“Come September”: A Perspective on September 11 Made by Arundhati Roy

The speech “Come September” by Arundhati Roy touches on the various negative events that took place on September 11th in the US, Latin America, India, and the Middle East. At the beginning of the speech, he talks about the Twin Tower attack that took place one year prior to Roy’s...

Positive and Negative Effects of the Second World War

Introduction War is a great disaster for mankind as it leads to numerous deaths. The world is full of different armed conflicts and local wars which are devastating. Still, looking at the history of mankind, it is possible to remember the most destructive wars, the First World War and the...

World War II: Causes, Objectives, and Lessons Learned

What were Hitler’s reasons and objectives for starting down the road to war? Hitler sought to conquer new lands for the good of the Volk or German people to expand its territory and influence. The ultimate goal was focused on establishing the “Aryan” race as a superior nation in the...

The Wars by Timothy Findley

Introduction It is worth noting that the action of the novel written by Timothy Findley occurs during World War I. The plot of the book unfolds around the story of the short life and tragic death of Robert Ross. He goes to fight in Europe as a volunteer to escape...

World War I: History and Causes

Introduction World War I was one of the most important events in the history of the world and globalization. According to Roe (2015), The First World War was in many senses an “apocalypse for the world that existed before 1914” (p. 1). It was truly the Great War, which involved...

Foundations of Army Leadership

Good leadership is important for the success and continuity of any organization. In particular, the army holds leadership in high regard and strives to create efficient leaders. The responsibility of army leaders is to guide their juniors by providing them with purpose and motivation. Additionally, army leadership is founded on...

Iranian Revolution and Terrorism: the Rex Cinema Massacre

377 people burn alive in a horrible arson at the Rex Cinema in Abadan The night of August 19 in Abadan started almost as usual. The unusual and quite disturbing thing was the fact that the controversial film Gavaznha was on at Rex Cinema. “I wanted to watch the film...

Realist Theory View on World War II

The realist theory is used to evaluate international relations, and its basic principle is that states are the only actors with the power to affect international relationships. Additionally, during times of war, nations act as one voice; hence there is no internal division that would indicate the different viewpoints on...

The Israel-Palestinian Conflict and Its Solution

Introduction The Israel-Palestinian conflict is a dispute between Israel and Palestinians and has been going for a long time. Its root cause is the two entities trying to have control of the same piece of land. The conflict has a long history which dates back to 1850 when the land...

Enigma and Its Decoding

Introduction With the advent of telegraph and radio communications in the XX century, the interception of messages became commonplace. At the same time, the complexity of ciphers and volumes of correspondence significantly increased the risk of errors during encryption. The story of Enigma and its decoding might be among the...

The Hybrid Warfare Concept and Challenges

Introduction Hybrid warfare has become a point of interest of military strategists and theorists in the 21st century. This essay aims to describe the concept of hybrid warfare and its relation to asymmetric warfare. It will be argued that hybrid warfare is often utilized by insurgents to offset their weaknesses...

Hiroshima and Nagasaki: Pure or Justified Evil?

Introduction: The Bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki For many years the debate has been ongoing regarding the dropping of atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki. While some argue that such an attack was needed to limit the subsequent number of casualties during World War II (further – WWII), others suggest...

Elements of an Ethos of Conflict in “Six Day War”

The formation of the State of Israel led to numerous conflicts in the Middle East. The fighting against it began almost immediately after the proclaimed independence of the country, with Syria and Egypt acting as principal opponents. Israel had constant border conflicts with Syria, leading to large-scale military operations (Goodman,...

Why World War II Was Inevitable

World War II was the most global war in human history. Taking place all over the world, it inflicted more casualties on humanity than any other war. During the hostilities, numerous war crimes took place on all fronts, and even now the war remains an important topic in political discussions....

World War II Was Avoidable

Introduction World War II was a global war that lasted between 1939 and 1945. It was fought between two military alliances that included the Allies and the Axis. The Axis alliance comprised Japan, Italy, and Germany while the Allies alliance constituted France, the United States, Great Britain, and China. The...

“The Woman Who Loved Children” Article by Attoun

The article The Woman Who Loved Children is rather moving and inspiring. It tells the story of Irena Sendler, a Polish woman who managed to rescue 2,500 Jewish children from the Nazis in her country. It was previously unknown until three schoolgirls did research on her for a project and...

The Analysis of Operation “Neptune Spear”

The killing of one of the most notorious leaders of al-Qaeda marked the victory for justice in a decade-long conflict. Osama bin Laden was widely known as a leader of al-Qaeda. This Islamic terrorist group performed numerous terrorist attacks across the globe, such as 9/11 and the London bus bombings...

Analysis of the Robert Schuman Plan

Wars are terrifying and devastating, and World War II brought too many challenges and destruction. Since the European countries had to deal with consequences, they could not leave any opportunity for another war to happen. Therefore, on May 9, 1950, French political thinker Robert Schuman proposed his plan, one objective...

World War II: Why Germans Lost and Allies Won

World War II began with Germany’s attack on Poland in 1939 and ended with the attack on Japan’s Hiroshima in 1945 with the atomic bomb. Several battles were fought during these six years, which led to the Allies’ success and the defeat of the Axis Powers. There are some causes...

The Battle of Yorktown

Introduction The war of Yorktown is an important event in history of the United State since it marks a significant turnaround of events that led to independence of the nation from the British Colonialists. The war was orchestrated by the declaration of independence by the thirteen British Colonies in the...

