Write a 5 to 7 page research paper on one of the following topics. You should have a reference page that is not included in the 5-7 page limit. You must use no less than 5 resources. Wikipedia will not be considered a source. Both in-text and post-text citations are required. They should be noted in Chicago Style or APA style guidelines. Please note the question you are answering. The paper is due on December 8 at 5pm.
1. The United Nations under its position on climate change claimed that there is a human right to migrate. The declaration of the United Nations is that large groups of people can migrate through and to nations as a universal right. This is a challenge for nations to control their borders and decide their own immigration policy. It has the net effect of causing disruption within nations that are not bound by the United Nations development of rights which are not enforceable, but is a justification by those who want unregulated borders. How does this position by the United Nations impact the sovereignty and security of the nation of Mexico? If nations like Mexico do not agree with the United Nations position does the Mexican government have the right to seal its borders? What would it take for the Mexican government to assure that the stability of its nation, both economically and legally, is assured regardless of international organizational pressures?
2. One of the most effective methods to reduce environmental harms is to enrich the poor throughout the world. We can reduce deforestation through increasing fuel and energy availability as millions of people rely on forests for fuel supply. The two methods that can effectively expand energy and fuel supply the quickest and cheapest are nuclear power (through micro generators) and availability of natural gas. Climate activists have rejected these energy forms even though they are carbon neutral, thus creating the effect of prolonging poverty. Describe what political and financial incentives are used to deny expansion of nuclear power and natural gas distribution. Explain what roles international organizations have in expansion or blockage of energy systems in impoverished areas in the world.
3.In the Kelley text, “Understanding a Changing World”, there is a description that many nations have moved from being centered on political, religious and ideological beliefs to being centered on physical exchange of merchandise and the expansion of global markets. This indicates that the demands and expectations of a local population will shift from the perspective of citizen to the perspective of international consumer. Explain what you think this implies for national security, national sovereignty and the concept of civic duty.
In January of 1943, President Roosevelt and Prime Minister Churchill met in order to plan the end of the war. It was concluded that the Allies resolve conflicts with Germany to maintain postwar peace and have a policy of unconditional surrender. Their main goal was to prevent whatever happened after WWI that caused WWII.
Tehran Conference
In late November and early December of 1943, the 3 Allied leaders held a meeting for the first time after the war ended. Together, Stalin, Churchill, and Roosevelt decided the fate of Europe. One of the agreements that they decided on was to assist the Soviet Union by opening another front where they were still in conflict with the Nazis.
Yalta Conference
In February of 1945, the 3 Allied leaders, Churchill, Stalin, and Roosevelt, met for a second time to discuss what was going to happen next to Europe after the war. The central topic was about the destruction of WWII and reestablishing the nations that were annexed by Germany.
Potsdam Conference
In this third meeting between the three Allied leaders, they discussed issues regarding Germany’s punishment/reparations. They decided that Germany would be split up into four parts and that they be demilitarized. Some speculation started stirring up, however, and eventually led to Stalin thinking that the US and Britain were going to turn on him. They were unable to resolve on agreements and thus slowly led themselves to the Cold War.
World Bank
After WWII ended, Americans recognized that in order to maintain peace, they needed to work with other nations. Roosevelt took action and founded the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (World Bank) along with 43 other representatives. This organization was designed to allow nations to help one another in repairing themselves from the war and to strengthen economic as well as diplomatic ties.
United Nations (UN)
In 1944, another conference took place where the US, Britain, China, and Soviet Union met to establish the United Nations. This new organization was to replace the League of Nations and fuel an international need for peace between nations. The Senate eventually approved of the US becoming a part of the UN in July of 1945.
Four Freedoms