... sum, win-win situation. In the foreign relations field most of the situations are more likely to be accordant with the variable sum-game. The first example I will portray about the game theory is the "chicken game". The chicken game consists in which two contenders drive their vehicles, one in ... could've happened. Winning depends on how much the contender is willing to risk. This example can be portrayed in an international conflict involving nuclear or war dangers. Another example is the prisoners' dilemma, this game example assumes that two persons where found together in a crime sc...

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... Stalin recognized the propaganda value of embracing traditional Russian symbols ("Russian President "). Stalin would use traditional Russian symbols as a type of Glittering Generalities. Another example of Stalin's use of Glittering Generalities is on a poster that says "Glory to World-Wide October. October was when the Communist revolution took place, making ... good. Napoleon shows the animals the power that he has over them by making the sheep repeat the slogan over and over again. Another example of slogans used by Napoleon is when the animals are told that when Boxer died, he said ...

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... said, "I love you"(Orwell 90). They make plans to meet each other, and carried on an illegal love affair. This love affair is another example of rebellion against the government. It goes on for some time. Winston rents a room where he and Julia can be secluded from the "utopian" ... quarter of a chance I'd denounce you as a thought criminal and get you killed off " (Orwell 101). The owner of the antique shop is another example of someone appearing to be what they are not. Orwell uses the shop owner to show that no one can be trusted in a totalitarian country, even someone ... who appea...

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... opposition to his claim to power. His main rival was Trotsky and he used a number of underhand measures to discredit him. For example Stalin lied to Trotsky about the date of Lenin's funeral, thus ensuring that Trotsky could not attend and thereby blackening his name in the ... a communist buffer zone between Russia and Western Europe. Any resistance he met in establishing communist states was quickly suppressed by intimidation and terror. For example Stalin engineered a communist coup in May 1948 in Czechoslovakia in which a government minister Masaryk was killed and the president was f...

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... opposition to his claim to power. His main rival was Trotsky and he used a number of underhand measures to discredit him. For example Stalin lied to Trotsky about the date of Lenin's funeral, thus ensuring that Trotsky could not attend and thereby blackening his name in the ... a communist buffer zone between Russia and Western Europe. Any resistance he met in establishing communist states was quickly suppressed by intimidation and terror. For example Stalin engineered a communist coup in May 1948 in Czechoslovakia in which a government minister Masaryk was killed and the president was f...

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... opposition to his claim to power. His main rival was Trotsky and he used a number of underhand measures to discredit him. For example Stalin lied to Trotsky about the date of Lenin's funeral, thus ensuring that Trotsky could not attend and thereby blackening his name in the ... a communist buffer zone between Russia and Western Europe. Any resistance he met in establishing communist states was quickly suppressed by intimidation and terror. For example Stalin engineered a communist coup in May 1948 in Czechoslovakia in which a government minister Masaryk was killed and the president was f...

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... own poor conditions of life. The truth was revealed and the Communist society failed. People began to demand their freedom and independence from the Communist system. For example, in 1989, people demanded that the Berlin wall come down and in 1991, a human chain of over 2 million people was formed in the Baltic states. ... lie" than to have to deal with a "can of worms". The truth is often covered up because it is too difficult to deal with. An example of this can be found in the Church. The Church has denied the truth about wrongdoings. How could Catholic priests sexually abuse young bo...

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... let things like this happen, so they worked with other nations to put policies in place that would protect and keep peace between the nations. The Cold War is a good example of the United States working with others in order to protect against the spread of communism. It was called The Cold War because there wasn't ever an actual face to ... spread of communism could prove dangerous for Americans. The primary goal of communist nations was to ensure peace by forcing their views and beliefs on everyone else (Doc 12). For example, Stalin already had a dominating influence over several count...

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... new doctrines. This led into states feuding with themselves in civil wars. Seeing the fall of capitalism in Russia and how the country emerged victorious with communism, countries used the example of communism and its "Bolshevik- ideas as a way to move the state in a more right wing direction i.e. Fascism and Nationalism. Nationalism brought about internal upheavals. Minorities suffered most from this ... acceptance in another states only to find themselves out in the cold with no homeland. Some were actually traded to their countries for other people. The Greeks and Turks, for example,...

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... the subject "In theory, communism professes the most humane and democratic ideals. In practice, it has developed and employed the very opposite of these ideals, and is today the leading example of totalitarianism" (Ebenstein William 37). Marx, who was the founder of communism along with Engels, was born a German Jew. He then converted into Christianity along with his family, mainly for ... a communist state are very clear and limited. The benefits are that under such a state one will be very safe and live in such an organized manner with no surprises. An example is that no one can throw...

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... all but four of the world's countries. If it were possible, as a planet, to spend money where it is most urgently needed, the world may eradicate various diseases. As an example: "If we could divert just eight hours of military spending, worth $680 million, we might eradicate malaria. Some 200 million people worldwide suffer from this debilitating disease."" The entire history ... obvious. Who could argue against holding elections, or being able to say what you think, or having enough to eat? But often rights conflict with others beliefs.""22 as another example, most people believe that...

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... person is surrounded by. Person that is surrounded by the morally and financially stable people will adopt that thinking. Another aspect of being born to a rich family is the set example by the surroundings. When people that! you feel close to have accomplished some things in life it is only natural to want to strive for something high in life. Influential ... have not only monetary benefits, but also possibility of meeting new people that could affect the future employment. There is a lot of evidence to support this view. Lets take for example the immigrants who come into this country ...

