Soviet Jews become more openly Zionist, thousands apply for exit visas, the Soviet Union virtually cuts off emigration in response, creating “refuseniks.” American Jews raise their voices in ...

For 13 days in October of 1962, the world teetered on the brink of nuclear war: Cuba and the Soviet Union were locked in a standoff with the U.S. at the height of the Cold War. Here's a look at ...

It profoundly shaped the geopolitical landscape and altered the balance of power, ultimately leading to the rise of the United States and Soviet Union as global superpowers. WWII was marked by ...