these wars. He notes that many of the longest civil wars of the world take place in the context of “sons-of-the-soil” disputes. The hallmarks of these wars are that they are protracted, low in intensity, fought between a government and a peripheral ethnic group seeking autonomy or secession, and the rebels do not view the government as a credible partner in peace talks. Democracy and mediation in territorial civil wars in Southeast Asia and the South Pacific Table 1 The territorial wars in Southeast
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people on the left to make comparisons to the American experience in the Vietnam War. These people argue that the United States has put itself into an in-extractable “quagmire” from which there is no feasible withdrawal. This type of reasoning by historical comparison is not wise because no two historical events are completely alike. In the case of Iraq and Vietnam, extreme caution should be exercised in comparing two wars so far apart in historical circumstances, geography, and time. It becomes pretty
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Mga Piling Linya sa Tula na Ginamitan ng Tayutay 1. Animang Pantig •Kung ano ang buhay, siyang kamatayan... Ang hirap ko’y alam ng iyong kariktan tapatin mo lamang yaring karaingan At bigyan ng buhay, ang pag-asang patay! --Oksimoron (www.tagaloglang.com) •Siya ang berdugo Na bahid ng dugo Hawak ay gatilyo Dugo’y kumukulo. --Metapora Berdugo ni Greg Bituin •Palaman ko ay margarin Kaya malinamnam ito Para akong nasa bangin Ng paglayang pangarap ko. --Simile Pandesal ni Greg
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leaders, ideology, and provocation. The American Revolution, beginning in 1776, was started because of problems with the British economy. The major concept of the time was “taxation without representation” (Jensen). After the French and Indian war, the British
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The paper shall look at how Zimbabwe Electricity Supply Authority (ZESA) evolved since 2000. It will also look at the strategic nightmares encountered, which led to making certain decisions and initiatives. It will analyse some of the strategies adopted and how they fit in line with the operating environment. The paper will look at background of ZESA, the general operating environment, the strategic choice taken and proffer possible advice which is not a panacea but offers pointers on how to lead
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Soldiers trust by allowing them to make decisions and creating a sense on significance within all Soldiers. The transformational leadership style seems paralleled to parenting or even babysitting. The U.S. Army's mission is to fight and win our Nation's wars by providing prompt, sustained land dominance across the full range of military operations and spectrum of conflict in support of combatant commanders. In other words, as Soldiers we are in the business of killing. When bullets are flying, there is
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China: Essays on the Military History of the Sino-Japanese War of 1937-1945. Stanford: Stanford University Press, 2010. Illustrations, maps. 664 pp. $65.00 (cloth), ISBN 978-0-8047-6206-9. Reviewed by Roger H. Brown (Saitama University) Published on H-War (December, 2012) Commissioned by Margaret Sankey The Sino-Japanese War of 1937-45 was immense both in its scale and consequences. Nevertheless, Western military histories of World War II have focused overwhelmingly on the campaigns of the European
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two atrocities. The Holocaust you have probably heard about and know some details about it. The Armenian genocide on the other hand you may have never heard of. This was the first genocide of the 20th century and was still taking place one hundred years from today. It is very puzzling to me how the mass murder and deportation of 1.5 million innocent civilians is not something that is wildly talked about or known. With this issue I side with the Armenians I believe
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Running head: SHOULD CAPITAL PUNISHMENT CONTINUE TO BE A PART OF THE U.S. JUSTICE SYSTEM? Should Capital Punishment Continue to be a Part of the U.S. Justice System? Siddiqui Carter Research Process Outline Paper University of Phoenix RES 341 Dr. Frank Poter January 1, 2005 Week 2 Should Capital Punishment Continue to be a Part of the U.S. Justice System? Capital punishment has long been a part of the American criminal justice system and the topic has created much debate
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Brave New World by Aldous Huxley May 2012 Brave New World Brave New World idolizes the perfect future. This utopia seems infallible, but the pieces do not fit together. In this world, people take the easy way out, avoiding pain, and have a way of thinking that is not compatible with human nature. Life, altogether, has no meaning. There is nothing worth living for; no family, loved ones, or even God. Is this truly utopia? In fact, it is a chaotic society in which everyone thinks they are
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