History

The current understanding of "historic rights" in the South China Sea in China can be traced back to a U.S. diplomat.

Contrary to popular perception, some Islamic cultures have a long, vibrant history of tolerance for homosexual behavior.

India's prime minister recently visited Qatar, emphasizing long-standing cultural ties.

Should the subcontinent be referred to South Asia or India, especially in the historical sense?

How would the United States have seen LEMOA 69 years out from its independence?

In 1945, U.S. nuclear scientists urged the government to talk to the Soviets about the bomb--of course, they didn't know the Soviets knew.

In modern and ancient Asia alike, food and consumable products have been stores of wealth.

A recently declassified nuclear target list shows how the U.S. planned to use its nuclear weapons in the late-1950s.

A newly declassified transcript provides insight into a fascinating point in U.S.-China relations.

Was India looking for prestige? Was it looking for security? What about both?

India has acknowledged that there may not be a good legal case for the return of the diamond.

The Chinese role in Cuba during the Cold War paid dividends domestically for Mao Zedong.