Articles related to "Communism"
Aleksandr Lebed - The General Who Stood Firm Against Communism and Democracy
On 28 April 2002 Russia lost one of its most influential leaders when former General Aleksandr Lebed (then Governor of Kras-Nodar Province) was killed in a helicopter crash. At his essence Mr. Lebed was a friend to neither socialism nor democracy, but in his short time of influence he left an important legacy.
• aleksandr lebed • kras-nodar region • russian regional governors • russia and the provinces • russia in moldova
On 28 April 2002 Russia lost one of its most influential leaders when former General Aleksandr Lebed (then Governor of Kras-Nodar Province) was killed in a helicopter crash. At his essence Mr. Lebed was a friend to neither socialism nor democracy, but in his short time of influence he left an important legacy.
• aleksandr lebed • kras-nodar region • russian regional governors • russia and the provinces • russia in moldova
Communism Part 1 of 3: Implementation
For many years communism led to strong development in some countries, especially the Soviet Union. But now, communism can be considered the reason for underdevelopment in countries like Vietnam. In Part one of a three part series, I examine the origins and evolution of communist beliefs. Next week I will look at development situations and concrete examples.
• cold war • vietnam • soviet union • communism
For many years communism led to strong development in some countries, especially the Soviet Union. But now, communism can be considered the reason for underdevelopment in countries like Vietnam. In Part one of a three part series, I examine the origins and evolution of communist beliefs. Next week I will look at development situations and concrete examples.
• cold war • vietnam • soviet union • communism
Communism Part 2 of 3: Economic Development in Vietnam
Last week we looked at the origins and development of communism. This week we analyze the economic development of Vietnam before the fall of the Soviet Union as comapred to after. Next week, we will look at the future for Communist countries.
• communism • vietnam • development • cold war
Last week we looked at the origins and development of communism. This week we analyze the economic development of Vietnam before the fall of the Soviet Union as comapred to after. Next week, we will look at the future for Communist countries.
• communism • vietnam • development • cold war
Communism Part 3 of 3: Future for Vietnam
Vietnam modeled their changing economy to the communist ruled Soviet Union. As we discussed last week, the end of the Cold War discredited the communist model, leaving countries like Vietnam isolated from the rest of the world. This week we look at their chances for emerging.
Vietnam modeled their changing economy to the communist ruled Soviet Union. As we discussed last week, the end of the Cold War discredited the communist model, leaving countries like Vietnam isolated from the rest of the world. This week we look at their chances for emerging.
Communism, War, and Trade
Thirty years ago the words "southeast Asia" meant protests. Today those protesters speak the words as if they were synonomous with profits.
• southeast asian economics • asean • association of southeast asian nations • vietnam war • asian financial reform
Thirty years ago the words "southeast Asia" meant protests. Today those protesters speak the words as if they were synonomous with profits.
• southeast asian economics • asean • association of southeast asian nations • vietnam war • asian financial reform
Poland Under Communism--A Quick Overview
A brief look at the political, social and economic changes brought to Poland by the Soviets.
• poland • communism
A brief look at the political, social and economic changes brought to Poland by the Soviets.
• poland • communism
The Achievement of Communism in East Asia
This article describes some of the major achievements of communism in East Asia.
• communism • east asia • china • cambodia • vietnam
This article describes some of the major achievements of communism in East Asia.
• communism • east asia • china • cambodia • vietnam
The Baltic States Under Communism
For 50 years, Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia were part of the Soviet Union. But they weren't completely destroyed.
• soviet • baltic • latvia • lithuania • estonia
For 50 years, Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia were part of the Soviet Union. But they weren't completely destroyed.
• soviet • baltic • latvia • lithuania • estonia
Karl Marx and Communism
Karl Marx was a revolutionary economist. His communist manifesto was followed by dozens of countries during its peak popularity. Today only a handful remain.
• communism • karl marx • communist manifesto • communist countries • marxism
Karl Marx was a revolutionary economist. His communist manifesto was followed by dozens of countries during its peak popularity. Today only a handful remain.
• communism • karl marx • communist manifesto • communist countries • marxism
Contents of the KGB Archives
The archives of the Soviet security and intelligence agency contain information about Stalinist purges, spy activities, counter-revolutionary criminals, and more.
• kgb • kgb archives • nkvd • ussr • stalinis purges
The archives of the Soviet security and intelligence agency contain information about Stalinist purges, spy activities, counter-revolutionary criminals, and more.
