Kuwait

There are multiple ways for nations big and small to remain powerful and influential, Kuwait and Qatar are very tiny nations but their resources make them incredibly rich and important states due to the effect their resources can have on the global economy, meanwhile the United States has significant power due to its military and foreign…

The President of the United States seems to wield immense power; through executive orders and bill vetoing, it often appears that the president has a disproportionate amount of influence. However, other times, the president appears limited in his influence towards policy. Aaron Wildavsky proposed a Two Presidencies theory, which proposes that the president has significant power in relation to foreign policy, but limited power in relation to domestic policy. In reality, it seems that the…

Oil prices economics is the economics deals with the price of oil. Likewise the prices of other goods the price of oil experiences wide range of price oscillation in terms of shortage or oversupply. Considering to the shift in demand and OPEC and Non OPEC supply as well as the geopolitical events the, oil prices cycle expanded over years. Two Primary Factors determine the price of oil. They are: Supply & Demand and Market Sentiment. Supply and demand indicates the relationship between the…

The United States must continue to work with other democracies to promote democracy in the Middle East recognizing that quick change is a dream. The United States’ democracy promotion policy must be implemented consistently over the long term, which will last well beyond the end of President Bush’s second term on January 20, 2009. Our goals must be initially modest, and the commitment to change long term. The core elements of a democracy oriented policy are not hard to identify: sustained,…

Being one of the oldest monotheistic religions, Zoroastrianism began in ancient Persia around 1500 to 1200BC by Zoroaster who believed that there was only one god Ormazd or Ahura Mazda which means "Wise Lord." There are many similarities between Zoroastrianism and Judaism. Ahura Mazda who was not created but was omniscient, omnipresent, eternal and endowed with creative powers along with his six Spenta Mainyu or "Holy Spirits" named Vohumanah, Asha Vahishta, Khehathra Vairya, Spenta Armaith,…

The United States received plenty of donations from 70 countries. Out of all of the countries, Kuwait donated $500 million. The donations helped tremendously because the total amount in damages was $130 billion. Four days after the devastation, medical aid was sent. There was an estimated amount of $11 million in medicine donated in one year.…

My stance on the recent immigration of refugees is that I am against it. I have made this decision upon researching information and opinions from a variety of sources. With the recent economic downfall and fear of a country-wide recession, immigration will only cause more harm to our already fragile economic state. Allowing for immigration will only increase the threat of terrorism. We do not want to feel unsafe and economically deprived in our own country. With the recent economic downfall…

War has always been a controversial issue in the United States. For a war to get public approval, the government has to successfully justify the war and lay out a clear plan for its quick and honorable end. Most wars have been justified as being for the defense of the United States or its interests. Prior to and including World War II, if the President decided that war was needed, he would ask Congress for an official declaration of war. This process is enumerated in Article 1, Section 8 of the…

1. Cultural boundaries- boundaries between states that coincide with differences in ethnicity, especially language and religion; another cultural boundary is drawn according to geometry. Example: Based on language, Quebec, and a can be considered a cultural boundary. In Quebec, french is their official language, but the rest of the country predominantly speaks English. Chinatown, which exists in New York City, is another example. Asian’s predominantly inhabit this area, and languages such as…

Reasons of US invasion in Iraq and its Consequences The United States spends $648 billion of the total federal spending on the military. The U.S. has its military presence all around the world, and it is best known for their startle foreign policy. In addition, The Unites States has been involved in several political overthrows such as the intervention of Iraq. An invasion mandated by President George Bush in 2003 causing the death of 4,486 U.S. soldiers and a potential cost of up to $6…