The Outcomes of World War II: Impact of Technology

World War II’s scientific and technical achievements were among the most profound and long-lasting consequences of a conflict that altered every element of society, from economics to justice to the nature of combat itself. More than 30 nations were involved in World War II, which occurred between 1939 to 1945...

The Eulogy for the White Hat Burial Ceremony

Today is the day I have been waiting for a long time, and it is both sad and joyous because it is time to say goodbye to something extremely important to me, my White Hat. The journey to come to this moment was challenging, and I want to thank everyone...

Technology and Warfare

It has been a long-held view of many historical military strategists, as well as modern military historians, that despite changes in technology and their effect on the way war is practiced the fundamentals of warfare remain the same. Several modern strategists disagree, but their arguments are less than convincing. Though...

Pacific Theater of World War II

Introduction Pacific theater of World War II is also referred to as the Asia Pacific War. The Japanese first dealt with the Pearl Harbor, it was then that they were able to obtain power in such a way that they could control the areas around the Pacific Ocean and the...

Pan-Slavism and Nationalism as Causes of World War I

Both nationalism and imperialism were major forces that drove the alliances toward the war. The Pan-Slavic movement itself was not created specifically by Russia to achieve its political goals. It was originally coined by various Slavic intellectuals, and at the beginning of the XX century, František Palacký invited various historians...

South Africa in World War II

Introduction South Africa is not a country typically associated with active participation in the World War II today. Yet, without South African ports, thousands of Allies’ troops would not have reached the Middle East theatre. The notion of South Africa’s role in that conflict surprises many people, who believe that...

The Film the Sands of Iwo Jima: The Brutality of the War

The film The Sands of Iwo Jima was made in 1949 by Allan Dwan. The film was made to tell the story of the Marines in the Japanese islands and show the brutality of the war and its losses. The storming of Iwo Jima is marked as the bloodiest episode...

Is Terrorism Ever a Justifiable Form of “Political Violence”

Anyaeze, Regis Chima. 2020 “Terrorist Framework and Inclination: The Behavourial Pattern of Boko Haram in Nigeria.” International Relations 8(04): 127-141. Web. In the article, the author examines the effects of terrorism, specifically Boko Haram in Nigeria. Although the author argues that before 2008, violent extremism in Nigeria had nothing to...

The Battle of Britain During World War II

Introduction The Battle of Britain was the first large-scale military campaign in history to be fought exclusively in the air. It was part of World War II with the Royal Air Force (RAF) defending the United Kingdom (UK) against attacks by the German air force, Luftwaffe. The battle took place...

World War II Was a Continuation of World War I

The Treaty of Versailles was the fundamental agreement which marked the end of World War 1 (WWI). However, it destabilized the German economy throughout the 1920s, and intense animosity between European powers resulted. Ordinary citizens of Germany believed that the country was betrayed by the politicians who signed what they...

The Notion of Nation Rebuilding

The notion of nation rebuilding seeks to create a robust national identity that recognizes its diversity and historical countdown. Nation building aims at bringing people together to create political stability. During World War I, Germany fought among the Central Powers against the Allies. After the war, Germany was obliged to...

The Rape of Nanking

Introduction War is the largest evil ever to have been invented by human beings. All the rage and horror of war is usually manifested in the treatment that civil citizens of the contesting countries get from their rivals. This aspect of the World War II stands no criticism as far...

“Generation Kill: A Conversation With Stanley McChrystal” the Article by McChrystal, S., & Rose, G.

Introduction The interview with Stanley McChrystal provides an essential insight into the strategies and tactics that were used to destroy al Qaeda and conduct counterinsurgency efforts in Iraq. As the threat of terrorism remains evident, analyzing McChrystal’s responses would be useful in detecting issues and designing effective recommendations. McChrystal’s replies...

Anaconda Operation Analysis

Introduction Anaconda was a military operation carried out by an international coalition led by the United States of America against the forces of the terrorist organization al Qaeda in Afghanistan in March 2002. One of the most significant and famous operations of the global war on terrorism. During the operation,...

Application of Augmented Reality Technologies at Airports

Introduction The airport is the most important strategic facility, linking a number of air, railways, and highways into a single network. It forms a transnational hub, handling huge flows of passengers through its terminals. The airport plays the role of an air gate not only for a single city but...

The Korean War and the Cold War

Introduction After World War II, the United States and other European countries had economic booms, and everything was going seemingly well. However, the U.S. and the USSR were ideological foes but had collaborated against Hitler. In 1945, the tension between the two superpowers exploded. A fight started due to Truman’s...

Russian Climate and German Progression in WWII

Introduction Russia occupies two continents; a large part of Eastern Europe and Northern Asia. The country’s climate is close to generally continental, even though as it rises from west to east the influence of the Atlantic Ocean reduces. Continental climate is found in the East Siberia and an Artic climate...

World War II, Its Causes and Long-Term Effects

Introduction The Second World War was an upheaval that involved almost every region across the world from 1939 to 1945. Having claimed the lives of over 40 million people, this conflict must have been catalyzed by numerous unresolved issues that affected different parts of Europe for many years. The biggest...

Terrorism: Irish Republican Army History and Ideologies

Abstract According to the Council on Foreign Affairs (2010), the official or Provisional Irish Republican Army (IRA) was formed after conflicts occurred between the members of the larger IRA. The initial IRA group was known for its efforts to fight the reign of the British rule in Ireland. In the...

