The trial of Socrates marked an interesting turning point in the lives of his followers. It is important to note that Socrates did not have […]
Author Archives: Haroun Alfarsi
Age of Enlightenment: Legacy and Criticisms
An emerging cultural movement shook the Western world and transformed involved Western societies during the 17th and 18th centuries. Scholars call this turning point in […]
Plato: The Philosopher Kings of Kallipolis
In the Socratic dialogue “Republic,” Greek philosopher Plato envisioned and proposed a utopian city-state ruled by a particular class of citizens who possess a firm […]
Background and Origins of the Crusades
The Crusades were a series of military campaigns by the Roman Catholic Church and allied European states beginning in the late 11th century and lasting until […]
The Role of Pope Urban II in the First Crusade
The role of Pope Urban II in the First Crusade was essential and critical. In fact, as the leader of the Roman Catholic Church, he […]
Reasons for the Success of the First Crusade
The First Crusade succeeded in reclaiming Jerusalem and other holy places in the Near East that were under Muslim control. Note that this military expedition […]
History and Origins of Chess: From India to Persia and Europe
Tracing the history and origins of chess can yield interesting insights about the history of human civilization. Because chess has become a cultural artifact, examining […]
Causes of the Conflict Between Iran and the United States
The relationship between Iran and the United States has taken many turns. Two countries have no formal diplomatic relations since 1980, and they have been […]
Guide: The History of Iran-US Relations
The relationship between the United States and Iran has taken many turns. The two countries have no formal diplomatic relations since 1980, and they are […]
The Dual Containment Foreign Policy of the United States
Martin Indyk, a foreign relations analyst and then senior director for Middle East Affairs of the National Security Council, introduced and used the term “dual […]
