Freedom of Speech Freedom of speech—the right to express opinions without government restraint—is a democratic ideal that dates back to ancient Greece. In the United States, the First Amendment guarantees free speech, though the United States, like all modern democracies,
7 Best Countries to Retire
It is fun to look at a globe and wonder what it would be like to retire abroad. This might become a more common practice as one nears retirement age. After all, a small nest egg has the potential to
The History of Nuclear Weapons
In the modern world, few inventions have had such a profound impact on global security, politics, and human history as the nuclear weapon. Since its first detonation during World War II, nuclear weapons have remained a subject of intense debate,
Iran: A Brief History
From the US assassination of Iranian commander Qasem Soleimani to the ongoing case of the jailed mother Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe, Iran has scarcely been out of the headlines in recent months. But how far back does the history of Iran stretch?
Kashmir: A Brief History
Kashmir – the “paradise on Earth” of Bernier, has the proud privilege of having a history in Sanskrit (Rajatarangini) giving a lucid account of events from 3000 B.C. to 1149 A.D., including the list of kings, queens, ministers, and their
The Panama Canal
The Panama Canal is one of the most significant engineering feats in history, providing a critical maritime shortcut between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. Spanning 50 miles (80 kilometers) across the Isthmus of Panama, the canal greatly reduces the travel
Greenland: A Brief History
Greenland is a located between the Atlantic and Arctic Oceans, and although it is technically a part of the North American continent, historically it has been linked with European countries like Denmark and Norway. Today, Greenland is considered an independent territory within the Kingdom of
Drone Technology
A specter is haunting the United States—the specter of drone warfare. Since the middle of November, unidentified unmanned aerial vehicles have lit up the skies above New Jersey, startling residents and baffling military and government officials. The US Army’s Picatinny
Career Prospects and College Majors
Considering the cost of higher education, it’s no surprise that many students hope to pursue a major that will jump-start their career once they graduate. In a recent survey of job seekers by the job-search platform ZipRecruiter, 44% of respondents
Things to Do in Paris
Paris has retained its place as the leading city destination in the world, according to Euromonitor International’s latest report, and it’s not hard to see why. Being a Paris local, I may be biased, but the French capital really does