Discusses the war between the United States and Afghanistan in the aftermath of the 2001 terrorist attacks on New York and Washington, D.C., providing some historical context for the rise of the Taliban and al-Qaida.
Examines the history behind the Intifadas, Palestinian uprisings that were triggered by a traffic accident in 1987, died down, were begun anew in 2000, and are ongoing.
Examines the history behind the longest war of the twentieth century, which raged between Iran and Iraq in the 1980s, and looks at its ongoing ramifications.
Examines the history behind Israel's mid-twentieth century battle for independence amid the surrounding Arab nations, plus biographical notes on important figures and a look at the effects of this war.
Examines the history behind the 1967 war between Israel and its surrounding Arab neighbors, Egypt, Syria, and Jordan, plus biographical notes on important figures and a look at the effects of this war.
Examines the history behind Egypt's push for control of the Suez Canal and the battle waged against Britain, France, and Israel, and includes biographical notes on leaders and a look at the effects of the crisis.
Examines the history behind the 1973 war between Israel and its Arab neighbors, Egypt and Syria (backed by Iraq, Jordan, and Saudi Arabia), plus biographical notes on important figures and a look at the effects of this war.