Considering its annexation by Russia in 2014, among other geopolitical and international relation issues it has been involved in, it is impossible to disregard the […]
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Why Did Russia Invade and Annex Crimea?
Russia invaded and annexed Crimea in February and further in March of 2014. This event was part of the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, as well as […]
Ecuador-Chevron Legal Battle: Background and Court Decisions
The Ecuador-Chevron dispute is a legal battle between Ecuador and Chevron that has spanned for more than a decade and has been characterized by a […]
The Difference Between ISIL And Al-Qaeda
Although the Islamic State, otherwise known as the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria or ISIS or the Islamic State of Iraq and Levant or […]
How Does the ECHELON Surveillance System Works?
The ECHELON surveillance system is a purported intelligence program involving the development and operation of a top-secret global surveillance network by five signatories of the […]
ECHELON Program Explained: Global Surveillance Network
The ECHELON has become a popular word used in media and popular culture to describe an alleged secret global surveillance network developed and operated by […]
Coco Chanel was a Nazi Agent: An Explainer
The idea that Coco Chanel worked as an undercover agent for Nazi Germany remains controversial. Born Gabriel Bonheur Chanel, the French designer was one of […]
How China Responded to the COVID-19 Pandemic
Wuhan City in Hubei Province was the center of the COVID-19 epidemic in China and the subsequent pandemic in the rest of the world. The […]
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 […]