Tag Archives: British Empire

When London Ruled the World

What can we learn about Europe’s economy from examining the continent’s historic roots?

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The Dawn of Global Trade — Part II

In what ways did Asia dominate the world 1,000 years ago?

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Shooting Afghanistan: Beyond the Conflict (I)

How accurate is the conventional view of Afghanistan as a unique location of conflict and disorder?

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Globalization, Americanization and Europeanization (Part II)

How did the wars of the 20th century influence the trends of globalization, Americanization and Europeanization?

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Britain’s Dark Shadow Over Iran

How was the United Kingdom complicit in undermining Iran’s budding democracy half a century ago?

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