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How Did Mass Production and Mass Consumption Take Off After World War II?
Discover how consumer goods have become cheap and ubiquitous in the global era.
How Did Decolonization Reshape the World?
From India and the Palestinian Territories to Vietnam and Sudan, learn how former colonies sought independence—and how the shadow of colonialism still affects many regions today.
How Did the Cold War Stay Cold?
Learn how the world’s superpowers, the United States and the Soviet Union (USSR), avoided nuclear war.
Essential Events Since 1945
From the Cold War and decolonization to globalization, learn how recent historical developments shaped today’s world.
Economics: Europe and Eurasia
As in other regions, certain European countries belong to an economic or customs union—a “single market”—that makes trade between its members seamless.
People and Society: Europe and Eurasia
Learn how culture, demographics, and social trends shape everyday life in the region.
Regional Politics: Europe and Eurasia
From the war in Ukraine to competition with China, learn about ten key relationships defining the region.
Modern History and U.S. Foreign Policy: Europe and Eurasia
From World War I to the War in Ukraine, learn how history and U.S. intervention has shaped the region.
Modern History and U.S. Foreign Policy: Middle East and North Africa
From the fall of the Ottoman Empire to U.S. efforts to advance Arab-Israeli partnerships, learn how history and foreign influence have shaped the region.
National Politics: Middle East and North Africa
From press freedom to reform, learn about the issues shaping ten countries today.