Tag Archives: Cold War

The Sputtering Space Race — A 50-Year Perspective

Fifty years after Sputnik, is there any reason for the United States to redouble its commitment to space exploration?

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From Cold War to the Warming War

How are the concerns of smaller nations regarding global warming different than those of larger countries?

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Touring the Nuclear World

How safe is the world from nuclear weapons?

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U.S. Conservatism and UN Bashing

Why should U.S. conservatives be fighting to strengthen the UN, not bring it down?

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Nicaragua, CAFTA and the "Invisible Hand"

What positive changes could CAFTA bring to Latin America?

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Mapping Out Europe's Strategy

Why does Europe need to start carrying its own weight?

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The Transatlantic Yin and Yang

Are Europe and the United States headed in opposite directions?

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Can Europe Build a NATO for Africa?

How can future Rwandas and Darfurs be prevented?

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America and Sputnik: Losing Face

Similar to 9/11’s impact on the role of the United States in the 21st century, did Sputnik shatter the U.S. image of invincibility during the Cold War?

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D-Day: The End of Wars?

How much did D-Day contribute to ringing in the end of nation state warfare?

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