All of the Powers involved in the Great War began to stake claims in Africa after 1870, eventually creating an animosity that would lead to the creation of the alliance systems; the very alliance systems that were a fundamental catalyst in the outbreak of war. ... Possibly the most influential form of nationalism involved Serbia and the movement which has often been referred to as Pan-Slavism. ... Russia was also heavily involved in the Pan-Slavic movement, and encouraged Serbia in its efforts by offering its support. ... France's nationalist interest, on the other hand, involved both ...

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The basis for such reform – which has been an American right since the signing of the Constitution – is that the risk of terrorism is too high. ... Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon has said that the treaty will be robust and legally binding and it will have an impact on millions of people who are involved in not only armed conflict and repression, but also on the transfer of arms. ... However, when there are any nuclear weapons – in a state that is looking to attain them, or in a current state – there is the risk of there being potential attainment from of those nukes by t...

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Angola and Liberia have been involved in one of the most long-lasting and horrifying civil wars of our century. ... It has been documented that if women were accused of belonging to a particular ethnic group or fighting faction it would higher their risk factor for physical violence and attempted rape. ... Because these women were not accustomed to being independent and providing for themselves they exposed themselves to a lot of risks. ...

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It took one hundred years, from the time it was first recognized as a syndrome among hysterical women in the late 1800s to its inclusion in 1980 as a diagnosis in the manual of the American Psychiatric Association, for posttraumatic stress disorder to be recognized as a legitimate illness. (Herman ...

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Alan Sharp had referred to the League of Nations as a compromise agreement, which pleased none of the parties involved. ... It was indeed a harsh peace, which did not completely satisfy the needs of all countries involved. ...

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Harrison, who was attending Western Kentucky University before the attack, said that "it was still a shock to realize that the United States was actively involved.... Some mental stresses the soldiers experienced were the loneliness or the feeling of solitude, the risk of death, the taking of another man's life, the sheer amount of death they saw, and irregular routines. ... One of the most obvious mental stresses of a soldier would be the risk of dying or being permanently injured. ...

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Introduction As the world modernizes, the relationship between nations becomes increasingly important. Globalization has taken over, allowing countries to lower transactions costs across areas of economic trade and social interactions. This has prompted international governments to create trade, soc...

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During these times the United States was involved in an entanglement of engagements and policies between various nations all over the globe. ... The other Allies involved in the war were more interested in gaining war attributes for their victory of Germany. ...

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The Cold War is a difficult term to define. It is a term used to describe the conflict between the U.S and Russia during the post-war period. However, there was no actual fighting between the two, just threats and anti-opposition propaganda. Another problem with the Cold war is that because it ...

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But he hesitated because he realized the risks of an amphibious attack. ... The answer involved a fabulous battle story- of air battle- an air battle that had been fought and won as one part of the D-Day preparations. ...

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War on Terrorism Terrorism is the unlawful use of force or violence against persons or property to intimidate or coerce a government, the civilian population, or any segment thereof, in furtherance of political or social objectives. Terrorism is not just something that developed during the ...

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World War I, the first globally destructive conflict that the Western Civilization produced, has been the subject of various analysis, interpretations and reevaluations of the various causes that led to it. Initially, the guilt was placed upon Germany and its allies. Eventually, historical analysis...

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In 1910 Japan annexed Korea, installing a harsh rule over its people. During the 1930's an independence movement arose. Led from abroad by Syngman Rhee, who attended Harvard University at the time, it started a fire in a man that would continue to grow as time passed. With the principles of the ...

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Large-scale purges struck the country, targeting all levels of society--including children: Stalin reasoned that parents were more likely to confess to trumped-up charges of subversion and disloyalty if they knew their children's lives were at risk. ...

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In 1910 Japan annexed Korea, installing a harsh rule over its people. During the 1930's an independence movement arose. Led from abroad by Syngman Rhee, who attended Harvard University at the time, it started a fire in a man that would continue to grow as time passed. With the principles of the Atla...

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The Growth and Implementation of Hitler's Continental Expansionist Foreign Policy Program One of the most interesting historiographical debates about the Second World War concerns the nature of Hitler's foreign policy. Everyone knows that the Second World War was horrible, even worse than the First, but it has yet to be unequivocally decided what exactly was Hitler's role in bringing about such a catastrophe. The most important issue relates to the question of whether or not Hitler had evolved a clear and coherent foreign policy by the time he assumed office and ...

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