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National Politics: Europe and Eurasia
From the ongoing migrant crisis to the pros and cons of EU membership, learn about the issues and trends shaping ten countries today.
South Africa: Why Countries Acquire and Abandon Nuclear Bombs
Why did South Africa give up its nuclear weapons? In this historical case study, learn about the only country in the world to have developed and then dismantled its nuclear program.
The History of Nuclear Proliferation
What are the most significant attempts to stop the spread of nuclear weapons, and have they succeeded? Explore this timeline, from the first atomic bomb to Russia’s war in Ukraine.
What Are the Origins of Communism?
Explore the different ways Marx, Lenin, and Stalin interpreted communism and dive into the history of translating an ideology into policy.
What Is Fascism?
In this free resource, learn how Benito Mussolini and Adolf Hitler rose to power and the lessons their political journeys hold for today.
What Are Different Types of Government?
Learn about different forms of government—including democracy, authoritarian rule, and monarchy—and how their distinctions aren't always so clear.
Laws, Norms, and Democratic Backsliding
Are countries less democratic than they used to be? Learn how democratic principles like checks and balances, free elections, and freedom of the press are under threat around the world.
Understanding Revolutions
Explore the powerful political movements that can reshape forms of government.
How Does History Inform the Chinese Communist Party’s Domestic and Foreign Policy Goals?
Learn how China’s transformation from a state of economic and political collapse to its rise as a global power shapes the motivations of its leaders today.
National Politics: Middle East and North Africa
From press freedom to reform, learn about the issues shaping ten countries today.