Pupil outcome: I can explain the significance of the Truman Doctrine and the Marshall Plan. Key learning points: - Truman was concerned that high levels of poverty would allow communism to spread more easily in post-war Europe. - The...

The Zimmerman Telegram, a secret message from Germany to Mexico during the First World War, ended the United States’ neutrality and sealed the fate of the Central Powers.

When you think of American tough guys, who springs to mind? Probably not the President. But two-term Commander-in-Chief Teddy Roosevelt was hard as nails.

This video examines the foreign policy of containment employed by the U.S. during the Cold War.

HipHughes breezes through the essentials of George Washington's Farewell address. Just enough of the big ideas so you won't look like a dummy at a dinner party or in a US History class or in life in general.

Donald Trump's policies of "America First" are not the first time that phrase has been employed. In this video we will look at the origins of America First and specifically the America First Committee which tried unsuccessfully to keep...

When you think of American tough guys, who springs to mind? Probably not the President. But two-term Commander-in-Chief Teddy Roosevelt was hard as nails.

HipHughes explains the 1823 Foreign policy doctrine of James Monroe. First, you are not an idiot. The biggest concept lecture ever in the history of simple explanations. HipHughes glides through a brief explanation of the Monroe...

Mr. Hughes throws down some basic geography concepts as they relate to society and human development.

The World Economic Forum in Davos on Wednesday started with a special address by Brazil’s president Michel Temer.



During the speech Temer said Latin America’s largest economy is on the road to...

Two years into the Ukraine conflict, the initial unity of U.S.-led NATO appears to be fracturing. Despite substantial Western support for Kyiv, Russia has made significant gains, prompting many NATO nations to refocus on domestic issues...

President Donald Trump said Friday in a social media post he spoke with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and that the two would meet after Canada's election, amid an intensifying tariff war between the neighboring allies and major...

President Biden will speak Friday on the strength of unity and freedom from the site of Pointe du Hoc, Frrance, marking the 40th anniversary of the D-Day invasion of World War II. (Scripps News)

Oct.16 -- Ian Bremmer, founder and president at Eurasia Group, discusses the global impact of President Donald Trump's foreign policy. He speaks on "Bloomberg Surveillance."

Apr.12 -- Jacob Frenkel, Group of Thirty Chairman of the Board Of Trustees details the legacy of Robert Mundell and how his ideas "hypnotized" markets.

Jan.03 -- NYU Stern School Professor Nouriel Roubini and Ian Bremmer, president at Eurasia Group, discuss the geopolitical risks linked to the policies of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump. They speak on "Bloomberg Surveillance."

May.25 -- Facebook Inc. CEO Mark Zuckerberg told Harvard graduates that they need to help others find purpose in a world where machines are taking away some of the steady jobs and communities aren’t as stable, leading to isolation and...

Interview with Governor Ronald Reagan of California

1 SOUNDBITE:(English) Ronald Reagan says that George McGovern's policies are the greatest departure from Democratic policy in his lifetime, critisies policy of releasing...

Oct.18 -- Jacob Frenkel, chairman at JPMorgan Chase International, discusses changes to the world economy and the shortfalls of isolationism. He speaks with Bloomberg's Francine Lacqua on "Bloomberg Surveillance."

French President Francois Hollande calls for efforts to intensify the relationship between Europe and Asia in the face of resurgent isolationism

CLEAN: Reforms plant seeds of hope for Myanmar far

Oct. 23 -- A former Swedish prime minister has defended the European Union in the wake of the U.K.'s vote to leave the single market. But, Carl Bildt also said isolationism is a rising concern after Brexit and with politicians around the...