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Bill, James A. – Headline Series, 1988
This document outlines the political turmoil in Iran in the 1970s and 1980s and Iranian-U.S. relations during this period. Chapter 1 outlines the Shah Reza Pahlavi's concern over U.S. President Jimmy Carter's election, the beginnings of the Islamic religious revival, and U.S. Secretary of State Cyrus Vance's visit to Iran in May 1977. Chapter 2…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Foreign Policy, International Relations, Political Power
Quigg, Philip W. – 1985
One of a series of booklets on world issues examines the sharpened differences between those nations that have declared sovereignty over parts of Antarctica and those that have not; between those nations that have arbitrarily assumed responsibility for the administration of Antarctica and the smaller, more numerous nations that believe their…
Descriptors: Foreign Policy, International Cooperation, International Relations, Natural Resources
Ripley, Randall B. – Mershon Center Quarterly Report, 1988
This report summarizes the role of the U.S. Congress in relation to: (1) foreign policy; (2) defense policy; and (3) the War Powers Act of 1973. An overview of the growth of Congress' involvement and the relationship between the executive and legislative branches of government in policy development in these areas since the 1950s is highlighted.…
Descriptors: Federal Government, Federal Legislation, Foreign Policy, National Defense
Goldstein, Steven M. – Foreign Policy Association Headline Series, 1992
This publication analyzes the reform movement in China before and after the Tiananmen Square demonstrations of 1989. In the aftermath of the cold war and because of recent mutual hostility, U.S.-Chinese relations are at a critical juncture. The events leading up to and encompassing the demonstrations in Tiananmen Square and the brutal manner in…
Descriptors: Communism, Current Events, Foreign Countries, Foreign Policy
Smeyers, Paul, Ed.; And Others – Pedagogisch Tijdschrift, 1994
This 6-issue, complete year of a Belgian-Dutch collaboration offers complete articles on pedagogical subjects, some with an English-language summary; reviews of new Dutch-language books; and titles from related Dutch-language journals. Articles include: "On the Policies of the Journal of Pedagogy" (P. Smeyers); "Pedagogic…
Descriptors: Classroom Environment, Elementary Education, Foreign Countries, Foreign Policy
Goldstein, Steven M.; Mathews, Jay – 1985
One in a series of booklets whose purpose is to stimulate greater interest in and more effective understanding of world affairs among American citizens, this six-chapter booklet traces the development toward improved relations between China and the United States. The chapters include: "Toward a New Consensus: 1978-1986"; "Strategic…
Descriptors: Foreign Diplomats, Foreign Policy, International Education, International Relations
Connect, 1993
Continued communication about environmental education (EE) issues is a goal of UNESCO. This document consists of the four issues of the UNESCO-UNEP Environmental Education Newsletter published in 1993. Each issue contains a lead story, followed by regular sections that report EE activities in participating countries and regions, new EE centers,…
Descriptors: Conferences, Conservation (Environment), Curriculum Development, Environmental Education
Brown, Peggy, Ed. – Forum for Liberal Education, 1983
Selected college peace studies programs are described, and perspectives on such efforts in higher education are considered in an article by Robert C. Williams, "Sounds of Silence: The Academy and the Nuclear Question." Following the essay, peace studies activities of six colleges are described. At Syracuse University, the Program in…
Descriptors: College Programs, College Role, Curriculum Development, Disarmament
Sloan, Stanley R. – 1986
This booklet is one of a series on world issues that investigates East-West relations in Europe by addressing important questions and dilemmas. These include: (1) What are the goals of the European countries in their relations with one another? (2) How do they view the division of Europe, its origins and its consequences? (3) To what extent are…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Foreign Policy, Instructional Materials, International Cooperation
Suhrke, Astri – Indochina Issues, 1980
Implications of recent developments in refugee outflow from Indochina demand a reexamination of American policy on Indochinese refugees. These developments include patterns of increased Vietnamese and Laotian refugee outflow despite Vietnam's disapproval of departure and Laos' liberalizing economic policies; the greater influx of "low…
Descriptors: Financial Support, Foreign Countries, Foreign Policy, Indochinese
Lynch, Allen – Foreign Policy Association Headline Series, 1991
This issue of a quarterly publication on world affairs explores the historical significance of the disintegration of the Soviet Union and the implication for U.S. foreign policy. With the breakup of the USSR in 1990-91, Russia for the first time this century does not have control over the non-Russian nations of its former empire in Central Asia,…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Foreign Policy, International Relations, Nationalism
DePorte, A. W. – 1984
One in a series of booklets whose purpose is to stimulate greater and more effective understanding of world affairs among Americans, this six-chapter report examines the North Atlantic Treaty Organization's (NATO) first 35 years and probes the extent to which the alliance can find common ground on the perennial issues of military doctrine,…
Descriptors: Decision Making, European History, Foreign Policy, Instructional Materials
Osborne, Ken, Ed. – Manitoba Social Science Teacher, 1995
This theme issue focuses on the 50th anniversary of the founding of the United Nations. Articles deal with aspects of the United Nations and include suggestions for teaching about the United Nations and using various teaching materials. Articles in this issue include: (1) "Celebrating United Nations Day" (Ken Osborne); (2)…
Descriptors: Cooperation, Elementary Secondary Education, Foreign Countries, Foreign Policy
Smith, Peter H. – 1984
One of a series of booklets on world issues, this five-part document presents information about Mexico. Part one examines Mexican history from Cortez to Madero. Emphasis is placed on the revolution era (1910-1920) and the creation of two political parties: the Partido de la Revolucion Mexicana (Mexican Revolutionary Party or PRM) and the Partido…
Descriptors: Diplomatic History, Foreign Policy, Instructional Materials, International Relations
Krepon, Michael – 1984
One in a series of booklets whose purpose is to stimulate greater and more effective understanding of world affairs among Americans, this five-chapter report is geared to the nonexpert wanting to know more about the complex topics of verification and compliance with arms control agreements. "Basic Concepts of Verification" examines the…
Descriptors: Disarmament, Foreign Policy, Government Role, Instructional Materials
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