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... . Most totalitarian leaders acquire and keep their positions of power through fear, as can be seen through Napoleon's actions in Animal farm after the expulsion of Snowball. (Pg. 67) An example of using fear to acquire power is when Napoleon used dogs to expel Snowball and achieve a dictatorship, which he disguised as an equal, almost communistic society to keep support from ... the animals of lesser intelligence. Another example of using fear to maintain power is when Napoleon slaughtered any animal found to be a traitor. (Pg. 92 - 93) Napoleon ordered any animal who wanted to confess a...

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... . Deep within the cloak of communism, Berlin was the West's only window into the Soviet world. More so, Berlin was a test, a symbol of Western resolve and bravery. Berlin was the example that needed to be set in order for the world to understand the superiority of the U.S over the Soviet Union. Although not nearly as useful for intelligence to the Soviets ... from East Berlin are now still working in West Berlin. Thus, a part of the qualified working force goes to work in West Berlin, since there are higher salaries there. For example, teachers in the West earn 200-300 marks more than in...

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... person is surrounded by. A person that is surrounded by the morally and financially stable people will adopt that thinking. Another aspect of being born to a rich family is the set example by the surroundings. When people that you feel close to have accomplished some things in life it is only natural to want to strive for something high in life. Influential ... have not only monetary benefits, but also possibility of meeting new people that could affect the future employment. There is a lot of evidence to support this view. Lets take for example the immigrants who come into this country...

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... we had disagreements with Britain over borders in South America (Nye and Welch 82). Although this did not result in a global war to end Britain's hegemony, that is just an example of how a challenger can come up to power. Now in 2015 with the United States still in power as hegemon, there are talks about what stage we are in. As ... . Nye and Welch define power as the ability to achieve one's purposes or goals (43). Being hegemon means being able to prevent or force another country to do something. For example, the United States preventing Iran from getting nuclear weapons. Shambaugh als...

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... him to order death/imprisonment upon anyone who he suspected to be against him. However, this is not the only event that corresponded between the novel and Russian history. Another example of the parallel between "Animal Farm" and the Russian Revolution is when the animals start to rebuild the windmill. The animals' source of food had quickly become scarce ... apparent in Animal Farm. For instance, greed is a part of human nature that cannot be restrained. This aspect is accurately portrayed by the pigs throughout the story. Vanity is another example of human nature, as is the case with...

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... or the “Redsâ€" as they were referred to were targets of laws restricting and criminalizing behavior that was or should have been protected under the Constitution. For example, 32 states passed laws banning the display of a communist Red Flag". In a free society like the U.S., this type of government action is damaging and totally opposite to what a free society ... a free society and a democratic government. The Red Scare of the 1920s and in the early 1950s when communists were targeted and attacked again by a U.S. Senator named Joseph McCarthy- is an example of when a free so...

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... make nuclear warheads, many do not due to political pressure. The most common reason for the development of nuclear warheads is to prove a said nation's ability to do so. For example, South Africa developed the technology to produce nuclear missiles, and then dismantled them. (1) In doing so it became the first nation to voluntarily giving up its nuclear missiles. In other ... own interests inside of their own area. The globe has been divided into a series of border skirmishes, any one of which places us on the brink of nuclear war. For example, India is building a wide variety of new m...

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... , this petrified the west. America believed in the Domino Theory, which was that if one country became Communist, then the neighboring countries would soon follow, like dominoes falling down. A good example of this was when China became Communist, soon its neighbour Korea was Communist as well. Russia was worried about America bases in NATO countries in Europe. There was always competition ... to the end of mankind. There was also the Space race, which also involved competition between the two super powers. This time they were competing for people in space, for example, Russia had the fi...

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... conflicts were called proxy wars because the rival financed and armed competing factions or parties. The U.S and the Soviet Union also compete to the loyalty of the developing nations. For example, in Latin America, the rivalry between U.S. and the Soviet Union helped to transform disagreements and conflicts over political rights, social justice, and economic policies into a violent cycle of revolution, military ... dictatorship, and foreign interference. Both nation's ambitions and regional political instability contributed to provoking war and economic decline. For example, in Iraq an...

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... to sell to most people at home in the United States. As with any major policy however, there were those that did not believe it would work. Henry Wallace, for example, thought that the U.S. was making a major mistake by attempting to use force as a deterrent to the Soviets. This is another area that has come under much political debate and will ... the Berlin Airlift, the "Containment" theory was proven. When the Soviet Union was faced with either fighting or giving in they gave in to U.S. demands. This was the only good example of how the Soviets would act, and it is why the United Sta...

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... " to other countries business. Some countries try to stop communism/totalitarianism in countries because they feel it would be in the best interest of the people of that country. An example is how the United States is invading Iraq and changing the government because we feel that it isn't a "high-quality" government. It is indisputable that if a country is trying to ... with other countries as far as money is concerned. One reason is because most countries won't trade with them. Also, people wont work hard if they don't get rewarded. For example, if a Doctor is getting paid as much as a ...

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... vodka. Gorbachev, recognizing social and economic costs of alcoholism, attempted to reduce it. The Russian's also used humour to cope with the reality of a socialist existence. The following is an example of typical (black) Russian humour: Two men joined a queue in front of a bakery after a hard days work. After waiting several hours one man declares to the other, "I'm sick of this ... economy. This policy is known as Perestroika. It aimed to improve productivity by reducing absenteeism, alcoholism and anarchy in the workforce. The restructuring of the economy included radical changes. ...

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... the previous governments, people showed different character to the state and different inside their homes. Gorbachev wanted to eliminate these feelings and made actual moves for that such as for example, he allowed to 100 people who were opposed to Gorbachev's policies, to form the "Democratic Club" where people from any city could have an open discussion on political affaires. He ... withholding Soviet expansion while encouraging democratic reform in Central and Eastern Europe through scientific and cultural exchanges, information policy (e.g., Radio Free Europe and Radio Liberty), and...

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