• kgb • kgb archives • nkvd • ussr • stalinis purges
Forgotten Lessons of 1984
Set in the future, now 24 years in our past, 1984 illustrated the darker side of human society. Now, there is a severe danger of missing the point of Orwell's 1984
• orwell • 1984 • internet • government • language
Set in the future, now 24 years in our past, 1984 illustrated the darker side of human society. Now, there is a severe danger of missing the point of Orwell's 1984
• orwell • 1984 • internet • government • language
Hugo Chavez: Poster Man for Castro
Hugo Chavez's actions in taking over properties, businesses, and oil companies in Venezuela show his agenda to undermine democracy, security, and freedom in this region
• communism • shrewdmanipulatorhugochavez • anti-american • anti-democratic • securityriskforhemisphere
Hugo Chavez's actions in taking over properties, businesses, and oil companies in Venezuela show his agenda to undermine democracy, security, and freedom in this region
• communism • shrewdmanipulatorhugochavez • anti-american • anti-democratic • securityriskforhemisphere
The God of Small Things
The God of Small Things by Arundhati Roy tells the story of the communist state of Kerala and the forbidden love between two castes, which changes the lives of everyone.
• the god of small things • arundhati roy • caste system in india • forbidden love in the caste system • untouchables
The God of Small Things by Arundhati Roy tells the story of the communist state of Kerala and the forbidden love between two castes, which changes the lives of everyone.
• the god of small things • arundhati roy • caste system in india • forbidden love in the caste system • untouchables
The Green Revolution
For centuries, millions of Asian farmers and their families suffered the threat of starvation. Scientists joined to create the Green Revolution to help end this threat.
• asia • rice • international rice research institute • subsistence farming • famine
For centuries, millions of Asian farmers and their families suffered the threat of starvation. Scientists joined to create the Green Revolution to help end this threat.
• asia • rice • international rice research institute • subsistence farming • famine
What is Glasnost?
Glasnost, along with perestroika, ushered in a new era for the Soviet Union.
• glasnost • perestroika • gorbachev • ussr • soviet union
Glasnost, along with perestroika, ushered in a new era for the Soviet Union.
• glasnost • perestroika • gorbachev • ussr • soviet union
Women's Status in Medieval Vietnam
Women in southern Vietnam have historically had more opportunities and freedoms than those in Chinese-dominated northern Vietnam.
• vietnam • ho chi minh • communism • women's status • annam
Women in southern Vietnam have historically had more opportunities and freedoms than those in Chinese-dominated northern Vietnam.
• vietnam • ho chi minh • communism • women's status • annam
A Brief Introduction to Insurrections in Early Thailand
An introduction to revolts and insurrection in Thailand focusing mainly on the pre-twentieth century period.
• thailand • insurrection • rebellions • king rama v • communism in southeast asia
An introduction to revolts and insurrection in Thailand focusing mainly on the pre-twentieth century period.
• thailand • insurrection • rebellions • king rama v • communism in southeast asia
Boring Reading or Missing the Point?
Many classics have subtle hidden meanings that some readers miss the first time around. If you think you've just read a really boring book, look again, you might have missed the entire point.
• hemingway • crucible • arthur • miller • communism
Many classics have subtle hidden meanings that some readers miss the first time around. If you think you've just read a really boring book, look again, you might have missed the entire point.
• hemingway • crucible • arthur • miller • communism
CAMBRIDGE SPIES AND DRAMATIC LIES
This article is a review of the BBC series 'Cambridge Spies'.
• cambridge spies • bbc • burgess • blunt • maclean
This article is a review of the BBC series 'Cambridge Spies'.
• cambridge spies • bbc • burgess • blunt • maclean
Castro, Cuba, and Capitalism
Forty-three years ago the political significance of the island of Cuba changed radically. As the world's last truly communist state, Cuba remains important to US foreign policy. US/Cuban relations during the last four decades present a textbook example of what US Presidents should and should not do regarding their diplomatic efforts towards other states.
• fidel castro • castro • castro's cuba • cuban politics • communism in cuba
Forty-three years ago the political significance of the island of Cuba changed radically. As the world's last truly communist state, Cuba remains important to US foreign policy. US/Cuban relations during the last four decades present a textbook example of what US Presidents should and should not do regarding their diplomatic efforts towards other states.
