Essays on Global Governance

The political elements of Star Trek show that the series had more insight than what is apparent. The show started in the 1960s when the Cold War was at its height. Many authorities argue that Star Trek is an exploration based on self-interest, colonialism, collectivism and control . However, George Gonzalez takes a different approach in The Politics of Star Trek where he undertakes a critical review of the story within the context of the actual implications of the actions of the characters. This paper will review the first two chapters of the book in order to present the critical ...

Introduction

It seems difficult to analyze democratic transition from the standpoint of international dimension both theoretically and practically because not so much literatures that discuss about what the external environment actually is and how it might contribute to domestic change (Cavatorta 2005). However, it does not mean that international context will be ignored in the analysis process because international factors might have impacts on the transition process through their connections with domestic actors particularly in terms of distribution of power and resources, which in turn have effect on how they will act (Cavatorta 2005). One thing to remember is a ...

Question 1; why was Europe such a dominant influence on the world in the 19th century?

Within the nineteenth century, Europe was considered a global powerhouse especially in the economic perspective. The production prowess and efficiency of the continent was above all the rest. There are different reasons attributed to the European dominance within the 19th century. One of the reasons was its powerful connection between market incentives and technology, which enabled it uncover the prospect of coal energy. Secondly, there emerged different developments in physics, medicine and even science, which offered immeasurable contributions to the population growth within Europe. The growth in population directly and indirectly improved the economic developments therefore reinforcing the continent’ ...

Introduction

Since the end of the Great Wars, the US hegemony has remained superior than other countries and it was clear no one would be able to challenge their dominance in the fields of politics and the economy. Many countries often seek the advice of the US in terms of their political and economic reforms and seek aid to ensure their continuous growth. When there are major conflicts, the US is considered by many countries to act immediately due to its role as a world police. Considering its role in the international arena, many believed that the US would remain ...

Gastrodiplomacy and soft power are becoming a pivotal pillar in international communication. Gastro-diplomacy involves nations using food as part of their effort to promote their culture, establish their image, globalize their food industries or sector, attract tourists from foreign countries and build relations with the foreign public. In a view of promoting public relation, China introduced the Chinese food festival at the UN headquarters to promote its cuisines (Okumus, Okumus, and Mckercher, 2007). Food culture plays a significant role in cultural exchange, and it is evident from researchers that Chinese food has become more popular in the UK and ...

General background

The western supremacy which has persisted for the past two hundred years is slowly depreciating due to the shift of power towards the eastern region. The western states are losing the authority to sustain a multilateral order based on the set rules. In 2008 during the wake of great brash, the G20 leaders took initiative steps to reinforce the multilateral order, which included the reinforcement of the IMF and the World Bank governance. This was to reflect an increasing weight of the economy of the developing countries. It will be shown that the reforms at the IMF and the ...

Abstract

The mainstream economic theory holds that globalization is beneficial for every country, both developing and developed. However, the mainstream view relies on the comparative advantage theory, which embraces many unrealistic assumptions such as free mobility of labor and sustainable trade. These assumptions lead to adverse effects to countries that adopt globalization without a strategic plan. Importantly the U.S. is experiencing loss of jobs, an imbalance in income distribution and unfair competition due to globalization. These impacts arise when companies shift their production process to cheap labor zones and due to increased demand for skilled labor. This paper has four ...

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European Union has had profound influence on global governance mechanism for decades. The EU has aimed at pursuing international relations strongly founded on the sustainable progress of international law. The extent of the EU influence on the member states’ legal spectrum may vary in accordance with the particular law considered for analysis. When it comes to EU’s influence on UK, “there is no totally accurate, rational or useful way of calculating the percentage of national laws based on or influenced by the EU.” (Amy). Obviously, the recent financial crisis and associated issues have raised ...

I would like to hereby submit my application for the Master’s Degree in Global Governance and Diplomacy being offered at your esteemed institution. In support of my application, I have attached herewith my Curriculum Vitae for your kind perusal. I have had a lifelong interest in global conflicts and their resolution with the Middle Eastern region being the area of focus. It is my goal to gain comprehensive knowledge of international politics and law as well as develop exemplary skills at diplomacy. All my efforts towards educating myself as well as the work experience that I have gained have ...