Political cinema

MORGENTHAU’S PERSPECTIVE Morgenthau puts national interest-defined power in the center of his analysis. One of his frequently cited thoughts: "The main signpost that helps political realism find its way through the landscape of international politics is the concept of interest defined in terms of power" (Morgenthau, 1978). According to his view, national interest and power are very closely connected. For Morgenthau, domestic politics and international affairs are separate realms that require…

There are two theories that emerge about the effect of corruption on FDI one is the grabbling hand where corruption impedes on FDI with followers like Wei ( 2000) who found that corruption reduces FDI more than others factors or also that is like a taxes for investors. In contrast, several studies either found no evidence to support the grabbling hand theories or found results that support the helping hand theories where corruption facilitates FDI in a weak regulation environment. There many…

impacted the institutions and systems of the United States of America. Their power greatly contributed to America’s political culture and their influence can be seen in the beliefs of the people or the documents of the country. The massive reforms and radical ideologies under these men shaped American societies, allowing political advancement of parties and democratic ideals. Political, social, and economic changes and continuities occurred between the two presidencies. The changes include the…

explored the ideals of democracy, majority rule and the media, reflecting issues that remain startlingly relevant today. Staged by W!LD RICE, the play ran at the Victoria Theatre from the 9 April to 25 April 2015. Addressing the hidden social and political truths in Singapore or even globally today, Glen Goei’s genius creation of this production inspired an intrepid company to hold up a mirror to our community to gain a better vision of the world around us. It was a thought-provoking piece that…

In Plato’s Republic, the ideal state is divided into three classes: the guardians, the soldiers, and the common people. Even though the guardians are the smallest group, they play the most significant part in this system. The political power is entirely concentrated in their hands. Initially, the guardians are chosen by a legislator, and from later on the power is inherited, but in some cases, the brightest children from other classes may be promoted. The rulers must also be philosophers. What…

pedestal because of the existence of brute force and it is because of this Cary Nederman in his paper on Niccolò Machiavelli talks about how in Machiavelli’s eyes arms and laws constitute the strong foundations of a well-sorted as well as stable political system. As mentioned earlier the whole legitimacy of law can be traced back to arms/ force backing it up. It can be said that the legitimacy of law depends largely upon the fear associated with the usage of force, moreover, considering…

In this essay, I will argue the main keys to the advantage of leading a just life, which better than unjust life. In The Republic by Plato, speaks through his teacher Socrates who sets out the basic laws for humans through the longest argument among group of friends in a meeting at Polemarchus house. Socrates presents a question, “What is Justice?” He continues to disprove any answer he was given. Therefore, he present no definition of his own. Later, Thrasymachus, present himself like a wild…

Why is there a need for a title? To follow societal norms of writing a paper. However, the truth of the matter, is that there is no such thing as a normal person, a normal life, or a normal way of writing a paper. The concept of normalcy is artificial, a mere social construct based on popular opinion and the judgement of the influential, which deems anything otherwise as immoral or absurd. Literary works, such as Camus’ The Stranger and Sartre’s No Exit, allow us to reexamine our concepts of…

Animal Farm is a novel written by George Orwell that depicts the overthrowing of a farmer by his animals. Mr.Jones, an unhappy drunk, is the ruler of the Manor Farm. He over works his animals, gives them bad living conditions, and does not feed them regularly. The animals don’t necessarily view Mr.Jones as a bad man or feel like they are being treated unfairly since it is all they have ever known. One night, the farm animals gather with Old Major, a pig, as his life is coming to a close. Old…

In the extract from the essay ’’The new empire within Britain’’ Salman Rushdie, an Indian born Briton and author, explores the subjects of institutional racism, the subconscious racist nature of the English language and the stains that the time of imperialism has left on the British mentality. To gather Rushdie’s main thesis, one need only to look at the title: “The New Empire within Britain”. Rushdie states: “It sometimes seems that the British authorities, no longer capable of exporting…