United Nations

The keyword United Nations is tagged in the following 5 articles.

Climate Change Negotiations in Montreal, Kyoto, and Copenhagen: Analyzing Negotiation Components and Techniques

February 16, 2012 - 2494 words | International Affairs » Climate Change

Climate change negotiations have been on the international stage for almost four decades. They have a complex history, and act as a comprehensive example of the many variables, obstacles, environments, and processes that can affect any international negotiation. This... Read Article »

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Climate Change Diplomacy United Nations Conflict Negotiation Kyoto Montreal Copenhagen

Disappearance and Death: The Fate of Chechen Human Rights Activists

February 25, 2011 - 3244 words | Political Science » Russia

The Republic of Chechnya in Russia’s North Caucasus region has drawn significant attention for being host to remarkable instability, thriving terrorism, and a staggering display of human rights violations over the past two decades, including torture, illegal... Read Article »

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Chechnya Human Rights Russia Nationalism Separatism Ethnic Conflict United Nations

Colin Powell: Examining a Key Player in the Bush Administration

May 13, 2010 - 6235 words | Political Science » George W. Bush Presidency

To understand an administration, you need to understand the key players. Through analyzing the Bush presidency, it is clear that the agenda was constructed and shaped by more than just one man. The President’s choice for executive cabinet members is the first... Read Article »

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Colin Powell Iraq War Bush Administration United Nations Weapons Of Mass Destruction Security Council Secretary Of State Bush Cabinet Members Powell

Historic Preservation and Environmentalism: The Politics of Ignorance

March 25, 2010 - 4918 words | Environmental Studies » Historic Preservation

The inevitable integration of historic preservation and environmental protection is a subject that needs to be defined and understood. If historic preservation does not think outside of the box, the field could diminish and become more obsolete, in favor of more &lsquo... Read Article »

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Environmentalism Historic Preservation Preservation Obama National Budget Rypkema United Nations Sustainability

The Burden of Disarmament: UN Peacekeeping Operations & Illicit Weapons

January 27, 2010 - 6432 words | International Affairs » International Arms Trade

It has become undeniable that illicit weaponry, specifically small arms and light weapons pose an unprecedented global security threat. In fact it may almost be acceptable to say that with the turn of the 21st century, we witness a world which is more further armed... Read Article »

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International Arms Trade Disarmament United Nations UN Peacekeeping Diplomacy Weapons Guns DPKO ATT Arms Trade Treaty