Mike Paalz
Mike Paalz is a foreign languages and cultural studies teacher from Georgia, and the author of "Languages of the Americas" available at Amazon.com (http://www.amazon.com/Languages-Americas-Survival-English-Portuguese/dp/1440423032)
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BA, Mercer University - 2003; MS, Troy University - 2008Interests
history, foreign affairs, current events, international relations, languages and translation, cultural studies, French, Spanish, Portuguese, GermanMotto
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Spanish Pronunciation for American English SpeakersAn overview of how to pronounce the Spanish language, written from the standpoint of an American English speaker. -
Cry for Me, CrimeaWarfare, and the technology behind it, made a dramatic evolutionary leap forward following the events in the Crimea from 1853 to 1856. This essay seeks to explore how and why. -
Big Oil, Biofuel, and BrazilIn recent years Brazil has become an economic powerhouse - rivaling the US - and a vanguard in the production of cleaner, renewable energy sources. This essay explores Brazil's rise to the top and the prospects for its economic and political future. -
Somalia: Our Collective FailureThis essay explores the tragic events of Somalian history: from ancient times, through the colonial era and World Wars, up to present-day. Its aim is to draw greater attention to the continued plight of the Somali people.
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National Hispanic Heritage MonthSeptember 15-October 15 is National Hispanic Heritage Month, a time when we recognize the myriad achievements and contributions of Hispanics in the US, as well as the impact Latinos have had on the history of the Americas in general. -
Ethiopia: Then and NowAn exploration of Ethiopia's troubled yet eclectic history from antiquity up to modern times. -
Remembering the 1972 Munich MassacreFriday, September 5th, 2008 marks the 36-year anniversary of the Munich Massacre, during which eleven Israeli athletes and coaches were murdered by members of Black September, a Palestinian terrorist group later linked to the PLO. -
NATO: Taking Up the ChargeWith the specter of a bygone, prewar era looming, NATO - an organization given only passing thought since the fall of the Iron Curtain - has once again taken up the charge to defend freedom and stability in the world.
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Colombia: A Perpetual NightmareExamination of the history of corruption and drug trafficking in Colombia. -
Accommodating Human Rights Within International LawExamination of the state's responsibility to protect the basic human rights of its citizens, whether such protections serve to hinder state sovereignty or not.
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The Devolution of the United NationsHow the UN has failed in its international peacekeeping / peace-promoting mandate again and again. -
State Sovereignty in Modern ContextEvolving trends in the application - and misapplication - of state sovereign authority.
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What Happens in East Timor Stays in East TimorExamination of the human rights abuses committed by Indonesian military personnel and militia groups in East Timor from 1975-1999. -
Why the Russians Invaded at the Dawn of the Beijing OlympicsWith the world otherwise distracted by Olympic hysteria, Eastern European geopolitics took a nasty turn for the worse the evening of August 8th.
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A Comparison of Peloponnesian War-Era Athens with Contemporary AmericaA study of historical circularity, examining the similarity between contemporary American foreign policy and Peloponnesian War-era Athens.
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The Failures of German ReunificationExamination of the historical forces behind German reunification and the intrinsic failures thereof in terms of economics, health crises, and un-prosecuted war crimes. -
America's Asian Foreign Policy from the 1820s Through 1900Examination of US foreign policy during the mid to late 19th century as it relates to Asia.
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The Inevitability of the Bolshevik RevolutionExamination of how the timing of certain events and actions of key figures in Russian history rendered the Bolshevik Revolution an inevitable outcome in 1917. -
World War II as the Trigger for African DecolonizationExamination of how the events of World War II promoted African independence movements and prompted Europe's withdrawal from the continent.