TAG: Political trends

Ukraine: debunking war propaganda and fakes (2022)

199K views. Thousands of false claims are circulating. Staged attacks, old pictures reused and manipulated videos – what is real and what is not?

Argentina: after one year of President Milei (2024)

584K views. Is Javier Milei a savior or a destroyer? It’s been just over a year since the far-right, chainsaw-wielding 54-year-old was elected President of Argentina.

Armenia: small country, big history (2024)

A tour through the history of Armenia, a small country which, since independence in 1991, has been caught between difficult neighbours: Azerbaijan and Turkey.

Venezuela: Maduro’s ongoing power struggle in times of crisis(2024)

Nicolás Maduro has been president of Venezuela since 2013. He rules the country, which faces grave political and economic problems, with an iron fist.

Germany: Berlin and the Middle-East conflict (2024)

Berlin's Jews, Israelis and Palestinians have lived in fear and anger. Anti-Semitic incidents have increased, while police have dealt harshly with pro-Palestinians.

Syria: Raqqa after the War (2023)

Four years ago, the US-led coalition in Syria destroyed Islamic State's last bastion in Raqqa. But there is a lot of work to do to keep the peace.

Nigeria: Boko Haram, black terror in Africa (2024)

It was the end of one of the most heartbreaking events in recent times. 82 schoolgirls were released after 3 years of imprisonment in exchange for 5 terrorists.

The Philippines: at the heart of a global conflict (2024)

In the South China Sea, the US and China are fighting for dominance in the Indo-Pacific region. The Philippines finds itself caught in the middle.

Israel: Tel Aviv and October 7 (2024)

The Hamas terror attack of 7 October 2023 has had profound consequences in Israel, Gaza and beyond. This film asks how those in Tel Aviv have reacted to the subsequent war.

The Middle East: the terror of Hamas and Israel’s war in Gaza (2024)

How was the attack on the Israeli state prepared? How was it even possible? The documentary film analyzes the failures of intelligence services, politics and the army.

Ukraine: ‘This is a war of propaganda’.

Journalist John Pilger has dedicated his life to the pursuit of truth and shining a light on inconvenient facts that contradict the mainstream media.

Russia: at war – What do Russians say?

Since the start of the war a journalist has been accompanying four Russians, some of whom support Putin and others who are critical.

United States: what do voters see in Trump?

The US presidential election will take place this November and Trump is polling well. What’s his appeal? Why does he remain so popular with voters?

Palestine: Gaza, the war and its consequences 

The war waged by Israel in response to the Hamas terror attacks of October 7, 2023 has divided the international community.

Argentina: president Milei’s plea for ‘free enterprise capitalism’

The 54th Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum will provide a crucial space to focus on the fundamental principles driving trust.

United States: border patrol agents and illegal immigration

The U.S. Arizona-Mexican border is the most heavily used corridor for illegal alien traffic on America's southern boundary.

El Salvador: president Bukele explains his vision for the country

President Nayib Bukele explains why he would not want to live in a modern American city in an exclusive interview with Tucker Carlson.

Israel and Palestine: who owns Jerusalem?

Has US President's decision to recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel exacerbated the dispute between Israelis and Palestinians?

Iran: political protests

How does an uprising transform into a revolution? Lessons from Iran’s own history offer some clues.

Scotland: is the desire for political independence growing?

Britain is in the throes of a serious economic crisis and many Scots are wondering if things wouldn’t be better if their country was independent.

Ireland: the future of peace

The Good Friday Agreement brought peace. But while the treaty has saved thousands of lives, it has also resulted in an unstable government.

North Korea: a look inside

This is the story of the twists and turns that drives the race to end 70 years of hostilities, and a historic summit with North Korea and a US president.

Taiwan: will it be at war?

The uneasy status-quo between China and Taiwan, which has existed for seven decades, is looking more fragile than ever. Is war inevitable?

Nigeria: the state of democracy in Africa

Nigeria's youth are fighting for a better, cleaner government. What can this political awakening tell us about the state of democracy across Africa?