Category: Politics
5 Best Careers In Political Science
p margin-bottom: 0.25cm; line-height: 120%; a:link If you want to make your career in political science then this article is right for you. If you are confused about career options after your degree do not worry because there are lots of career opportunities available for you after completing Bachelor of Political Science. Let us see
Book Review: ‘Understanding Public Policy’ by Paul Cairney
Book reviews may or may not become a more regular feature on this blog. Evidently, as a PhD student, I read a lot. And every so often, I come across a book that is not only a pleasure to read, but also highly useful to my work and research. It is books like these that
Please Do Not Talk Politics at Work – It Will End in Disaster
People learnt a long time ago that getting into full blown discussions at work and in the office about sex, religion and politics are a very touchy aspect. They are bound to always end up going in the wrong direction (by this I mean a major disagreement). The fact of this is because you can
Faith and Politics
Often, I have heard individuals say that the most controversial topics in life involve religion and politics. What they don’t probably think about is the fact that most people have faith in something, but it might not fit into a traditional definition – God, a group, freedom, their career or even a pet. And politics
Should Students Consider Politics As A Career Direction?
With all that has been going on during the past few years in the political area, some students serving in student government and those with Political Science or History as a major may think about going into Politics. People who choose that direction may be motivated by a number of things. Among them may be
Is U.S. Immigration Reform Necessary?
The United States is the first preference for international students and employees who wish to pursue higher education and better opportunities. Though the US is a great place to take one’s education and career to new heights, one of the biggest issues faced is obtaining an immigration visa. International students and new employees are finding
Are You Tired Of Promises, Platitudes, Rhetoric, And Politics – As – Usual? 5 Examples
Have you had enough of, the empty promises, rhetoric, platitudes, and politics – as – usual, whenever our nation faces any obstacle/ challenge, either real. and/ or, perceived? Whenever there is any act of terror, either within the United States, or somewhere else, around the world, the politicians, talking – heads/ news commentators, and know
Do Mass Media Influence the Political Behavior of Citizens
Outside of the academic environment, a harsh and seemingly ever-growing debate has appeared, concerning how mass media distorts the political agenda. Few would argue with the notion that the institutions of the mass media are important to contemporary politics. In the transition to liberal democratic politics in the Soviet Union and Eastern Europe the media
Andreas Papandreou: “Man of Destiny”
In Andreas Papandreou: The Making of a Greek Democrat and Political Maverick (I.B. Tauris, 256 pages, $49 and £30), Stan Draenos depicts a man torn between national identities, academic or political careers and a complex relationship with his popular politician father. The quandaries of Papandreou (1919-96) are proficiently interwoven into the political context involving the
5 Key Differences Between Republican And Democrats Politics And Policies!
My vote doesn’t count! They’re all the same thing! I hate politics and politicians! How often do we hear someone say, something, like this? Anyone, paying attention, realizes, there are many reasons so may, are turned – off, to politics, and our political system, including voting, but, while many individuals, in both parties, are undesirable,
The Satellite TV Politics Fix
It’s a new day in American politics. There’s a new president, a new crisis and since 2006, a new majority in Congress. As is always the case with our democracy, with every new direction there is a new opposition. The options for accessing breaking news used to be limited to the big three networks and
Dirty Tricks at Work – Five Ways to Protect Yourself
When people go to work, they often go to play. Sure work is a serious place for many, and I’m not talking about childish play, but the serious work of the self serving band of people who this it is okay to take advantage of their naive colleagues. People who have a strong sense of
US Business Immigration in 2017
As the first quarter of 2017 draws to a close, it is clear that 2017 continues to offer opportunities for businesses to expand into the US market, transfer foreign national employees to a US branch, and the opportunity for foreign investors to obtain green cards through a qualified capital investment. However, many people are wondering
Organizational Savvy is Part of The Leadership Foundations
In the most basic terms, organizational savvy is emotional intelligence on an organizational level. It is a deep understanding of how individuals, teams, and the organization function – and the ability to react appropriately to those factors. Some leadership foundations can exist independently of each other, but an effective leader must have organizational savvy in
5 Ways, Today’s Politics, Threaten America’s Future, And Ideology
We are going through times, which seem, unlike any others, in recent memory! Instead of any coherent, real attempt, at bringing us, together, for the greater good, it seems, we are observing, the politics of division, and polarization! Unless/ until, our nation’s priorities, emphasize creating about, a meeting – of – the – minds, instead
Politics, Profits and Professionalism
According to the Columbia Encyclopedia, Alternative Medicine is defined as “the treatment and prevention of disease by techniques that are regarded by modern Western medicine as scientifically unproven or unorthodox.” The American Medical Association essentially is the governing body of this profession in the United States. This organization defines what is scientifically acceptable, and that
Future of UDF in Kerala – Unraveling Kerala’s Political System
Home Minister Mr. Ramesh Chennitala expressed it right when he accepted BJP is a force in Kerala. A party which was insignificant in the bipolar polity of Kerala has become a force to reckon with. Let us have more discussion on this. BJP’s rise as a major force is the result of growing disenchantment of
Whose Priorities Are These, Anyway?
Have you ever wondered, why we, even, bother, electing public officials, since they seem, to get, so little accomplished, and, what they do, rarely serves the common good, or what, many believe, should be their priorities?Why is so little of the political discussion, focused on, relevant, sustainable needs? Does it ever seem, to you, most