Conditions Under the Shah of Iran and the Ayatollah Khomeini
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An 8 page paper comparing the methods and views of Iran's last Shah and the Islamic cleric whose followers were instrumental in overthrowing the Shah in favor of establishing the Islamic Republic. The paper discusses political, economical and religious aspects of the nation under each leader, and concludes that in many ways, there were far more similarities between the leaders than there were differences. The differences that did exist were all-telling, however. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
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Iran / Major Historical Influences
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A 10 page essay discussing the major historical influences of Iranian Culture: Persian, Islamic and Western. The writer provides an informative look at Iranian history to assess its cultural development. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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The Issue of Women's Rights in Egyptian Foreign Policy
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Egyptian foreign policy is at a fulcrum in terms of the world situation. Economic policy decrees that ties with the Western World be maintained, while defense policy makes it imperative that ties with neighboring middle East and African countries take precedence. The United States, in particular, sees itself as a leader in the establishment of human rights on a global level. Foreign policy reflects these concepts. Third world countries such as Egypt are dependent on the foreign aid and good relationship with the United States and other Western powers for continued economic development. This 10 page paper explores the stand of Egyptian policy on issues of Women's rights and the role of women. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
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Desert Shield - Desert Storm: Diplomacy, Ecstasy, and Agony
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In 5 pages the author discusses by example where diplomacy has succeeded using Desert Shield as successful coalition for containment of Iraq aggression to Kuwait and consolidation of IRAQ gains. Also discussed is where diplomacy failed using Desert Storm as failure to follow through to militarily remove Saddam from power despite having tactically defeated Iraqi forces and forced their withdrawal from captured areas. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Investor Options in Times of Market Downturn
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A 10 page paper discussing the time that the 'correction' finally arrives. The bull market is a heady thing. Take a few (or many) dollars, effectively transfer the funds for a company to use for a while and make money hand over fist. The Dow made the 'impossible' figure of 3,000 just after the Gulf War. Analysts said it could never happen, that the market simply was not meant to rise to that level. Surely a correction was in order. Only nine years later, the Dow has closed at over 11,000 and few use the word 'impossible' anymore. Increasing numbers of analysts are uneasy over the future, however. This paper discusses market downturn from the perspective of the individual investor and explores options that can preserve growth and minimize the risk of loss of principal. Bibliography lists 11 sources.
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