The Oklahoma City Bombing: Timothy McVeigh’s Extremism, Ideology, and Moral Convictions

Introduction The Oklahoma City bombing, one of the worst acts of domestic terrorism in American history, was carried out by American Timothy McVeigh. At least 168 individuals lost their lives as a result of the bombing incident (Linder, 2006). McVeigh’s philosophy, which was based on white supremacy and anti-government radicalism,...

World War II: The Influence on Japan

Introduction It is important to note that Japan experienced a major shift in its economy, politics, legal framework, culture, and society as a direct result of World War II. The given analysis will narrowly and specifically focus on the political-legal environment impact of WWII and changes directly linked to the...

The Crusades: Origins, Purpose, and Effects

Introduction The Crusades refer to a series of battles by Christians in Western Europe to retake the Holy Land from Muslims. The Crusades activities started in 1096 and the late thirteenth century marked their end (Morton, 2020). The word “crusade” was first used to refer to European efforts to reclaim...

Application of Mission Command Principles: Operation Anaconda Case Study

Operation Anaconda, conducted in 2002 by a joint military team of the US Army, Northern Alliance, and friendly Afghan troops, is an example of a complex operation that requires consolidation and joint command. The military forces involved in the operation were commanded to destroy the military Taliban formations based in...

Ethical Responsibilities of Scientists

Undoubtedly, scientists are responsible for their inventions, and they should understand that their achievements may be both beneficial and harmful for humanity. Even if they create something in the name of technical progress, it is essential to foresee the possible consequences, such as the destruction of cities and deaths of...

Social Changes Caused by World War II

A tragedy of a massive scale that was World War II pushed human civilization into a new era that was marked by several shifts in societal norms. It has changed the way of life for numerous countries as they were left in a chaotic, exhausted state. However, World War II...

Turning Points of the Holocaust

Introduction There are several terrifying events in the history of the world that will never be forgotten because of the horrors they have brought to an extended number of people. One such tragedy was the Holocaust – the most famous and systematic genocide that started with hatred and ended being...

World War II: Impact on American Society

Beyond the loss of millions of people, the war caused a significant social transformation in the reconstruction period that would not have been implemented sooner had the war not taken place. Being an adult during and after WWII, one would expect to experience significant economic and social challenges. The role...

D-Day and The Second World War

Introduction The end of World War II arguably marked the start of one of the most peaceful eras in human history because there has been no other war that compares in scope and magnitude. This conflict set two groups of world superpowers against each other – the axis and the...

Waging Modern War by Wesley K. Clark

Introduction The book Waging Modern War: Bosnia, Kosovo, and the Future of Combat by General Wesley K. Clark is one of the most explicit documentation of the nature of war today, its blatant causes, its detrimental effects, and most importantly; how we can forge the way forward. Right from the...

The Three Categories of Dissident Terrorism

Abstract Terrorism may be defined as the systemic use of terror to force upon or disband a certain social, religious or political ideology on an unwilling counterpart. As a norm, the terror is un-respectful of other people’s rights and freedoms and may involve tragic bombings, suicide attacks, or guerilla warfare....

Why Britain Entered the Great War

The Great War also named World War 1 or the First World War (1914) was a global military disagreement that involved mighty supremacy grouped into two opposing coalitions; Triple Entente and Triple Alliance. The war led to the death of more than 15 million people and it was branded as...

Hitler’s Berlin: Proclamation to the German Nation

Introduction Despite brutal and inhumane methods Adolph Hitler used during his rule in Germany, no one can neglect the fact that this person remains one of the strongest and effective leaders and orators of all time. He was able to rely on human feelings and emotions, as well as outside...

World War I and American Neutrality

By the time that World War I erupted in 1914, it was seemingly inevitable, and most European powers were expecting a military conflict at this time. This came due to the rising international tension in Europe, both regional and broad. For years prior to the war, European countries adopted militarism...

World War I: Nationalism, Imperialism, Militarism

Introduction World War I occurred during the period of mid-1914 following the shooting of Franz Ferdinand, the Archduke of Austria. However, historical records present the war as a culmination of numerous factors, some of which could be traced to the nineteenth century, including the rise of nationalism, imperialism, and the...

“Unemployment and Terrorism” TED Talk by Mohamed Ali

In this TED talk, Ali explores the relationship between unemployment and terrorism. Unemployment is one of the challenges facing young people in big cities around the world. As young people pursue their dreams of creating wealth and attaining their goals, they encounter many obstacles that cause frustration and push them...

The Role of Nationalism in the Two World Wars

Nationalism is claimed to be one of the main causes of World War I. This article provides a critical analysis of the causal relationships between nationalism and World War I in different countries. The author found that the war was encouraged by elites and supported by the masses, but it...

The Treaty of Versailles

How various provisions would hurt the economy Germany suffered great economic losses during the First World War, and the Treaty of Versailles compounded the problem. First, Germany was required to pay reparations of up to £6,600 billion, which the country could not afford at the time (Graebner & Bennett, 2011)....

The Cruelty of the Lebensborn Program

Introduction The Holocaust is one of the most traumatic and terrible chapters in human history. The policy of Nazi Germany was the result of many psychological issues of many generations, divided families, and left a big mark in history. One of the significant parts of this period is the Lebensborn...

