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45 Years Ago, The US Almost Fought A Nuclear War With Syria And Russia

Michael Peck, The National Interest
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This Is How The US Military Would Have Invaded Cuba In 1962
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You Can Now Own Your Very Own Almost-New Soviet MiG Fighter Jet

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Millennials Don’t Understand Why Everyone Is So Worked Up About Russia

Vera Bergengruen, McClatchy Washington Bureau

An aircraft collecting atmospheric data during Juniper Nuclear bomb test; Operation Hardtack in July 1958.

5 Cold War Mistakes That Nearly Killed Us All

Here are five times the world narrowly avoided a nuclear holocaust.

James Clark

Anna Chapman, a Russian spy who was busted in a New York City spy ring, enjoys celebrity status in Moscow.

6 Spies Who Risked It All For Drugs, Fame, Sex, And Diamonds

These modern-day spies didn’t have strong ideological allegiances, except perhaps to the high life.

Tahlia Y. Burton

President Barack Obama speaks at the League of Conservation Voters Capitol Dinner at the Ronald Reagan Building on Wednesday, June 25, 2014, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

Obama Is Taking A Page From Reagan In Dealing With Iran

Adam J. Tiffen