My Version of the Bibliography (Draft1 ) without annotations

Works Cited

Kharabi. J, (2010). The View from Moscow.

 Journal of International Affairs, 0022197X, Vol. 63, Issue 2

This interview gives a detailed look at the history of Russia and it's leaders with their thoughts on the relations between the two power countries.

McCauley. M, (2003). Russia's Bitter Path to Modernity: A History of the Soviet and Post-Soviet Eras/A Century of Russian Violence in Soviet Russia .

History Today,  Vol. 53 Issue 9, p56, 2p

Nunn. S, Stulberg. A, (2000). The Many Faces of Russia.
Foreign Affairs, Vol. 79, No. 2, pp. 45-62

Rywkin. M, (2008). Russia's place in the world
American foreign policy Interests, Vol. 30 Issue 5, p 310-314, 5p

Is Russia a friend or an enemy of the United States? Can it be both at the same time? This set of policy recommendations to the new president provides telling answers to those questions. This Article focuses upon that question and many more theories of both nations that we're either left unanswered or avoided.

Mankoff. J, (2008). Russian Foreign Policy and The United States after Putin.
Problems of Post-Communism,  Vol. 55 Issue 4, p 42-51, 10p, 1

The title of the article sums up majority of what it's focus is based on. The Federal Russian Government outlook on Foreign Policy after Medvedev rule and President Putin's takeover. Also discusses ideological preferences or conflicts associated with the Russian elites

Progress So far...

I have chosen Russia as my focus for my research essay. On my last post I brainstormed some possibilities as to where I wanted to shift my focal point in learning about not only the history of Russia but also it's economical state compared to that of the united states. I already have some questions I plan on using to build my purpose for the essay..Some questions I would like to focus on is: What was their (U.S.) partake of this event? (i.e. the cold war era)  Was their presence necessary? (i.e. what was their motive of getting involved with the war)  How did Government officials go about handling this manner; was it a right move or did it further put to say the nail in the coffin of both countries relationships?... (i.e. how did Russia's federal government and United states government come to a means of ending the war after a long period of time. What was their goal. did their solutions affect their future relationship positively or negatively).

During this lengthy period I have found some reliable sources on ebsco and Jstor. One article in particular that gives a detailed look into both the United states relationship with Russia and their thoughts so far on the progress made so far by both countries entitled "The view from Moscow."

My Research on Russia & It's History.

After careful consideration I have chosen Russia to be my main focus in this research essay.

I am fairly interested in this country because I would like to gain more knowledge about United States connections toward the Russian government, also to gain more knowledge Of the Russian Government as a whole. Some questions I would like to have answered through my research would be: Are there good ally ties that lie within both countries and if so are they helping one another or hurting one another, also in the last decade have the intentions directed by both countries hurt their power status in the world or has it helped them both or separately. It is known that United States issues with Russia date back to the dissolution of the Soviet Union. What I noticed about my wikipedia entry was that it was  highly detailed and gives clues to what is to be featured located in the sub contents, here it focuses upon The history of Russia, It's role in the world. It's Technology, Culture, Government, politics and economy. We focus mainly upon Russia's rule under Stalin and It's capital Moscow and the history that lies there. I hope to focus and come to a means of figuring out United states Sole purpose within the Soviet Union. What was their partake of this event? Was their presence necessary? How did Government officials go about handling this manner was it a right move or did it further put to say the nail in the coffin of both countries relationships?...

Hearts & Minds: The Sad Truth Of America & What We We're meant not to see.

