...Georgetown, Saudi international relations For many years, I have been interested in studying international relations. My interest in pursuing this field stems from several factors which have affected me. First, I have been exposed to international affairs throughout my life. With my father and two of my brothers in the Saudi Foreign Service, I have grown up under the shadow of inter-national affairs. Second, I am fascinated by history, economics, and diplomacy. I believe, through the study of international relations, I can effectively satisfy my curiosity in these fields. A third factor which has affected my interest in international relations is patriotism. Through the Foreign Service, I would not only have the opportunity to serve my country, but also have the chance to help bridge gaps between my country and others. Finally, as a Saudi living abroad, I have been bridging cultures throughout my life. This experience has taught me to look for differences to compromise and similarities to synthesize in order to balance different cultures. In short, I believe that my experiences in life, combined with a rigorous academic education, will enable me to pursue a successful career in the Saudi Foreign Service. Georgetown, Favorite class At St. Albans, especially in our later years, we are given the freedom to choose from a vast array of classes. Using this freedom, I have selected classes which have personal significance to me, regardless of difficulty or appearance on my transcript...
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...did, there is one thing we know for sure. We will never forget those 444 days in Iran. Iran hostage crisis, yeah, it surely was a crisis. None of us knew our experience in Iran would be so different than what our government contract asked us to do. Although I have always been loved my country, I had one thing that kept going through in my mind every day when I was held as a hostage: failed foreign policy. We knew each one of us were victim of the U.S. foreign policy; Government knew this incident could happen. They might not have known that there will be a hostage crisis, but it was apparent they knew something was going wrong. Even until these days, I see there was tension between Iran and the U.S. which started from a bad beginning. As a person who felt the diplomatic failure in a physical form such as hostage crisis, I know the Iran hostage crisis is what triggered the U.S. to approach other states with various foreign policies. At least, there has not been any more hostile events like the one we had to go through. The day started as just a normal day of November. The sky was blue and air was crisp. It almost feels like being in home, I thought. It already has been six months since I have been working at the embassy in Tehran. After graduating from college, I decided to work for foreign affairs and applied for a job in foreign policy department. As a new employee at the department, I didn’t have many options to choose from. One of my options was to work in U.S embassy in...
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...practicum by assessing each one of us through internship interviews and examinations. The knowledge and guidance they have imparted inside and outside the classroom were always valuable. I would like to express my warm gratitude to the Department of Foreign Affairs for giving me the chance to train under their prominent institution. I also like to thank Mr. Dong Munar, the practicum supervisor for all the trainees for his constant assistance throughout my training. I would also like to thank the Property, Maintenance and Transportation Division for a generous welcome and for teaching me a lot as I train under their department. I am also grateful to my office supervisor, Miss Nena Enano who is always there to support and oversee me all the time. I am very thankful to all my superiors in our office for being such a professional mentor and a virtuous acquaintance at the same time. I would also like to acknowledge my parents for their unwavering love and support as I undertake this summer practicum. They always serve as inspiration in everything that I carry out in life. At the very last, I want to thank God, for allowing me to experience such a wonderful opportunity in my life. His love and guidance is felt and appreciated all the time. 2330 Roxas Boulevard Pasay City Philippines (632) 834-4000 www.dfa.gov.ph LOCATION MAP Historical Background The history of the Republic of the Philippines and that of the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) are intertwined. ...
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...elementary and high school in the Philippines, and I know for a fact they used both English and Tagalog as the media of teaching. In the long run, I think this resulted in both positive and negative ways — positively, because I was uprooted to the U.S. and I was able to communicate with others, and negatively, because as I have just realized, I feel the “impediment” in my thought process because I cannot think consistently in one language. NATIONALISM IN EDUCATION To have nationalism, Filipino must understand their Filipino culture on discipline, to have a unity in pursuing well-organized educational leaders that nationalism is important in education. Filipino must practice etiquette in education to pursue a goal. NEW PERSPECTIVE The relation of America and Philippines to improve the nationalism and to complete the agenda of our revolutionary leaders the perspective of education is to brighten the educational system and philosophy which was first introduced by the American....
