Many independence days across the world are celebrated by many cultures as a result of the era of European colonialism that shaped the modern map
Colonialism articles on Democracy Chronicles
European colonialism, or imperialism, began in the 15th century with the "Age of Discovery", led by Portuguese and Spanish exploration of the Americas, was quickly followed by an explosion of conquest from European nation out towards Africa, the Middle East, India, and Asia, eventually impacting every nation on the planet. The world experienced colonialism together and today's world has been shaped by this critical and violent period of history. Also see our section on World Democracy and our archive of history articles.
Corruption and the Root of All Evil
We cannot trust elected officials to protect our welfare so that means we must look to each other. Cast aside foolish labels such as Democrat and Republican to find the Root of All Evil
Neoconservatism and the Propagation of Democracy
Neoconservatism stands for curtailing the size of government when it comes to entitlements and expanding it for the purpose of propagating democracy.
New Book Examines Eastern Europe Under Soviets
Domination, colonization for sections of Eastern Europe under Soviets that felt total control
On Arabs, Ottomans and Modern Turkey
Turkey can leverage its unique history and lead region into arms of democratic world. If Turkey is to retake its place as the center of Muslim thought and power, as it has every right to do, it must stand up to the dictatorships on its borders and embrace its true allies in the democratic world.
The Arab Spring is Still Blooming
There is a new phenomenon called democracy in the Arab world and there should be no question that this is a remarkably positive turn of events that should continue to be supported by people of good will the world over.
Some Interesting Angles on Independence Day in America
Fourth of July Independence Day in America at the White House and a Great Early European Map
A Really Democratic Foreign Policy
Really Democratic Foreign Policy: When Immanuel Kant and Thomas Paine wrote of democracy in the days of the American Revolution, they did so based on a belief that democratic countries would avoid war with each other. Let it be so.
Interconnected World Democracy and the Modern Economy
The percentage of humanity that is plugged into this interconnected world democracy-based economy is greater than at anytime in history in era of the planet
The Common Sense of Thomas Paine in the Arab World
Thomas Paine in the Arab World: Hopefully, over time and with some luck, it will gradually become possible for Arab citizens to see their politicians in the same honorable light as American citizens see our politicians: a necessary evil