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The mid-20th century was a seismic shift in global power. The once-vast British Empire, a sun that famously never set, began its dramatic contraction. Across continents, from the dusty plains of Africa to the vibrant islands of the Caribbean, a powerful current of change was rising – the unstoppable tide of decolonization. For centuries, the … Read more
The desert wind, a constant companion in the vast expanse of Western Sahara, whispers tales of ancient tribes, colonial ambitions, and a protracted struggle for self-determination. For decades, this sparsely populated territory, wedged between Morocco, Algeria, and Mauritania, has been a geopolitical chessboard, its fate a tangled knot of international law, national interests, and the … Read more
The mid-20th century was a time of stark division. The world, freshly emerged from the ashes of World War II, found itself caught in the icy grip of the Cold War. Two colossal superpowers, the United States and the Soviet Union, stood poised against each other, each commanding a sphere of influence and ideological dominance. … Read more