The 2022 FIFA World Cup begins soon with Qatar as host, and it's full of controversy -- Qatar faces Ecuador in the opening game. So, once again, Cold War Studies is turning its focus to The Beautiful Game in the context of the Cold War. Background The first FIFA World Cup, held in 1930, was a 13 team event held in Uruguay. Since then, the contest has expanded to 32 teams. … [Read More...]
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COP-27 and The Lorax
It’s been a year since the last UN Climate Summit (COP-26) in Glasgow. COP-27, will begin this coming Sunday, November 6, in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt. This year the … [Read More...]
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Iran, Russia, and the Politics of Expediency
How did the headlines change from “Arming the Shah” to “Iran Sends Drone Trainers to Crimea to Aid Russian Military”? It’s perplexing, isn’t it? The relationship … [Read More...]
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October Surprise
It’s the first week in October and everyone seems to be talking about an October Surprise. Will Russia use tactical nuclear weapons against Ukraine? Will Trump’s ongoing legal issues come to a head before the midterm elections? Will he be indicted or … [Read More...]
Cuban Migration to the US: 2022
If you keep up with the news, I’m sure you’re aware of the global movement of displaced people fleeing their home countries. But did you know that, according to the United Nations, in June of 2022, one in 78 people across the world were considered … [Read More...]
The Rise of Fast Fashion: Globalization and Waste
Now that Labor Day is over, the “fall fashion” season is in full swing. And in today's world, most of that buying will center on "Fast Fashion" -- trendy, inexpensive garments produced in large amounts and manufactured speedily in subcontracted factories … [Read More...]
