We often hear that our world is in permanent crisis—or, as FP columnist Adam Tooze puts it, a polycrisis. Various disasters, from climate extremes to protracted military hostilities, play off of and amplify one another. Yet while many of today’s global issues may feel distinctly modern, history serves as a reminder that they are not without precedent.

In this edition of Flash Points, experts and scholars revisit past decades to uncover the lessons that they hold for modern warfare, international cooperation, authoritarianism, and more. They also highlight the importance of preserving the historical........

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