The foundational ideas behind the United States—limited government, individual rights, and the balance of powers—did not emerge in isolation. They are the culmination of centuries of philosophical development, stretching back to ancient civilizations. Influenced by Greek democracy, Roman republicanism, and Enlightenment philosophy, these ideas found their ultimate expression in the Continue Reading
Instinct to Insight
Millions of years ago, before complex thinking developed, early human ancestors relied on instinct to survive. Nonverbal and lacking abstract thought or advanced reasoning, they found food, reproduced, and raised offspring, often while enduring harsh conditions like cold winters. Their behaviors were shaped by instinct and a basic ability to Continue Reading
Spooks and Nazis: The CIA’s Shadowy Ties to the Third Reich
Pre-War Intelligence LandscapeThe origins of the CIA trace back to the Second World War. Before this conflict, the United States lacked a dedicated intelligence agency. Domestic intelligence was managed by the FBI, established in the early 20th century under its influential first director, J. Edgar Hoover. Foreign intelligence, meanwhile, was Continue Reading