International Baccalaureate

The field of International Development and Foreign Relations is an interesting and complex area in the study of politics and public policy. In this paper, I will discuss three very different but intertwined organizations. Walmart, the Center of Global Development, and the United States Agency on International Development are not commonly associated, however they all play a major role in global policy. This paper is going to show how each organization is interrelated in the field of global…

will be crucial in how the future looks. In today’s uneasy and conflicted culture there are many issues that have been raised in the twenty first century. Some of these challenges includes the war on terror, security issues, and problems with international relations are three challenges that the United States face in this day and age. An organizing principle is beneficial to the world’s leaders and the people because it gives them a clear vision and will help keep the main goals on track. It…

What is the relationship between the self-determination of peoples and the sovereignty of states in contemporary international politics? 1 This report elucidates the link between sovereignty of states & self-determination of peoples therefore the focal point of this essay is to elaborate on the underlying concept of sovereignty as it incorporates the protection and the practice of various human rights as stipulated in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. The main goal of this…

compared to the adjustments international students make when coming from abroad. Language barriers, dietary differences, and culture shock all while being homesick can cause unneeded stress for international students. College years are supposed to be filled with exciting stories of late night coffee runs and entertaining…

My own diverse cultural background, global education, and international work experience uniquely prepared me to meet the needs of an increasingly diverse student population. Tatar by nationality, I grew up and studied in the technical university in Russia surrounded by cultures different from my own and learning to identify and value both the similarities and differences of people. My travel experiences in Europe and Central Asia taught me lessons of respect, patience, and understanding. Moving…

Impacts of Tariffs James B. Smith Principles of Macroeconomics Professor Hovey 17 October 2015 Impacts of Tariffs A common term that you will hear in the news regarding economics is the word tariff; tariffs have all but diminished here in the United States because we have become pro free trade country. Agreements like the North American Free Trade Agreement have been formed to allow free trade among multiple countries. Tariffs can greatly benefit the economy, but can also…

During the time frame between 1500 and 1850, European countries dominated the accumulation of territories and their raw resources, which stimulated their economies through new and diverse trade options. In addition to radically enhancing formerly stagnant economies, expansion and trade paved the way for political upheaval, global interaction and cultural restructuring. Although not articulated until much later, European countries ascertained land and resources in order to fulfill what Jules…

Lastly, it is commonly underestimated how much value being a member in the EU has on the jobs available in the country and the future job prospects available to all. There are two main sources of jobs in the UK: tourism and businesses. I will discuss both of these roots in detail so as to help understand how the changes made whilst we are in the EU and changes about whether or not we stay in the EU filter down to affect the very number of jobs accessible. 3.1 million Jobs in the UK (about 10% of…

protection that is the deliberate attempt to limit imports or promote exports by putting up barriers to trade (Milner).” Economist have looked to different protections to counter the negative impacts that are the results from globalization and international trade. Stylistic Elements and Purpose of the Book In this book, The Choice: A Fable of Free Trade and Protectionism, Professor Russel Roberts, the director of the Business Management Center at the John.M.Olin School of Business at Washington…

available for students on campus. I love performing and I can be found enthusiastically gyrating on stage during Harambee or Café con leche. Or helping with the planning of events such as the Cultural Exchange Dinner Series with the Vanderbilt International Student Association of which I am one of the two Communications Chairs. I thoroughly enjoy all the organizations I am involved in and they make me feel connected to the Vanderbilt community but the main focus of these organizations is not to…