The Teller Amendment (1898) was a legislative measure that declared the United States would not annex Cuba after the Spanish-American War.
The Gulf of Tonkin Resolution (1964) Explained
The Gulf of Tonkin Resolution was a U.S. congressional resolution that authorized military intervention in Vietnam.
Jameson Raid Explained
The Jameson Raid was a failed British-led military incursion into the South African Republic in 1895, aimed at overthrowing the Boer government and sparking an uprising of British settlers.
Banana Wars Explained
The Banana Wars were a series of U.S. military interventions in Latin America during the early 20th century aimed at protecting American business interests and maintaining political stability.
Iraqi conflict (2003–present) Explained
The Iraqi conflict (2003–present) refers to the ongoing military and political turmoil in Iraq following the US-led invasion in 2003, characterized by sectarian violence, insurgency, and the rise of ISIS.
Suez Crisis Explained
The Suez Crisis was a 1956 conflict in which Egypt nationalized the Suez Canal, leading to a military intervention by Britain, France, and Israel.
United States invasion of Panama Explained
The United States invasion of Panama in 1989 aimed to remove Panamanian dictator Manuel Noriega and restore democracy.
War on terror Explained
The “War on Terror” refers to the global military campaign launched by the United States and its allies after the September 11 attacks to combat terrorism and eliminate terrorist organizations.
Spanish–American War Explained
The Spanish-American War was a conflict between Spain and the United States in 1898, resulting in the acquisition of territories by the US and the end of Spanish colonial rule in the Americas.
Gulf War Explained
The Gulf War was a military conflict between Iraq and a coalition of 35 nations led by the United States, triggered by Iraq’s invasion of Kuwait in 1990.
French Fury Explained
The French Fury was a violent uprising in 1583 by French soldiers against the Spanish occupation of Antwerp during the Eighty Years’ War.
NATO bombing of Yugoslavia Explained
The NATO bombing of Yugoslavia was a military intervention aimed at stopping the ethnic cleansing and human rights abuses committed by the Yugoslav government in Kosovo.