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Past politicians, legislation and political movements have changed the course of history in ways both big and small. Welcome to our blast to the past.
Why its impossible to Escape from North Korea
In this jeep sits a North Korean soldier who, fed up with Kim Jong-un’s policies, is speeding toward the border in an attempt to cross it. He knows very well that he’ll either be killed or at the very least badly injured. So, what desperate situation has pushed him to take such a drastic step? We'll get to that in a moment.
By Jehanzeb Khan7 months ago in The Swamp
Lenin vs Stalin: Their Showdown Over the Birth of the USSR
The question of where Russia begins and ends—and who constitutes the Russian people—has preoccupied Russian thinkers for centuries. The collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991 and the Russian aggression against Ukraine in 2014 turned these concerns into a big “Russian question” that constitutes a world problem: What should be the relation of the new Russian state to its former imperial possessions—now independent post-Soviet republics such as Georgia, Armenia and Ukraine—and to the Russian and Russian-speaking enclaves in those republics? How should mental maps of Russian ethnicity, culture and identity be reconciled with the political map of the Russian federation?
By Kristen Orkoshneli7 months ago in The Swamp
Pakistan Dares India. AI-Generated.
🔥 A Bold Challenge Sends Shockwaves In a provocative and defiant stance, Pakistani military officials issued a direct challenge to India this week, escalating the already tense relationship between the two nations. Framed by state media as a response to “repeated violations and strategic arrogance” by New Delhi, Pakistan’s move is being interpreted by analysts as the start of a new, more aggressive chapter in the long-standing conflict.
By Saboor Brohi 7 months ago in The Swamp
Saddam Hussein: The Rise, Betrayal, and Fall of Iraq’s Last Lion.Hero or Villain
Introduction History is filled with leaders who divide the world between hero and villain. Saddam Hussein, Iraq’s iron-fisted dictator, was one of them. From his rise as a secular modernizer to a tyrant who used chemical weapons and clashed with superpowers, Saddam’s story is a window into betrayal, power games, and how the Middle East became the epicenter of endless conflict.This is not just the story of one man — it’s a reminder of how foreign interests, oil, and regional rivalries can ignite wars that shape generations to come.
By Saeed ullah7 months ago in The Swamp
Air India Flight 171: The Mysterious Fuel Cutoff That Led to Disaster
1. A Catastrophe Minutes After Takeoff On June 12, 2025, Air India Flight 171—a Boeing 787‑8 Dreamliner—crash-landed into a residential hostel in Ahmedabad just 30 to 40 seconds after takeoff. The plane was en route from Ahmedabad to London Gatwick, carrying 230 passengers and 12 crew members. Of those aboard, 241 perished, and 19 were killed on the ground, with dozens more injured. Only one passenger survived, later identified as Vishwash Kumar Ramesh .
By Ikram Ullah8 months ago in The Swamp
Trump's Frustration with Putin and the Uncertain Future of the Russia-Ukraine War
The ongoing war in Ukraine continues to test the diplomatic resolve of world leaders, with recent developments highlighting growing frustration in the United States. President Donald Trump, who once vowed to end the war in Ukraine within 24 hours of taking office, now faces mounting obstacles in his attempts to broker peace. Despite multiple rounds of negotiations and increasing diplomatic engagement, a ceasefire remains elusive as Russia intensifies its military campaign against Ukraine.
By Ikram Ullah8 months ago in The Swamp
Proxy Battles and Sanctions: Inside the U.S.–Iran Cold War
The Silent War Between Iran and America: What the World Isn’t Seeing You’ve probably heard about the tension between Iran and the United States—sanctions, political threats, occasional fiery statements. But have you ever stopped to wonder if all this is just the surface of a much deeper, more complex game? A game so carefully played by global powers that its true nature remains hidden from most of us, yet its consequences ripple across the entire world.
By MIK Wonder's8 months ago in The Swamp
Iran vs. Israel: Who Won the War
The world is watching with growing concern as tensions between two powerful Middle Eastern countries—Iran and Israel—continue to rise. Military escalations, verbal threats, and intelligence leaks have created an atmosphere where a full-scale war no longer feels hypothetical—it feels possible.
By Zabih hijran8 months ago in The Swamp