Analysis of Cults in Modern Society

Introduction Creating new radical groups is a common social and political activity in many countries today. In the United States, many militia groups develop their ideologies against the federal government to criticize the chosen techniques and policies and impose some threats related to public events (McCarthy, 2021). Some activities are...

President Obama’s Legal Authority to Order Operation Geronimo

Introduction Because of his involvement in planning the 9/11 attacks, which resulted in the terrible deaths of many people, Bin Laden is notorious. In September 2010, the CIA took the lead after years of Military and intelligence personnel searching the world for bin Laden’s hiding place, according to Military (2022,...

2002 Beltway Sniper Case Analysis

Introduction The definition of terrorism has always been considered rather vague in the paradigm of global and national law. As a result, mass shootings with the intention to promote violence and cause terror among civilians are not always perceived as terrorist attacks. The U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) defines...

Operation Barbarossa in the Second World War

Operation Barbarossa was a code name given to the German invasion of the Soviet Union in 1939 before the development of the Second World War. The attack came after Germany had defeated other European powers like Poland, Norway, Denmark, France, Luxembourg, Holland, and Belgium. Hitler believed that the only way...

Terrorism in Mumbai 2008: Before and After the Attack

Introduction Before the attack, the terrorists carefully planned this operation, as it was supposed to be large-scale, ambitious, and have a powerful destructive character. They conducted reconnaissance, planning, and preparation for several days before the attack. The terrorist attack began because the terrorists landed on the territory of Mumbai from...

The Role of the Nazi Ideology in World War II

World War II is the bloodiest conflict humanity has ever witnessed. It lasted four years and resulted in the death of millions of people globally. The invention of new arms, more complex fire systems, aviation and tanks became the factors influencing the severity of war and heavy losses. However, WWII...

Fighter Planes: The Role in World War II

World War II (WWII) saw a significant shift in fighting methods from earlier conflicts. In fact, aviation became an important aspect of warfare during WWII, and as countries competed for dominance, they were forced to modernize their aircraft fleets rapidly and rigorously. This essay will focus on the pivotal role...

World War I Reflected in Literature and Art

World War I remains one of the most significant events in world history and forever changed the planet’s geopolitical landscape. The scale of the warfare which happened as part of World War I was truly immense and made an impact on the lives of millions of people, both soldiers and...

Ottoman Empire’s Role in World War I

Introduction There has been increasing research from scholars on World War I. However, more importantly, over the last few decades, more studies have evaluated the role of the Ottoman Empire in World War I. This is right because the impacts of the First World War and the involvement of the...

“Battle of Tinian” Role in World War II

World War II required creating a range of critical vantage points that the Allied Forces could use in order to attack the aggressor. Among these points, the Tinian Island represented one of the core strategic areas that were central to the U.S. army’s success in fighting the enemy. Although the...

Understanding of War: The Three Eras

Introduction In its most popular and broadest sense, war denotes a conflict between political groups involving hostilities of considerable magnitude and duration. Throughout the history of global development, and especially in the second part of the twentieth century, in the aftermath of two global wars and in the shadow of...

“America in the Great War” by Ronald Schaffer

America in the Great War: The Rise of the Welfare State is a work of non-fiction by Ronald Schaffer concerning World War I in the U.S. As Schaffer (1994) explains, while the origins of the war may have seemed distant to an average American citizen, the conflict soon became worldwide...

Self-Defense Against the Attacks of Non-State Armed Group

Introduction The right of self-defense can be used by a country against non-state actors performing violent activities like terrorist attacks. International law generally allows defensive actions on the side of the damaged party, with several caveats, such as how the country to which the criminals belong reacts to their activities...

World War II: Maskirovka Military Deception and Denials Operations

Abstract This paper investigates the impact of maskirovka military deception and denials operations, a component of information warfare. The case study is set during World War II, specifically during the Battle of Stalingrad in 1942.The paper analyses the critiques of deception enhanced at this particular period. In this case, we...

The First World War as a Catalyst of Geopolitical Change

The First World War is the prologue to the most significant geopolitical change. As a result of it, the Ottoman Empire, the Russian Empire, and the German Empire collapsed. The world political community was in crisis since the war was filled with dramatic events. The number of participating countries was...

What Is Terrorism: Main Aspects of Term

Introduction Terrorism has been of social life since the early history of humankind. Nevertheless, the concept of terrorism gained new meaning after the mass-destruction attack on the United States on September 11, 2001. The terrorist attack was carefully planned and resulted in thousands of deaths of civilian people. Terrorism is...

Piracy in Somalia: Issue Analysis

Introduction In 1991, the Somali rebels overthrew the government of the then president Said Bare who for a long time was perceived as a dictator by both locals and the international community. This created a vacuum in the leadership of that country as each of the clans in Somalia want...

WWII and Iraq War Comparative Analysis

Introduction Questions have arisen in the recent past whether Americans favor unilateral or multilateral foreign policy and if they really know what their country’s preference represents. This is particularly after the US invasion of Iraq that defied the United Nations stand. Several questions have emerged on whether the unilateralist policy...

The Events of 9/11 from a Sociological Standpoint

September 11 aroused not only national grief, pride, and rage, but also a prevalent feeling of frustration at the way things were since the fall of communism. In the Cold War era, the United States had operated via a containment policy in an attempt to prevent the propagation of communism,...

