Ideological differences between two superpowers, post world war II power struggle, and arms race polarized world into two power centers. Thereafter, the surfaced hostility and proxy wars, pressure tactics paved the way for war like situation between two power centers. Such tension and hostility is called cold war that lasted around four decades. In this […]
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Only European powers emerged as colonial powers thanks for the scientific, technological, and The Industrial Revolution. Their aspirations and ambitions for more land, resources and gold forced them to indulge in the practice of Colonialism and Imperialism. It is theirs greed that brought them on the verge of destruction when the competition took ugly form. In this
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The impacts that the American people borne by the arrival of european imperial powers different from that of Africa and Asia. Spain, Portugal, France, and England, were the major players responsible for the distruction of the way of life of the indigenous people. They not only exploited the natural resources of the Americas, such as
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Scramble for Africa by the colonial powers like Great Britain, France, Germany, Portugal and Belgium left unforgettable dent in the minds of African people. Let it be plunder for plantation crops, natural resources, gold or even slave trade, the culturally and resource rich land is still facing the consequences for which they are not responsible.
Unquestionably, colonization of Asia by European imperial powers marks a significant period in history. The dark phase not only shaped the socio-economic aspects of society but also had lasting impacts that are still felt today. The establishment of imperial powers in Asia began in the 16th century, with various European countries like Great Britain, France,
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Both Colonialism and imperialism are much talked terms. They seem similar but have differences as well. Imperialism can be driven by economic interests, political ambitions, or even the desire for cultural supremacy. Whereas, colonialism is characterized by direct political control and administration of the colonized territories. Let’s begin understanding Colonialism and Imperialism. Colonialism and imperialism
The modern arms race that was began with The Scientific Revolution and colonial competition was more lethal and devastating than that of earlier one. In short, arms race means developing powerful weapons and military capabilities. The intent may be to deter opponents or take control of others by force. In this blog, “The Arms Race: A Historical