The essay explores the connection between partisan polarization and the US Senate's ratification of human rights treaties. By comparing similarly structured treaties, it investigates how partisan divisions influence the approach to human rights issues, highlighting the impact of political affiliations on legislative processes. The analysis aims to shed light on the complexities of treaty ratification in the context of a polarized political landscape.
Focusing on the dynamics of presidential power, this essay analyzes how U.S. presidents since World War II have navigated and expanded the limits imposed by the political system. It emphasizes the strategies presidents employ to adapt to the system's characteristics, enabling them to pursue their interests effectively. The study provides a systematic examination of the successes and challenges faced by these leaders in overcoming institutional constraints without resorting to illegal actions.
The essay explores China's political evolution from the establishment of the People's Republic under Mao Zedong to its modernization and opening under Deng Xiaoping. Key focuses include the role of the state and the Communist Party, economic policy challenges, and China's strategies in international relations amid a changing global landscape. It provides insights into the complex dynamics that shaped contemporary China, highlighting significant shifts in governance and policy direction over the decades.
The essay explores the reasons behind the fragmentation of the civil rights movement in the late 1960s, focusing on the political context of the United States during that period. It examines the goals and structures of the civil rights movement, particularly analyzing the social programs of President Lyndon Johnson's "Great Society." Additionally, it highlights the pivotal role of Martin Luther King Jr. within the movement, providing insights into the complexities and challenges faced as the movement evolved.
This essay explores the transformation of environmental protests in Western Europe since the 1990s, focusing on the evolution of environmental policy at the EU and international levels. It examines whether national movements are giving rise to a new transnational environmental movement with shared goals and norms, analyzing lobbying strategies and protest behaviors.