There is a consensus among scholars that the French Revolution that spanned from 1789 to 1799 was one of the defining moments of modern history. […]
Author Archives: Haroun Alfarsi
Causes of the French Revolution
The French Revolution that spanned from 1789 to 1799 marked a turning point in the history of France. It transformed the country from a monarchical […]
The Role of Napoleon in the French Revolution
Napoleon Bonaparte or Napoleon was one of the primary figures in the French Revolution that spanned from 1789 to 1799. His influence in the political […]
Comparison: Defensive Realism vs. Offensive Realism
There are two main theories within the school of realism in international relations theory. These are defensive realism and offensive realism. These two fall under […]
Why Did Adolf Hitler Hate the Jews?
The persecution of the Jewish people in Europe during the Second World War was one of the most infamous and well-documented atrocities of Adolf Hitler. […]
Origins and Causes of Antisemitism
The term anti-Semitism or antisemitism was first introduced and used in Germany during the 1870s to describe the discrimination and aggression toward Jews living in […]
China-Pakistan Economic Corridor: Purpose, Challenges, and Criticisms
China and Pakistan first signed the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor or CPEC agreement in 2015 and began formalizing its operation in 2016. The CPEC is an […]
Balance of Power Theory: What is It and How is It Maintained
There is a theory in international relations suggesting that states can ensure their survival and global affairs can remain undisturbed by maintaining a power equilibrium […]
Explaining the Israel-Hamas War: Origin and Causes
The Israel-Hamas War is an armed conflict between the State of Israel and the Palestinian nationalist organization and a militant Sunni-Islamic fundamentalist movement Hamas. It […]
Israeli-Palestinian Conflict Explained: Origin and Causes
Israel and Palestine have been in political and military conflict since the start of the mid-20th century due to territorial claims and their respective assertion […]