Search Results | politics and technology

Your search for "politics and technology" returned 687 results

How Dictators Work

people.howstuffworks.com/dictator.htm

Dictators make controversial, violent news. But who are these dictators? We'll explore what makes a dictator, from how dictatorships started to how they usually end.

10 Most Corrupt States in the U.S. (That We Know Of)

people.howstuffworks.com/most-corrupt-states.htm

The most corrupt states often appear in research that tracks public corruption convictions, bribery cases, and misconduct among elected officials. In the United States, investigators and political science researchers try to measure corruption using data from the Department of Justice and other public corruption statistics.

20 Old Money Last Names That Scream Aristocracy

people.howstuffworks.com/culture-traditions/genealogy/old-money-last-names.htm

We're sure there's been a time when you heard a surname and immediately thought, "Ah, wealth." That reaction isn’t random. Old money last names carry a reputation built over generations of shaping culture, politics, and global finance.

Most Powerful Countries: 2024 World Rankings

history.howstuffworks.com/world-history/most-powerful-countries-in-the-world.htm

The world's most powerful countries shape global affairs with economic strength, military power, tech, and cultural influence, driving international policy.

What is glocalization?

money.howstuffworks.com/glocalization.htm

Glocalization connects the growing global market with localized life. Learn how glocalization benefits both global companies and local communities.

How can police use drones?

people.howstuffworks.com/can-police-use-drones.htm

Drones might come in handy in the fight against crime. Find out how the police can use drones at HowStuffWorks.

U.S. Charter Schools Tied to Controversial Turkish Cleric

people.howstuffworks.com/u-s-charter-schools-tied-to-controversial-turkish-cleric.htm

Secretive Turkish cleric Fethullah Gulen is the head of the largest chain of charter schools in America. Find out more about him at HowStuffWorks.

Unveiling the Secrets of Cosa Nostra: A History of the Sicilian Mafia

people.howstuffworks.com/la-cosa-nostra.htm

Dive into the world of La Cosa Nostra. Discover its origins, impact, and intriguing aspects of this infamous organized crime syndicate.

15 Least Racist Countries: A Complicated List

history.howstuffworks.com/least-racist-countries.htm

Racism isn't always loud. Sometimes it's in the job you don't get, the glance you receive at the store, or the place you're told you "shouldn't go." Figuring out the least racist countries is complex, but research, surveys, and policy data can point us in the right direction.

A Portrait of Jimmy Carter, America's Oldest Living President Ever

history.howstuffworks.com/historical-figures/jimmy-carter.htm

Jimmy Carter, who turns 98 this year, isn't considered one of America's best presidents. But his legacy after the leaving White House is undeniable.

101 - 110