Leader: Lyndon B. Johnson
Geopolitical analyses and chronicles addressing the decisions, influence, and historical impact of Lyndon B. Johnson.
Published Chronicles & Analyses
The Election of Donald Trump in 2016: America First and Global Reshuffling
Donald Trump's populist victory in the 2016 US presidential election over Hillary Clinton marked a profound turning point, initiating a paradigm shift from neoliberal globalism toward an 'America First' nationalist stance, characterized by protectionist tariffs, withdrawal from international agreements, and significant tensions with long-standing NATO allies.
The Brexit Referendum of 2016: The United Kingdom Votes to Leave the EU
An in-depth historical and geopolitical analysis of the 2016 Brexit referendum, where 52% of British voters chose to withdraw from the European Union, triggering years of profound domestic political and constitutional disputes, and realigning the UK's international standing.
The Gulf of Tonkin Incident of 1964: Escalation in Vietnam
How a controversial naval incident in the Gulf of Tonkin was used to pass a Congressional resolution for sending mass US troops to Vietnam.
The Sino-Indian War of 1962: Clash on the Roof of the World
The brief but intense border conflict in the Himalayas that damaged relations between Asia's two giants and altered the balance of power.
The 2008 Global Financial Crisis: Geopolitical Slump of Western Hegemony
The subprime mortgage meltdown, the collapse of Lehman Brothers, and the resulting shift that boosted China's stature as a global creditor and challenged the foundations of Western economic models.
Sputnik and the Dawn of the Space Race: Geopolitics Beyond Earth
How the launch of the first artificial satellite Sputnik-1 triggered a technological shock in America and started the Space Race.
The Fall of Dien Bien Phu: End of the French Empire in Indochina
An analysis of the epic battle that marked the defeat of French colonialism in Indochina, leading to the division of Vietnam and US involvement.