Is it time Japan restored its military?
Japan’s post-war constitution explicitly outlaws war. But with Chinese aggression rising, is it time that Japan restored its military?
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QUICK READ: When the Suez Canal was blocked for 8 years
With the current blockage being plastered over the news, it is worth remembering that this is not unprecedented. In fact, the current delays pale in comparison to the 5th June, 1967, when the vital shipping lane was closed for eight years.
Read moreHow America Stole Hawaii
In 1893, Hawaii’s monarchy was overthrown when a group of businessmen and sugar planters forced Queen Liliuokalani to abdicate. The ramifications of the initial coup still run deep in Hawaiian culture, and, more than a century later, Hawaiians are still trying to find their way forward.
Read moreQuick Read: The Soviet Origins of International Women’s Day
How Russian working women sparked the International Women’s Day celebration.
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