Articles related to "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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
Europe's Second Dark Ages? (book review)
Mark Mazower, in his new book, DARK CONTINENT: EUROPE'S 20TH CENTURY, offers a pessimistic, yet quite compelling, survey of the history of twentieth-century Europe.
revisionist • european history • review
Mark Mazower, in his new book, DARK CONTINENT: EUROPE'S 20TH CENTURY, offers a pessimistic, yet quite compelling, survey of the history of twentieth-century Europe.
revisionist • european history • review
In Defense of Free Speech
An angry reply to the current wave of opposition being thrown at free speech across American Colleges.
free speech • politics • literature • government • suppression
An angry reply to the current wave of opposition being thrown at free speech across American Colleges.
free speech • politics • literature • government • suppression
Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1956)
A review of the classic 50s science fiction film.
zombies • seedpods • body doubles • science fiction • don siegel
A review of the classic 50s science fiction film.
zombies • seedpods • body doubles • science fiction • don siegel
Suvorov's Icebreaker
According to Viktor Suvorov, Stalin masterminded the outbreak of World War II and he intended to attack Nazi Germany, probably on July 6, 1941.
hitler • stalin • eastern front • wwii • world war
According to Viktor Suvorov, Stalin masterminded the outbreak of World War II and he intended to attack Nazi Germany, probably on July 6, 1941.
hitler • stalin • eastern front • wwii • world war
We, the Martians
There are a lot of competing ideologies out there; what sort of constitution will govern the settlers of Mars?
mars • martian • constitution • space • colony
There are a lot of competing ideologies out there; what sort of constitution will govern the settlers of Mars?
mars • martian • constitution • space • colony
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
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, Biography and Work
Brief biography, philosophy and works of German philosopher Karl Marx, considered father of communism.
karl marx biography • karl marx works • marx philosophy • marx and communist manifesto • marx and socialism
Brief biography, philosophy and works of German philosopher Karl Marx, considered father of communism.
karl marx biography • karl marx works • marx philosophy • marx and communist manifesto • marx and socialism
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
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
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
Promises
Every new decade brings with it another challenge to the rights of individuals under the Constitution. It's time to ask why.
history • politics • space • frontiers • frontier theory
Every new decade brings with it another challenge to the rights of individuals under the Constitution. It's time to ask why.
history • politics • space • frontiers • frontier theory
Revolutionary's View of Birth of Modern China
Return to the Middle Kingdom offers an insiders view of the birth of Chinese communism.
return to the middle kingdom • birth of modern china • chinese communist dictator mao zedong • mao zedong's cultural revolution • yuan-tsung chen
Return to the Middle Kingdom offers an insiders view of the birth of Chinese communism.
return to the middle kingdom • birth of modern china • chinese communist dictator mao zedong • mao zedong's cultural revolution • yuan-tsung chen
Albert Walter and the Comintern in Hamburg
From the early 1920s until February 1933, Albert Walter led a world-wide organization that funded international Communist clubs, cells, and dispensed propaganda.
albert walter • international of seamen and harbor workers • the hamburg method • communism in post world war ii germany • red international of labor unions
From the early 1920s until February 1933, Albert Walter led a world-wide organization that funded international Communist clubs, cells, and dispensed propaganda.
albert walter • international of seamen and harbor workers • the hamburg method • communism in post world war ii germany • red international of labor unions
Breaking Rules in the Art World
This British Library exhibition explores the 'isms' of Avant Garde, how art and attitudes changed across Europe helped by developments in communications and transport.
breaking the rules • british library • sacred world faiths brought to book • european avant garde • futurism
This British Library exhibition explores the 'isms' of Avant Garde, how art and attitudes changed across Europe helped by developments in communications and transport.
breaking the rules • british library • sacred world faiths brought to book • european avant garde • futurism
Child Labor in China
A lot is known about Child Labor in the Chinese Providences of Sichuan, Guangdong, Shanghai and Beijing; however, examinations to determine why it exists are missing.
child labor in rural china • one child policy • chinese relocation policy • only nixon to china • chinese economic miracle
A lot is known about Child Labor in the Chinese Providences of Sichuan, Guangdong, Shanghai and Beijing; however, examinations to determine why it exists are missing.
child labor in rural china • one child policy • chinese relocation policy • only nixon to china • chinese economic miracle
Indiana Jones 4 Review
On May 22, 2008, the fourth installment of Indiana Jones was finally released entitled Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull. Was it worth the wait?
indiana jones and the kingdom of the crystal skull • harrison ford indiana jones • nineteen years since the last indiana jones • indiana jones and the kingdom of the crystal skull • steven spielberg indiana jones
On May 22, 2008, the fourth installment of Indiana Jones was finally released entitled Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull. Was it worth the wait?
indiana jones and the kingdom of the crystal skull • harrison ford indiana jones • nineteen years since the last indiana jones • indiana jones and the kingdom of the crystal skull • steven spielberg indiana jones
Native Son
Richard Wright's best-selling novel has influenced generations of African-American authors.
