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Trump Imposes Import Tariffs — Is That Good?
Pressured by farmers and others affected by cheaper imports, the Smoot-Hawley Act was passed in 1930. It imposed tariffs on imports and caused a reciprocal...
The Demise of the Two-State Solution: The Assassination of Count Folke Bernadotte
After World War II, the UN Partition Plan and Israel’s unilateral declaration of independence, a Swedish diplomat and aristocrat, Count Folke Bernadotte, was appointed...
The Divine Comedy Opera Musical debuts in China: a cultural bridge between Italy and the East
Rome – Once again, culture proves to be a driver for dialogue and connection between peoples. “The Divine Comedy Opera Musical”, the acclaimed theatrical...
Myths of the Middle East
Milton Friedman spoke these words regarding economics and politics. Yet they ring just as true in the Middle East where myths abound with real...
To Reparate or Not Reparate: A Nation’s Reckoning with Its Past
We all know the United States has a complicated past. One full of blood, tears, and vile acts. If you are like me, then...
Can Taiwan Learn from Lee Kuan Yew? Pragmatic Lessons for a Precarious Future
Synopsis: Taiwan faces growing challenges amid rising tensions with China, economic shifts, and military threats. With President Lai’s new security strategies, TSMC’s massive U.S....
Avoiding Chiang Kai-shek’s Fate: Lessons for Zelenskyy to Save Ukraine
Synopsis: History warns us that even well-equipped nations can fall if their leaders make critical mistakes. Chiang Kai-shek lost China not just to a...
Remembering 1999: How the NATO Bombing Shaped Serbian National Identity
Serbia will soon commemorate the 26th anniversary of the NATO bombings of Belgrade, a pivotal moment that continues to shape its national identity. At...
The Fall of Constantinople and the Lessons for Europe Today: The Belief in Its Invincibility
The Fall of Constantinople in 1453 was one of the most consequential events in world history.
It marked the definitive end of the Byzantine Empire,...
Stolen or Gifted? The Star of Africa and the Role of Diplomacy in Addressing Ownership Debates
Preserving a nation’s cultural heritage is crucial as it is an integral part of its history. Rooted in the historical and factual chronicle that...