Asia-Pacific
Korean War: Causes, UN Intervention and Armistice
The Korean War began from Korea’s post-1945 division and ended with an armistice that froze the front and militarized Cold War containment.
Opium Wars: Causes, Unequal Treaties and the Century of Humiliation
British and French victories forced Qing China to accept unequal treaties after disputes over opium, trade limits and sovereignty.
Biography of Mahatma Gandhi (1869-1948): Indian Independence and Nonviolent Resistance
Mahatma Gandhi turned nonviolent mass politics into a central force in India’s struggle against British colonial rule.
Meiji Restoration: Summary, Causes & Consequences
The Meiji Restoration was the process that began with a challenge to Tokugawa rule and ended with Japan’s rise as an industrial imperial power.
Summary: Diplomacy by Kissinger – Chapter 27 – Vietnam: Nixon
This chapter discusses the end of the Vietnam War, during Nixon’s presidency in the United States.
Summary: Diplomacy by Kissinger – Chapter 26 – Vietnam: Kennedy and Johnson
This chapter discusses the increased American participation in the Vietnam War, culminating in the administration of Lyndon Johnson.
Summary: Diplomacy by Kissinger - Chapter 25 - Vietnam: Truman and Eisenhower
This chapter examines how the United States began its involvement in Vietnam, aiming to contain Communist ideology despite the complexities of local dynamics.
Summary: Diplomacy by Kissinger - Chapter 19 - The Korean War
This chapter discusses the Korean War and its role in shaping the foreign policy of the United States.