Prompt: In the United States presidents not only have informal policy-relevant powers such as agenda-setting and formal policy powers such as the veto, but also powers to make policy unilaterally, such as issuing an executive order. Write a paper in which you analyze the role of the U.S. president in setting public policy with or […]
Write a two-page policy memo addressed to the current president or executive-appointee (e.g. cabinet head, agency director). In your memo frame the public policy issue as you see it (immigration reform), integrate public opinion data/polls and offer a set of specific recommendations and policy proposals. Writing a Policy Memo ● Professional document for senior elected […]
Description Summarize, and interpret the significance of, an argument or result of a study presented in an academic or scholarly publication. To do so, you will first need to identify an appropriate study that fits the above criteria, familiarize yourself with the findings or argument, and ultimately summarize that argument in a way that is […]
Write an three article reviews based on the subject matter sections in this course ( the Middle East, Africa & Latin America). The articles you choose can pertain to the entire region itself, or a country within this region (mix & match). Make sure you also choose lengthy articles from credible sources (No wikipedia). The […]
Document Analysis Production of an essay (6-7 pages). The latter will analyze one of the documents from the list under the grading sheet of this document. Your work will have the following format: ⦁ Write the reference of the chosen material. ⦁ Introduction: Briefly summarize the paper by explaining its general topic, introduce the author […]
Choose an event or a situation in The Lemon Tree that Dalia and Bashir see very differently (for example: the 1948 war). Describe how they see it differently (and provide evidence from the text for your claims). Then present an argument describing why they might see this event or situation so differently. Once again, provide […]
Prepare a 6-7 page paper that focuses on topic in political science. Here is a schedule of the readings Week 11 (Nov. 2 & 4): Congressional Elections I CAIM, Chapter 3. Weisberg et al.: Chapters 8, 10 and 11. CR, Chapter 3. Week 12 (Nov. 9 11): Congressional Elections II CAIM, Chapter 4. CR, Chapter […]
MENA politics You learned about state formation and the increasing diminishing capacity of the state in Egypt. What struck you (either as specific or general) about the Egyptian story? What were the key take-aways for you? Why? What does this the current government in a weakening state mean for everyday Egyptians? What does the US […]
Economic Nationalism vs Economic Liberalism Critical Literature Review Description Compare, contrast and review two papers, one regarding Economic Nationalism and one regarding Economic Liberalism, each within the context of the Global Political Economy. The review should include: – A summary of the key points raised in each article and how they link to the political […]
Middle Eastern Politics Description Essay should be no shorter than 500 words and no longer than 750 words. Write your short essay in your own words. (There is no need for direct quotes, references, or a bibliography). Questions to choose from: What role did Palestinians have in the 1947 negotiations over the partition of their […]
