This study is designed to cover the political and economic history of Afghanistan. It will provide an overview of the transitions Afghanistan has gone through. In addition, it will answer to questions as to how Afghanistan’s economic position changes due to the high political influence on the economy side. What role do the international communities play in bringing back Afghanistan to a sustainable position? What […]

Decentralization in the world today is regarded as one of the most acceptable forms of governance which promotes greater participation of the citizenry especially the vulnerable (women and the minority) in political decision-making in the society. Decentralization has assumed this dimension of late due to the emphasis on good governance, participatory democracy and gender equity in the world over (Allah-Menash, as cited in Amponsah N […]

Time taught us that poverty is a factor of political instability. Poverty defines itself like the state of one who possesses nothing. It is also a lack of assets, a lack of necessaries of life. We all know that man is an animal, and as an animal, instinct for survival takes over in some moment of its existence, when that existence is threatened. Through history, […]

The question on American political culture has been one of the most debated topic among scholars and policy makers in political, while there is an clear understanding on what might be the source of differences between United state and other western countries, it has been complicated to understand why Americans govern themselves the way they do. The purpose of this paper is to examine the […]

This paper will look at the theories of Mary Wollstonecraft toward the rights of females and equality. Wollstonecraft is considered a pioneer for both feminist thought and an advocate for equality. As such her writings are a critique on most writings of the ‘Enlightenment era’, however, this essay will take a look at Wollstonecraft’s critique on Jean-Jacques Rousseau’s theories and in particular theories on education […]

Presidentialism is a form of constitutional rule in which a single chief executive governs using the authority derived from popular election with an independent legislature. [4] The president of a country is the head of state, internally and externally. He directs the government, and unlike most prime ministers, also serves as the ceremonial head of state. [5] However, the UK prime minister, despite being appointed by the Monarch has […]

The origins of the third debate within IR theory between rationalism and reflectivism began with two initial ‘great’ debates. The first debate took place post-World War I, before IR had developed into a coherent academic discipline. It saw the decline of the dominant idealist or ‘liberal’ paradigm. Idealist theorists believed in a cooperative world where peace could be an achievable goal. A number of sceptics, […]

Ukraine has a parliamentary-presidential system of government with separate executive, judicial, and legislative branches. The president nominates the defense and foreign ministers, and the Prosecutor General and chief of the State Security Service each of whom must be confirmed by the parliament. The Supreme Rada initiates legislation, ratifies international agreements, and approves the budget. Its members are elected to five-year terms. Following free elections held […]

There are many reasons behind Iraqi invasion of Kuwait. Some of the most basic causes thought to be behind this invasion is: Iraq had always considered Kuwait as a natural part of Iraq which was carved out of it due to British imperialism. After signing the Anglo-Ottoman Convention of 1913, the United Kingdom split Kuwait from the Ottoman territories into a separate sheikhdom. Iraqi government also argued that the […]

To have a deep understanding in international relations, everyone must grasp many theories which are Realism theory, Liberalism theory, International Political Economy theory, and others. Realism theory is one of the oldest theories that has been created for a long time that is why many people have a view that Realism theory is an outdated approach or that Realism theory can no longer be used […]