The term politics originates from the Greek word “politicos” meaning "of, for, or relating to citizens. History of political thought can be traced back to early antiquity, with works such as Plato's Republic and Aristotle's Politics.
It is considered to be the practice and theory of influencing other people on a global, civic or individual level. More specifically it refers to achieving and exercising positions of governance or organized control over a human community, particularly a state.
As a science it is concerned with the study or practice of the distribution of power and resources within a given community, a hierarchically organized population, as well as the interrelationship between communities. The methods that are employed in politics include the promotion of political views, establishment of the political relationships with other parties of interest, constitution of various laws, authorization of the use of force at the time of war, etc.
From its origin to the present day, politics was implemented on different levels of social structures from tribes and clans to the contemporary governing apparatus or on the international level.
The documentaries and video materials complied in this category are concerned with the various aspects of human enterprises in the political sense or with a certain political influence.
See the complexity of a political system in a small town of Sagada in the Philippines. Discover the motifs behind the planning of a wedding during elections. Explanations are provided by the Richard Yodong, a deputy-major candidate.
Explore a different side of the political capitol Brussels, Belgium and see how the armies of 15.000 lobbyists are influencing the political, social and business decisions made there. On the opposite side are the political activists, well aware of the current situation, fighting against the corruption of the system. The documentary follows two people from the opposing sides.
Follow an ongoing controversial issue in the USA concerning the gun laws. Te old division of North and South has flared up once more. As opposed to Washington, the Arizona majority is still supporting the free gun laws. Their opinion was not changed despite the recent gun massacre in Tucson.
When you talk about Nazi Germany, most people know a thing or two about Paul Joseph Goebbels. He was a German Nazi politician who was the Gauleiter of Berlin, chief propagandist for the Nazi Party, an...
Examining the mind of Kim Jong Un, we explore the unpredictable leader as he forges a future for his country while maintaining control of its people.An intimate archive takes us inside the Kim family ...
Margaret Hilda Thatcher, Baroness Thatcher, LG, OM, DStJ, PC, FRS, HonFRSC, was Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1979 to 1990 and Leader of the Conservative Party from 1975 to 1990. The longe...
Fun fact: When the original Dune movie came out in 1984, it was considered the worst movie ever. Fast forward several years, and the new movie is among the best in the world.The Dune movie follows Pau...
The United States Secret Service is a federal law enforcement agency under the Department of Homeland Security charged with conducting criminal investigations and protecting U.S. political leaders, th...
When you are responsible for an entire country, it goes without saying that your life is pretty important. But not everyone will like the decisions you make, which can put you in a tricky position.Eve...
Iran and the United States have had no formal diplomatic relations since April 1980. Pakistan serves as Iran's protecting power in the United States, while Switzerland serves as th...
The Bangladesh–India border, known locally as the International Border, is an international border running between Bangladesh and India that demarcates the eight divisions of Ban...
When you think of Afghanistan, you think of perpetual turmoil. Wars, crimes, killings, bombing, and so on. But the country has so much to offer.Maybe that is one of the reasons Wes...
How much do you know about the life in Saudi Arabia? How much do you know about human rights in the country?The west’s close ally is one of the most closed countries in the world...
The Mexico wall served as a big topic during Donald Trump’s first election and campaign. While he promised to build a wall between the US and Mexico, Trump still hasn’t a...
What happens when a journalist infiltrates into one of the most famous and hated clans in America? Throughout its 150 year history, the KKK is one of the most feared and fear...
The real name of George Orwell is Eric Arthur Blair. He was an English novelist and essayist, as well as journalist and critic. You can recognize his work by the lucid prose,...
Saddam Hussein was a President of Iraq from 16 July 1979 until 9 April 2003. He was the leading member of the revolutionary Arab Socialist Ba’ath Party. He is known as a Mi...
Joseph Stalin was a Georgian revolutionary and Soviet politician who led the Soviet Union from the mid-1920s up until his passing on March 5, 1953.He served as General Secret...
When Donald Trump first announced he will run for president of the United States of America, people were laughing. Nobody gave him a shot at winning it.Fast forward, and he i...
Ronald Reagan was an American politician who served as the 40th president of the United States from 1981 to 1989. Before he was president, he was a Hollywood actor and union ...
Cambridge Analytica was a British political consulting firm which combined data mining, data brokerage, and data analysis with strategic communication during the electoral pr...
Hawaii was a recognized independent nation prior to January 17, 1893. On that day, the nation and government was illegally overthrown by the United States.Since then, the USA...
