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World War II
Tokyo, March 10, 1945: The Day of the Deadliest Attack in the History of Human Warfare
By Robert Farley
A new account offers a devastating picture of what the attack looked like from the air.
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<em>Democratic Ideas and Reality</em> at 100: The Heartland of Asia
December 01, 2018
Democratic Ideas and Reality at 100: The Heartland of Asia
As the 100th anniversary of Sir Halford Mackinder’s pivotal work approaches, a look at how it remains as prescient as ever.
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Democratic Ideas and Reality at 100: The Heartland of Asia
A New Take on General MacArthur’s Warning to JFK to Avoid a Land War in Asia
October 05, 2018
A New Take on General MacArthur’s Warning to JFK to Avoid a Land War in Asia
“Anyone wanting to commit ground troops to Asia should have his head examined," Kennedy wrote of MacArthur's advice.
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A New Take on General MacArthur’s Warning to JFK to Avoid a Land War in Asia
Will World War II End Tomorrow?
June 11, 2018
Will World War II End Tomorrow?
Could the US-North Korea summit take care of unfinished business from WWII?
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Will World War II End Tomorrow?
Remembering USS <em>Lexington</em>'s Story in the Pacific War
March 07, 2018
Remembering USS Lexington's Story in the Pacific War
USS Lexington has been found.
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Remembering USS Lexington's Story in the Pacific War
Confronting Korea’s Censored Discourse on Comfort Women
January 31, 2018
Confronting Korea’s Censored Discourse on Comfort Women
Controversy over the comfort women is partly rooted in a Manichean worldview dividing people into innocents and oppressors.
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Confronting Korea’s Censored Discourse on Comfort Women
Japan, China, and the Strains of Historical Memory
December 26, 2017
Japan, China, and the Strains of Historical Memory
80 years after the Nanjing Massacre, historical issues continue to haunt China-Japan relations.
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Japan, China, and the Strains of Historical Memory
This 1925 Novel Inspired Japan’s Attack on Pearl Harbor
December 08, 2017
This 1925 Novel Inspired Japan’s Attack on Pearl Harbor
A little known novel by a British naval analyst predicted a U.S.-Japan war, including a Japanese sneak attack on U.S. forces.
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This 1925 Novel Inspired Japan’s Attack on Pearl Harbor
‘The Nonsense of Witnessing Such Beauty’: Malinowski’s Tryst with Sri Lanka
October 11, 2017
‘The Nonsense of Witnessing Such Beauty’: Malinowski’s Tryst with Sri Lanka
The great ethnographer’s little-known adventures on the way to the Pacific.
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‘The Nonsense of Witnessing Such Beauty’: Malinowski’s Tryst with Sri Lanka
US Navy World War II-Era Heavy Cruiser Wreckage Discovered in Pacific
August 23, 2017
US Navy World War II-Era Heavy Cruiser Wreckage Discovered in Pacific
The U.S. warship was sunk by a Japanese submarine in July 1945. It delivered parts for the atomic bomb dropped over Hiroshima.
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US Navy World War II-Era Heavy Cruiser Wreckage Discovered in Pacific
No, India’s Army Did Not Play a ‘Significant Role’ at Dunkirk
August 08, 2017
No, India’s Army Did Not Play a ‘Significant Role’ at Dunkirk
When discussing India’s role in World War II, let’s stick to the historical facts.
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No, India’s Army Did Not Play a ‘Significant Role’ at Dunkirk
The Big Lesson From the US Victory at the Battle of Midway, 75 Years Later
June 09, 2017
The Big Lesson From the US Victory at the Battle of Midway, 75 Years Later
Winning organizations take pains to maintain their flexibility in the face of technological and strategic changes.
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The Big Lesson From the US Victory at the Battle of Midway, 75 Years Later
The Battle of Midway, 75 Years On
June 07, 2017
The Battle of Midway, 75 Years On
75 years later, the Battle of Midway stands as one of the greatest all-time naval victories.
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The Battle of Midway, 75 Years On
The Significance of Abe’s Pearl Harbor Visit
January 25, 2017
The Significance of Abe’s Pearl Harbor Visit
The Japanese prime minister’s visit shows that liberals don’t have the monopoly on reconciliation.
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The Significance of Abe’s Pearl Harbor Visit
From ‘Infamy’ to ‘Reconciliation’ – Prime Minister Abe’s Visit to Pearl Harbor
January 25, 2017
From ‘Infamy’ to ‘Reconciliation’ – Prime Minister Abe’s Visit to Pearl Harbor
A shift in perceptions could change the direction of the U.S.-Japan alliance.
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From ‘Infamy’ to ‘Reconciliation’ – Prime Minister Abe’s Visit to Pearl Harbor
Imperial Japan's Southeast Asia Offensive in Retrospective
December 13, 2016
Imperial Japan's Southeast Asia Offensive in Retrospective
Imperial Japan's Southeast Asia campaign is among the most successful series of military operations ever conducted.
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Imperial Japan's Southeast Asia Offensive in Retrospective
Shinzo Abe's Visit to Pearl Harbor: What to Expect
December 06, 2016
Shinzo Abe's Visit to Pearl Harbor: What to Expect
What to watch for during the Japanese prime minister's historic trip.
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Shinzo Abe's Visit to Pearl Harbor: What to Expect
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Interview
Shankaran Nambiar on the State of New Malaysia’s Economy
July 09, 2019
Shankaran Nambiar on the State of New Malaysia’s Economy
A conversation on the state of Malaysia’s economy under its new government, and the implications for domestic and foreign policy.
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