history

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.

"Silent Wings Over Sirsa: Pakistan’s Phantom Strike"
The sky over northern India was moonless, quiet, and cloaked in deep velvet. At Sirsa Airbase, the heart of India’s western aerial defense, all was still. Hangars glowed faintly under perimeter lights, Sukhois and Mirages slept on runways, watched by sleepy ground crews.
By Saboor Brohi 8 months ago in The Swamp
Why Did Iran Strike Israel? Unpacking a High-Stakes Escalation
Introduction In a historic and alarming shift, Iran launched a direct military strike against Israel in April 2024, marking a significant escalation in their decades-long proxy conflict. While hostilities between the two nations have simmered for years—through cyber warfare, intelligence operations, and regional militias—this open attack raised global concern about a broader Middle East war. But what exactly prompted Iran’s action? And what are the implications?
By Saboor Brohi 8 months ago in The Swamp
Is the World Preparing for a Third World War?
A Dangerous Time for the World We are living in a time of great uncertainty. Across the world, political tension, war, and hatred are rising. Some experts and ordinary people alike are starting to ask a very serious question: Is the world preparing for a third world war?
By Zakir Ullah8 months ago in The Swamp
The Great Depression:
Introduction The Great Depression was a significant and harrowing chapter in American history, reshaping the economy, society, and government. It serves as a stark reminder of how interconnected our financial systems are and how the decisions we make today can echo through time. Alarmingly, many of the factors that contributed to the Great Depression are resurfacing in our current climate. This essay will highlight the causes of the Great Depression and draw parallels to contemporary issues, including government deregulation, corruption, the glorification of wealth, and the rise of exclusionary purity movements. With only 4 years away from the 100th anniversary of the beginning of the Great Depression, it behoves us to take a serious sociopolitical look at the parallels of today that have us headed unavoidably to our next one.
By Meko James 8 months ago in The Swamp
Ukraine Under Fire: Russia Launches Summer Offensive With Unprecedented Airstrikes
Ukraine Under Fire: Russia Launches Summer Offensive With Unprecedented Airstrikes As the war in Ukraine enters its third summer, a dangerous new chapter has begun. Russia has launched what analysts describe as its most intense wave of airstrikes since the beginning of the full-scale invasion in February 2022. From Kharkiv to Kyiv, Ukrainian cities have been battered by drones, missiles, and aerial bombs. At the same time, Russian troops have intensified ground operations across the eastern front.
By Saboor Brohi 8 months ago in The Swamp
Presidential Bromances Gone Bad
Franklin D. Roosevelt and Joseph P. Kennedy Sr. Bros: Roosevelt and Kennedy, a wealthy businessman and investor, developed a close alliance in the 1930s. Kennedy supported FDR's New Deal and campaigned for him, leveraging his wealth and influence. FDR appointed Joseph Kennedy as the first SEC chairman and later as ambassador to the UK.
By Scott Christenson🌴8 months ago in The Swamp
The BVR Technology & Future Warfare: China vs USA vs Europe
Introduction: The New Face of War In a world increasingly shaped by digital intelligence and machine-led precision, the battlefield is evolving. What was once dominated by dogfights and visible enemies is now defined by silence, distance, and invisible threats. This is the era of Beyond Visual Range (BVR) warfare—a domain where pilots may never see the target they're tasked to destroy, and where machines think faster than humans can react. The adoption and advancement of BVR missile technology marks not only a tactical evolution but a seismic shift in defense doctrines, national identities, and the emotional psychology of warfare.
By 🍂🍂🍂.8 months ago in The Swamp
Self-Immolation Speaks. Content Warning.
Author's Note: At the time of writing this piece, February 2024, Aaron Bushnell was the second person to self-immolate to protest the genocide in Palestine. Since then, there have been two other self-immolations reported that directly cite the Palestinian genocide as the reason for their act of protest. Samuel Mena Jr. and Matt Nelson both self-immolated for the Palestinian people in September and October of 2024, respectively. Mena survived the injuries he sustained, but Nelson did not. Both men stated that Israel's genocidal actions against Palestinians were their reason for this extreme and potentially lethal act. A photojournalist, a veteran, an active serviceman, and an unidentified woman... As the genocide rages on and escalates further, I wonder how many sacrifices it will take for people to listen? How much further will we need to escalate to be heard?
By kp8 months ago in The Swamp
The Quiet Return to Faith
For decades, the dominant narrative in Western culture has been that religion is fading. From emptying pews to the rise of secularism in media, education, and politics, many believed faith was becoming obsolete. But in 2025, a quieter and far more surprising story is unfolding.
By Robert Lacy8 months ago in The Swamp
Project 2025 Isn’t the Threat—The Unconstitutional Status Quo Is
If bringing power back under the Constitution feels dangerous, maybe the real danger is what we've accepted as "normal." The outrage over Project 2025 says a lot—not about the project, but about how far we've let our government drift from the Constitution. Because if returning power to elected officials and dismantling unelected bureaucracies feels "authoritarian," maybe the system we've accepted isn't as democratic as we think.
By Robert Lacy8 months ago in The Swamp
What Happened to True Journalism? A Nation Starved of Truth
There was a time when journalism carried the weight of the republic—tasked with uncovering what was hidden, holding the powerful accountable, and speaking for those who couldn't. It wasn't perfect, but it was respected. The press said, and the country listened.
By Robert Lacy8 months ago in The Swamp
May 28th: How Pakistan’s Nuclear Test Redefined Regional Power Balance
Introduction May 28th stands as a defining date in the history of South Asia, marking Pakistan’s emergence as a nuclear-armed state and fundamentally reshaping the regional power balance. On this day in 1998, Pakistan conducted its first public nuclear weapons test, sending shockwaves through the geopolitical landscape of South Asia and the wider international community. This act was not merely a demonstration of military capability but a bold assertion of strategic autonomy, directly challenging the long-standing nuclear dominance of India. The May 28th nuclear test underscored Pakistan’s resolve to safeguard its national security in a highly volatile regional environment and introduced a new dimension to the Pakistan India nuclear rivalry.
By Shamshair Khan Hasan Zai8 months ago in The Swamp