• fidel castro • castro • castro's cuba • cuban politics • communism in cuba
Chiang Kai-Shek
An introduction to the life and times of Chiang Kai-Shek, Nationalist leader of China and founder of Taiwan.
• china • taiwan • communism • second world war • japan
An introduction to the life and times of Chiang Kai-Shek, Nationalist leader of China and founder of Taiwan.
• china • taiwan • communism • second world war • japan
Helen Suzman: Beating Apartheid from Within
This article is a tribute to Helen Suzman, the most vocal and consistent opposition to apartheid from within the South African Parliamentary system.
• south africa • helen suzman • ruth first • nelson mandela • winnie mandela
This article is a tribute to Helen Suzman, the most vocal and consistent opposition to apartheid from within the South African Parliamentary system.
• south africa • helen suzman • ruth first • nelson mandela • winnie mandela
Ideologies at War
The imperialist world order died on the battlefields of the Great War. From its ashes arose three forms of socio-political organization that would, in the span of twenty years, initiate an even bloodier war aimed at determining which of the competing ideologies would govern the post-imperial world. Under the banners of democracy, communism and facism, armies once again marched into battle.
• facism • communism • democracy • democrat • communist
The imperialist world order died on the battlefields of the Great War. From its ashes arose three forms of socio-political organization that would, in the span of twenty years, initiate an even bloodier war aimed at determining which of the competing ideologies would govern the post-imperial world. Under the banners of democracy, communism and facism, armies once again marched into battle.
• facism • communism • democracy • democrat • communist
Keep Hamilton on the Ten
Supporters of Ronald Reagan Ready to Consign Alexander Hamilton to the "Ash Heap of History"
• hamilton • reagan • founder • capitalism • communism
Supporters of Ronald Reagan Ready to Consign Alexander Hamilton to the "Ash Heap of History"
• hamilton • reagan • founder • capitalism • communism
Kim Il Sung and the Founding of North Korea
The life of Kim Il Sung and the founding of North Korea are set in historical context.
• north korea • kim il sung • kim jong il • communism • south korea
The life of Kim Il Sung and the founding of North Korea are set in historical context.
• north korea • kim il sung • kim jong il • communism • south korea
Lessons From Tiananmen Square
More about the slaughter and imprisonment of the great unwashed or anyone else who disagrees with the Chinese government, and why I care about what's going on half the world away.
• china • falun gong • tiananmen square • communism • cults
More about the slaughter and imprisonment of the great unwashed or anyone else who disagrees with the Chinese government, and why I care about what's going on half the world away.
• china • falun gong • tiananmen square • communism • cults
Political Influences on Russian Easter Egg-Giving, Part II
The unique tradition of giving Easter eggs survived 80 years of Communism and the prohibition of religious traditions. New artists are being born in Russia currently in an attempt to revive the heritage and traditions of Russia.
• easter eggs • russia • communism • soviet union • ananov
The unique tradition of giving Easter eggs survived 80 years of Communism and the prohibition of religious traditions. New artists are being born in Russia currently in an attempt to revive the heritage and traditions of Russia.
• easter eggs • russia • communism • soviet union • ananov
PRESIDENTIAL FEUDS, PART V
In the final article in this series, we examine the feud between President Truman and President Eisenhower. This feud got so nasty that it almost interferred with the inauguration. This classic feud involved personal charges of corruption, cowardice, and marital infidelity.
• truman • eisenhower • election • campaign • democratic
In the final article in this series, we examine the feud between President Truman and President Eisenhower. This feud got so nasty that it almost interferred with the inauguration. This classic feud involved personal charges of corruption, cowardice, and marital infidelity.
• truman • eisenhower • election • campaign • democratic
Remembering Pope John Paul II
On 2 April 2005, Pope John Paul II passed away into eternal glory. This topic pauses to reflect on the life, ministry, and reign of the third-longest reigning pope in church history.
• john paul ii • karol josef wojtyla • john paul i • vatican • poland
On 2 April 2005, Pope John Paul II passed away into eternal glory. This topic pauses to reflect on the life, ministry, and reign of the third-longest reigning pope in church history.
• john paul ii • karol josef wojtyla • john paul i • vatican • poland
The Japanese Occupation of Indonesia
An introduction to the themes resulting from the Japanese conquest and occupaton of Indonesia during the Second World War.
