TED Talks
TED: Who would the rest of the world vote for in your country's election? | Simon Anholt
Wish you could vote in another country's election? Simon Anholt unveils the Global Vote, an online platform that lets anybody, anywhere in the world, "vote" in the election of any country on earth (with surprising results).
Crash Course
Foreign Policy: Crash Course Government and Politics
Today Craig finishes up our series on U.S. Government and Politics by talking about both the least and most important aspect of government: foreign policy. Foreign policy is important because it has the potential to affect the largest...
Crash Course
Post-War Rebuilding and the Cold War: Crash Course European History
Sometimes, friendship isn't forever. At the conclusion of World War II, the old structures of power were a shambles. The traditional European powers were greatly weakened by years of total war and widespread destruction. The USSR was...
TED Talks
TED: Why climate change is a threat to human rights | Mary Robinson
Climate change is unfair. While rich countries can fight against rising oceans and dying farm fields, poor people around the world are already having their lives upended -- and their human rights threatened -- by killer storms,...
TED Talks
TED: Global ethic vs. national interest | Gordon Brown
Can the interests of an individual nation be reconciled with humanity's greater good? Can a patriotic, nationally elected politician really give people in other countries equal consideration? Following his TEDTalk calling for a global...
TED Talks
Cara E. Yar Khan: The beautiful balance between courage and fear
After being diagnosed with a rare genetic condition that deteriorates muscle, Cara E. Yar Khan was told she'd have to limit her career ambitions and dial down her dreams. She ignored that advice and instead continued to pursue her...
Curated Video
Post-World War II Recovery: Crash Course European History
At the end of World War II, the nations of Europe were a shambles. Today we'll learn about how the various countries and blocs approached the problem of rebuilding their infrastructure and helping their residents recover. You'll learn...
TED Talks
Hans Rosling: The good news of the decade? We're winning the war against child mortality
Hans Rosling reframes 10 years of UN data with his spectacular visuals, lighting up an astonishing -- and under-reported -- piece of front-page good news: We're winning the war against child death. Along the way, he debunks one flawed...
Curated Video
Beyond Apartheid in South Africa
New ReviewLearn more about the challenges that exist when it comes to doing business in South Africa. Yes, South Africa’s government has made a strong commitment to privatization and has been striving to attract foreign investment, but the country...
The Daily Conversation
Europe's Refugee Crisis Explained
New ReviewAn examination of the European Migration Crisis.
The Daily Conversation
Who Was Pope Francis? (1936-2025)
New ReviewPope Francis -- Jorge Mario Bergoglio -- was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina in 1936 and is the eldest of five children.
The Daily Conversation
Climate Change Explained Simply
New ReviewA straightforward explanation of Climate Change: the heat from human emissions is roughly equal to exploding 400,000 Hiroshima atomic bombs every day. Historically, every time carbon dioxide levels increase in Earth's atmosphere, the...
Curated Video
Conflicts
New ReviewA video explaining how the formation of Israel caused conflict in the Middle East.
Curated Video
Are UN troops failing the Congolese?
Protesters storm UN buildings and accuse peacekeepers of not protecting them from rebel attacks.
Curated Video
Will Maltese PM's resignation stem anger over corruption?
Joseph Muscat steps down over murder of investigative journalist.
Curated Video
How's outside intervention shaping Libya's future?
The civil war in Libya is a global affair and many countries are involved on both sides as the battle for Tripoli intensifies.
Curated Video
Could the coronavirus pandemic provide an opportunity for relief in Yemen? | Inside Story
UN urges truce on fifth anniversary of civil war.
Curated Video
Who's to blame, Trump or the WHO?
Donald Trump has taken aim at the World Health Organization, saying it's failed to halt the spread of coronavirus.
Curated Video
Will global collaboration against covid-19 succeed?
W.H.O. launches initiative to coordinate vaccine and treatment without U.S. involvement
Curated Video
Why are journalists reporting on the pandemic facing threats?
The UN warns of 'second pandemic' of misinformation and conspiracy theory.
Curated Video
Will setback to Khalifa Haftar change the course of Libya's war? I Inside Story
Warlord loses control of important air base near capital Tripoli
Curated Video
Should Khalifa Haftar's foreign backers rethink their support? I Inside Story
Russia calls for ceasefire, but is accused of sending warplanes to support Libyan warlord.
Curated Video
Is the coronavirus a threat to democracy? | Inside Story
Researchers at Freedom House say the pandemic has been used to roll back democracy and human rights in 80 countries.