This analysis also includes examples of typical countries whose states are considered "failed ". ... Nguyen (2005) also states that the idea of failed states has long been a colonial concern. ... These powerful states wanted to conquer the weaker states for their own security and trade interests (Dorff 2000). ... Opinions are varied, but are generally divided into three main approaches including i) failed states are seen as a great threat to both citizens and neighbour states; ii) failed states are actually not of any threat; and iii) "failed states " are a political construct (Logan & Preble ...

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"___________" (Micronesia): A New State for the Union The United States" offshore territories in Micronesia of Guam, the CNMI (Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas Islands), the FSM (Federated States of Micronesia), the Marshall Islands and Palau all have dependent relationships on the United States that are problematic for both the Micronesians and the United States. ... Benevolence The island of Guam was ceded to the United States as spoils of the Spanish-American War by way of the Treaty of Peace between the United States and Spain of 1898, otherwise known as the Treaty of Paris. ... C...

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This conduct to which government official's are to maintain become the utmost important as it shall eliminate most of the corruption within the United States of Americas government as well as create a better society for the American public to flourish in. ... It carries on into the states governments. The states become harder to define their government as each is slightly different but they do share a concept of the division of power. The states government and the local government is the closest link the American public has to the federal government thus this link should be something cher...

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