Enjoy reading the research papers below, identified by Global Perspectives faculty as some of the strongest from Fall 2006 and Spring 2007:
 

from Nick Carlson's "Rwanda: The Evolution of Genocide":

Prior to 1994, the small country of Rwanda held little place in global minds. Located in the southeastern portion of Africa, it was outside the scope of much of western civilization. Rwanda was so far removed from the world’s eye, reports Longman (2004), that at the mention of the country’s name, a few individuals were known to remark, “Rwanda? Isn’t that a woman’s name?” (p. 43). Today, such naivety does not exist among the general populace. After the atrocious events of the Rwandan genocide of 1994, the global community cannot regain its ignorance, and it would be a greater atrocity if it could.

Nick's entire essay can be found here.
 

from Anna Coutt's "Deforestation of Malaysia: History, Causes, and Consequences":

Since the late 18th and early 19th centuries, the area of current Malaysia, known as Malaya, was ruled by Great Britain. Then from 1942 to 1945, this area was occupied by Japan.  In September of 1945 the British rule returned, but in April of 1949 the British Parliament promised independence to Malaya. In February of 1952, Lieutenant-General Sir Gerald Templer came to Malaya as the new High Commissioner and declared that his first goal was to form a united Malayan nation. Early elections were held for the Federal Council three years later. This was a step toward the independence of Malaya. On August 15, 1957 an independent Malayan constitution was ratified by the Legislation Council, and on August 31 the independence of Malaya was announced (Andaya & Andaya, 1982, p.260-262).

Anna's entire essay can be found here.
 

from Brad Horn's "The Ku Klux Klan: A Look at the Beliefs, Rituals, and Strategies of Terror":

The Ku Klux Klan is one of the oldest and most famous terrorist organizations in the United States. The Klan which originated in 1866 has lasted through government intervention, the Civil War, and the civil rights era (Ridgeway, 1995). However, the Ku Klux Klan has gone through the stages of a prominent social organization, a secret society, and even split into different factions throughout the changing history. To fully understand the U.S. born terrorist organization, one must investigate the beliefs, rituals and strategies of terror of the Ku Klux Klan.

Brad's entire essay can be found here.