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U.S. counterterrorism strategy and bioweapon threats after 9/11

The U.S.A faces a continued security threat from countries of Arab origin. This could be the most likely reason that prompted America to particularly make a strategic decision to disarm Iraq under the leadership of Saddam Hussein as he was seen to be pursuing the manufacture of weapons of mass…

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Mel Gibson's "The Passion of the Christ" versus Gospel representations of Jesus

Mel Gibson's film "The Passion of the Christ" has afforded one of the most controversial, one might say anti-Semitic, depictions of the Israeli leadership of Jesus' nation and age.

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Contrasting Jesus's teachings with Machiavelli's political philosophy

Anyone who is even vaguely familiar with the teachings of Jesus and theories of Machiavelli would see just how starkly different are the two in their approach to everything especially leadership.

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Managers as change agents and mediators in twenty-first century organizations

The dynamic nature of management in the twenty-first century developed with the emergence of new technologies and innovations, which has radically changed the kind of management and leadership prevalently used at present.

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Male privilege and gender discrimination in fast-food management hiring

Sexual discrimination is a reality in the workforce. Despite many recent and well- publicized advances of individual women in business, and some prominent examples of female leadership of once male-dominated corporate entities, in the everyday experience of most workers, common workplace relations…

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Machiavelli's vision of the new pragmatic prince

In the Prince, Machiavelli offers a guide for effective, pragmatic leadership. Rebelling against the lofty and religious ideal of a ruler who exhibits compassion, Machiavelli advocates a far more ruthless and utilitarian approach to leadership.

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Congressional incumbency advantage and electoral success factors

Congress is the most important representative institution in a government. Each member's primary responsibility is to his or her constituency, and not to the congressional leadership, a party, or even Congress itself.

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Islam and liberal democracy: religious foundations of political passivity

The Islamic states have yet to develop and adjust to the realities of today in order to be considered democratic states. The leadership of such countries does not truly respect the human rights considered essential nor grants the inhabitants the right to participate in the political process.

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American unity and sacrifice during World War II

During the dedication ceremonies of the National World War II Memorial, U.S. President George W. Bush remarked on how American unity and resolve and the leadership of President Franklin Delano Roosevelt steered the course and outcome of the War in those days of hardship and uncertainty.

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John Kotter's "Our Iceberg Is Melting" and organizational change principles

Our Iceberg is Melting is an enjoyable read on several different levels. Author John Kotter has essentially formulated an extremely didactic tale which is also pleasing in its depiction of principles of organizational leadership.

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