Behind the Times

Lost in the Kennedy Files

The release of government documents related to the Kennedy assassination will keep scholars busy for years, but will we learn anything new?

Ghana Against Corruption

A strong anti-graft sentiment runs throughout Ghana’s history, as its leaders have sometimes discovered the hard way.

Remembering South Vietnam

With North Vietnam’s victory in 1975, its southern counterpart ceased to exist. What happened to South Vietnam?

The Ghosts of Gaelic

Gaelic language and culture in Scotland have a long history, often subsumed by English. Is there hope for their future?

The Nabataeans are Coming

Pre-Islamic history was once taboo in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Will the ‘rediscovery’ of an ancient people – the Nabataeans – encourage international tourism?

Doing Business with Russia

Russia’s entry into the global economy was met with glee by international firms in the early 1990s. The exodus has been just as sudden.