Tag Archives: history

Syria: Lessons from History

Two historic examples of U.S. action vs. inaction may be instructive for Syria now.

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Selective Morality and Syria

A case against a U.S. attack in Syria — and a path forward.

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Germerica: The German Love Affair with America

What tied Germany and the United States together for over two centuries?

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Pity the Germans!

Why can the U.S. military detain anyone worldwide for exercising press freedom?

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1913: Population Growth and Imperial Ambitions

Did population growth help create the scenario for the first World War?

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Japan and Weimar

How are Japanese nationalists trying to change the constitution "without anyone noticing"?

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East Asia: Leaving Postwar Angst Behind

Can East Asia move past 19th century-style territorial disputes over small islands?

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Celebrating India’s Independence

After 66 years of independence from colonial rule, what does India have to show for it?

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Ben Franklin, America’s First Globalist

What can Ben Franklin’s warning to 13 rebellious colonies teach us about global cooperation today?

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European Blame Games: A 20-Year Retrospective

What lessons can be drawn from a big crisis 20 years ago to help overcome the current malaise in Europe?

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