Tag Archives: Spanish Empire

The New Theology of (Global) Hope

Can Pope Francis save Venezuela’s soul?

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A History of Spanish Autonomy

How unresolved historic conflicts inside a nation undermine its future.

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German Scientists as 18th-Century Globalists

The Germans did not have an overseas empire in the 18th century. How did they still become a global force in trade, science, religion and exploration?

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Top Ten Globalist Features on Afghanistan

Nearly ten years after the U.S. invasion of Afghanistan, how is the country faring?

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The Globalist’s Top Features on the Middle East

Our top ten recent features on the Middle East paint a nuanced portrait of the world’s most volatile region.

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Why America Is Like Imperial Spain (Part II)

What lessons can Imperial Spain's travails in the Netherlands teach the United States about Afghanistan?

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Why America Is Like Imperial Spain (Part I)

When it comes to the United States’ Afghan foray, why is it instructive to recall Don Quixote's futile quest?

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Sailing from Spain to China: Globalization by Sea (Part II)

How did China’s money supply and American silver influence early globalization trends?

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Spain and China in the Age of Globalization (Part I)

What led to China and Spain becoming pioneering ocean explorers in ancient times?

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