air and missile campaign…

Madison Doherty Theology 9-04 Mr. Bello January 8, 2016 Saint Thomas More Saint Thomas More, a Catholic Martyr, was born on February 7, 1478 in Milk Street, London. He was a reformer, English lawyer, social philosopher, author, statesman and Renaissance humanist. Many of his friends were bishops and scholars. He wrote the book Utopia, about the political system of an ideal nation. His father was Sir John More, a lawyer and judge, and his mother was Agnes. When he was young, More…

Throughout history, the process of protest has influenced the present the past and will continue to influence the future. It has created the world as we know it and has been a force that is undeniably changed the course of history. The Boston Tea Party protest is an early example, it helped form our nation. The civil rights movement showed us that with careful planning change can be forced. Throughout this essay, it will discuss the history of protest, how it has influenced change, the current…

TTc Government The XYZ Affair Mr Cadwallader Andrew 9/25/2017 Andrew Olsen 201 American National Governments Mr. Cadwallader 25 September 2017 The XYZ Affair America’s first diplomatic issue happened between France and America and became known as the XYZ Affair. The slogan of the affair was, “Millions for defense, not one cent for tribute.” (Berkin 151) The slogan captured America’s determination to assert its sovereignty and its refusal to give in to foreign…

In the 1980's, America was at war but not traditionally. America was not committing troops but was investing supplies and money to help defeat the soviets from invading Afghanistan. Many wondered what and how Americans were involved, but most of us knew that communism had to be stopped. Charlie Wilson's War movie portrayed the events during the 1980's and how a Texas congressman succeeded to defeat the soviets. Charlie Wilson's War, otherwise known as Operation Cyclone, is a movie telling the…

The Different Meanings of Power Marco Polo, Niccolò Machiavelli, Bartolomé de Las Casas, Olaudah Equiano, and the Signatories of The Declaration of Independence define ideas of power and difference through their personal narratives or texts and the intentions of their writings. Primary sources that will be explored in this essay are Marco Polo’s The Travels of Marco Polo (1298) translated by Thomas Wright and William Marsden, the Venetian, Machiavelli's The Prince (1532) translated by W.K.…

Military organizations are often subject to intense debate these days. Many believe that military operations in various parts of the world are detrimental to the goal of world peace. Conversely, there is also the view that the military and military entities can actually help to facilitate and foster peace around the world. This view may seem counter intuitive to some, but unfortunately, the world can be a very scary and dangerous place. All throughout human history, people of all races,…