The deal was simple. She was a 23-year-old single mother of two children in Sweden during the early 1950s. Hindered by a battle with alcoholism, she struggled to care for her children. Now, she had fallen pregnant for a third time. She was too young ...
Exhausted by centuries of imperialism, 19th-century Slavic intellectuals proposed “Pan-Slavism”—or the unity of all Slavic peoples along shared cultural and political lines into a singular geopolitical bloc—as a defense against neighboring ag...
The death of Alexei Navalny unites the Russian resistance in a powerful act of collective grief Prelude The third of March, Boston Common, gloomy afternoon. I stand in front of the memorial clutching four yellow carnations, my eyes wet with tears. A ...
Germany’s doctrine of de-escalation and demilitarization had deep roots. Then, Russia invaded Ukraine. Speaking before the German Bundestag, Chancellor Olaf Scholz announced that Russia’s war in Ukraine placed Europe at a Zeitenwende—a turning ...
Germany’s doctrine of de-escalation and demilitarization had deep roots. Then, Russia invaded Ukraine. Speaking before the German Bundestag, Chancellor Olaf Scholz announced that Russia’s war in Ukraine placed Europe at a Zeitenwende—a turning ...
It would take Russian forces 60 hours to reach all three Baltic capitals. In less than three days, NATO members Latvia, Lithuania, and Estonia are cut off at Kaliningrad, strangled for resupply, and cannibalized. In this war game, the combined forces...
It would take Russian forces 60 hours to reach all three Baltic capitals. In less than three days, NATO members Latvia, Lithuania, and Estonia are cut off at Kaliningrad, strangled for resupply, and cannibalized. In this war game, the combined forces...
Greece is undeniably beautiful: a Mediterranean haven that promises a rich, historic culture and a gorgeously blue sea. Or so argues the Greek summer advertisement released two years ago to promote Greek tourism after Covid-19 devastated the industry...
Greece is undeniably beautiful: a Mediterranean haven that promises a rich, historic culture and a gorgeously blue sea. Or so argues the Greek summer advertisement released two years ago to promote Greek tourism after Covid-19 devastated the industry...
Since formally leaving the European Union (EU) in 2020, British farmers have been faced with a myriad of challenges. Issues with increasing production costs, a shrinking workforce, and bureaucratic red tape have been compounded by the loss of EU Comm...
Since formally leaving the European Union (EU) in 2020, British farmers have been faced with a myriad of challenges. Issues with increasing production costs, a shrinking workforce, and bureaucratic red tape have been compounded by the loss of EU Comm...
In resource-rich countries, achieving substantive environmental reform can be incompatible with the potential profits of oil and natural gas corporations. This is especially true in Canada and Russia, two of the largest suppliers of oil and natural g...
In resource-rich countries, achieving substantive environmental reform can be incompatible with the potential profits of oil and natural gas corporations. This is especially true in Canada and Russia, two of the largest suppliers of oil and natural g...
Almost three years after the pandemic, providing quality healthcare continues to be an issue in many developed nations. In the United Kingdom, things are no different, and Covid-19 only exacerbated issues already facing the National Health Service (N...
Almost three years after the pandemic, providing quality healthcare continues to be an issue in many developed nations. In the United Kingdom, things are no different, and Covid-19 only exacerbated issues already facing the National Health Service (N...
The fall of the Berlin Wall was one of the most consequential events in modern history. Those who remember it can recall the reactions of their families, the media, and the international community. Those who have come of age afterward can vividly rem...
The fall of the Berlin Wall was one of the most consequential events in modern history. Those who remember it can recall the reactions of their families, the media, and the international community. Those who have come of age afterward can vividly rem...
Scotland has recently been making headlines. The Scottish government has become embroiled in an extremely political conflict with London regarding its assertive blocking of the passing of Scotland’s latest gender bill. The gender bill would make it...
Scotland has recently been making headlines. The Scottish government has become embroiled in an extremely political conflict with London regarding its assertive blocking of the passing of Scotland’s latest gender bill. The gender bill would make it...
Last year, 16-year-old James Bascoe-Smith was stabbed near his home in south London. From his wheelchair, Bascoe-Smith testified at the Old Bailey about his life-altering injuries. The jury was told his attack may have been provoked by an online dril...
Last year, 16-year-old James Bascoe-Smith was stabbed near his home in south London. From his wheelchair, Bascoe-Smith testified at the Old Bailey about his life-altering injuries. The jury was told his attack may have been provoked by an online dril...
Editor’s note: This article was written prior to Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon’s resignation on February 15, 2023. The so-called United Kingdom is facing serious disunity. Since June, Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has be...
Editor’s note: This article was written prior to Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon’s resignation on February 15, 2023. The so-called United Kingdom is facing serious disunity. Since June, Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has be...
Why would a country choose to change its name? Historically, name changes have often followed regime changes, especially after decolonization. Ceylon became Sri Lanka after the departure of the Portuguese, and Rhodesia became Zimbabwe when the Belgia...
Why would a country choose to change its name? Historically, name changes have often followed regime changes, especially after decolonization. Ceylon became Sri Lanka after the departure of the Portuguese, and Rhodesia became Zimbabwe when the Belgia...
One year ago, I wrote an article about the history, culture, and economic potential of pumpkin cultivation in Ukraine. At the time, my intentions were lighthearted—I discussed the Ukrainian marriage tradition in which women reject proposals by hand...
One year ago, I wrote an article about the history, culture, and economic potential of pumpkin cultivation in Ukraine. At the time, my intentions were lighthearted—I discussed the Ukrainian marriage tradition in which women reject proposals by hand...