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Politics, News & Issues > Politics in Europe Assessing the United States' power and its paradox

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Joseph Nye argues in his book "Soft Power" that all nations have two types of power- soft and hard. The former deals with military and economic policies (along the lines of coercion and inducements. The latter examples deals with values and cultures, seeking to stoke attraction and cooperation. I lean towards the emphasis on... More..

Arts & Humanities > 19th Century US History Abraham Lincoln's efforts to heal division in his second inaugural address

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Abraham Lincoln became more confident in the military structure with the new General-in-Chief Ulysses S. Grant. Things were progressively getting better in the military campaigns, with several pivotal battles occurring within the election cycle of 1864. Lincoln was notably relieved when this occurred, and showed blatant opti... More..

Arts & Humanities > Political Philosophy Where true freedom begins and ends

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Can anyone ever be truly free? The analogy of the cave helped frame this thought in Plato's Republic. The man was chained amongst the other captives deep within the crater. He saw shadows against the walls, sensing there was some sort of light he broke free. He saw the light, saw the figures making shadows and beheld his cap... More..

Politics, News & Issues > Homeland Security Should military and civilian personnel convicted of treason be executed or given life without parole?

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Treason has been a major problem within societies since the days of Greek City-States. Betrayal is the most serious crime that can ever occur inside a nation. It is the direct violation of any social contract or collective agreement that have been a profound hallmark for any people groups. From prehistory to the modern era, ... More..

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