During the Civil War, balloons played a crucial role in reconnaissance, showcasing their practical applications beyond novelty. Thaddeus Lowe and his balloons significantly impacted military strategy ...

As a war expert on a CIA panel, UC San Diego political scientist Barbara Walter helped forecast civil wars in other countries. Along the way, she discovered some of those predictors apply to the ...

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