The Treaty of Versailles and Hitler’s Rise to Power

Introduction Back in the 1920s, Germany had to struggle with multiple political and economic issues. The Treaty of Versailles signed on June 28, 1919, placed the country at the brink of ruin due to immense taxes being imposed on the state. The Weimar Government proved to be incapable of stabilizing...

World War I: Prerequisites and Consequences

Introduction Involving countries in military conflicts always implies certain circumstances that directly affect the specific interests of states. World War I is an example of how political ideologies and movements can influence the course of history and people’s perception of current events. The participation of different countries in this global...

The United States’ Role in the World War I

Introduction Although starting at a local level, WWI quickly embraced the entire world, making nearly every state take sides in the military conflict. The U.S. managed to maintain neutrality for an impressive amount of time, yet even the American government had to define its position toward WWI at some point....

United States-Japan Relations During World War II

Reasons behind the Outbreak of the War between the United States and Japan Primary Factors for the Aggravation of U.S.-Japan Relations From a contemporary perspective, it is clear that the development of relations between the United States and Japan, which led to the outbreak of war between the two countries,...

Dehumanization and Its Evolution in Warfare

Introduction The advent of the digital age comes with various changes in the modern political landscape. In the last few decades, rapid changes in communications and media networks have resulted in different outlooks in regards to considerations of peace and conflict. Consequently, it can be speculated that these changes are...

Holocaust Denial and Antisemitism: Analyzing Ideologies and Their Impacts

Introduction Antisemitism has existed for centuries and taken different forms. This is a very dangerous phenomenon as it often resulted in cruel pogroms and even legal persecutions. The ideas of antisemitism are spread in most countries and accepted and cultivated by millions of people. This contagious concept is even supported...

Warfare Evolution Throughout History

Introduction with Thesis Statement Wars have been a part of human existence ever since the beginning of time. Starting from ancient times when humans first appeared as a species and started to form primitive societies, clashes between different groups. The causes of such clashes evolved alongside the forms and types...

Osama bin Laden’s Letter to America

Bin Laden’s letter to America in November 2002 is an attempt to justify his intention to attack and wage war on the United States, based on his belief system. As such, it is highly biased. Bin Laden lays out his views of Allah, Islam, the Quran, the USA’s corruption, and...

Continuity Plan for Houston City in the Event of a Terrorist Attack

Introduction Terrorist attacks are as unpredictable as they are devastating. In many cases, they can cause infrastructural damage, deaths, and mass casualty situations that can disrupt typical civilian operations (Søby, 2020). Houston City in Texas is the fourth most populous city in the USA with about six and a half...

How Woodrow Wilson Led the US to Involvement in World War I

Introduction From the beginning of the First World War in 1914, the United States did not interfere in the course of events, taking a neutral position. President Woodrow Wilson combined legalism, moralism, and idealism to argue for US entry into World War I. In the beginning, Wilson was against the...

Qualitative, Quantitative, and Mixed Methods Research

Introduction It is hard to disagree that academic research plays a significant role in people’s lives. While not everyone realizes it, precisely credible research papers can test hypotheses that affect healthcare, find new ways to eliminate social issues and explore the negative and positive effects of technologies. In order for...

The Mumbai Attack on November 26, 2008

Introduction On November 26, 2008, the commercial hub for India came under a horrific terrorist attack. Ten gunmen believed to be members of the Lashkar-e-Taiba simultaneously struck Mumbai city in five different areas. The terrorists, armed with automatic weapons and hand grenades, targeted civilians in the southern part of the...

Trench Warfare During World War I

WWI became one of the fundamental events in the history of humanity and its further evolution. It resulted in the millions of victims, radical changes in the world order, collapse and emergence of new states, and stimulated the evolution of science. Thus, the emergence and fast development of new arms...

Proxy Wars in the Middle East and Their Features

A proxy war refers to a situation when a superpower wages war in a conflict area but is not directly engaged in that war. An example of a proxy war in the Middle East is an armed conflict between Saudi Arabia and Yemen’s Houthi rebels, with the latter being supported...

Pirate Terrorists as an International Threat

The rise in globalization rates has brought numerous positive effects, including improvements in the economy, political relationships, and social interactions. However, it has also aggravated the threats to which people have been exposed, including one of the terrorist attacks. In his 2019 article, Mark Bowden describes an instance of a...

Antisemitism and Crimes Against Humanity

Introduction Hannah Arendt’s Eichmann in Jerusalem, a report on Eichmann’s trial in Jerusalem in 1961, portrays the Holocaust unexpectedly and controversially. The book has become a symbol of a conceptual change in global perceiving the phenomenon of the Holocaust. The banality of evil as an integral part of its psychology...

Mission Command Principles in Combat: Operation Anaconda

Summary Operation Anaconda was conducted in Shaikot Valley, Afghanistan, in March 2002. It was fought in difficult mountain conditions and ended up with an American victory. More than 50 U.S. combatants were wounded, and eight were killed. The battle can be analyzed from the point of view of mission command...

“The Cold War: A New History”: Book Review

Introduction The Cold War was the defining feature of political history during the second half of the 20th century. Given its importance for shaping the political structures that continue to define the outlook of the contemporary world, it is no wonder that the topic continues to attract scholarly attention. John...

The Killing Nurses of the Nazi Germany

The Third Reich is the embodiment of the Nazi Germany that was obsessed with the idea of building the perfect race. In Germans’ anticipations and hopes, this race would conduct the world by trespassing other territories, eliminating other nations that did not correspond to the immaculate race’s image, and refining...

