International Politics, Intelligence and Economic Studies
Children, Families, and Communities
Benjamin Franklin, one of America’s Founding Fathers, penned “Information for Those Who Want to Move to America” in response to numerous inquiries from Europeans seeking advice on immigrating to the newly formed United States. This article, published in Europe, guides individuals aspiring to start anew in America by emphasizing the nation’s economic foundation built on hard work. Franklin asserts that America welcomes those who are prepared to toil diligently, regardless Read More …
The Indian Removal Act of 1830 is a dark chapter in American history, aiming to displace Native American tribes from their ancestral lands in existing states and territories and relocate them to unsettled territories in the West. The primary motivation behind this act was the American desire for westward expansion. The Cherokee Memorials, written in protest against Georgia’s encroachment on their land, provide valuable insights into the Native American experience Read More …
The American Revolution was the revolt between 1775 and 1783 that resulted in the re-establishment of a country where the principles of liberty, equality, civil and human rights, and responsible citizenship served as the basis of both the rule of law and a free society. In the letter to her husband, John Adams, the second U.S. president, Abigail Adams writes of the numerous activities she took on in the community Read More …
The 1960s explores various era themes, including the civil rights movement, anti-war rallies, and the creation of new forms of popular culture. It also considers the decade’s transformative nature and its long-lasting effects on American society. The 1960s are known for their substantial changes, and many anticipated breakthroughs did not fully occur, suggesting that while advancements were accomplished in some areas, other constraints and setbacks dampened the era’s optimism. President Read More …
The term biopower is a concept coined by the French philosopher Michel Foucault and developed as part of his philosophical work. Foucault defines biopower as a form of power that is established over life through a mechanism he calls biopolitics in modern societies. According to Foucault, biopower operates differently from traditional forms of power by exerting influence over the biological aspects of life, such as individuals’ bodies, health, reproductive abilities, Read More …