Russia and its empire, the Soviet Union, was once the greatest and most formidable power on earth. It was rivaled only by that of the United States, but even the US was outmatched in many ways and forms by the Soviet empire. The Soviet Union produced social and technological achievements and innovations such as putting... Continue Reading →
As Russian tanks roll into Ukraine, the unfolding crisis reverberates around the world. The war for Ukraine is an indication of the frightening direction of global geopolitics to come. But it didn't look this way just 30 years ago. The long American struggle against global authoritarian threats seemed to have been won with the disintegration... Continue Reading →
History has a tendency to repeat itself. Some, like author William Strauss and historian Neil Howe, argue that this is due to the cyclical nature of history — history repeats itself and flows based on the generations.[1] We tend to think we are so above previous generations and immune to their mistakes. Perhaps because of... Continue Reading →
Historians would unanimously agree, regardless of their political affiliations that what is unfolding in Canada at this very moment is unprecedented for our nation and surely will mark another blemish on our nation's history. For a large part of Canadian history, peace and prosperity have reigned. Canada has played a major role in the world... Continue Reading →
Notes Beyond the Map 