Presents in-depth information on conflicts appearing in today's headlines. Users are provided with historical background and analysis to events to give a greater understanding of the politics, players, and layers of current affairs.
An introduction the the Cold War, covering leaders, battles, the nuclear arms race, the space race, and more. Includes audio, videos, activities, weblinks, slideshows, transparencies, maps, quizzes, and supplementary resources.
Explores the origins, causes, history, current state, and future implications of international migration, and examines the response to human migration and its impact on the global community. Highlights the impact of climate change on patterns of human migration in the coming years. Includes black-and-white photographs, maps, graphs, and additional resources.
Explores the genesis of the Cold War, beginning with the "new world order" created by World War II. Hear Winston Churchill coin the famous phrase "iron curtain." Also analyze diplomatic responses to Communism, from the Truman Doctrine to NATO, and assess the crucial role of atomic weaponry. Includes ABC News archival footage, interviews with newsmakers, and commentary.
A documentary marking the fiftieth anniversary of the speech in which Secretary of State George C. Marshall outlined his plan to finance the reconstruction of Europe following World War II. Features archival photographs, films, newsreels, and contemporary interviews.
A 16-part series that examines the events between the end of World war I in 1918 and the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941 through newsreels, soundtracks, and archival footage.
Presents a collection of opposing arguments on the topic of nuclear weapons, discussing their possession by governments, disarmament, and the threat of nuclear war. Includes a contact list of relevant organizations, discussion questions, and resources for further information.
An examination of the Cold War, focusing on the Soviet-American dimension, discussing the origins of the conflict, the significance of nuclear weapons, the involvement of other nations, and the reasons why the Cold War ended.
"Drawing on over a decade of research, ... [the author] explores the cutting-edge science behind the risks we face. It puts them in the context of the greater story of humanity: showing how ending these risks is among the most pressing moral issues of our time. And it points the way forward, to the actions and strategies that can safeguard humanity"--Provided by publisher.