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...112-CO1 Due November 7, 2015 Princess Der Ling I fancy the sweet scent of sandalwood and clove that is lingering in the air. I love when Ma ma lights the censer when Ba ba has left. It reminds me of the time I was living in Paris. It seems like yesterday. We haven’t been in Shanghai very long and it has rained nonstop. Travelling has not been very pleasant. We were greeted by Taotai, stoically as if we were royalty. They offered us the Tien Ho Gung (Temple of the Queen of Heaven), but Ba ba insisted we not. Instead we stayed at the Hotel des Colonies in the French Concession. The Hotel was acceptable, but we were to stay there long. Our family had to leave to Peking at once. The houses in Peking seemed to go on forever. The gardens were Chinese style, flowing gracefully with vines of flowers. Bridges seemed to rise here or there, but there was a hurried problem. We did not have a home in Peking. Father sent a telegram to a friend to find us a house and one was found. It was a famous house, indeed, it was the house where Li Hung Chang signed the treaties with the Foreign Powers after the Boxer Rising and also...
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...Mearsheimer: The Tragedy of Great Power Politics In The Tragedy of Great Power Politics, author John Mearsheimer outlines a new theory of international relations which he calls “offensive realism.” Mearsheimer’s theory is a spin-off of Kenneth Waltz’s neorealism, also known as structural or defensive realism. Mearsheimer follows on the premises of Kenneth Waltz’s theory by deriving the behavior of states from the “structure” of the international system. Mearsheimer outlines five assumptions or premises comprising his theoretical foundation: 1) the international system is anarchic (no world government) 2) all states posses some offensive capability and are thus capable of using force against other states 3) no state can be certain another state will not use force against it 4) survival, territorial integrity, and domestic autonomy are the primal goals of all states and 5) great powers are rational actors (Mearsheimer 2001, pp. 30-31). It is difficult to definitively discern what conclusions Mearsheimer thinks follow from these premises (Wagner 2007, pg. 14). He argues for perhaps three conclusions: 1) great powers have powerful incentives to “think and act offensively with regard to each other…In particular, three general patterns of behavior result: fear, self-help, and power maximization (Mearsheimer 2001, pg.32)” 2) even states that want only to survive end up pursuing hegemony as the ultimate insurance for survival 3) even states that care only about their survival may...
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...1) Education: The first thing that I would change in the United States would be the education system. The United States doesn’t rank among the top countries in term of education. I believe that changing the education system in the US is a priority and that’s because it will have great impacts on a knowledge-based economy. Unfortunately, there is a huge gap that continues to divide students by race and class. Quality education must be provided equally regardless of race or class 2) Healthcare: The second most important thing that must be changed is the healthcare system. For me the idea of charging people for a hospital visit is just ridiculous. It is very ironic for me that poorer countries provide better healthcare for free to anyone with no discrimination. The United States is spending the peoples’ money on many programs non of which is concerned about providing a better healthcare for all. 3) Income Gap: In the United States there are many people who suffer from poverty and low income, while the few are making so much money that can transform the lives of millions if not billions other US citizens are suffering of hunger and harsh whether in the streets. The people must discuss these issues and the rich must give back to the poor and to society. 4) Obesity: There are some people that aren't obese; some that were born with the genes and those that just plain eat too much. The ones I’m talking about are those who eat too much. There are probably 5 different McDonalds every...
