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The consensus view of the Civil War - that it was first and foremost a war to restore the Union, and an antislavery war only later when it became necessary for Union victory - dies here. James Oakes’s groundbreaking history shows how deftly Lincoln and congressional Republicans pursued antislavery throughout the war, pragmatic in policy but steadfast on principle. In the disloyal South the federal government quickly began freeing slaves, immediately and without slaveholder compensation, as they fled to Union lines.

The companion to the Oscar-nominated documentary, an unparalleled look inside Israel's security establishment. Imagine the following situation: You have just received a tip that six suicide bombers are making their way into the heart of Israel's major cities, each one to a different city, to set off explosions in the most crowded centers of population. How far would you go to stop the attacks?

Join us as we delve into the critical Vicksburg campaign of the American Civil War, which unfolded between December 1862 and July 1863. This decisive victory for the Union, led by the strategic brilliance of General Ulysses S. Grant, not only secured control of the Mississippi River but also propelled Grant to command all Union forces at President Lincolns behest. Historian James M. McPherson hailed Vicksburg as “the most brilliant and innovative campaign of the Civil War,” while a U.S. Army field manual declared it “the most brilliant campaign ever fought on American soil.” Discover ...

Step back in time to the pivotal day of September 17, 1862, when the Battle of Antietam, known as Sharpsburg to the Confederacy, marked the bloodiest day of the American Civil War. This fierce confrontation saw Confederate General Lees attempt to invade the North thwarted, and the outcome dramatically shifted the course of the war. This crucial Northern victory inspired President Abraham Lincoln to issue The Emancipation Proclamation, a monumental step towards freeing enslaved individuals in states rebelling against the Union. Published in 1960 as part of the Historical Handbook series by the ...

The definitive account of the decade-long pursuit and capture of Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, the terrorist mastermind of 9/11. Only minutes after United 175 plowed into the World Trade Center's South Tower, people in positions of power correctly suspected who was behind the assault: Osama bin Laden...

Acclaimed Israeli intelligence analyst Avi Melamed has spent more than 30 years interpreting Middle East affairs. His long-awaited Inside the Middle East challenges widely accepted perceptions and provides a gripping and uniquely enlightening guide to make sense of the events unfolding in the region. Melamed considers all the major power players in the Middle East, explains the underlying issues, and creates a three-dimensional picture, an illustration that connects the dots and provides a fascinating road map.

They Must Be Stopped is New York Times bestselling author Brigitte Gabriel's warning to the world: We can no longer ignore the growth of radical Islam--we must act soon, and powerfully. Gabriel challenges our western and politically-correct notions about Islam, demonstrating why radical Islam is...

Podcast of the Kentucky Army National Guard

This series features brief discussions with leading China experts on a range of issues in the U.S.-China relationship, including domestic politics, foreign policy, economics, security, culture, the environment, and areas of global concern. For more interviews, videos, and links to events, visit our website: www.ncuscr.org. The National Committee on U.S.-China Relations is the leading nonprofit, nonpartisan organization that encourages understanding of China and the United States among citizens of both countries.

William (Billy) Mitchell was a visionary U.S. Army officer who commanded all American air operations in France during World War I. A staunch advocate for the power of air warfare, he foresaw a future where bombers would be the pivotal weapon in conflicts. Following the war, Mitchell fervently campaigned for the establishment of a robust U.S. Air Force as an independent military entity, while simultaneously challenging the excessive funding of battleships in the Navy, convinced that they would be easily overpowered by enemy aircraft. His relentless pursuit of reform led to a significant clash ...

Terrorism expert Erick Stakelbeck pulls back the curtain on ISIS, the violent terrorist organization spreading death and hate in the Middle East. The rise of ISIS took the White House by complete surprise: President Obama called the group "JV" then was forced to reassess when ISIS began executing innocent American journalists. Now radicalized Americans and Europeans are joining ISIS' ranks.

We discuss the day's biggest stories and interview the people you want to hear from. Hear about the behind-the-scenes that doesn't always make it into print, and get to know our brilliant team of reporters.

Russia Decoded explains how the Kremlin shapes its narrative of current domestic and international events through tightly curated state news broadcasts. Co-hosts Andy Kuchins, a senior fellow at CFTNI and adjunct professor at Johns Hopkins SAIS in Washington, and Chris Monday, a professor of economics at Dongseo University in Busan, South Korea, are veteran observers of Soviet and Russian media. Kuchins and Monday frame their discussions around the weekly Russian news round-up program Vesti Nedeli (“News of the Week”), broadcast on Russia’s Channel 2 on Sunday evenings. Viewed through ...

CNA's experts understand today's complex and dynamic national security environment. On CNA Talks, you'll find analysis of globe-shaping conflicts, foreign policy and shifting alliances, regional breakdowns, pandemics and other health crises, environmental disasters, homeland security concerns, and the future of strategic competition. Follow CNA Talks to go behind the headlines and learn from data-driven, objective, discussions on the factors shaping today's national security landscape.

Penguin presents the audiobook edition of National Populism: The Revolt Against Liberal Democracy, A Pelican Book, written by Roger Eatwell and Matthew Goodwin and read by Matthew Goodwin. A crucial new guide to one of the most urgent political phenomena of our time: the rise of national...

Nestled in the gently rolling farmlands around the historic town of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, was the site of one of the most pivotal battles in American history. Over the course of three intense days, from July 1 to July 3, 1863, a fierce confrontation erupted between 75,000 Confederate forces and 88,000 Union troops, resulting in a staggering 51,000 casualties. Both sides displayed remarkable bravery, peaking with the iconic Confederate assault known as Pickett‚s Charge on July 3. This Union victory marked the end of the last Confederate invasion of the North and heralded a slow decline in...

At this convention, let's build a DSA for All! It’s time to change DSA into a force strong enough to reshape the country. To organize on the scale of the next presidential election, potential general strike, and whatever other national ruptures may come. The way electing Zohran is changing NYC? We need DSA members able to make that level of change everywhere, and on a national level too. The only way to do so is to become a genuine, mass political party. An organization in the millions, that anyone whose values align with ours can easily hear about, understand, support, join, and learn to ...

Washington, D.C.‘s fiercest independent reporters – Raheem Kassam and Natalie Winters – present real news and investigations from the nation‘s Capitol. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Expert analysis, insights and opinion on the national security challenges facing Australia and the Indo-Pacific. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our team of political journalists talk us through the week that was in the Scottish Parliament, with appearances from politicians, campaigners and experts explaining key new stories.