What is US interest in Afghanistan?
The interest of the United States in Afghanistan is to dismantle al-Qaeda and to stabilize the country. The United States is fightingRead More
If Catalonia gets independent, what places might be next?
Secessionist movements at present are rife in many nations across the globe, and Europe is no exception. The developments in Catalonia areRead More
What effect would Catalonia independence have on the rest of Spain?
On October 1st, 2017, Catalans took part in a referendum to decide whether to stay with Spain or breakaway. The referendum, whichRead More
What Is North Korea Doing?
Taking on the US in a military combat is no child’s play and the world knows it. The United States is theRead More
Where is Venezuela and Why Did President Trump Talk about a “Military Option”?
Commenting on the fresh wave of violent protests in Venezuela, and the deepening crisis in the country, President Donald Trump warned ofRead More
Where is Guam and why is North Korea targeting it?
Is the world bracing for a war between the United States and North Korea? If North Korea carries out its threat toRead More
Is India a US Ally?
India is currently not considered a Major non-NATO Ally (MNNA) by the United States. Under Section 2350a(f)(2) of Title 10 of theRead More
Who Won the Vietnam War?
The Communist North Vietnamese Army (NVA) defeated the South Vietnamese Army, with the latter surrendering on April 30, 1975. North Vietnam wasRead More
Is Qatar part of the GCC?
The GCC (Gulf Cooperation Council), formally known as the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf, is a political andRead More
Can a US President be Impeached?
Yes. A United States President can be impeached. The United States Constitution was written in 1787 and made operational from 1789. ArticleRead More
Why was Berlin Wall built?
Buy This Map The Berlin Wall was erected in 1961 by the government of German Democratic Republic (GDR) or East Germany, asRead More
Why were Hiroshima & Nagasaki selected as target for Atomic Bombing?
On August 6, 1945, the United States of America dropped the atomic bomb on the bustling Japanese town of Hiroshima. Three daysRead More
Is Nagorno-Karabakh region part of Armenia?
No. Nagorno-Karabakh is part of Azerbaijan, forcefully controlled by the ethnic Armenian majority, with financial and military support from Armenia. Nagorno-Karabakh isRead More
Is Pakistan a Terrorist State?
No, Pakistan is not a terrorist state. For quite some time now, Pakistan’s neighbors India and Afghanistan have accused Pakistan of indulgingRead More
Is Golan Heights part of Syria?
The Golan Heights was part of Syria but lost the territory to Israel during the Six-Day War in June 1967. In theRead More
Where is the Tibetan Government in Exile?
The Central Tibetan Administration (CTA) also known as the Tibetan Government in Exile was established in Mussoorie (state of Uttarakhand), in IndiaRead More
Is Canada A Monarchy?
Buy This Map The answer to this question may come as a surprise but Canada is indeed a constitutional monarchy andRead More
What is the name of the Sea between Japan and Korea?
Buy This Map The sea that is bound by Japan and Sakhalin (Sakhalin Oblast, Russia) to the east and by mainland Russia,Read More
Is China a Communist Country?
Yes and no. Officially and politically China is a communist country and is ruled by a single party – the Communist PartyRead More
Are India And Russia Allies?
Buy This Map The bilateral relations between India and Russia have been quite cordial and warm over the years. The two nationsRead More
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