Conditions That Led to Emergence of Authoritarian State in 20th Century

An authoritarian state is a form of governance featured with the rejection of political plurality and application of executive power to maintain the political status. Mostly, authoritarianism is exercised with a strong reduction in the rule of law while separating the powers and denying democracy to prevail. The authoritarian state...

The Progressive Era and World War I

The Progressive Era in the United States has brought crucial changes to its society by altering peoples’ views and promoting ideas of democracy, social equality, freedom, etc. World War I had a great impact on the development of these social, political and economic concepts. The purpose of this paper is...

Operation Overlord and the Principles of War

War on terrorism is an essential topic in the modern world because there exist some forces that can threaten international peace and security. That is why peaceful nations should consider these threats and develop plans of how to mitigate them jointly. The previous and most complex war operations are a...

World War I as a Total War

What Made WWI Different? World War I was a conflict the nations had never seen before. Over thirty countries lost millions of lives between 1914 and 1918, fighting for their ideals and principles. As a result, the great empires ended their existence, the political map was significantly reshaped, and the...

Chapter 4 of “Unfinished Journey” by W. H. Chafe

In the fourth chapter, Chafe addresses some of the issues that Americans faced in the postwar years starting from 1945 when World War II ended. This synopsis focuses on two social reform issues and opportunities that Americans hoped the end of the war would herald. The first issue is that...

The Doctrine of Unconventional Warfare

The definition of unconventional war, although might not have changed during the last century, might present a concept which is more expanded than it was known before. In Janos (1963), an overview of the literature of the time outlined that there is uncertainty regarding an exact definition of the term....

Controlling Irrational Fears After 9-11

Fear is a natural response to life threatening situations and is a built-in behavioral pattern in all human beings. The author of the essay Controlling Irrational Fears After 9/11 extensively quotes Chapman and Harris’s article A Skeptical Look at September 11th to construe that the fears generated in America after...

Visual Arts and Politics

War… There are only three letters in this word, but how much meaning and content. Having heard this simple, from the point of view of structure, word, people’s minds create terrible pictures of blood, pain and tears. Visual art is one of the main types of art which manages to...

The Theory of Just War: Meaning and Examples

Introduction Human history is full of different processes and events which occurred in different times. There were the cases of war and the peace times, sometimes people were right and sometimes wrong. All people’s life is interconnected with the philosophical sciences which were developed mostly in ancient times. Even war...

Nazis and Khmer Rouge: Comparison

Introduction Nazis that operated in Germany and Europe and the Khmer Rouge in Cambodia have been regarded as the most brutal and despotic military dictatorships in recent times. These regimes had extremely narrow tolerance for people who did not belong to their concept of race and undertook widespread massacres of...

“Atomic Bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki” by Zuberi

Matin Zuberi’s Journal Article Thesis This journal discusses one of the main shifts in policy and outlines the history of one of the most devastating events in the history of war in the world. Summary The article discusses atomic bombs dropped on the cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki in Japan....

Faceless War and Dehumanization

Introduction Over the centuries of the human experience, war has changed in technological, ideological, and psychological ways. Gone are the days of young men seeing war as a personality building adventure. Although we are living in the most peaceful times, this peace is incomplete, and it was preceded by some...

“The Power of the Pen” by Malala Yousafzai

Introduction There are so many aspects of a speech that contribute to making it good or bad. However, this depends on the subject of the speech and the audience to whom the speech is intended. A teenage girl named Malala Yousafzai gave a speech addressing the rights of women and...

Oklahoma City Bombing and Fort Hood Shooting’s Terrorism Impact

Introduction 9/11 marks a significant turning point in how the United States views terrorism. The event occurred when the world was experiencing a period of declining terrorist attacks. This paper compares the Oklahoma City bombing (1995) and the Fort Hood shooting (2009). The events are selected for analysis as they...

The Central Powers in World War I: Causes and the Downfall of Austria-Hungary

Introduction The First World War was a conflict that engulfed the globe, pitting some of the most powerful countries in the world against each other in an attempt to achieve dominance. At the center of this conflict were the Central Powers, a military coalition that included Germany, Austria-Hungary, the Ottoman...

Holocaust: Jewish Refugees, Communities, and Anti-Semitism

Introduction The Holocaust left behind severe wounds that took a long time to heal. Among the survivors, many did not return home because someone lost their family or neighbors condemned someone. As a result, by the end of the 1940s, thousands of refugees, migrants, and former prisoners of war were...

Domestic Terrorism: Evolution from Oklahoma City to Boston Marathon

Introduction Domestic terrorist attacks are not novel and can be observed in countless countries. Nowadays, it can be seen that the purpose of these attacks varies, from extremist religious views to the desire for revenge. However, the destruction and mental as well as physical damages of these events are undeniable....

Principles of Homeland Security and Domestic Terrorism: A Comprehensive Overview

Bullock, J., Haddow, G., P. & Coppola, D. P. (2020). Introduction to homeland security: Principles of all-hazards risk management. Elsevier Science. The source is a comprehensive analysis of the principles and practices of homeland security. The book provides an in-depth understanding of the different threats the United States faces, including...

