June 7, 2021

autocratic leadership

Do autocratic leaders always amass power through corrupt practices? Is this corruption necessarily financial in nature, or can it be solely political? Is there such thing as a lawful autocrat?
June 7, 2021

One person’s reform is another person’s repression

One person’s reform is another person’s repression. In the late 1950s the top tax rate in America was 90%, President Kennedy dropped this significantly, and what followed in the 1960s the American economy boomed. Is cutting the top tax rate a reform? Or does it just aid the richest Americans? […]
June 7, 2021

new federal legislation

What were the chief problems, and what new federal legislation was passed to meet those problems? What did these problems have to do with the rapid post-Civil War industrialization of the country? What roles did the American Civil War play in the emergence of the Gilded Age (1870-1890)? Why did […]
June 7, 2021

Among the features considered as a hallmark of the researcher

Among the features considered as a hallmark of the researcher is impartiality (objectivity, neutrality). Many scholars have got clearly defined political views or are followers of a religion. Does this not interfere with the study of politics in their own country or their religion/denomination? Is it possible to reconcile one’s […]
June 7, 2021

effects of technological transformation

Outline effects of technological transformation on role, activities, impact tools, structure and operation of think tanks in the future, discussing key issues.
June 7, 2021

What is required for a social scientist to be considered a political scientist

What is required for a social scientist to be considered a political scientist? BSc/BA in Political Science w/ PhD in Political Science? Or only the PhD in Political Science is enough? Can PhDs in International Relations be considered political scientists?
June 7, 2021

Should a teacher focus on ‘rigorous learning’ or ‘learning with entertainment’?

It has been seen that many teachers in universities have become entertainers rather than focusing mainly on value-addition and learning. A lot of time gets devoted to pleasing the students; knowing them personally; building good relations with them; and telling jokes and creating humour; the focus becomes more of good […]
June 7, 2021

Guide for care and use of agricultural animals in research and teaching

Guide for care and use of agricultural animals in research and teaching may not exist in most research and teaching institutes in developing countries. Does this have an impact on research results from these countries?
June 7, 2021

impacts of humanity on the environment

Humanity needs a step forward in every sense of the word. The current way of functioning and living has been proven unsustainable. Technological progress is unstoppable and does not have to be destructive to the surroundings. Discuss why Institutions must adapt and consider the impact of humanity on the environment, […]