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...experienced by different by people. Traveling abroad or friends can change one’s perspective on international affairs in many ways, such as the way that a person perceives life in other countries. When communicating with friends who have travelled or who are from other countries one may learn about the political, social and business circumstances in that country. For example, I befriended a guy from Rwanda who told me about the political situation in his country and how he and his family left Rwanda because of the circumstances they found themselves in. In relation, when traveling abroad one can also learn about circumstances in the visiting country but here you as the individual will be able to see the circumstances in that country first hand e.g., poverty or genocide. Circumstances in a country can also be detrimental to students of that country. This is the why a lot of students want to study abroad. In an attempt to increase their chances of study or work abroad, students will make use of any opportunity to prepare them for life in another country. They will learn a foreign language or travel to the country of their choice. For example, my friend who dreams of one day traveling the world by working as a translator took the initiative of learning as much languages as she can at university. My cousin on the other hand, took German as a subject in school just so that she can travel to Germany on a school trip where she now wishes to work one day. Working for the same company in different...
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...George Washington’s Farewell address is a letter of resignation written to the American people stating his advice and warnings of long term safety and happiness. Washington’s letter was released to the public in September 1796 but “drafted in 1792, with the help of James Madison,” as he prepared to retire to Mount Vernon following his first term. Wikipedia.com/Washington’s farewell address. Washington’s main concerns were unity of the states, upholding the constitution, foreign alliances, government spending, religion, morality and education. UNITY OF THE STATES. Washington begins his warnings that their independence, at home and abroad, safety, prosperity, and liberty all depend on the unity of states. That their union will come under attack by foreign and domestic enemies of America “as this is the point in your political fortress against which the batteries of internal and external enemies will be most constantly and actively (though often covertly and insidiously) directed”, to be suspicious and look down upon anyone who seeks to abandon the union or weaken the Constitution, to look beyond any slight differences between them in religion and politics and place their independence and freedom above all else, “With slight shades of difference, you have the same religion, manners, habits, and political principles”, and the dangers of sectionalism arguing that the true motives are to create distrust or rivalries between regions and people to gain power and take control of...
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...two subsidiaries of the RBA, NPA and Securency, as well as six former banknote executives, with paying bribes to foreign officials 'in order to win banknote supply contracts. In August 2011, the AFP reported that a seventh individual had been charged. At the time, the RBA wholly owned NPA and owned 50 per cent of Securency. Facts related to various scandals and governance failings- The AFP investigation relates to alleged bribes paid to public officials in up to six countries including Indonesia, Malaysia and Vietnam between 1999 and 2005. The allegations are that senior managers from Securency and NPA used international sales agents to bribe foreign public officials to secure bank note contracts. The charges against the individuals relate to subsections and of the Criminal Code Act 1995 which carry a maximum penalty of 10 years’ imprisonment and/or a $1.1 million fine. The case is the first of its kind under Australia's foreign bribery legislation which came into effect in December 1999. AFP investigations were pursued concurrently with related investigations by overseas law enforcement agencies involving cooperation with the UK's Serious Fraud Squad, the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission and Attorney-General's Chambers as well as the Indonesian National Police. In October 2011 Securency and NPA pleaded guilty to three charges each of conspiring to bribe foreign public officials and were ordered to pay penalties of $19.8 million and $1.8 million respectively under the Proceeds...
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...Chapter 1: Although forces in the foreign environment are the same as those in the domestic environment, they operate differently. Why is this so? According to the text, the “forces have different values, forces can be difficult to assess, and the forces are interrelated” (Ball, D. A., International business: The challenge of global competition, pg.24). For example, the expo embargo on shipments off most goods to Cuba showed just how stiff the consequences can be for two or more entities who do not share the same values. This lack of compromise by both parties’ leads to less trade and even less communication as the sides continues to take a stance for what they believe is politically correct. Another barrier in domestic and foreign relations is the ability to assess the forces on both sides of the fence. For example, if a nationalistic law was passed in order to appeal to a specific group, other individuals from the outside looking in may look at the government as being in opposition of foreign investment. This clouded interpretation of the situation may trigger a political outcry, which can slow the process of change and prevent two foreign entities from trading with one another. The last factor or barrier between foreign and domestic environments is the interrelation of the forces. For example, the combination of high-cost capital and an abundance of unskilled labor in many developing countries may lead to the use of a lower level of technology than would be employed in a more...
