The Chinese Communist Party uprooted the National Party in 1949. Mao Zedong spearheaded this defining moment in the modern history of China. It is also […]
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Legacy of Karl Marx: Accomplishments and Contributions
The accomplishments of Karl Marx transcend beyond his death on 14 March 1883. His legacy centers on the lasting impacts of his theories and concepts […]
Causes of the 2007-2008 Financial Crisis
The 2007-2008 Financial Crisis was a global financial crisis that started in the United States and affected countries with exposure to the American financial system, […]
Non-State Actors Explained: Types and Roles
The global affairs after the Second World War and the end of the Cold War saw increased global integration through the process of globalization and […]
Explainer: Causes of Hyperinflation in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe experienced a currency crisis that initially began as a series of high-rate inflations in the late 1990s. This eventually led to hyperinflation occurring from […]
Advantages and Disadvantages of Economic Sanctions
Economic sanctions are penalties imposed by a particular country or a supranational organization against a target self-governing state, groups or organizations, and individuals. They have […]
Pros and Cons of Legalizing Recreational Marijuana
Recreational marijuana generally pertains to the use of selected species of the cannabis plant for the primary purpose of exploiting their psychoactive properties. However, although […]
U.S. Supreme Court Overturning Roe v. Wade Explained
In 1973, the Supreme Court of the United States made a landmark decision when it ruled in Roe v. Wade that the Constitution generally protects […]
Types of Economic Sanctions
Economic sanctions are penalties levied by a country or a supranational organization against another country, its leaders or officials, specific organizations, or selected private individuals. […]
Sea Dispute: Sovereignty vs. Sovereign Rights
Countries often argue about who owns parts of the ocean and the resources there. These issues are complex and have been one of the focal […]