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A collection of TED Talks (and more) on the topic of Politics.

Video playlists about Politics

TED Explains the World with Ian Bremmer

TED Explains the World with Ian Bremmer dives into complex geopolitical issues to explore what really matters in the critical news stories of the day. This series — a partnership with political scientist Ian Bremmer, president and founder of Eurasia Group and GZERO Media — takes us behind the scenes of global affairs to offer a more comprehensive understanding of the news than soundbites could ever offer.

The Butterfly Effect: Talks from the TEDinArabic Summit

In March 2023, 17 speakers from across the world gathered in Doha for the inaugural TEDinArabic Summit. From climate change and politics to sports and fashion, enjoy this sweeping selection of talks.

The most popular TED Talks of 2022

What ideas intrigued and inspired the world this year? These TED Talks spread the quickest in 2022.

The most popular TED Talks of 2021

What ideas captured people's attention and took off the quickest? Here are the talks that intrigued and inspired in 2021.

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Talks about Politics

Ian Bremmer

The attack on Iran — why now?

Qahir Dhanani

Is inviting everyone to the meeting holding back global cooperation?

Ian Bremmer

The biggest global risks for 2026

Matt Meyer and J. Kevin Stitt

Two US governors — a Democrat and a Republican — on why there's hope for democracy

Ian Bremmer

Inside the Gaza peace plan

Deja Foxx

Beyond the Talk: Deja Foxx on finding alternative online spaces

Matt Tilleard

The best thing that could happen to the energy industry

Bradley Tusk and Ali Kashani

How will new tech shape your life? A roboticist and a political strategist answer

Daphne Halikiopoulou

What’s behind the rise of far right politics in Europe

Visit Philadelphia

People power | The Great Experiment

Visit Philadelphia

Civil disobedience | The Great Experiment

Visit Philadelphia

Road to the vote | The Great Experiment

Heni Ozi Cukier

Are we heading toward World War III?

Bradley Tusk

Why you should be able to vote on your phone

Nada Majdalani

An unexpected plan for peace in the Middle East

Greg Lukianoff

Let's get real about free speech

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Exclusive articles about Politics

Gallery: 12 colorful posters to inspire you to turn out and vote

Haven't voted yet? Or still trying to persuade family and friends to go? Let these bold images motivate you to be counted.

Posted Oct 2020

How to listen — really listen — to someone you don’t agree with

Listening may not be the most exciting part of conversation, but it's essential if you want to have a meaningful exchange with another person. Psychologist Tania Israel shares the 3 basic skills that go into active listening.

Posted Oct 2020

Dear Guy: “My family members keep posting angry political memes on social media!”

This week, psychologist Guy Winch helps a reader who is dealing with family members who are expressing political negativity on social media.

Posted Feb 2020

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