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U.S. Wars – Vietnam, Iraq, Afghanistan
In 1954, the Geneva Conference provided the division of Vietnam in two separate states: the Democratic Republic of Vietnam (North Vietnam, communist partisan state) and the Republic of Vietnam (South Vietnam,
Read More »U.N. – Who is the guardian of the world (duties and actions)
This international organization was founded immediately after World War II, in 1945. It replaces the League of Nations and its main aim is to prevent and stop wars between countries. It
Read More »Sarajevo, the drop that spilled the cup – the secrets behind the First World War.
It`s no secret that World War 1 was triggered by many factors, but the most important of them all is the assassination of Franz Ferdinand and his wife by a Bosnian revolutionary, Gavrilo Princip.
Read More »How World War 2 shaped the world
A lot of wars had an impact on the world, but WW2 has left some traces that can never be erased. How exactly did WW2 change the world? The former great powers in the
Read More »9/11 – The attack that changed the world
This is the 12th commemoration of the terrible events that took place on the 11th of September, 2001. Al-Qaeda terrorists have hijacked four planes that were flown into the World Trade Center buildings (The Twins) in
Read More »Syria’s background
“Once the centre of the Islamic Empire, Syria covers an area that has seen invasions and occupations over the ages, from Romans and Mongols to Crusaders and Turks. A country of fertile plains, high
Read More »Sarin gas poisoned Syria
“U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry announced on 1st of September that new laboratory results indicate that sarin nerve gas was unleashed last month in an attack in Syria that killed more than 1,400
Read More »Crossing the Red Line
If statements are easy to release, it’s much harder to back them up with strong actions. Especially in the context of confusion and tension that can be found in the area. In theory a
Read More »Syria’s faith still unclear
“Speeches by key leaders at the end of the G20 summit in St Petersburg have laid bare the bitter divisions over possible military action in Syria. Russian President Vladimir Putin restated his opposition to
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