The Nigerian minister of defense recently enjoined Nigerians to take up arms to defend themselves against marauding bandits in their communities. Nigeria has experienced devastating attacks from armed bandits for more than two years.

Despite recent UN efforts to coordinate talks, peace in Libya remains elusive.

As 2018 comes to a close, here are ten notable historical anniversaries to mark in 2019.

The Water's Edge picks for the best films about the Vietnam War. 

The Cold War has provided the grist for rich histories, enlightening memoirs, and terrific novels. It has also provided source material for some great movies. Here in alphabetical order are my ten fa…