Analysis of Lone Wolf Terror Attacks in the US and Australia

Synopsis of the Events One of the recent events of the lone war terror attack in the US is the shooting in a grocery store in Buffalo, New York. The incursion was racially motivated as Payton Gendron, an 18-year-old, set out on the afternoon of Saturday, May 14, 2022, to...

Failures of the Nuremberg and Tokyo Tribunals in Preventing Future War Crimes

Introduction After WWII, the victors established international military tribunals to try and punish those responsible for war crimes, crimes against humanity, and other violations of international law. It was hoped that holding trials at Nuremberg for Germany and Tokyo for Japan might bring justice to the millions of war victims,...

Evaluation of US Strategies in World War II: Mobilization, Lend-Lease, and the Atomic Bomb

Military Strategies Utilized by the United States and Allies to Secure Victory in the War The US was officially engaged in the WW2 conflict after the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor on December 7th, 1941. The strategies encapsulated the European and Pacific theaters of war, including technological, military, and economic ways...

State-Sponsored Terrorism: Typologies, Ideologies, and U.S. Sanctions

Terrorism Typologies State Terrorism State terrorism, state-enabled terrorism, and state-sponsored terrorism are interrelated because they all perpetrate acts of violence and intimidation. The term “state terrorism” describes intimidation and violent acts of terrorism committed by one state against another nation or its people. Governments frequently employ state terrorism to quell...

Major Global Security Challenges and Prioritization Strategies

Introduction Throughout its history, humanity has faced problems that require urgent solutions. Some of them are of a limited, localized nature, while others affect large regions of the planet or the world as a whole. In the modern world, security is one of the most important issues facing humankind (Collins,...

Terrorism, Its Prevention and Impact on Muslim Communities

Global Terrorism and Racial Profiling The current situation is complicated by the accelerating development of humankind, globalization, and the digitalization of all processes. Thus, the possibilities of communicating one’s own views and conflicts on geopolitical, social, or religious grounds have increased. One such problem of the present time is terrorism,...

Operation Geronimo Against Terrorism

In May 2011, former US President Obama ordered an operation that eliminated the world’s most dangerous terrorist, Osama bin Laden. The process, known as “Geronimo,” was a welcome success in the fight against terrorism, but it also raised many questions and controversy in the US and beyond. Critics argued that...

The Treaty of Versailles: Consequences of World War I and Its Lasting Impact

Introduction World War I was one of the most destructive warfares in history. It did not start because of an accident or a diplomatic mistake since it resulted from cooperation between the governments of imperial Germany and Austria-Hungary, who sought to start a war hoping Britain would stay away. When...

Causes and Consequences of Terrorism in South America: Colombia and Peru

Introduction South America is not considered a major terrorist region globally. However, a few countries report significant domestic disturbances caused by insurgent groups seeking specific objectives. The groups have set bases in Colombia and Peru, carrying out terrorist activities through war, violence, and ideological impacts. Colombia is home to the...

Discussion: Terrorism in South America

Introduction Terrorism is a significant threat to domestic and global security. The is no universal definition for terrorism as different actors define the term according to varying considerations. The latest publication of the Global Terrorism Index (GTI) 2022 adopts the terminology defined by Terrorism Tracker (Rise to Peace, 2022). The...

Operation Anaconda: Military Campaign in Afghanistan

Introduction Operation Anaconda was a coordinated military action campaign in Afghanistan. The operation was part of the War in Afghanistan. The operation stretched from March 1st to March 18th, 2002. The main goal of the operation has been the destruction of the al-Qaeda and Taliban organizations. Operation Anaconda was a...

President’s Legal Authority to Order Operation Geronimo

In accordance with domestic and international law, authorities have priorities of protecting the state and citizens against any potential threats. Among such instances when efforts had to be made in order to protect the nations was Operation Geronimo. All levels of the United States government have supported the classification of...

Elimination of Osama bin Laden

Operation Geronimo is an operation carried out by the US Navy SEALs to eliminate Osama bin Laden. He was a member and leader of the Islamist terrorist organization Al Qaeda. As a result of an operation at his home in 2011, he was liquidated along with his son, a courier,...

The Role of Air Defense Artillery in the Gulf War

On the night of August 2, 1990, Iraqi military forces invaded the territory of the neighboring state of Kuwait from the northern border. The main reason for this invasion was the Iraqi side’s claim to Kuwaiti territory as a subject emirate (Moger, 2021). This military conflict between the two states...

The ‘Rosie the Riveter’ Campaign During World War II

Introduction It is important to note that During World War II, the United States government launched a campaign to recruit women to work in factories and other industries to support the war effort. This campaign, known as ‘Rosie the Riveter,’ led to a significant increase in the number of women...

The Patriot Act as an Anti-Terrorism Policy

Terrorism is the use of violence and intimidation in the pursuit of political aims. This can include acts such as bombings, kidnappings, hijackings, and mass shootings, and is often carried out by non-state actors such as extremist groups. The goal of terrorism is to create fear and disrupt the normal...

The Economic, Socio-Cultural, and Political Causes of World War I

Introduction World War I was an international conflict that ensued between the central powers (Germany, Austria, Hungary, and Turkey) one hand against the allies (France, Great Britain, Russia, Italy, Japan, and the United States). It started in 1914 and stretched all through to 1918 and it contributed to the destabilization...

The Battle of the Somme: A Bloody Symbol of World War I

Beginning as an Allied attack on German troops throughout the Western Front of World War I, close to the Somme River, the Battle of the Somme lasted between July and November 1916. British troops had more than 57,000 fatalities, along with more than 19,000 people killed, on the opening day...

