The Central Treaty Organization (CENTO), initially known as the Baghdad Pact, was a Cold War-era military alliance formed in 1955. It aimed to counter the spread of Soviet influence in the Middle East and South Asia. Despite its strategic objectives, CENTO struggled to achieve its goals and was eventually dissolved in 1979. Historical Background Objectives…
The Southeast Asia Treaty Organization (SEATO) was an international organization created during the Cold War to prevent the spread of communism in Southeast Asia. Inspired by the success of NATO in Europe, SEATO was established in 1954 to create a collective defense mechanism for the region. Despite its ambitious goals, the organization struggled with internal…
The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) is an intergovernmental military alliance established on April 4, 1949, with the signing of the North Atlantic Treaty, also known as the Washington Treaty. NATO serves as a system of collective defense, where member states agree to mutual defense in response to an attack by any external party. Founded…
After the Second World War, a new subject called Cold War was added to the study of international politics. Cold War is a term that expresses the state of international relations after the Second World War, especially the relations between the two superpowers, America and the Soviet Union. Even before the Second World War, the…
The Post War International Developments was important topic in history. The Second World War was so widespread and effective that with its end an era of present history came to an end and a new era began. The details of the major international events after the Second World War are as follows – Rise of…
The Eastern problem was a complex problem of Europe. The real attention towards this problem was given in the Vienna Congress of 1815. It is necessary to find a solution to the problems arising from the regions situated in the eastern region of Turkey. The Christian communities living in the Balkan regions took advantage of…
The French Revolution (1789–1799) was a pivotal event in world history that dismantled the centuries-old monarchy and feudal system in France and ushered in modern ideas of democracy, equality, and secular governance. The revolution had profound political, social, economic, and cultural consequences that shaped the modern era. The French Revolution (1789–1799) was a transformative event…
Rise and Growth of Absolutist State in France The rise and growth of the absolutist state in France is a significant chapter in European history, marked by the consolidation of centralized power in the hands of monarchs. This process culminated in the reign of Louis XIV, the “Sun King,” who epitomized the principles of absolutism….
Battle of Plassey Many European powers came to India for trade. Earning maximum profit in trade was the main objective of all these companies. In view of this profit, there was a kind of competition among them. First there was a conflict between the Portuguese and the Dutch. Then there was a conflict between the…
Role of Bismarck in diplomacy of Europe After the war between France and Prussia, Germany became a powerful state in Europe. From 1871 to 1890, Bismarck remained the pivot of European politics. For this reason, the period from 1871 to 1890 is called ‘The Period of Bismarck’ in the history of Europe. During this period,…