Steven Stern/Colonial Peru
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A 5 page research paper that draws on Steven Stern's history of colonial Peru, Peru's Indian Peoples and the Challenge of Spanish Conquest. Stern's text focuses on the colonialism and the native peoples of the Andes, the "Huamanga" region. The writer examines various aspects of the period beginning with the Inca conquests of the region and going on to discuss the characteristics of the colonial era. No additional sources cited.
Filename: khandes.rtf

Taking Briggs and Stratton to Argentina
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An 8 page paper discussing the risk of entering the Argentine market during economic rebuilding. Before and during the economic crisis, there was much perceived risk in entering Argentina. There is far less risk now, however. The country has made many structural changes that support business well, while also contributing to increasing the people’s standard of living. There is risk in any business venture, of course, but Argentina offers far less than do some of the world’s other emerging economies. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: KSargBriggsStr.rtf

Territorial Maritime Dispute Between Nicaragua and Columbia Including Additional Aspects on Disputes with Honduras and the 200 Nautical Mile Boundary
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This is an 8 page paper discussing the maritime territorial disputes between Nicaragua and Columbia and Nicaragua and Honduras. Nicaragua currently has two territorial dispute cases before the International Court of Justice (ICJ). The first case forwarded in December 1999 was for the need of a determination of the delimitation of maritime zones between Nicaragua and Honduras. While Honduras claims that an area of delimitation already exists, Nicaragua does not recognize the current boundaries used and because of this fishing vessels from both countries have been captured without resolution. In December 2001, Nicaragua filed a claim against Columbia for disputed ownership of the maritime areas associated with the Archipelago de San Andres y Providencia and Quita Sueno Bank; an area which consists of over half of Nicaragua’s maritime territories. With consideration for the International exclusive economic zones (EEZ) agreed upon in the 1970s which allows for ownership up to 200 nautical miles off the coasts of each country, the territories become harder to define and often overlap. The two cases are still pending with the ICJ with further testimonials and application deadlines are set for the years 2003 and 2004. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: TJniccl1.rtf

Terror in South America
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A 7 page research paper that examines how two books—"A Lexicon of Terror" and "Love and Shadows" by M. Feitlowitz and I. Allende and also a film Missing address the civil and human rights violations that have taken place in South America under dictatorial regimes. Bibliography lists three sources.
Filename: 99saterr.wps

The "Rational Choice Model" in the Democratization of Brazil.
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(8 pp) In her 1997 book, Eroding Military Influence in Brazil: Politicians Against Soldiers, Wendy Hunter examines the situation under the auspices of the "rational choice model." Because she claims that politicians are primarily interested in their own political survival, the rational choice model is an excellent measuring device for the shift towards democracy within the political structure of Brazil. Bibliography lists one source.
Filename: BBratcho.doc

The Development of Democracy in Brazil
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The development in democracy in Brazil has demonstrated a different pattern that seen in other parts of the world. This 5 page paper examines the development of democracy and includes consideration of the history as a Portuguese colony and the role of slavery as well as the military coups and the fears of instability. The paper traces the reasons behind the development and the impact they have on today’s model of democracy seen with the Brazilian people. The bibliography cites 7 sources.
Filename: TEbrazildem.rtf

The Falklands (Malvinas) War; The Perspective of Argentina
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This 5 page paper consider the way in which this conflict was conducted in the media, and how the Argentine perspective was represented in the Argentinean press. The biblograophy cites 9 sources.
Filename: TEfalkwr.rtf

THE HISTORY OF COLUMBIA SINCE INDEPENDENCE
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This 4 page paper discusses the developments which have come to Columbia since its independence, examines the causes of the civil wars, and analyzes the potential for the future. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: MBhiscol.rtf

The Impact of Nationalism: From Napoleon to the Nationalistic Move Latin America
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A 7 page overview of nationalism around the world. This paper notes that nationalism, the strong belief in country and culture, is a characteristic of most contemporary countries. Nationalism has played a particularly strong role in the history of the world during the last three centuries, from the American and French Revolutions right up to the nationalistic movements of the 1960s through the 1980s. Emphasizing the history of Brazil, Germany, and Mexico, this paper asserts that there is a similarity in the factors which inspired the rise of nationalism. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: PPntnlSp.rtf

The Maya, The Inca And The Aztec
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The ancient civilizations of Meso America are of utmost interest to modern students of archeology, history and, or, the behavioral sciences. This 6 page essay explores the similarities and differences between these cultures in art, religion, agriculture and organization.
Filename: KTmexind.wps

The Panama Canal and Panamanian Control
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A 6 page paper which discusses the history of the Panama Canal, and how it has gone back to Panamanian control. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: RApanama.wps

The Pre-Columbian Civilizations of the Maya and the Inca
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This is a 5 page paper about the Maya and Inca civilizations and some of their similarities and differences. The Maya and Inca were both prominent civilizations which existed in the pre-Columbian period in Meso and South America. Both civilizations had elaborately designed cities and agricultural systems. The Inca in addition had also built a large road system and terracing system to maintain their population while the Maya are also known for their well developed writing system. Both civilizations also developed highly accurate calendars to aid in their yearly rituals and lives. The Inca worshiped the Sun god over all and their kings were said to be descended from this god while the Maya religion was based more on universal acceptances and had many gods. Politically, the Inca had a much more diverse political system which was dependent upon trade and the acceptance of many independently run cities which all served under the “Inca”. The Maya although based over a large area were a much more synchronized group and trade was based on agriculture and operated largely within the large urban centers. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: TJMayaI1.rtf