The Politics Shed
A series of podcasts which support the Politics Shed Website. They are aimed to be resources for anyone interested in the the subject of Politics and in particular students of A level AQA & Edexcel Government and Politics A level.
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Democracy: The democratic deficit & participation crisis. (opens the original)
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This episode explores the evolution, challenges, and future of democracy, examining historical roots, current crises, and the impact of modern political dynamics. In particular it discusses the concepts ofdemocracy, political participation, electoral systems, democratic deficit, political legitimacy, participation crisis, voter turnout, populism, authoritarianism, political reform
How successful is the United Nations? (opens the original)
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Understanding the Role and Limitations of the United Nations in Global GovernanceThis episode explores the complex nature of the United Nations, its origins, structure, successes, and failures in maintaining international peace and security. We delve into international law, global conflicts, and the UN’s evolving relevance in a world of power politics and sovereignty disputes. The foundational principles and evolution of international law and the UN How superpower rivalry undermines collective s
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