Why did the Iran Hostage Crisis happen?
Find out why the ICJ was unable to resolve the Iran Hostage Crisis effectively on its own. Learn more about the role of the US to comprehend its vast political influence on the global scale.
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What happened in the Nicaragua case?
Why was the ICJ unsuccessful in managing the Nicaragua case? Identify and analyze the obstacles that impeded the UN efforts in ensuring adherence to the international law.
What was the Corfu Channel incident?
Learn more about the role of the ICJ in its first case relating to the Corfu Channel. Find out why it was not entirely successful in this situation during the Cold War period.
What was the Congo Crisis?
Was Cold War rivalry the greatest obstacle to the ONUC? Find out how the UN Secretary-Generals managed the challenges to fulfil the UN mandates in Congo.
What caused the 1948 Arab-Israeli war?
Learn more about this longstanding conflict to understand the changing role of the United Nations in its efforts to maintain international peace and security after World War Two.
What happened in the Suez Canal Crisis?
Was the United Nations successful in resolving the Suez Canal Crisis? Learn more about the instrumental role of the UN Secretary-General in formalizing the peacekeeping concept, such as the deployment of the UNEF.
How did Taiwan become a successful export economy?
Did the government play the most critical role? Find out more about the key contributing factors that can explain the phenomenal growth of Taiwan from the 1960s to the 1990s.
How did South Korea become a developed nation?
How did South Korea position itself as one of the ‘Four Asian Tigers’? Find out more about the important factors that contributed to the rapid economic development of South Korea from 1960s to 1990s.
How to revise for A Level History?
The study of A Level History requires proper planning and consistent preparation. Uncover the secrets and get started in your revision effectively.
What caused the end of the Cold War?
Was the collapse of the Soviet Union the most important factor in explaining how the Cold War ended? Learn more about the differing interpretations that can explain this historic moment.