World

Summary: Diplomacy by Kissinger – Chapter 24 – Concepts of Western Unity

This chapter discusses the different strategies of American, British and French statesmen to face the expansionism of the Soviet Union during the Cold War.
The History of Fordism and Post-Fordism

Fordism was a rigid production system introduced in 1914, and Post-Fordism is a flexible production system that has prevailed since the 1970s.
Summary: Diplomacy by Henry Kissinger

Diplomacy, by Henry Kissinger, provides an extensive sweep of the history of international relations.
Summary: Diplomacy by Kissinger – Chapter 20 – Negotiating with the Communists

This chapter discusses the negotiations between the United States and the Soviet Union prior to the death of Joseph Stalin.
Summary: Diplomacy by Kissinger – Chapter 18 – The Success and the Pain of Containment

This chapter discusses the development of the containment doctrine — the American strategy to win the Cold War.
Summary: Diplomacy by Kissinger – Chapter 17 – The Beginning of the Cold War

This chapter discusses the disagreements between the United States and the Soviet Union that would lead to the Cold War.
Summary: Diplomacy by Kissinger – Chapter 16 – Three Approaches to Peace

This chapter discusses peace negotiations in the final months of World War II.
Imperialism: Causes, Factors, Characteristics

Imperialism was the expansion of European territorial dominance around the world, especially in Africa and Asia, in the 19th and 20th centuries.
Summary: Diplomacy by Kissinger – Chapter 15 – America Re-enters the Arena

This chapter discusses the role of Franklin Delano Roosevelt in turning World War II in favor of the Allies.