The United States has been a global power since late in the 19th century. Download Download Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Rotate quotes 19th century global
A wild and crazy weekend involves sitting on the front porch, smoking a cigar, reading a book. Robert M. Gates bookcigarcrazy Change image and share on social
Even when I was at CIA, I'd go to visit foreign leaders and I'd say, 'You know, I'm not a diplomat. I'm just an old CIA guy'... I said, 'If I wanted to be diplomatic, I'd have been a diplomat.' Robert M. Gates ciadiplomatdiplomatic Change image and share on social
One of my favorite little sayings is, 'To avoid criticism, say nothing, do nothing, be nothing.' Robert M. Gates avoidcriticismfavorite Change image and share on social
My perspective is cultural and world-based. It's always been a global perspective. Taj Mahal baseculturalglobal Change image and share on social
In reality, Afghanistan has functioned as a nation-state for more than two centuries, and its army and bureaucracy reach back to the 19th century. Gayle Tzemach Lemmon 19thafghanistanarmy Change image and share on social
The question is not whether Tibet should be independent but the extent of the autonomy that it is allowed. Tibet has been firmly ensconced as part of the Chinese empire since the Qing dynasty's military intervention in Tibet in the early 18th century. Martin Jacques 18thallowautonomy share on social