king leopold announces creation of the congo free state
Belgian king brutally seizes african landmass
Land was worth fighting for King Leopold
Zionist movement settled approximately 50,000 European Jews
Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand
To the serbians nationalism was worth fighting for
costa rica abolishe's its military
the creation of the state of israel
Agency Chairman David Ben-Gurion proclaims the State of Israel, establishing the first Jewish state in 2,000 years. Ben-Gurion became Israel’s first premier
Creation of the Palestinian Liberation Organization
the Houthis and the government of former President Saleh, ousted after nearly thirty years in power
Yemen civil war begins
a coalition of Gulf states led by Saudi Arabia launched a campaign of economic isolation and air strikes against the Houthi insurgents, with U.S. logistical and intelligence support