Tag Archives: United States

Rising Powers, Shrinking Planet – a review and analysis

Posted on July 26, 2010 by dissonance

Rising Powers, Shrinking Planet by:  Michael T. Klare Book review and analysis The projection of US military might over the last 75 years can be seen from a number of perspectives.  The liberal school of international relations argues that democracies … Continue reading →

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Guatemala, the UFC, and the Dulles Brothers

Posted on July 26, 2010 by dissonance

Abstract This paper seeks to demonstrate the ways in which multinational corporations (MNCs) use the global capitalist model and institutions such as the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank, to privatize natural resources in developing countries, skirting local law … Continue reading →

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The Bilderbergs and Council on Foreign Relations….

Posted on June 4, 2010 by dissonance

In my political science class on voters, interest groups, and political parties, an interesting conversation broke out.  A kid raised his hand and says something to the effect of:  ”I heard that Obama and Hillary met in secret to determine … Continue reading →

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NAFTA and its Impact on the Environment Across Member States

Posted on June 3, 2010 by dissonance

Introduction This research seeks to determine the impact of NAFTA on environmental performance across its three member states: Canada, Mexico, and the United States.  It addresses common expectations prior to the implementation of NAFTA, as well as the concerns of … Continue reading →

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