Since the end of the Second World War, the United Nations has always maintained a lofty objective of international peace and stability. Despite this benevolent goal, the UN has become one of Continue Reading
The first half of the 20th century in Europe saw revolutions, civil wars, two world wars, and hundreds of military conflicts. From 1900 to 1949, it was almost nothing but bloodshed and Continue Reading
While foreign policy did not dominate the 2020 U.S. presidential election, President Donald Trump achieved remarkable success on this file during his term in the Oval Office. Brokering Middle East peace agreements, Continue Reading
Between 1941 and 1945, Nazi Germany, German-occupied Europe, and collaborators systematically murdered six million Jews, eliminating two-thirds of the continent’s Jewish population. The Second World War genocide was the most tragic event Continue Reading
How far is America willing to take political correctness and refrain from saying or doing anything that might offend someone, whether here in the United States or elsewhere in the world? For Continue Reading
America has seen many protests and there are many people eager to “tear down” the system – but protesting is easy. The difficult part is coming up with solutions and a society Continue Reading
Throughout history, tyrannies have been built on a passionate youth searching for meaning, channeling that desire through coercion, violence, and subservience to a lethal cause. During the 20th century, totalitarian states spawned Continue Reading
From the earliest civilizations, people have taken others as slaves. Most people in the U.S. and other Western countries today agree that slavery is a crime against humanity. Not everyone throughout history Continue Reading
President Donald Trump recently announced a peace agreement with Israel and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The two nations will work together on many issues, and Israel won’t try to annex any Continue Reading
History is full of war all over the world in all cultures. Often, one war leads to another, but not always. Sometimes, a war can end in a peace that lasts for Continue Reading
Did you know that “democracy” comes from Greek and means people’s rule? Also, did you know that “republic” comes from the Latin “res publica,” meaning public interest? Many words and ideas that Continue Reading
December 7, 1941, started out like any other Sunday at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. But everything changed just before 8 a.m., while many people were still sound asleep in their beds. Hundreds of Continue Reading
What does the rise of the Persian Empire 2000 years ago have to do with fake news? In fact, the crowning of Darius the Great, a true king of kings, may be Continue Reading
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Socialism Keeps Africa In Perpetual Poverty
Why is Africa still mostly poor? Some suggest the ghost of colonialism has turned the continent into a wasteland of corruption and poverty – but could there be another reason? The continent Continue Reading
Most people lock their doors, which helps them keep safe. But what if you could trust everyone? There used to be a time in America when people didn’t need to lock their Continue Reading
The U.S. government recently slapped visa bans and asset freezes on several Chinese government officials. Beijing retaliated by announcing that it would apply sanctions against Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL), Senator Ted Cruz Continue Reading
If we look at the history of pandemics and fighting diseases, there may be one or two lessons we can learn. Some of the responses to threats like the Black Death just Continue Reading
Venezuela, the nation located at the northern tip of South America, has a long history of military coups and economic and political restarts. Long before it turned into a humanitarian crisis, Venezuela Continue Reading
Another tale of sacrifice that forces us to ask ourselves if we truly understand its meaning is a lot more recent than the story of William Mompesson. It took place during the Continue Reading
The word sacrifice is loaded with power. And with media pundits discussing the great sacrifice being made not only by first responders and health care workers but also those brave souls saving Continue Reading
There are few countries more mysterious today than North Korea. This secluded dictatorship has isolated itself from the rest of the world, suffering from famine and poverty while it’s neighbor, South Korea, Continue Reading
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Why Socialism Failed: Soviet Union
Scenes of food shortages, long lines, and fed up Russians were commonplace in the Soviet Union. Moscow believed it could deliver a world of prosperity and egalitarianism by instituting advanced mathematical calculations Continue Reading
The relationship between the United States and Iran has been rough for decades. With the recent killing of Iranian General Qassem Soleimani, tensions between the two nations have grown to concerning levels. Continue Reading
Technology has come a long way, but sometimes new inventions can tell us even more about the past than the future. Modern satellites have picked up images of one of the world’s Continue Reading
Former President George W. Bush recently opened a debate on the difference between non-interventionism and isolationism when he took a shot at President Donald Trump in a speech. Bush said in his Continue Reading