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I am a historian and writer who wants to bring to light current events through a historical perspective. It is difficult to understand today's current events without having a grasp of what has occurred before. This is a running thread to help keep people informed about the present and remind everyone to not forget their past. Enjoy and please comment!
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Category Archives: Asia
What’s the Deal With Royal Outlaws in Malaysia?
Hello All! Welcome to another edition of “What’s the Deal?” the blog that explains the Sultanate of Sulu so you don’t have to! In this week’s post, we’ll look at a fascinating small scale invasion by a rag-tag militant group … Continue reading
Posted in Asia, colonialism, Conflict, International Affairs, Radical Movements
Tagged aquino, kiram III, Malaysia, Philippines, razak, sabah, standoff, sultan, sultan of sulu, sultanate of sulu, sulu, violence
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What’s the Deal With Revolutionary Justice in Bangladesh?
Hello all! Welcome to another edition of “What’s the Deal?” the blog that isn’t old enough to mistakenly call Bangladesh “East Pakistan.” In this week’s post, we’ll check in on the South Asian country of Bangladesh and attempt to figure … Continue reading
Posted in Asia, International Affairs, Politics, Revolution/Political Uprising
Tagged 1971, bangladesh, dhaka, east pakistan, jamaat, jamaat-e-islami, mollah, Pakistan, politics, protest, Revolution, war crimes
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What’s the Deal With a Russian-Cozy Georgia?
Hello All! Welcome to another edition of “What’s the Deal?” the blog that is ready for some Caucasian wine. In this week’s post, we’ll discuss the Russian renewal of Georgian imports and the implications of a closer relationship between the … Continue reading
Posted in Asia, Europe, International Affairs, Politics
Tagged bagratid, caucuses, georgia, ivanishvili, nato, politics, putin, rose revolution, Russia, saakashvili, soviet state
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What’s the Deal With a Constitution-less Nepal?
Hello All! Welcome to another edition of “What’s the Deal?”, the blog that knows that even Bob Seger can’t save Nepal from its political troubles. In this week’s post, we’ll examine the continuing struggle of lawmakers in Nepal to draft … Continue reading
Posted in Asia, International Affairs, Politics
Tagged Bhattarai, constitution, himalayas, Kathmandu, king, maoist, monarchy, Nepal, rana, Yadav
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What’s the Deal With the Not-so-Awesome Violence in Assam?
Hello All! Welcome to another edition of “What’s the Deal?”, the blog that knows the “Chicken Neck” from the mainland leads to a people desiring autonomy. In this week’s blog, we’ll discuss this summer’s violence in the Northeastern Indian state … Continue reading
What’s the Deal With Reform in Myanmar?
Hello All! Welcome to another edition of “What’s the Deal?” the blog that views global news through a historical lens (not bifocals). In this week’s blog, we’ll discuss the hoopla surrounding the parliamentary elections in Myanmar (the country formerly known … Continue reading
Posted in Asia, colonialism, International Affairs, Politics
Tagged 2012, aung san, Aung San Suu Kyi, burma, coup, democracy, election, junta, kachin, karen, military, Myanmar, rebels, thein sein, war, yangon
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What’s the Deal With the Status of Nuclear Power?
Hello All! Welcome to another edition of “What’s the Deal?” the blog whose half life is longer than one year. In this week’s blog, we’ll discuss what’s happened in the politics of nuclear energy since last year’s devastating earthquake, tsunami, … Continue reading
Posted in Asia, Disasters, energy, Politics, Science
Tagged Chernobyl, disaster, earthquake, Fukushima, Japan, nuclear, radioactive, tsunami, uranium
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What’s the Deal With the Lok Pal and Anti-Corruption Protests in India?
Hello all! Well, it’s 2012! You know what that means…. it’s the bicentennial of the War of 1812! A historian’s dream scenario! (spoiler alert: not in this blog entry) After a week off celebrating the spirit of giving (read: Capitalism), … Continue reading
Posted in Asia, International Affairs, Politics
Tagged 2011, corruption, government, Hazare, hunger strike, India, indian activist, Lok Pal, officials, political corruption
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