Tag: Vietnam War

  • The War of the World: Part 4

    Ferguson’s historical analysis emphasizes the importance of institutions, technology, finance, and culture in shaping societies, offering valuable frameworks for understanding historical and contemporary dynamics.

  • The War of the World: Part 3

    Ferguson analyzes the complex processes of decolonization post-World War II, highlighting tensions between declining empires and rising nationalist aspirations, influencing global identity and politics.

  • The War of the World: Part 2

    Understanding Global Conflict Through Ferguson’s Lens: A Guide for History Students Part 2: The Century of Violence Ferguson’s analysis of the conflicts themselves provides a revolutionary perspective on how twentieth-century warfare transformed human society. What sets his analysis apart is his emphasis on the three-way nature of the ideological struggle between liberal democracy, fascism, and…

  • The War of the World: Part 1

    Understanding Global Conflict Through Ferguson’s Lens: A Guide for History Students Part 1: The Path to Global Conflict The dawn of the twentieth century marked a pivotal moment in human history, one that Niall Ferguson captures with remarkable precision in “The War of the World.” This period, seemingly marked by progress and civilization, harbored deep…

  • Simplify Access to Veterans’ Benefits

    Veterans deserve simplified, accessible benefits. Legislative action is needed to streamline processes and address unjust policies for the well-being of those who served.

  • Echoes of Kent State or Occupy Wall Street

    The post reflects on campus protests regarding the Israeli occupation of Gaza, drawing parallels with historical events. It highlights the ongoing struggle for societal advocacy and personal freedoms.