The border between China and North Korea is 1,420km long, or 880 miles. From West to East, there are countless of crossings dividing these two countries.The China-North Korea...
Venezuela is a country on the northern coast of South America with diverse natural attractions. Several years ago, Venezuela was the richest nation in Latin America. Nowadays...
How do you get a society that provides basic decent services to all citizens? John Rawls, a political and moral philosopher, had a good idea, and he called it the Theory of J...
The Sahrwai people are people living in the western part of the Sahara desert, including southern Morocco, most of Mauritania, the extreme southwest of Algeria, and Western S...
The Soviet Union was one of the most powerful countries in the world. The Union of Soviet Socialist Republics, existed from 30 December 1922 to 26 December 1991. Nominally a ...
Many modern dictators are compared to Nicolae Ceausescu, who the general secretary of the Romanian Communist Party from 1965 to 1989. He was the last Communist leader of Roma...
For some, he is a hero. For others, he is a villain. Edward Snowden is the person who showed the entire world how the US NSA agency spies on people all over the world. And becaus...
Machiavelli is widely considered as one of the most influential philosophers when it comes to politics. His grand work, “The Prince” is a 16th century political treatise....
What is the motivation for betraying your country? Why do some people betray their country? America has had its fair share of traitors, at least that is the categorization we...
At the presidential election held on March 18, 2018, Vladimir Putin again won the vote of the people. He won reelection for his second consecutive and fourth overall term in ...
Gina Haspel will break history, as she is set to become the first female CIA director. President Donald Trump named Haspel his pick for the spot, and raised a ton of question...
Dennis Rodman is a unique type of person. He was unique and controversial through his entire NBA career. Now, he belongs in an exclusive club of his own. Rodman is the onl...
In the 20th century, we saw the birth of psychoanalysis, and our lives have changed forever. Psychoanalysis, or psychology more precisely, has managed to affect almost every ...
The American Dream, a phrase repeated so many times that it has become a commodity. But how real is the American dream? Do people in America truly have power? Or someone else...
Fidel Castro has been one of the biggest enemies to the United States. He was a constant reminder of communism, a political view that has been unknown to the American democra...
The 1992 USA Presidential elections were unique in so many different ways. Clinton was the popular candidate, but just days before the election, a sex scandal broke through. ...
Donald Trump has been very stubborn with his North Korea rhetoric in the past few weeks. The situation between the US and North Korea is escalating with each passing day. Man...
Aaron Swartz stood up for freedom and fairness, and paid the ultimate price for his combination of genius and conscience. He was an American computer programmer, writer, poli...
Historian filmmakers Brett Sanders and Darren R. Reid took it to New York in 2016 to explore what people think of Donald Trump. The two made a short-documentary about the US ...
During his presidential campaign, Donald Trump reminded everyone how China is beating USA in every category. He was raving on and on about how China is the most powerful econ...
Vladimir Putin has been the de facto leader of Russia since 2000. That was when he won the first presidential term. He won another one in 2004, and ruled Russia as a president unti...
World leaders met in Paris in December 2015 to discuss climate change and how it affects all of us. The leaders struck out a historic agreement. Prior to the meeting, Paul...
Aaron Russo is one of the more famous American film producers and directors. He was best known for his work on movies like Wise Guys and Trading Places. This historic int...
We are almost at the end of one of the most controversial presidential campaigns in American history. Donald Trump versus Hillary Clinton. Who thought we would have to choose bet...
The ongoing struggle between Israel and Palestine began in the mid-20th century. And more than 100 years later, the conflict has yet to be resolved.In world politics, the Israel...
In 2010, Obama’s administration finally made affordable health care a reality. The Affordable Care Act, called Obamacare passed legislative in 2010. But the cost to the hea...
Driven by power, and driven by the desire to get power, Hillary Clinton is slowly, but steady, climbing the steps towards a great achievement, becoming the first ever woman p...
Many people have tried over the years to understand Adolf Hitler, analyze every move he made, every decision, every action he took. But understanding such a complex mind is a...
Hillary Clinton is the frontrunner for the Democratic party nomination, but she is not a saint. In this video from Pat Matrisciana, dozens of scandals linked with the first w...
Called the Iron Chancellor, Bismarck is definitely one of the most influential people in Germany history. He dominated Prussian and German History in the 19th century, a time...
The irony with North Korea is that the official name of the country is “Democratic People’s Republic of Korea”. And while the name might suggests otherwise, the country...
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