The Holocaust (Shoah)
Introduction: Genocide in the Modern EraThe Holocaust, or in Hebrew, the Shoah (“catastrophe”), represents the most systematic and devastating genocide…
Tag: Independence
The Scottish Independence Referendum
The Scottish Independence Referendum: Historical Causes, Political Stakeholders, Consequences, and Global Implications Abstract The debate surrounding Scottish independence remains one…
The Kosovo Conflict (1998–1999)
The Kosovo Conflict (1998–1999): Ethnic Tensions and International Military Intervention Introduction The Kosovo War of 1998–1999 was a violent culmination…
Algeria’s Independence from France
Algeria’s Independence from France: Causes, Consequences, and Global Implications Introduction The independence of Algeria in 1962 marked the end of…
The Dissolution of the Soviet Union
The Dissolution of the Soviet Union: Causes, Consequences, and Global Implications Introduction The collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991…
The Czech-Slovak Split
The Czech-Slovak Split: Causes, Consequences, and Global Implications Introduction The peaceful separation of Czechoslovakia in 1993, often called the Velvet…
Sovereign Separations in Comparative Perspective
Sovereign Separations in Comparative Perspective: Political, Economic, and Social Dimensions Abstract Sovereignty separations have played a significant role in reshaping…
South Sudan’s Independence
South Sudan’s Independence: Historical Conflict, Referendum Process, and Nation-Building Challenges Introduction The independence of South Sudan in 2011 marked the…
Taiwan’s Sovereignty Dispute
Taiwan’s Sovereignty Dispute: Historical Claims, Political Tensions, and Global Implications Introduction The sovereignty of Taiwan remains one of the most…
Crimea’s Annexation by Russia
Crimea’s Annexation by Russia: Historical Claims, Political Crisis, and Global Ramifications Introduction The 2014 annexation of Crimea by the Russian…
Singapore’s Separation from Malaysia
Singapore’s Separation from Malaysia: Historical Context, Political Divide, and Economic Transformation Introduction Singapore’s separation from Malaysia on 9 August 1965…
Macau’s Reintegration with China
Macau’s Reintegration with China: A Peaceful Transition under ‘One Country, Two Systems’ Introduction The reintegration of Macau into the People’s…
Contested Sovereignty and Asymmetric Autonomy
Contested Sovereignty and Asymmetric Autonomy: A Comparative Study of Subnational Movements and State Responses Abstract This article explores the complex…
Greenland’s Autonomy and Path to Independence
Greenland’s Autonomy and Path to Independence: Historical and Strategic Implications Introduction Greenland, an autonomous territory within the Kingdom of Denmark,…
Hong Kong’s Autonomy and Beijing’s Control
Hong Kong’s Autonomy and Beijing’s Control: Historical and Strategic Implications Introduction Hong Kong’s evolving political status represents a critical case…
Kosovo’s Independence and the Serbia Dispute
Kosovo’s Independence and the Serbia Dispute: Historical and Strategic Implications Introduction Kosovo’s declaration of independence from Serbia in 2008 remains…
Catalonia’s Sovereignty Movement
Catalonia’s Sovereignty Movement: Historical and Strategic Implications Introduction Catalonia’s push for independence has emerged as one of Europe’s most significant…
Québec’s Sovereignty Debate
Québec’s Sovereignty Debate: Historical and Strategic Implications Introduction The question of Québec’s independence remains a cornerstone of Canadian politics, shaping…
PART XI: Modern State of Israel (1948–Present)
Declaration of Independence (1948) Historical Background and the UN Partition PlanIn the wake of the Holocaust and the breakdown of…
Major Wars and Peace Treaties
Introduction: Conflict and Diplomacy in a Volatile RegionSince its founding in 1948, the modern State of Israel has been shaped…
Strategic and Economic Implications of the China–Taiwan Conflict
Cross-Strait Tensions and Global Power Shifts: Strategic and Economic Implications of the China–Taiwan Conflict Introduction The China–Taiwan conflict represents one…
The China–Hong Kong Conflict
The China–Hong Kong Conflict: Historical Roots, Causes, and Global Implications Introduction The evolving conflict between the People’s Republic of China…
The India–Pakistan Conflict
The India–Pakistan Conflict: Historical Roots, Geopolitical Dynamics, and Prospects for Resolution Introduction The India–Pakistan conflict stands as one of the…
The Russia-Ukraine Conflict: Origins, Progression, and Global Consequences
Part 1: Historical Background and Origins of the War Imperial Legacies and Soviet Control The conflict between Russia and Ukraine…
The Russia-Ukraine Conflict: Origins, Progression, and Global Consequences (Brief)
Abstract:This article provides a balanced and structured analysis of the Russia-Ukraine conflict, exploring its historical origins, military progression, international responses,…