Mussolini won early support from the large landowners of the Po Valley, and came to power at the invitation of King Victor Emmanuel III; Hitler allied himself with the army and big business to win the ...

From a crumbling pill box in the UK to a derelict rail line in Hawaii, these are the abandoned World War II places that the world forgot.

Some animal societies are ruled by despots with an iron fist, while others seem naturally egalitarian – and they all have ...

"Europe’s relevance will depend on its readiness to live in a world without the Atlantic alliance," writes Ivan Krastev ...

With the US set to host the World Cup this year, calls for a boycott are growing amid geopolitical tensions. Can FIFA keep ...

We are now justifiably focused on the upcoming general election, which will hopefully give us an elected and accountable government and restart our journey towards democracy.

The German army was known for designing large super weapons. While many failed, many of the engineers behind these devices were later absorbed by the British and American governments for future use.

To place Ankara and Doha – two of the most vocal enablers of Hamas – in charge of shepherding Gaza toward peace is akin to ...

For the first time in the history of the Secret Intelligence Service, a woman has been ordained at its altar of power, signifying a major cultural ...

The US strike in Venezuela signals the end of institutional pretense, forcing China to confront the raw realities of US power ...

Across continents and decades, these ‘praetorian guards’ have acted as both shield and sword, protecting rulers while enforcing fear. Their names change, their uniforms differ, but their mission remai ...