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Egypt's intervention in Yemeni Civil War in 1960's is considered to be it's own Vietnam. How bad were the consequences for Egypt really?	22
Denmark has a larger agricultural sector relative to rich industrialised countries and the success is often attributed to modern and commercially successful farmers cooperatives. Are there any good readings on the history and explanation for success of Danish cooperative movement?	22
How did Mexico's economy grew so fast in the period between 1950 and 1980? Why didn't growth rate recover after it?	22
What was the differences between Republicans and Democrats in 1910's since they both had Progressive factions at that time?	22
Why did industrialisation generally go hand in hand with the growth of capitalist mode of production but never under older forms that existed in Asia, Africa etc.? Did technology/organisation of production for an industrial society necessitate it in a deterministic manner or is it just contingency?	21
Why doesn't Europe have as many tall skyscrapers as the US and East Asia?	21
Stand Watie was one of the only Cherokee persons promoted to higher positions ( brigadier general) in the Confederate army. How was he and Native peoples who fought with Confederacy seen by white soldiers and regular citizens?	21
Iceland was one of the poorer countries in Europe 1980. How did it grow so quickly after that to become so wealthy today?	21
I read in folk tales that in medieval empires like Vijayanagara in India often had 'enthralling debates' between scholars. Is it true? If yes, was it restricted just to religious issues? What were the topics that were discussed?	20
In popular press, Africa is portrayed as uniquely susceptible to tribalism which is claimed to hold back economic development. Is this a Western stereotype or has this got some basis and if true, how much of a problem is it really?	20

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