• indonesia • japan • world war ii • colonialisam • sukarno
An introduction to the themes resulting from the Japanese conquest and occupaton of Indonesia during the Second World War.
• indonesia • japan • world war ii • colonialisam • sukarno
The Monstrosity of Collectivism
Collectivism is evil in nature, not just a good thing perverted by human greed.
• communism • collectivism • communist • evil • greed
Collectivism is evil in nature, not just a good thing perverted by human greed.
• communism • collectivism • communist • evil • greed
The Sino-Vietnamese War, 1979
What caused the war between China and Vietnam in 1979 and what were the results?
• china • vietnam • cambodia • communism • misery and suffering
What caused the war between China and Vietnam in 1979 and what were the results?
• china • vietnam • cambodia • communism • misery and suffering
Two Ideologies: Dmowski Vs. Pilsudski
Between WWI and WWII, two men with two different national ideologies dominated Polish politics. While one held more influence at the time, both philosophies have remained powerful in the following decades.
• poland • nationalism • pilsudski • dmowski • communism
Between WWI and WWII, two men with two different national ideologies dominated Polish politics. While one held more influence at the time, both philosophies have remained powerful in the following decades.
• poland • nationalism • pilsudski • dmowski • communism
Uncle Ho
An introduction to Ho Chi Minh and the meaning of his life.
• ho chi minh • communism • vietnam • colonisation • post-colonialist society
An introduction to Ho Chi Minh and the meaning of his life.
• ho chi minh • communism • vietnam • colonisation • post-colonialist society
Who is Mr. Hu?
China's Communist Party chooses Hu Jintao as the country's next leader. Who is Hu Chentao, and what will the decisions taken at this conference mean for China's future?
• hu chentao • chinese communist party • communism in china • chinese communist party conferences
China's Communist Party chooses Hu Jintao as the country's next leader. Who is Hu Chentao, and what will the decisions taken at this conference mean for China's future?
• hu chentao • chinese communist party • communism in china • chinese communist party conferences
Xinjiang
An introduction to China's north-west border region of Xinjiang.
• xinjiang • china • tibet • islam • chinese muslims
An introduction to China's north-west border region of Xinjiang.
• xinjiang • china • tibet • islam • chinese muslims
The Southeast Asia Treaty Organization
In 1954, Indochina, including Laos, Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam needed a strong defense against Chinese Communism and to create economic unity. Was SEATO the answer?
• seato • southeast asia treaty organization • vietnam • chinese communism • indochina
In 1954, Indochina, including Laos, Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam needed a strong defense against Chinese Communism and to create economic unity. Was SEATO the answer?
• seato • southeast asia treaty organization • vietnam • chinese communism • indochina
Abdel Wahab al-Bayati
One of the top Iraqi poets, Abdel Wahab al-Bayati, died in Damascus in 1999. He is credited with modernizing Arabic poetry, departing from the older classical forms.
• abdel wahab al-bayati • baghdad • iraq • damascus • syria
One of the top Iraqi poets, Abdel Wahab al-Bayati, died in Damascus in 1999. He is credited with modernizing Arabic poetry, departing from the older classical forms.
• abdel wahab al-bayati • baghdad • iraq • damascus • syria
Before Cuba and the Bay of Pigs
Following the 1959 Cuban Revolution Fidel Castro comes into power. The United States fears that he will establish a Communist government in Cuba.
• 1959 cuban revolt • fidel castro • soviet leader nikita khrushchev • united states • ussr
Following the 1959 Cuban Revolution Fidel Castro comes into power. The United States fears that he will establish a Communist government in Cuba.
• 1959 cuban revolt • fidel castro • soviet leader nikita khrushchev • united states • ussr
Freedom In A Democracy
Unlike the freedoms guaranteed to us in the U.S., in Cuba residents there live in fear of being put in jail for saying or doing anything that disagrees with Castro's govt
• freedom of speech • freedom of dissenting opinion • freedom of false imprisonment • radio marti • cubandissidents
Unlike the freedoms guaranteed to us in the U.S., in Cuba residents there live in fear of being put in jail for saying or doing anything that disagrees with Castro's govt
• freedom of speech • freedom of dissenting opinion • freedom of false imprisonment • radio marti • cubandissidents
Hughes’ "Goodbye, Christ”
Langston Hughes wrote "Goodbye, Christ" in 1931. It was published in a left-leaning publication called The Negro Worker in 1932.
