Salvador Allende was the first democratically elected socialist president of Chile who implemented radical reforms before being overthrown in a military coup.
War in Afghanistan Explained
The War in Afghanistan was a conflict that began in 2001, following the September 11 attacks, and involved the United States and its allies fighting against the Taliban and other insurgent groups.
Armenian genocide Explained
The Armenian genocide refers to the systematic extermination of the Armenian population by the Ottoman Empire during World War I.
Martial law in Poland Explained
Martial law in Poland refers to the period of authoritarian rule imposed by the communist government in 1981 to suppress political opposition and maintain control.
Gwangju Uprising Explained
The Gwangju Uprising was a pro-democracy movement in South Korea in 1980 that resulted in a violent government crackdown and became a symbol of resistance against authoritarian rule.