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Two Hundred Years of Global Communications
From the printing press to Instagram, technological advances shape how people communicate.
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The History of Nuclear Proliferation
What are the most significant attempts to stop the spread of nuclear weapons, and have they succeeded? Explore this timeline, from the first atomic bomb to Russia’s war in Ukraine.
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History of U.S. Immigration Policy
Explore how the United States has responded to migrants throughout history—from the Chinese Exclusion Act to DACA—and how immigration policy influences the society, economy, and politics of a country.
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The Lasting Effects of Emigration
When migrants seek work abroad, what does their home country gain and lose? Explore one example of a country shaped by emigration, the Philippines.
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The Origins of the Internet
The internet evolved from a niche government tool to a nearly universal platform for communications and entertainment.
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How Did the Cold War Stay Cold?
Learn how the United States and the Soviet Union avoided potentially catastrophic confrontation.
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What Is Nation-Building?
In this free resource on nation-building, learn why developing political, economic, security, and social institutions across borders is a complex business.
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How Do Countries Select Their Foreign Policy Tools?
In this educational video on foreign policy, explore how U.S. relations with Japan have changed over the past century, from Pearl Harbor to a peaceful alliance.
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Why Do We Live in Countries?
Want to understand how sovereignty became part of world history? In this educational video, learn why kingdoms turned into countries after the Thirty Years’ War.
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How Do Countries Decide Whether to Go to War?
Learn how balances and imbalances of power contributed to World Wars I and II.