JB Shreve
JB Shreve is the author of "How the World Ends: Understanding the Growing Chaos." He has been the host of the End of History podcast since 2012. He has degrees in International Relations and Middle East Studies. His other books include the Intelligence Brief Series. Regular posts and updates from JB Shreve are available at www.theendofhistory.net
Today marks the 100 year anniversary of the convening of the Paris Peace Conference. This meeting would result in the Treaty of Versailles which officially ended World War I and radically change the shape of world. Many of the assumptions we take for granted about the world today were established at the Paris Peace Conference in 1919.
My podcast series on the History of Terrorism continues with the story of Irish Terrorism. This episode looks at the origins of the conflict between the Irish and the British and moves through the 19th century and all the way to Michael Collins and the Irish Free State.
Currently, there is no universally accepted definition of terrorism. The many definitions which exist contradict one another and even worse are flexible to shifting policies and priorities. The lack of definition given to this sinister enemy has not prevented countless wars and violent state-sponsored attacks throughout the world in the name of the war on terror.
Your ultimate guide to the history of the modern Middle East
A thorough look at the history of Iran and US-Iranian relations without the political hype.
This post is part of my wider History of India series. Today we look at the history of the Kashmir conflict and also answer the question of Why is Kashmir so important?
Why is Kashmir Important?
From a territorial dispute or political issue standpoint there are a lot of similar...
The following is a brief overview for understanding the conflict in South Sudan. Scroll down for a look at the South Sudan conflict timeline and South Sudan conflict fact sheet. This post is updated regularly.
South Sudan Conflict Fact Sheet and Timeline
The conflict in South Sudan is now the greatest...
The capture of Adolf Eichmann and the true story of Operation Finale are fascinating history and presented significant considerations on morality.
This is part four in the series this week from JB Shreve and the End of History.
Unlike those in poverty, when you’re middle class you usually know you are struggling. Struggle defines your lifestyle. Every day is a struggle to keep up with debt payments, tax burdens, job changes...
Part 3 in my series on the American Caste System looks at what it's like to be poor in America. This begins to explain why we have class conflict.