richard wright • native son • black boy • uncle tom's children • realism
Richard Wright's best-selling novel has influenced generations of African-American authors.
richard wright • native son • black boy • uncle tom's children • realism
The Ho Chi Minh Enigma
Why do we know so litle about the life of Ho Chi Minh?
nguyen ai quoc • ho the enlightened • ho chi minh in africa • ho chi minh communism • ho chi minh in america
Why do we know so litle about the life of Ho Chi Minh?
nguyen ai quoc • ho the enlightened • ho chi minh in africa • ho chi minh communism • ho chi minh in america
The Cambodian Civil War, 1970-5
The Cambodian Civil War of 1970-5 saw the defeat of the nationalist government and the rise to power of the Khmer Rouges under Pol Pot. The horrific regime heralded by this is one of the darkest moments of history. Understand how and why it happened.
cambodia • sihanouk • lon nol • vietnam war
The Cambodian Civil War of 1970-5 saw the defeat of the nationalist government and the rise to power of the Khmer Rouges under Pol Pot. The horrific regime heralded by this is one of the darkest moments of history. Understand how and why it happened.
cambodia • sihanouk • lon nol • vietnam war
Origin, Causes of the Vietnam War
Indochina conflict began with United States economic rebuilding of Japan. Political, social ideals of Communism; French Colonialism threaten post WW2 Southeast Asia.
economic cause of the vietnam war • political cause of the vietnam war • social cause of the vietnam war • french colonialism • communist threat
Indochina conflict began with United States economic rebuilding of Japan. Political, social ideals of Communism; French Colonialism threaten post WW2 Southeast Asia.
economic cause of the vietnam war • political cause of the vietnam war • social cause of the vietnam war • french colonialism • communist threat
Return to the Middle Kingdom
Yuan-Tsung Chen offers a familial view of Chinese revolutionary Eugene Chen.
return to the middle kingdom • birth of modern china • chinese revolutionary eugene chen • yuan-tsung chen • jack chen
Yuan-Tsung Chen offers a familial view of Chinese revolutionary Eugene Chen.
return to the middle kingdom • birth of modern china • chinese revolutionary eugene chen • yuan-tsung chen • jack chen
The Korean War on Videotape: A Review
The newly formed United Nations would have it's resolve and it's ability to arbitrate in Cold War politics serverly tested when war broke out on June 25th, 1950. That's when the North Koreans rolled south across the 38th Parallel to usher in three long years of bloody war. "Korean, The Forgotten War, 1950 -- 1953" is a superb seven volume video program that takes you back to the first hot Cold War war.
korea • wwii • video • f-86 • sabre
The newly formed United Nations would have it's resolve and it's ability to arbitrate in Cold War politics serverly tested when war broke out on June 25th, 1950. That's when the North Koreans rolled south across the 38th Parallel to usher in three long years of bloody war. "Korean, The Forgotten War, 1950 -- 1953" is a superb seven volume video program that takes you back to the first hot Cold War war.
korea • wwii • video • f-86 • sabre
The Currency Game - Chinese Style
Within the many layers of financial policy, it is simple to forget that control of currency values is an item of sovereign discretion. True, various multinational entities such as the IMF and the World Bank can exert some indirect influence on those sovereign acts. In most instances the state will wait a respectable length of time so the decision seems voluntary, then the central bank accepts the advice.
chinese currency • trade with china • the undervalued yuan
Within the many layers of financial policy, it is simple to forget that control of currency values is an item of sovereign discretion. True, various multinational entities such as the IMF and the World Bank can exert some indirect influence on those sovereign acts. In most instances the state will wait a respectable length of time so the decision seems voluntary, then the central bank accepts the advice.
chinese currency • trade with china • the undervalued yuan
Anti-Americanism in Latin America
In his recent book, historian Alan McPherson attempts to get at the root of Latin American Anti-Americanism by comparing four countries' experiences with the U.S.
alan mcpherson • latin american anti-americanism • anti-americanism • why latin americans protest • us occupation of latin america
In his recent book, historian Alan McPherson attempts to get at the root of Latin American Anti-Americanism by comparing four countries' experiences with the U.S.
alan mcpherson • latin american anti-americanism • anti-americanism • why latin americans protest • us occupation of latin america
Classic Sci-Fi Movies from the Later 1950s
The Golden Age of Science Fiction Films from 1950 to 1957 ended with a large number of quality films that were noted for having better writing, acting and effects.
classic scifi movie • golden age science fiction films • science fiction special effects • science fiction movies 1950s • alien invaders
The Golden Age of Science Fiction Films from 1950 to 1957 ended with a large number of quality films that were noted for having better writing, acting and effects.
classic scifi movie • golden age science fiction films • science fiction special effects • science fiction movies 1950s • alien invaders
Fidel Castro's Bay of Pigs Victory
Now that he has handed over the reins of power to his brother, Raul, this article looks back on Fidel Castro's defeat of the CIA-orchestrated Bay of Pigs invasion.
fidel castro america • bay pigs invasion america cuba • castro bay pigs • president kennedy bay pigs castro • cuban missile crisis
Now that he has handed over the reins of power to his brother, Raul, this article looks back on Fidel Castro's defeat of the CIA-orchestrated Bay of Pigs invasion.
fidel castro america • bay pigs invasion america cuba • castro bay pigs • president kennedy bay pigs castro • cuban missile crisis
CBS Whistle Blower
Long-time CBS correspondent Bernard Goldberg argues that the national media has a Liberal Bias. This is old news that has new saliency since it comes from the inside.
