The Yellow Market for Counterfeit Coins During the 18th century, British trading abroad flourished. In 1756, Samuel Johnson observed, “There wasn’t from the earliest ages a time when trade so much…
The Legendary Black Samurai Who Changed His Life Yasuke, an anime series, debuted on Netflix in 2021. It is based on the true story of an African warrior who, after migrating to Japan,…
Sociocultural Evolutions – theories of sociobiology Sociocultural evolution is a theory that attempts to explain how societies and cultures evolve over time. Sociocultural evolutions are sociobiological and cultural evolution theories that…
Survivalism – a Social Movement Survivalism is a movement, lifestyle, or philosophy that focuses on preparing for and surviving potential disruptions in daily life, such as natural disasters, economic collapse,…
Societal Collapse – fall of a complex human society Societal collapse refers to the complete or severe breakdown of a society’s social, political, economic, and cultural systems. It is the collapse of a complex…
Religious Nationalism – a political ideology Religious nationalism is a political ideology that blends aspects of nationalism with religion. It can be defined in several ways, including as a religion in…
Social Degeneration “Social degeneration” is commonly used to describe the perceived decline or deterioration of a society’s social, cultural, or moral qualities. In the 18th and 19th…
Low-intensity Conflict – a military conflict A low-intensity conflict (LIC) is a military conflict between two or more state or non-state entities that is less intense than a conventional war. It…
Ethnic Nationalism – a form of nationalism Ethnic nationalism is a political theory or movement that emphasizes the value of ethnicity, culture, language, and history as the foundation of a nation’s identity…
Cross-cultural Competence Cross-cultural competency is the capacity to engage and communicate effectively with people from various cultural backgrounds. It refers to the information, abilities, and affect/motivation that…
Regional Science – a field of the social sciences Regional science is an interdisciplinary branch of study that focuses on the investigation of geographical, economic, and social regions. It is a social science subject…
Public Diplomacy Public diplomacy is a branch of international relations and foreign policy concerned with a government’s efforts to interact with and influence foreign publics in order…