• langston hughes • aimee semple mcpherson • temple of the four square gospel • god bless america • goodbye christ
Langston Hughes wrote "Goodbye, Christ" in 1931. It was published in a left-leaning publication called The Negro Worker in 1932.
• langston hughes • aimee semple mcpherson • temple of the four square gospel • god bless america • goodbye christ
John F. Kennedy - The Bay of Pigs
Dwight Eisenhower and the CIA planned a Cuban invasion by exiles in 1960. President John Kennedy set Brigade 2506 with air support on the path to the Bahía de Cochinos!
• john f. kennedy • bay of pigs • brigade 2506 • cia cuban invasion • cuban exiles
Dwight Eisenhower and the CIA planned a Cuban invasion by exiles in 1960. President John Kennedy set Brigade 2506 with air support on the path to the Bahía de Cochinos!
• john f. kennedy • bay of pigs • brigade 2506 • cia cuban invasion • cuban exiles
Karl Marx, Life and Works
Brief biography, philosophy and works of German philosopher Karl Marx, considered father of communism.
• karl marx • karl marx biography • marx philosophy and works • marx and socialism • marx father of communism
Brief biography, philosophy and works of German philosopher Karl Marx, considered father of communism.
• karl marx • karl marx biography • marx philosophy and works • marx and socialism • marx father of communism
Mongolia in Transition
Since the collapse of Soviet Communism, former client state Mongolia has suffered from economic hardship. What is the situation now?
• economic development in mogolia • poverty in mongolia • economic geography of mongolia • capitalism in mongolia • impact of communism in mongolia
Since the collapse of Soviet Communism, former client state Mongolia has suffered from economic hardship. What is the situation now?
• economic development in mogolia • poverty in mongolia • economic geography of mongolia • capitalism in mongolia • impact of communism in mongolia
Poverty in Russia
Government changes have been difficult for many people in Russia. Reduced social assistance has been one of the results of democracy on Russians.
• poverty in russia • russians poor • social assistance • communism and democracy • children and elderly
Government changes have been difficult for many people in Russia. Reduced social assistance has been one of the results of democracy on Russians.
• poverty in russia • russians poor • social assistance • communism and democracy • children and elderly
Pridi
The life and times of Dr Pridi Banomyong, one of the greatest and wrongly-maligned political leaders of Thailand.
• absolute monarchy in thailand • communism in thailand • ethnic chinese in thailand • constitutional monarchy in thailand • free thai movement
The life and times of Dr Pridi Banomyong, one of the greatest and wrongly-maligned political leaders of Thailand.
• absolute monarchy in thailand • communism in thailand • ethnic chinese in thailand • constitutional monarchy in thailand • free thai movement
Richard Wright
Richard Wright's new view of African-American writing after the Harlem Renaissance.
• richard wright • blueprint for negro writing • native son • american literature • world war
Richard Wright's new view of African-American writing after the Harlem Renaissance.
• richard wright • blueprint for negro writing • native son • american literature • world war
Rounding Up Radicals
Anti-communists efforts in the United States following World War I.
• red scare • anti-communism • a. mitchell palmer • palmer raids • luigi galleani
Anti-communists efforts in the United States following World War I.
• red scare • anti-communism • a. mitchell palmer • palmer raids • luigi galleani
The Communist Party of Thailand
The Communist Party of Thailand was a Maoist organization that, for a while, threatened a revolution in the country. How was it finally defeated?
• maoist revolution • kunming university • scouts movement in thailand • communism in thailand • indochinese communist party
The Communist Party of Thailand was a Maoist organization that, for a while, threatened a revolution in the country. How was it finally defeated?
• maoist revolution • kunming university • scouts movement in thailand • communism in thailand • indochinese communist party
The Rally for Sean Bell
Every decade since the Civil Rights Movement, African Americans have had riots over American injustice. After the Sean Bell verdict, they were angry enough to riot again.
• theseanbellverdict • policebrutalityandracialprofiling • rev.alsharptonandnationalactionnetwork • judgearthurcooperman • theprogressivelaborparty
Every decade since the Civil Rights Movement, African Americans have had riots over American injustice. After the Sean Bell verdict, they were angry enough to riot again.
• theseanbellverdict • policebrutalityandracialprofiling • rev.alsharptonandnationalactionnetwork • judgearthurcooperman • theprogressivelaborparty