Jefferson and Washington warned future Americans about entangling our country in too many alliances. Since WWII, we have largely ignored this advice. View our defense pacts, along with the rest of the world, on this map that resembles a...

The BBC provides a general overview of the country of Japan. Content includes a focus on Japan's recent history, leaders and media. There is also a timeline of key events in Japanese history.

The BBC provides a general overview of the country of Iran. Content includes a focus on the recent history and leaders of Iran including Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and Mahmoud Ahmadinejad.