To understand today's world, the key is not 9/11, the key is World War II.
Few understand.

To understand today's world, the key is not 9/11, the key is World War II.
Few understand.

even further back imho
I agree with you, but for a novice I think that is the point where he should start.
Exactamente.
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Isaak Elchanan Bacharach in 16th century Frankfurt is where you should be starting your journey!
Currently reading ‘a century of war’ by William Engdahl - a breathtaking piece of work.
Have you read it?
I'd go back even further. Read "The Creature from Jeckyll Island". That will open your eyes.
I beg to differ. I think WW1 has more influence to this day. At least, in my part of the world. The part where the bastards called Sykes and Picot have ruined any potential of autonomy, and the devil of Balfour had planted the seeds of evil.
Also, the USSR is born out of WW1, so whatever they did post WW2 cannot be done without that.