The Bombing of Dresden: How This Decision Can or Cannot Be Justified

Introduction Many people say that at war, there are no entirely right or wrong actions or decisions. When the victory or defeat of entire nations is at stake, many politicians forget about issues of morality and ethics and can make controversial choices. Some later prove to be ethical and positive,...

How International Terrorism Threats Transformed American Political Landscape

International terrorism consists of violent or harmful activities to human life that violate the criminal laws of the United States or any state, or would constitute a criminal offense if conducted within the authority of the United States or any state. These actions are meant to frighten or coerce a...

Domestic Terrorism in the United States

Terrorism has become a serious and broad issue for the security of the United States since the 9/11 attacks. Foreign terrorist organizations create a hazard of international terrorism and represent a challenging problem as they obtain significant financial resources and power (FBI, n.d.). At the same time, there is a...

World War II: The Rise and Fall of Female Labor Force Participation

WWII is one of the most controversial events in history because of the damage and development it caused. Millions of people died on the front, but numerous scientific and technological advancements were also discovered. One of the initial reasons for the conflict originated in the tension between the countries for...

Community Policing Combating Terrorism

Introduction Terrorism has contributed to increased cases of violence, conflict, injuries and loss of innocent lives indicating a great need for effective interventions. This paper will discuss the notion of terrorism and effective ways to combat. While a number of notions of terrorism have been adopted, researchers cannot come to...

Terrorism and War Crimes in the Battle of Algiers

Introduction In the middle of the twentieth century, Algiers became a battleground between French authorities and Algerian insurrectionists. The National Liberation Front (FLN) quickly turned into a severe problem for the occupying nation, as their resistance led to numerous bloodsheds, as shown in the movie The Battle of Algiers (Pontecorvo)....

Reinhard Heydrich and the Final Solution

The topic I would like to know more about is Reinhard Heydrich’s involvement in the final solution and his hatred towards the Jews, as well as his assassination history. Reinhard Heydrich was a high-ranking Nazi official and one of the main architects of the Holocaust. He was born in 1904...

Connection Between Criminal and Terrorism Organization

Introduction It is no longer a robust surprise that there is a strong connection between criminal and terrorist organizations. A criminal organization is a proceeding criminal endeavor that reasonably attempts to benefit from illegal exercises often in the extraordinary public interest. Its proceeding is kept up with through the defilement...

Afghanistan and Global Counterterrorism

Afghanistan has long been known for its increased levels of terrorism across the whole land, which is the primary reason for the US government’s decision to assist the country’s administration. In fact, the government of the USA and Afghanistan deemed it reasonable to unite their effort to decrease terrorism on...

The Case of the 2015 Terrorist Attack in Paris: Bombing Investigation

Introduction Explosive devices are often chosen by terrorists as the main weapon of destruction. There are several reasons why terrorist groups specifically use explosives in their acts. Firstly, explosives offer significant potential for destruction, which guarantees terrorists a higher number of victims and draws more attention to the message the...

Japan’s Position Regarding World War II

World War II is one of the most studied conflicts in human history. There are many works considering the causes of the conflict, as well as various aspects of its course. However, rather limited attention is paid to the consideration of social aspects, as well as the attitude of citizens...

British Anti-Terrorist Structures

Introduction The events of recent years, the assistance of European governments to terrorist organizations in the fight against even prominent political figures, prove that, unfortunately, terrorism has become an acceptable tool in the struggle for spheres of geopolitical influence. Instability circles the western part of Eurasia from the south in...

The Halifax Harbor Explosion: History of the Atlantic Region

The world has witnessed a few incidences where explosions caused by the human race have claimed many lives and caused wide-scale destruction. The Hiroshima bombing is recorded as the largest man-made explosion of all time. Before this incident, in 1917, the world witnessed the first largest-ever explosion. It happened in...

The Ansar Al-Din Terrorist Organization’s Activities

Abstract Today, more than ever, it is essential to understand the origins and causes of terrorism worldwide. The purpose of the paper is to study the Ansar al-Din organization, its goals, origins, ideology, and funding. In addition, as part of this study, a potential terrorist attack on the infrastructure of...

The Ansar Al-Din Terrorist Group Analysis

Abstract The United States is among the major countries that target terrorist groups such as Ansar al-Din. This paper has presented a research paper addressing domestic intelligence collection and analysis of the Ansar al-Din terrorist group. According to the hypothetical terrorist attack, the Ansar al-Din can cause a dangerous attack...

The Japan-Based Atomic Bombing

The US invasion of Japan through atomic bombing after World War II (WWII) is hotly debated. Since 1945, historians have argued in favor of and against using atomic bombing to stop WWII. Those opposing the act describe it as being inhumane and unmerited, besides culminating in the modern atomic age...

Extremism and Terrorism in Nigeria

Introduction Terrorism remains a massive issue in many countries, resulting in deaths and high costs. For example, according to recent studies, in 2016, terrorist actions cost African regions $15.5 billion in economic damages1. This number is ten times bigger than that from 2007 when the cost to the economy was...

American Invasion of Afghanistan

Introduction Osama bin Laden declared a holy war against the US in 1996 and 1998 due to various motivations. The first reason that contributed to bin Laden’s attack on the US is due to the belief that US policy had led to oppression, killing and harm to the Muslims in...