Long-time CBS correspondent Bernard Goldberg argues that the national media has a Liberal Bias. This is old news that has new saliency since it comes from the inside.
First Principles
There is a reason why life seems harder, competition stiffer, politics sharper. It is not that we have multiplied too much, but that we have gone forth too little.
frontier theory • exploration • enclosure • england • greenhouse effect
There is a reason why life seems harder, competition stiffer, politics sharper. It is not that we have multiplied too much, but that we have gone forth too little.
frontier theory • exploration • enclosure • england • greenhouse effect
One China
Taiwan's recent questioning of the One China policy has thrust the region into controversy.
one china • taiwan independence • lee teng-hui
Taiwan's recent questioning of the One China policy has thrust the region into controversy.
one china • taiwan independence • lee teng-hui
Video portrays John Paul II's life
Pope John Paul II is a shining example of faith. This video presents an excellent portrait of his life. We can learn a lot from him whether Catholic or not.
pope • church • john paul ii • peter • polish
Pope John Paul II is a shining example of faith. This video presents an excellent portrait of his life. We can learn a lot from him whether Catholic or not.
pope • church • john paul ii • peter • polish
What is Perestroika?
Perestroika led to the collapse of the Soviet economy. So what is perestroika?
perestroika • glasnost • ussr • soviet • gorbachev
Perestroika led to the collapse of the Soviet economy. So what is perestroika?
perestroika • glasnost • ussr • soviet • gorbachev
Deutsche Einheit: Ten Years of German Unity
Germany has recently celebrated ten years as a single nation since unification shortly after the Berlin Wall fell. What has happened since then? Written by Colleen Thomas Ryor.
germany • reunification • unification • communist • capitalist
Germany has recently celebrated ten years as a single nation since unification shortly after the Berlin Wall fell. What has happened since then? Written by Colleen Thomas Ryor.
germany • reunification • unification • communist • capitalist
American Orchestra in North Korea
Classical music takes a stab at diplomacy as the New York Philharmonic plans a tour of North Korea, hoping to improve relations between two hostile nations.
new york philharmonic • north korea • zarin mehta • classical music diplomacy • cultural ambassador
Classical music takes a stab at diplomacy as the New York Philharmonic plans a tour of North Korea, hoping to improve relations between two hostile nations.
new york philharmonic • north korea • zarin mehta • classical music diplomacy • cultural ambassador
Ang Yi
Chinese secret societies have a long history of resisting injustice and oppression. They followed the same pattern in Siam before being ruthlessly suppressed.
chinese migrants in siam • field marshal sarit • labour unions in thailand • 1932 revolution • absolute monarchy in thailand
Chinese secret societies have a long history of resisting injustice and oppression. They followed the same pattern in Siam before being ruthlessly suppressed.
chinese migrants in siam • field marshal sarit • labour unions in thailand • 1932 revolution • absolute monarchy in thailand
Business in China II:Travel
Last week we introduced you to China. Following the series, this week we are going to talk about travelling to China.
china • china travel • travel to china • beijing • shanghai
Last week we introduced you to China. Following the series, this week we are going to talk about travelling to China.
china • china travel • travel to china • beijing • shanghai
John Fitzgerald Kennedy
A look into the life, times and personal challenges of one of America's most beloved and tragic presidents.
john f. kennedy • joseph kennedy • rose kennedy • harvard university • jacqueline bouvier
A look into the life, times and personal challenges of one of America's most beloved and tragic presidents.
john f. kennedy • joseph kennedy • rose kennedy • harvard university • jacqueline bouvier
Lonely Planet’s Eastern Europe
Traveling through Eastern Europe is easier with a guidebook. It takes up valuable space, so be sure to choose well. Is Lonely Planet's Eastern Europe guide right for you?
lonely planet guidebook • eastern europe travel guides • albania to ukraine • travel tips • accommodation ideas
Traveling through Eastern Europe is easier with a guidebook. It takes up valuable space, so be sure to choose well. Is Lonely Planet's Eastern Europe guide right for you?
lonely planet guidebook • eastern europe travel guides • albania to ukraine • travel tips • accommodation ideas
Planning a Trip to India
Planning what to see on a trip to India can be a daunting experience especially when you have to choose between the south, north, the east or the west.
india • trip planning • north • south • east
Planning what to see on a trip to India can be a daunting experience especially when you have to choose between the south, north, the east or the west.
india • trip planning • north • south • east
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