Conflicts

Examines the history of conflict in southern Africa, from the arrival of the Europeans to the recent battles between South Africa and its neighboring countries.

Describes the history of the conflict, its causes, the events that took place, the consequences, and discusses prospects for the future.

Provides an in-depth look at the current turmoil in the former country of Yugoslavia.

Describes the history of the Middle East, the root of the tensions involved among the countries there, and the current situation and its impact on the rest of the world. Uses maps and photographs to diagram the events.

Discusses the recent tumultuous events in Eastern Europe, focusing on the rise and fall of communism. Uses photographs and maps to document the changes.

Examines the breakdown of communism in the Soviet Union, using photographs and examples of what life was like before 1917 and how things have been since the dissolution of the Soviet Union.