The Murder of Julius Caesar: A Watershed Moment for Western Civilization
On March 15, 44 BC Julius Caesar was assassinated. His death ushered in a new era for Rome and Western history.
Asia
US Trying to Contact Myanmar Detainees as Coup Leaders Grow More Violent
Allegations of torture in Myanmar haven’t been confirmed, but the State Department is pushing for a meeting with Aung San Suu Kyi.
Myanmar Military Increasingly Turning to Deadly Force Against Coup Protests
“We are seeing a surge in unlawful killings, including apparent extrajudicial executions, with no attempt to rein in the use of lethal force.”
How China’s Special Forces Stack Up Against US Special Operations
Over the last two decades, special operations forces have become the go-to choice for policymakers and military leaders around the world.
“Age of Samurai: Battle for Japan” Review, Netflix Hits on Underreported History
Netflix’s new series does a superb job of blending battle recreations with beautiful, historically thoughtful depictions of Samurai in Japan.
Myanmar Security Forces Open Fire on Crowds, Scores Dead
The coup in Myanmar is boiling over; at least eighteen deaths have been reported after security forces opened fire on a crowd on Sunday.
Chinese Spies Are Playing a Dangerous Game in Taiwan
The ongoing spy games of espionage, misinformation and deceit between China and Taiwan reveals the true nature of their tenuous relationship.
China’s Coast Guard Ships Worry Japan, Which is Scrambling to Keep Up
China’s massive Coast Guard and a new law expanding what it can do have worried its neighbors, maybe none of them more so than Japan.
February 23, 1945, Marines Raise the Flag on Mount Suribachi
On February 23, 1945, one of the most iconic pictures in military history was taken when the Marines raised the U.S. flag on Mount Suribachi, Iwo Jima.
China Acknowledges Troops Killed in Indian Border Clash for First Time
The death of the soldiers, the youngest of whom was 19, came as China and India fought in the Galwan Valley on June 15, 2020 over a de facto border.
Remembering John Basilone, Medal of Honor, USMC Guadalcanal
John Basilone is a legend. His actions during the fighting on Guadalcanal in October, 1942, resulted in him being awarded the Medal of Honor.
MACV-SOG, Created in Vietnam, Still Influences US Special Operations
MACV-SOG was deactivated as the Vietnam War ended, but the secretive group’s legacy lives on with Joint Special Operations Command.