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...According to Philip R. Popple and Leslie Leighninger’s “A cultural mosaic”, in other words, is a group of people that emigrate from their native country to a foreign country, and are connected to other nations. In this article, the authors describe a relation between cultures and group of people that immigrate to other country and keep their own tradition. Also, the authors mention that in the United States, many cultures are mixed with each other and generate one nation, in other words are called a melting pot. This article involves an idea of nationality and the relationship between nations. Levine claims that in the United States there is no idea of “melting pot” which means two cultures are related to each other and make a new nation. However,...
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...settle hostility with Britain and with France. By doing this, he helped to negotiate the Louisiana Purchase, started trading more with other countries, and also made it easier for immigrants to become citizens. What Thomas Jefferson was trying to do was to improve foreign relationships and establish a foreign policy. It is necessary to do so when creating a new country. Countries need to create a basis of how they will interact with other countries. Jefferson decided to create a friendly and welcoming policy with other countries. Years later, however,...
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...Indo-U.S. Relations in the Post Cold - War Period (1992-2006) By Debasish Nandi Supervisor : Dr. Abhijit Ghosh October, 2012 Thesis submitted in partial fulfillment to the Ph.D (Arts) Degree in Political Science Department of Political Science, The University of Burdwan, Golapbag, Burdwan, Pin - 713104, West Bengal, India. Content Page No. 1. Preface 2. Acknowledgement I-II III 3. Abbreviations IV-VI 4. Chapter - 1 : Introduction 1-10 5.Chapter - 2 : Indo-U.S. Relations in the Cold War Period 11-41 6.Chapter - 3 : Indo-US Diplomatic Ties in the Post- Cold War Period 42-79 7.Chapter - 4 : Indo-U.S. Economic, Technological and Scientific Co-operation 80-131 8.Chapter - 5 : 9/11 Incident: US Attitude towards Terrorism Vis-à-vis India and Pakistan 132-169 9.Chapter - 6 : India’s Nuclear Links with the USA 170-204 10. Chapter - 7 : Conclusion 205-214 11. Select Bibliography 215-237 Preface Indo-U.S. relations constitute important and influential relations in this world politics. It influences not only the U.S.-Pakistani and the Sino-Indian relations to a great extent; ‘Indo-U.S. relations in the post-Cold War period (1992-2006)’ has been the title of the present dissertation. Beginning against the back ground of the U.S.-Pakistani Arms Assistance Agreement of 1954, the Indo-U.S. relations had witnessed many ups and down in the following years. For example, there had been flourishes...
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...e need a president who is not only popular in the US but around the world in order to have better relations with other countries. Iran is still a viable threat, with possible nuclear weapons being developed there. As I write this essay, American troops continue to fight in the longest war in US history. Afghanistan reminds me a little of Vietnam; troops would hear of peace talks and be told there will be no conflict as the war will die down and they'll be sent home. That obviously was not the case in Vietnam. The 2014 pullout date in Afghanistan, though it seems final, troops will then go on to other areas in the Middle East, in red zones such as Syria, and aiding the Israelis. Foreign affairs do not only entail military conflict, it is mostly comprised of diplomacy, creating and maintaining 'friendships' with other nations. I worry for the future of my generation. Having to grow up in this environment where the unemployment rate is at 7.8 percent and college graduates are having an extremely hard time acquiring a job that pertains to their skills concerns me. The problem remains that there are not enough jobs that meet the skill set of most US graduates. This forces companies to seek employees elsewhere. We are the world's strongest economy but the Asian countries are quickly catching up. The next president needs to be clear on what he will do to decrease the national debt, and how to boost the economy so that we may stay competitive as a nation. I have no say in this year’s...
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