International Democrat Union

United States has been the world hegemony since the end of the Second World War and has used its power to promote western values across the globe in many different ways. Some of the ways in which the US’s exerts its hegemonic power can be reflected on the way the world functions today. Its power is embedded in economic policies, environmental agreements, and its global institutions like the IMF and the World Bank “since the early 1990s, U.S. policymakers have embraced primacy and adopted an…

Economically, America was a clear trading system for importing and exporting. Since England did not find the golden success that the Spanish did down South, they had to settle on the natural resources of America. These resources such as timber and tobacco were essential to England’s own economy. Instead of having to buy these materials from other countries they were able to find them in colonial America. In 1650, Britain takes measures to ensure that mercantilism would boost their own economy…

What is studio culture? When we hear about studio culture in college, the thing that comes to most of our mind is architecture student. Studio culture is the experiences, behaviors, habits and patterns found within the campus-based architecture design studio. The studio is the life of an architect. Studio is the place where all architecture students have many vivid memories that characterize their design studio experience. Late nights, exciting projects, commitment, extreme dedication, long…

Trade Liberalization or also known as free trade is one of the mechanisms in International Trade . Free trade occurs when the government put no barriers in order to restrict the flow of goods and services between trading nations. The country can freely import and export their products to other countries without any restriction and barrier. “There are two types of trade liberalization, which are absolute advantages and comparative advantages” . Absolute advantage can be referred to the ability…

within duration of 2-3 weeks. Each and Every activity in this world is interconnected, as we are aware that the world itself is a global village. In today’s world of growth and development, there is no country that is deprived of international trade. Consequently, if international trade exists there shall be evident effects in trade and commerce of the respective countries. Because of this most of the developing countries which suffered the exchange rate movement, had to face a significant fall…

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…