History

With a steady hand—and some willingness to face criticism—he ushered China into the world economy.

Relying on Hollywood clichés, “Argentina, 1985” offers a pat, sentimentalized view of history.

Post-apartheid South Africa remains steeped in the “rainbow nation” ideals of reconciliation and forgiveness—but it has never truly reckoned with accountability.

A new law seeks to unearth Franco’s victims, but it doesn’t go as far as truth commissions in countries like Argentina, Chile, and South Africa.

One negotiator remained constant throughout the four years of Brexit talks. Hear his story.

A street vendor’s plight highlights violations that Washington would prefer to ignore.

In Chinese history, long-term emperors and generalissimos have been far more common than rules-bound leaders.

Building an economy that is both green and resilient requires EU-wide solidarity.

The Cold War-era standoff is more relevant than ever.

The West is using the wrong analogy for Russia’s invasion—and worsening the outcome.

A new recruitment system could endanger Gurkha regiments—the “umbilical bond” between the two countries.

Britain and the United States overthrew the country’s last democratic government. Supporting pro-democracy protesters is an opportunity for redemption.

A new history explores an intense period of hope, reform, and death.

Historical analogies can harm more than help in understanding crises.

The Chinese president faces tough choices on how to restore the country’s economic momentum.

What happened to all those bestselling individual food histories?

Russia is among the world’s most ambitious imperial nations.

They don’t just want a diplomatic deal; they want a reckoning with a history of abuse.

People-to-people interactions are longer and deeper than the pair’s state relations.

The new prime minister is making Britain look like Argentina—in more ways than one.