"How Blind Can You Be?": What History Can Tell US about Today's Coronavirus Pandemic
#International #World #Coronavirus #Health #History
In an interview, medical historian Frank Snowden discusses how the coronavirus pandemic mirrors past outbreaks and argues that we must quickly apply the lessons learned today in preparation for the next disease․
#International #World #Coronavirus #Health #History
In an interview, medical historian Frank Snowden discusses how the coronavirus pandemic mirrors past outbreaks and argues that we must quickly apply the lessons learned today in preparation for the next disease․
The Last Macho: Rise and Fall of Spain's Former King Juan Carlos
#International #Europe #Spain #History
After the end of the Franco era, King Juan Carlos I helped his country become wealthy and democratic․ Today he is exiled, with his legacy clouded by possible connections to tax fraud․ What happened?
#International #Europe #Spain #History
After the end of the Franco era, King Juan Carlos I helped his country become wealthy and democratic․ Today he is exiled, with his legacy clouded by possible connections to tax fraud․ What happened?
British Historian Antony Beevor: "Putin Wants to Be Feared – Like Stalin and Hitler"
#International #World #RussiasWarAgainstUkraine #Ukraine #VladimirPutin #Russia #WorldWarII #History
British historian Antony Beevor sees Russia as a "prisoner of its past․" In an interview, the historian discusses why Putin's invasion of Ukraine reminds him of Soviet military attacks from the past - and what mistakes the Russian army has made․
#International #World #RussiasWarAgainstUkraine #Ukraine #VladimirPutin #Russia #WorldWarII #History
British historian Antony Beevor sees Russia as a "prisoner of its past․" In an interview, the historian discusses why Putin's invasion of Ukraine reminds him of Soviet military attacks from the past - and what mistakes the Russian army has made․
Bonn-Moscow Ties: Newly Released Documents Shed Fresh Light on NATO's Eastward Expansion
#International #Germany #RussiasWarAgainstUkraine #Ukraine #Russia #VladimirPutin #NATO #GermanRussianRelations #History
In 1991, German Chancellor Helmut Kohl wanted to prevent the eastward expansion of NATO and Ukrainian independence, according to newly released files from the archive of the German Foreign Ministry․ Was he trying to assuage Moscow?
#International #Germany #RussiasWarAgainstUkraine #Ukraine #Russia #VladimirPutin #NATO #GermanRussianRelations #History
In 1991, German Chancellor Helmut Kohl wanted to prevent the eastward expansion of NATO and Ukrainian independence, according to newly released files from the archive of the German Foreign Ministry․ Was he trying to assuage Moscow?
Indian Author Pankaj Mishra on the War in Ukraine: "Have You Really Thought This Through"
#International #World #RussiasWarAgainstUkraine #Ukraine #Russia #VladimirPutin #History
Pankaj Mishra is one of the most important voices in the Global South․ In an interview, he discusses why he thinks Western sanctions against Russia overshoot the mark and how the developing world views the conflict․
#International #World #RussiasWarAgainstUkraine #Ukraine #Russia #VladimirPutin #History
Pankaj Mishra is one of the most important voices in the Global South․ In an interview, he discusses why he thinks Western sanctions against Russia overshoot the mark and how the developing world views the conflict․
Interview with Henry Kissinger: For War in Ukraine, "There Is No Good Historical Example"
#International #World #RussiasWarAgainstUkraine #Ukraine #History #GermanPolitics #VladimirPutin #Russia #GermanRussianRelations
Former U․S․ Secretary of State Henry Kissinger, 99, experienced several Soviet leaders during his career in politics․ Now, he says that Russian President Vladimir Putin is both calculated and resentful․ And that Russia's future relationship with Europe will become a key geostrategic question․
#International #World #RussiasWarAgainstUkraine #Ukraine #History #GermanPolitics #VladimirPutin #Russia #GermanRussianRelations
Former U․S․ Secretary of State Henry Kissinger, 99, experienced several Soviet leaders during his career in politics․ Now, he says that Russian President Vladimir Putin is both calculated and resentful․ And that Russia's future relationship with Europe will become a key geostrategic question․
"It's As If We Never Existed": Namibia Continues Seeking Justice for Germany's Colonial-Era Genocide
#International #World #Namibia #History #Africa #Colonialism
"Every Herero, with or without a gun, will be shot․" That was the order given in October 1904, setting off Germany's genocide in Namibia․ New research shows how the crime continues to have an effect today, and how Berlin seems uninterested in real reconciliation․
#International #World #Namibia #History #Africa #Colonialism
"Every Herero, with or without a gun, will be shot․" That was the order given in October 1904, setting off Germany's genocide in Namibia․ New research shows how the crime continues to have an effect today, and how Berlin seems uninterested in real reconciliation․
A Year with Ex-Chancellor Merkel: "You're Done with Power Politics"
#International #Germany #AngelaMerkel #ChristianDemocraticUnion #History
After 16 years as Germany's political leader, she realized that it was time for someone new․ But one year after leaving office, Angela Merkel has yet to find closure – particularly as her legacy continues to look worse and worse․ DER SPIEGEL visited her to learn more about her present and her plans for the future․
#International #Germany #AngelaMerkel #ChristianDemocraticUnion #History
After 16 years as Germany's political leader, she realized that it was time for someone new․ But one year after leaving office, Angela Merkel has yet to find closure – particularly as her legacy continues to look worse and worse․ DER SPIEGEL visited her to learn more about her present and her plans for the future․