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 Mexican Drug Cartels
Today the Mexican Cartel supplies 70% of cocaine, fentanyl, heroin, marijuana, and methamphetamine in the United States, an industry that has been responsible for the deaths of 150,000 people from 2006-2012. (Beittel, Mexico: Organized crime and drug trafficking organizations). The economic
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
Cultures of the Middle East
The many cultures of the Middle East Culture, a shared set of traditions, belief systems, and behaviors, is shaped by history, religion, ethnic identity, language, and nationality, among other factors. The Middle East consists of approximately 20 countries, with many
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
What is a Cult?
A cult is an organized group whose purpose is to dominate cult members through psychological manipulation and pressure strategies. Cults are usually headed by a powerful leader who isolates members from the rest of society. Some individuals who join cults
Drug Use and Their Side Effects
Illegal drug use is dangerous. When you use street drugs you are taking a lot of risks, because there is usually no way to know how strong they are or what else may be in them. It’s even more unsafe
Yemen: A Brief History
One of the world’s worst humanitarian crises is unfolding in Yemen. Even before the current war, this desert nation on the edge of the Arabian Peninsula, home to 28 million people, was already the poorest country in the Arab world.