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Switzerland and Sweden's policies of neutrality in theory and practice

Neutrality of Switzerland and Sweden has garnered a great deal of attention over the years. The purpose of this discussion is to compare and contrast Switzerland's and Sweden's policies of neutrality in theory and in practice.

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U.S. nuclear policy and the Non-Proliferation Treaty

The advent of the Cold War meant a new threat to the existence of humans. As two superpowers sat poised to unleash the unthinkable, humanity knew that things would never be the same. Living under the threat of nuclear war became a way of life.

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Fossil fuels as a non-renewable resource and the energy crisis

As fuel prices continue to rise across the world and effects of global warming are already being observed in some degree, the public's need to know about fossil fuels is greater than ever.

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Du Maurier cigarette brand marketing strategy and market analysis

The pricing strategy is a very sensitive part of the marketing mix for any product, and Du Maurier cigarettes make no exception. Price competition is a very important factor that Du Maurier must take into consideration.

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Environmental and health risks of bottled water versus tap water

Is bottled water safe to drink? Is it environmentally responsible to buy bottled water? Is tap water a safe and sound alternative? What kind of filters are necessary when drinking tap water? There are a variety of answers available in the literature today for all of these questions.

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Contemporary refugee populations and urban settlement patterns

refugees of today are essentially an urban phenomenon critical examination of the observation that refugees of today are essentially an urban phenomenon

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Post-conflict reconstruction strategies in failed states: the Afghanistan case

For policymakers who wish to resolve conflicts - through political, economic, and military tools - there are several proven ways and means of arriving at closure.

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International students' culture shock after September 11, 2001

Prior to September 11, 2001, approximately 40,000 students from Arabian countries studied in the U.S. After 911, due to assaults against Arabian students, the number of students from Middle Eastern countries dropped dramatically.

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Nitrogen dioxide sources and health effects in the United States

KILLING U.S. SOFTLY? Nitrogen Dioxide or NO2 is a red-brown or yellow liquid, which becomes a colorless solid at a specific temperature (EPA 2007). It is a non-combustible component of automotive exhaust fumes.

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Carolly Erickson's biography of Josephine Bonaparte and her rise to power

The purpose of this paper is to introduce and analyze the book "Josephine: A Life of the Empress" by Carolly Erickson. Specifically it will contain a book review and summary of the book. "Josephine" covers the life of de Beauharnais Bonaparte, the Empress of France and wife of Napoleon.

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