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What Is the Commonwealth of Nations?
The Commonwealth of Nations evolved from the British Empire, but its member states do not need ties to it or to have HM Queen Elizabeth II as their monarch. What does the Commonwealth of Nations do? Find out more about it here.
Main Features of the US Constitution, Compared With British Constitution
This article discusses the main features of the constitution of America, and its comparison with British constitution.
The Top 10 Most Powerful Militaries in the World
This article examines and ranks the 10 most powerful militaries in the world. It provides a brief overview of each country's troop strength, air power, naval forces, and military technology.
What Is Foreign Policy? 7 Tools of Foreign Policy
What are the tools of foreign policy? Most countries use these seven tools to achieve their foreign policy objectives.
Geographic Oddities
There are little bits of territory dotted all around the globe that are peculiar in a variety of ways.
What Is Collective Security? Its Nature, Features, and Failure
This article discussions the concept of collective security.
From Cricketer to Prime Minister of Pakistan: The Life Journey of Imran Khan
Pakistan's ex-Prime Minister, Imran Khan, is a hero and the country's most iconic figure. His life story is interesting. His journey from cricketer to Prime Minister of Pakistan is both fascinating and difficult. He is the voice of Pakistan. The article discusses the stages of his evolution.
A Guide to the British Aristocracy
The nobility in Britain are arranged in a rigid and bewildering order of precedence.
British Honours: The M.B.E., O.B.E. and C.B.E. Explained
The British Honours System can look confusing. Here's some clarification about the M.B.E, O.B.E. and C.B.E.
Congressional Bicameral Conference Committee of the Phillipines Explained
This article discusses the bicameral conference committee—its definition, how it is constituted and what its functions are.
The House of Representatives of the Philippines: An Overview
Just what does the House of Representatives do? Let's take a closer look at the lower house of the Philippine Congress.
Henry David Thoreau on the True Definition of Patriotism
“What is the price-current of an honest man and patriot today?” (Thoreau).
The Latin Monetary Union
The Latin Monetary Union was a 19th century attempt to standardize currency exchange rates throughout Europe. While countries minted their own coins, the value of said coins was supposed to remain the same, to facilitate trade. In some ways, it was the precursor to the modern Euro.
What Is Fascism?
It’s frequently said these days that democracy is in decline and that fascism is in the ascendancy; but what exactly is fascism?
Ghosts of Rwanda: Documentary Analysis and Summary
"Ghosts of Rwanda" is a Frontline documentary that explores the Rwandan genocide and how the international community reacted. Various international relations theories can be applied to the tragedy and explain how the world let it happen. European imperialism and national interests played a role.
The Forgotten Impact of NORAID
NORAID was pivotal to the Irish cause during the troubles, but this contribution has largely been overlooked.
Rice as Self: Japanese Identities Throughout Time Review
A fascinating book for its analysis of how rice has been visualized and shaped throughout Japanese history and its continuing relevance and influence today.
Cambridge Analytica: What Is It? How Did It Start, and Where Is It Going?
After reading this article, you will have an understanding of what Cambridge Analytica is. It describes the roles of the key players and how they collected and analysed big data to influence not only groups of potential Trump voters, but also targeted individuals based on their Facebook profiles.
Snopes and Facts
Fact-checking the fact-checkers is an important activity in today's news cycle. Is snopes.com a truly reliable source? How can we know?
What Are the Various Forms of Governments?
There are many forms of government, and the different forms are often intermingled. Learn about monarchy, oligarchy, fascism, communism, and a few others you probably never heard of.
What Is Nationalism? A Short Guide
All you need to know about nationalism.
The 8 Main Reasons for War
What are the main reasons for war? This article lists the most common causes of conflict.
Analysis of the Declaration of Independence
A full analysis of the Declaration of Independence. Learn what it meant in 1776 and what it still means today.
Developing Representative Democracy—10 Factors that Complicate the Immediate Democratization of a Nation
This article discusses factors that complicate and hinder change in the socio-political landscape of any given nation.
Did the Founding Fathers Want a Very Weak Government?
Many people argue that the American Founding Fathers were interested in keeping the government weak. Is this correct? As in most historical arguments, the answer is pretty complicated. Read on for my full analysis of the Founding Father's desires for the American government.
Was Harry Truman the Worst President in US History?
Harry Truman dropped atomic bombs on civilians, brought about the creation of Israel, established the CIA, initiated the Cold War, and took America into the Korean War.
Codified vs. Uncodified Constitutions: Pros and Cons
What is a constitution? A word that is commonly used but often misunderstood. Read on to find out what a constitution is, and what the benefits of codified and uncodified constitutions are.
The Prime Minister's Dead Hand
Should Britain and its leaders be destroyed by a nuclear attack, one of their nuclear submarines will carry out the contents of the dead Prime Minister's Letter of Last Resort.
Gerrymandering and Reapportionment: An Explanation of Both and How They Work
An explanation of gerrymandering and why it always favors the political party in control, and never favors the voters. How political districts are drawn and who draws them.
Presidents and Prime Ministers: A Comparison
What is the difference between a president and a prime minister? This article is devoted to helping you better understand the difference.
Political and Economic Causes of the American Civil War
Political causes of the American Civil War that come easily to mind are that the South wanted to protect their rights to own slaves and to make a state more sovereign than the Federation. One economic cause is that the South was being dominated economically by the North.
The State of Nature: Thomas Hobbes vs. John Locke
What would life be like with no state, no government, no authority? Where do rights come from? These are questions many philosophers have wrestled with. Here the accounts of Thomas Hobbes and John Locke are explored and contrasted.
Contrasting Accounts of Political Life: Aristotle and Machiavelli
An evaluation of the accounts of political life given by both Aristotle and Niccolo Machievelli.
Libertarian Symbols: Meanings and Associations
A run-down of libertarian symbols from the porcupine to the Gadsden flag, explaining what they mean and why they're associated with the libertarian movement.
John Locke vs Thomas Hobbes: Founders of Modern Political Science
John Locke and Thomas Hobbes. Who are they and what makes them so important? A comparison of the similarities and differences of two political philosophers who have shaped the modern world.
The Presidential Power of Veto: Where Did It Come From?
The presidential veto is one of the most famous of the president's powers. But where did we get the idea of a presidential veto? In this article, I give a brief overview of the power of the veto that was later given to the office of the president at the Constitutional Convention of 1787.
Did War Really Make the Modern State?
Image courtesy of Real Future. The idea of the modern state that exists today never attained fruition until perhaps the 18th century.
The Thirteen Colonies: Was the Declaration of Independence Justified?
This article examines the debate about whether or not the Thirteen American Colonies were justified in declaring independence from Great Britain.
Andrew Jackson and the Era of the Common Man
Andrew Jackson's term as president (1829-1837) began a new era in American politics. For the first time in the United States history, a man born in humble circumstances was now President.
How to Become Mayor of a City
John Benson, Flickr At some point in your life, you will feel the urge to become a leader. Maybe it’s becoming the coach of your child's soccer team, or opening up your own business. Or maybe it’s much bigger, such as leading one’s own city,...
Reasons Why Barack Obama Won the Presidential Election of 2008
Barack Obama a relative unknown defeated John McCain a long-established politician in the 2008 presidential race. How'd he do it?