The Death Of Alexander Litvinenko
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A 4 page paper. Former Russian spy Alexander Litvinenko died from radioactive poisoning on November 23, 2006. Specially, he died from polonium-210. This essay outlines the event leading up to his death, what British officials found, and what they did. The essay also provides an explanation of what polonium-210 is. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: PGlitvnk.rtf

The European Union and the Baltic Expansion
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A 4 page examination of the issues surrounding the Baltic expansion of the European Union. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: RAbalteu.rtf

The German Invasion of Russia / The Battle of Kursk
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An 8 page view of the German invasion of Russia with particular emphasis on the Battle of Kursk as being the turning point of the war. Bibliography lists six sources.
Filename: Kursk.wps

The Housing Crisis In Russia
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A 10 page research paper that is given in the form of a position paper on the state of housing in Russian as submitted to the Russian Minister of Social Policy, Valentina Matviyenko. The topics covered include the background to the current Russian housing shortage and how this fits into the overall picture for the Russian economic crisis. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: Russhous.wps

The Idea of Race.
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(5 pp) Four basic questions have been proposed for discussion from the information that we have examined in the course, of "The Idea of Race:" 1) The need for national identity in relationship to racism, from the viewpoint of Malik (1996). 2) Using Malik again to examine the development of "equality" and "humanity" as growth parallels to racism. 3) Is "race" a good example of the social "embededness" of science? 4) Can ethnic cleansing in the former Jugoslavia be sociologically explained? Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: BBraceId.doc

The Impact of Computers on Russian Society
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5 pages. While Russia has been a little slower to catch on to the computer than we have here in the United States, it seems that they are finally realizing what it has to offer. In the last year Russia computer use has grown and those using the Internet are increasing at a rapid rate as well. This paper gives some of the statistics and interesting information as to why it has taken Russia longer to catch on to the Internet and the use of computers, and how it has affected their society. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: JGAruscm.rtf

THE LIBERALIZATION OF EASTERN EUROPE AND LATIN AMERICA: A COMPARISON
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This 11-page paper focuses on comparisons between economies of Latin America and Eastern Europe, following trade liberalization and economic reforms. Bibliiography lists 3 sources.
Filename: MTlameas.rtf

THE MI6 AND COLD WAR EFFECTIVENESS
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This 3-page paper covers the effectiveness of the MI6, Britain's intelligence agency, during and immediately after the Cold War. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: MTMI6col.rtf

The Modern Post-War Empire
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This 5 page report discusses the fact that if an empire can best be defined by its dominance, its influence, and, of course, its power, then the post World War II realities of the United States impact on the world would certainly appear to qualify it as an “empire.” When considered in the context of “empire,” there are a number of factors that should be examined. For example, the end of the Cold War, the dissolution of the Soviet Union, even the technological advancements that have taken place have all served to shift the focus from military-motivated development and progress to a more globalized interdependence. Bibliography lists only one source.
Filename: BWempire.wps

The New Soviet Man and Woman from the Bolshevik Revolution
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This is a 4 page paper discussing the characteristics of the new Soviet man and woman as promoted by the Bolshevik Revolution. The Russian Revolution in 1917 was initiated by the masses of peasants, workers and educated classes who suffered under the oppressive government and were supported by the efforts of the Bolsheviks. The Bolsheviks promoted two ideals which appealed to the disgruntled masses, namely “Peace, Bread and Land” for the peasant class and “All power to the Soviets” for the working class. Once in power, the Bolsheviks, later the Communists, promoted through the use of artists, writers and propaganda the characteristics of the new Soviet man and woman which included efficiency, hard-work, responsibility and commitment to the party, fitness, toughness, discipline and self-education. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: TJBolsh1.rtf

The Origins and Cultural Implications of the Cold War
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This is a 5 page paper discussing the origins and cultural implications of the Cold War based mainly on the texts of Brower and Moss. The Cold War originated in the ashes of the Second World War when the countries devastated by war and those formerly occupied by German or Japanese forces were forming new alliances with the Allies or were trying to end their history of colonization. The United States and Russia supported decolonization while at the same time understood the value of strong alliances. The United States, France, Britain and West Germany formed an alliance in Europe and for the first time excluded the Soviets based on their Communist ideals and politics. Stalin was equally determined to form strong global alliances in his defence of mother Russia and in so doing the Iron Curtain was formed dividing Europe. The political and economic division continued and escalated for over forty years with the United States and the Western European states forming NATO as a coalition against the threat and force of Communism. The existence of the Cold War did not only have an affect on politics, economics and international relations but also affected greatly the social and cultural developments between the different cultures. In the United States, anti-Soviet themes were the basis of many Hollywood productions which were mirrored by the anti-American plays being produced in the Soviet Union. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: TJccold1.rtf

The Polish Free Elections and the Breakup of the USSR
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This 10 page paper argues that among the reasons for the collapse of the USSR we must consider the impact of Polish movement Solidarity; the Polish free elections; and the ill-will that existed between Poland and Russia going back to WWII. Bibliography lists 15 sources.
Filename: HVPolEle.rtf

The role of the Church in Lithuanian democracy
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A paper which looks at the role and function of the Catholic church in Lithuania, both during and after the Soviet regime, and at the changing face of religious infrastructures in relation to democracy in Lithuania today. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: JLlithua.rtf

THE RUSSIAN ECONOMY – CAPITALISM OUT OF COMMUNISM
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This 5-page paper provides an overview of the Russian economy as it currently stands, its success and where it could potentially fail. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: MTrussecon.rtf