China's progression towards liberalism
The Economist magazine has put together a helpful chart that shows key dates in China's transition away from Mao's version of communism and towards the "social market" that it has today - useful...
1946 and the making of the modern world
If you've not yet picked up a copy of Victor Sebestyen's excellent book "1946: The Making of the Modern World", then it's worth adding to your wishlist, especially if you teach Ideologies or Global...
What is a caucus and how do they work?
Monday will see the first major step in the US Presidential Race the famous Iowa Caucus. However, except to those who participate within the caucus itself it can be a bit of mystery as to exactly...
Democrat Race 2016: Inside Bernie Sanders' Iowa Ground Operation
A fascinating insight here into the scale and detail of a campaign ground operation in a Presidential Race.
Road to the White House - Explained
This upbeat video from Sky News is a good scene-setter for students who will be studying and following the 2016 Presidential Race. The key dates and events are highlighted.
The National Rifle Association - the most influential pressure group in the world?
We often call the President of the United States of America the most powerful person in the world. That person is the leader of the biggest economy, biggest army and largest nuclear arsenal on the...
The European Union Explained
With the coming EU Referendum in Britain, and a deal potentially being reached next month, now is perhaps a good time to talk about the European Union. In this small mini-series of blog posts, I...
Should Parliament temporarily move out of London? Surely it's not that grim up North?
Further plans to relocate Parliament during a planned refurbishment of the Palace of Westminster have been revealed (click here for a new article from The Guardian). However, it would appear that...
Five Ways the 2016 Presidential Election Is Different From 2012
A thought-provoking short video here from the WSJ which compares and contrasts the 2012 and 2016 Presidential Race to identify significant points of difference.
How Bloomberg Could Shake Up the 2016 Presidential Race
Could Billionaire Michael Bloomberg run as an independent candidate in the 2016 Presidential Race?
The Barbarism and Violence of ISIS - Explained
Why does ISIS engage in such barbarism? This video from the BBC seeks to explain.
Primacy factors influencing the EU referendum
According to a UKIP spokesperson, ethnic minority voters are more Eurosceptic than people assume, so campaigners for Britain to leave the EU should seek their support.
Timing of EU Referendum important says Sturgeon
Scottish National Party Leader Nicola Sturgeon has warned David Cameron that any truth in the rumours that the promised referendum on the EU might take place this May would be a mistake and...
Third parties in America
It's quite easy to overlook the existence of third parties in a country dominated by two-party politics, but smaller "third parties" do exist. This Hip Hughes History mini lecture takes you on a...
How does IS target British teenagers?
I continue to be impressed by the BBC iWonder series - I spotted one today on the topic of how IS targets British teenagers - well worth a look in both the politics and PSHE classroom.
The Scotland Bill and the "no detriment" principle
Following the Scottish independence referendum result, Lord Smith of Kelvin was commissioned to write a report outlining how Scotland and the rest of the UK should move forward. The report stated...
Life Under ISIS Control in Raqqa
A short, but useful video here which uses secretly-filmed footage from Raqqa to help describe life under the currently ISIS-controlled city.
35 Years on from the SDP - Could the Labour Party Split Again?
Labour loses badly in an election and moves decisively to the left in choosing a new leader. Sound familiar?
The Litvinenko saga - still the Cold War?
Yesterday saw the publication of the findings of the inquiry into the death of Alexander Litvinenko,leading to tense scenes in the House of Commons and a ramping up of frostiness in the...