We like to think of propaganda as something that is firmly entrenched in the past – and it is. But it is also something that continues to the present and will carry on in the future too. Governments will always look for ways to use information to manipulate the population to their ends, whether it is to wage war, get more people working, or make us part with our hard-earned cash.
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In a time of massive turmoil, the public is facing down the barrel of the political gun, wondering if it is going to shoot us or turn on the people who are holding it. As I sit and write this, I can see Twitter lighting up on my phone with notifications about world politics. Donald Trump has been on a Twitter rant about four Congress Women and told them to “go back where they came from”, and then gloated as people chanted, “Send them home” during a rally. First of all, I want to go on record and say that I am not a fan of Donald Trump by any stretch of the imagination. I have a long list of complaints about the man. But I am someone who has the ability to see the benefit of having an incredibly flawed human as a President.
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There are certain political factors and even administration policies that have the ability to change the entire world of business. If you want to know more about them then you can take a look below to find out everything you need to know.
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It might seem that we’re living in pretty turbulent times, but there’s nothing all that surprising about the state of the world – if you take a look at the past few decades, and the policies and the general shift in views that have lead to this point. If we know where we are, and what’s to come, then we can have a pretty good understanding of the issues that we’ll face in the future. Below, we take a look at a few of some of these issues, and how they may influence the political sphere.
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All over the world, women and young girls face challenges with equality and freedom. Countries around the world are continuing to bridge the gap and bring equality for all. Unfortunately, some countries are finding this more difficult than others. The result is young girls are in danger because they have not learnt the basic skills others take for granted. Here are 7 of the most dangerous countries in the world to be a small girl.
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Welcome to the 21st century! According to the Star Trek universe, we should be meeting aliens soon, 2063 to be precise. Actually, according to most Sci-fi shows, we should be entering a new age of enlightenment, where logic and reason rule the world. So why, nearly years into this century are we still battling with each other for religious rights and equal treatment?
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If you have no plans to start a war, it’s always good for the other guys to know that you have the bigger guns and the stronger troops. In this part of Top Armies, we look at the final selection of armed forces. You can also read part one, part two, and part three.
The Army is one of a country’s first lines of defence from invaders and it has been that way for centuries. But some of these forces are stronger than others. Across the world, different countries are trying to ensure that their country is the best with high-tech weaponry and soldier training. This is the second part of this series and you can read part one here.
The last time I went to see my mother-in-law she was stressed. When I walked into the house, she didn’t look up from the mountain of paperwork which lay around her. She flicked between different bits of paper, muttering under her breath, completely consumed with the task at hand. When she did finally look up, it was not to say hello to me or give her grandchildren cuddles, she looked to her husband and said “How far can Matthew walk?”