In recent times, tensions between Anglophone Cameroonians in former British territory and Francophone-dominated government led to an ongoing civil war known as the Anglophone Crisis in...
The decline continued through a transitional period of approximately 100 years followed by the Middle Period of Cambodian history, also called the Post-Angkor Period, beginning in...
After centuries under Portuguese rule, Cabo Verde won its independence on July 5th, 1975. Aristides Pereira became its first president and Pedro Pires became its first...
The Bruneian Empire was formed in the fifteenth century and was a thalassocracy that covered the northern part of Borneo and the southern Philippines. Local scholars assume...
Democratization and economic development Democratization in Brazil was a process of political liberalization and social inclusion that took place from 1974 to 1988. It was initiated by...
The incorporation of Bosnia and Herzegovina into Yugoslavia after World War I and World War II. The breakup of Yugoslavia and the Bosnian War (1992-1995), which...
Democracy period: Bolivia returned to democracy in 1982, after a long period of dictatorship and instability. The democratic era was marked by economic liberalization, constitutional reforms,...
Bhutan underwent significant reforms and modernization in the 20th century, especially under the reign of King Jigme Dorji Wangchuk (1952-1972), who abolished slavery, introduced land reforms,...
Bermuda has a rich and diverse history, involving shipwrecks, pirates, slavery, naval and military bases, tourism, and offshore finance. If you want to learn more about...
Since then, Benin has been a stable democracy with peaceful transfers of power. Kérékou returned to power in 1996 and served two terms until 2006. He...