Transnational groups such as the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria have also played a key role in the Syrian Civil War primarily for their own interests. ... If the civil war is not stopped the consequences for the United States are crucial. ... Military intervention can be immensely detrimental to the US economy, primarily due to the excessive cost to the already burdened taxpayers and the risk and numerous uncertainties of events that could possibly result in a regional war. ... Most importantly Russia's economic interests influence the behavior to a greater extent. ... By being involved...

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The assassination of the Archduke Ferdinand by a Serbian nationalist is definitely the event that brought all the hostilities leading up to the war into action. The one fact that is very important about the assassination is the Austro-Hungarian response. Before I get into their response, I would like to refer to the picture entitled "War Fever 1914." This is a photograph of German volunteers marching off to fight in the war. ... On August 4, 1914, the First World War had begun. ...

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The wars that resulted, and more importantly the sheer power and fury the people possessed, initiated and drove forward the Second Revolution. ... As a result the Legislative Assembly launched wars against almost all of Europe. ... Because of the bitter division between the Girondists and the Mountain, and that between the indecisive middle class, great decision-making power, concerning war efforts as well as other political ventures, fell upon the laboring poor of Paris, often know as Sans-Culottes. ... The vicious power the Sans-Culottes displayed through these two harrowing events, in a...

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One of the most comprehensive factors that enhanced entry into the United States is the policies that were set after that Second World War. ... Despite the fact that the above connoted act was in favour of immigrants displaced by the World War II, there is a need to comprehend with the fact that the Act set a platform for the entry of other populations into the United States, even those who were not displaced by the war. Notably, the entry of Italy into the Second World War was characterized by a wider array of complexities aligned with diplomacy, ideology, and politics (Mass 38). While it is ...

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Others, however, believe that internationalism is a horrible thing because it destroys many communities and provokes many wars between nation-states. ... The United Nations (UN) was created after the second world war to insure global security which is one of the most important human needs. ... Also tourism generated by this event also boosts the economy and an international organization like the red cross promotes humanitarianism. ...

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Recent Nato - Russia relations The tragic events of September 11th were a stark reminder of the need for comprehensive and coordinated action to respond to common threats. How has the relationship between Nato and Russia changed since the Cold War? ... Russia contributed the largest non-Nato contingent to the UN Mandated, NATO led peacekeeping forces (and its forces have worked alongside Nato Counterparts since 1996 in support of the international community's efforts to build lasting security and stability in the region Russia also proved an important role in stoppin...

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The Legislative Commission of 1767 The document was written by Sergei Solov"ev to describe the events taking place at the Legislative Commission held by Catherine during 1767. ... Between July of 1767 and October of 1768 the commission met formally to debate their concerns, until Catherine postponed the commission in order to go to war with Turkey.[3] Many subcommittees continued their work into the 1770's when they finally gave up due to lack of new legislation. ... Each of the Russian classes in attendance was given a chance to represent their views, wishes and opinions during the Co...

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The document was written by Sergei Solov"ev to describe the events taking place at the Legislative Commission held by Catherine during 1767. ... Between July of 1767 and October of 1768 the commission met formally to debate their concerns, until Catherine postponed the commission in order to go to war with Turkey.[3] Many subcommittees continued their work into the 1770's when they finally gave up due to lack of new legislation. ... Each of the Russian classes in attendance was given a chance to represent their views, wishes and opinions during the Commission, which is why it was such an ...

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The United Nations (UN) in 1942 implemented operations for peacekeeping in the United States, which was first used in World War II as a military action. ... They discuss the important role that negotiations play in the UN missions. ... Intervention by troops is important because the innocent villagers view them, as a type of "savior" (Clark 4). ... In the same way, peacekeeping troops have started co-existent relationships, which provide companionship to the countries at war. ... It is important to remember that the locals in Africa, or any third world area do not have much to live or look...

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The events that followed are history, for the following 4 ½ years the stage is set for violence in Yugoslavia ( Goldstein, 1999, pp226-228). ... The focus has shifted from Inter-European wars to conflicts between the West and non- Western civilizations. ... However what is important to keep inmind is the fact that differnces do not matter as long as equal rights are preserved and guarded by a government. ... (Ignatieff, 1999, p 55)What is thus must important is the way in which the one percieves the other and why he does that in that specific way. ... Furthermore it is important to resp...

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Due to it's proximity to these important resources, Turkey is in a perfect position to host a large pipeline (Nabucco Gas Pipeline) that will carry gas from the Caspian Sea to the Middle East. ... More importantly, Turkey would prove to be an indispensable partner and a deserving candidate for membership to the EU. ... Most importantly, Turkey would be able to prove itself as an indispensable partner and a deserving candidate for EU membership. ... Therefore, it is vitally important for the EU to secure its oil supply through diversified sources. ... For that reason political stabili...

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THE EUROPEAN UNION The European Union, previously known as the European Community, was set up shortly after World War II, when France proposed to establish "the first concrete foundation of a European federation-. ...

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The various disagreements between Romania and the EU, brought about last year by the signing of the treaty with the USA on the non-extradition of the US citizens to the Criminal Court of Justice on the Haag, without previous consultation of the EU and by further support of the USA in matters regarding the war in Iraq, were skillfully smoothened out by the Romanian Government without losing face or exposing the partners USA and EU. ... Important domestic decisions such as the urgent reform of the dead-beat health system were delayed up until after the NATO-decision in Prague in order to avo...

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