Harold Macmillan and the fickleness of history
The onetime British PM’s apparent affable, avuncular nature masked a lethal ruthlessness
The onetime British PM’s apparent affable, avuncular nature masked a lethal ruthlessness
The arc of the moral universe will bend toward justice
Amidst acts of nationalism and racism, it can be difficult to see the fundamental goodness of humanity – but it’s there
Amidst acts of nationalism and racism, it can be difficult to see the fundamental goodness of humanity – but it’s there
Was the Armistice of 1918 a triumph or tragedy?
The 1918 Armistice was an enormous historical blunder that led to the greatest tragedy experienced in modern times
The 1918 Armistice was an enormous historical blunder that led to the greatest tragedy experienced in modern times
A Brexit perspective with 55-year-old roots
Charles de Gaulle's view of the English should help inform the conversation about whether the U.K. belongs in Europe
Charles de Gaulle’s view of the English should help inform the conversation about whether the U.K. belongs in Europe
Hubert Humphrey’s futile dash for Presidential power
Humphrey tried and tried again but, ambition notwithstanding, he was never meant for the job
Humphrey tried and tried again but, ambition notwithstanding, he was never meant for the job
Did Canada expel Russian diplomats for a false reason?
Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland plays fast and loose with the facts if she believes her grandfather wasn't a Nazi collaborator
Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland plays fast and loose with the facts if she believes her grandfather wasn’t a Nazi collaborator
What happens if America stops underwriting world order?
Because there are bad guys and bullies out there, a muscular cop – however imperfect – brings a degree of reassurance
Because there are bad guys and bullies out there, a muscular cop – however imperfect – brings a degree of reassurance
The Marshall Plan wasn’t a silver bullet
Called ‘the most generous act of any people, anytime, anywhere, to another people,‘ the post-war economic boost still had flaws
Called ‘the most generous act of any people, anytime, anywhere, to another people,‘ the post-war economic boost still had flaws
Second line of O Canada should read “Our home on native land”
One small change to the words of O Canada will remind us of our historic debt and help facilitate broader knowledge of Indigenous issues
One small change to the words of O Canada will remind us of our historic debt and help facilitate broader knowledge of Indigenous issues
Heroes and villains: how history picks the winners
The Second World War movie Darkest Hour raises questions about perspective and reality
The Second World War movie Darkest Hour raises questions about perspective and reality