Peter Davis documentary film "Hearts and Minds" gives us a deep look into the Vietnam war and how it negatively affected both The United States but also The Civilians of Vietnam. As we saw from the film Davis included various clips of football scenes, news footage and scenes from old movies that played a part in telling the story of the Vietnam war; we saw scenes of news footage that broadcast possibly live footage of what was going on overseas. It displayed pure Hell. Dead bodies lying in the street, One civilian handcuffed behind his back shot point- blank in the head by an American soldier,all for the eyes of American civilians at home to witness. Shots of football games showed an happier time in America's history. The sport that supposedly not only brings people together as one but in doing so unifies them and the passion of choosing sides and rooting for either the away team or the home team of winning the game. In which I guess you can say is what Davis wanted to achieve in doing so comparing America's past-time i.e football and comparing it to the likes of a war.Displaying the emotions not only the coaches (or dictators and state officials in the wars case) feel on the field but off the field as well. The idea of winning is the only goal. Doesn't matter how much blood is being shed or how many team players get taken out the game as long as we win, we matter to everyone...if we lose you only have yourself to blame. Which ideally makes you realize that the only ideology America has to pass on for it's future is that Winning matters, if you lose your lost. Bullying the little people doesn't hurt our image..it only strengthens us and feeds our passion of doing more damage to others that we already haven't brainwashed and kept for the taking.
Learning about ideologies in Prof. Johnson's class watching the film I for one got the sense that certain ideologies such as the idea of winning and the statements made by our past presidents led to U.S involvement with the Vietnam war. The idea of being lied to and betrayed in a certain sense by leaders that you chose to lead your country down the straight path of exceeding great fortune and building us for a better future you wouldn't think they would do anything to not only put at harm the Americans that give their life to serve the country but of the families that in the end wind up paying the ultimate price for freedom. Now we all have noticed that in recent wars the country has faced their has been little to no exposure of images that showcase our wars being fought, When comparing the times of now to then back in the 70s when this film was made, I don't honestly think they serve a purpose to the public..in fact I found what was being shown to the American public was purely disgusting and barbaric but i will beg to differ and say that the footage possibly gave families an insight to what was going on and actually made them think as to "Is this what we're over there for?" while we are all suffering with unemployment rates going up and we're all trying to make ends meet with no jobs or no type of income coming in..We're sending our tax dollars overseas fighting a war just to kill harmless civilians. It's pretty sick when you think about it and it's sad just watching it. After watching this documentary my mindset about America and what we stand for has totally changed for the better. I now know to definitely keep my eyes and ears open to everything around me..For we are not safe and have no one to trust & protect us at the end of the day but ourselves.

I Choose Exile

As quoted by Richard Wright "It was only in America where so much freedom is lacking that one hears long and impassioned arguments about freedom . .. It is like listening to a starving man tell of his need for food." Upon reading and repeating these words over and over in my head I am baffled by the decision of do I agree with his statement or do I disagree. For one I will agree to disagree so to say. I can say the words he chose we're indeed wise for they apply to the times of both past and present day today, everyone quenches for the thirst of being free or the thought of living in a ideal free world. Where we are not upheld by the restrictions of man or the restrictions society holds us by, but are all treated equally and given a fair chance to live life and experience the same golden opportunities without judgement or exclusion by race, sex or religion. I can say that us as Americans do lack the freedom that our Amendments promise us...the freedom of speech or the right to bear arms for example. In my opinion Freedom or the idea of being "free" is the solid barrier that allows us to come as we are and change ourselves for the better not because we have to just to live up to society's standards and other's expectations but because it's our god-given choice and our decision to do so. Are there other individuals of all parts of the world who have an idea or opinion of what freedom can either mean or be? Yes. We all are different, we each have an opinion some different from others. There are some experiences in life that hits close to home for some people that makes them eager to want to know how and what life is like in the eyes of the next person or how life is lived across the globe in this place. Do I think the United States is the only country that lacks freedom? No. Are there others out there? Yes. The only difference between us and the rest of the world is that here in America; we promote Freedom like an ad in the newspaper. If you come here all the options and opportunities in the world are open and available to your demand whenever you want and however you want it, when in reality it is far from the truth. It's like the old saying goes "All that glitters, isn't golden." and in America's case everything you see and hear about here isn't as glamorous as it appears. We work, we Struggle, and we have our hard times. Nothing is served on a silver platter nor is anything as easy as it seems.