Key Figures

Leader: Antonio de Oliveira Salazar

Geopolitical analyses and chronicles addressing the decisions, influence, and historical impact of Antonio de Oliveira Salazar.

2 articles

Published Chronicles & Analyses

The Carnation Revolution of 1974: The End of Salazar's Regime in Portugal
Geopolitical Chronology

The Carnation Revolution of 1974: The End of Salazar's Regime in Portugal

The peaceful military coup in Lisbon that overthrew the Estado Novo regime, brought democracy to Portugal, and started rapid decolonization in Africa.

August 10, 2023 16 min read
The Bay of Pigs Invasion of 1961: The CIA's Cuban Debacle
International Crises

The Bay of Pigs Invasion of 1961: The CIA's Cuban Debacle

The failed invasion of Cuba by US-backed exiles, which strengthened Castro's regime and pushed him directly into the Soviet sphere.

February 15, 2021 22 min read