What’s Going On In the Congo
On December 30, the Democratic Republic of the Congo held elections that should have taken place more than two years ago. Last week the government announced the official winners of the elections. While much of the world celebrated the DRC’s first peaceful and democratic transition of power since independence in 1960 a select few voiced concerns. The official winners of the election did not match what the exit polls revealed on election day.
Understanding Kashmir – Kashmir and the Recent Terrorist Attack
David Devadas, leading expert on the conflict and status in Kashmir visits with JB Shreve and the End of History. An important and insightful discussion about the recent terrorist attack in Kashmir.
History of Terrorism Part 1: The Zealots
The first episode in our new series on the History of Terrorism begins in the 1st century with a group of religious fanatics in Palestine whose activity in revolt against Rome inadvertently brought about the destruction of Jerusalem. The Zealots foreshadowed much of the tactics and extremism seen in terrorist groups today throughout much of the world especially on the front of religious or ideological fanaticism.
History of Terrorism Part 2: The Assassins
During the time of the Crusades, a special group known as the Assassins arose out of the Middle East. They were led by a...
Killers in the Name of God – Part 1: The Caliphates
This is part 1 of the three part podcast series that look at the history of Islamic Extremism.
JB Shreve looks at the early history...
Killers in the Name of God Part 2: Decline of Islam
Before Islamic extremism took hold in the Middle East there was actually a decline in Islam’s influence there as nationalism and political philosophies took...
Venezuela in Crisis – Part 1
This two part podcast series explains the how the current crisis in Venezuela developed. Part 1 looks at the history of Venezuela and demonstrates this South American nation's unique place in the global order. Venezuela in Crisis helps you understand the news that is unfolding today.
History of Terrorism Part 3: Guy Fawkes & The Gunpowder Plot
This new episode in our history of terrorism podcast series looks at tyrannicide, the religious wars of Europe and the famous Guy Fawkes Gunpowder...
History of the Religious Right Part 2: The Christian Nation, America in the 50s
Ep. 2 in this series on the history of the religious right looks at the Christian nation of the 1950s. There is a reason why American conservatives...
History of the Religious Right Part 3: Christian America Undone the Turbulent 60s and...
The idea of a Christian America began falling apart in the 1960s. The social turbulence of this time period actually worked to solidify the religious right as a movement and political force beyond anti-Communism. This episode is about the undoing of America and the coming together of the Christian right.