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A really interesting book covering the role geography plays in explaining the histories of nations and international affairs.

An introduction to the core concepts within western philosophy e.g. free will, theology, political philosphy.

A book for people who want to know how they can impact their environment. It places a particular focus on developing advocacy and persuasion skills (it’s no wonder we at Impart love it)!

An excellent exploration of all that is wrong with how people become MPs in the United Kingdom.

This book looks through history to understand how democracies become undermined and eventually fail, with a particular focus on what this could mean for the United States.

A great read for anyone who wants to understand what really shapes the economic decisions we make and the financial health of individuals and countries.

A short daily brief of all global news events.

A more in-depth look at a range of stories from around the world.

Each week former Ambassador Pete Romero and writer Lauren Bennett sit down with a different member of the US Foreign service to talk about their experiences. Having worked in so many countries, the podcast provides a deep dive into individual countries and life in foreign diplomacy.

Established in response to rising populism, Rory Stewart and Alastair Campbell who sit on opposing sides of the political spectrum discuss the topical events and current affairs.

Multipolarity discusses world affairs with a particular focus on those that contribute to the changing world order into a multipolar global environment

We promise, it’s not as dull as it sounds! The rest is money covers all things business, economics and money with interesting stories and great presenters!

Understand how the 2008 financial crash happened: those who were behind it and the tiny group who saw it coming.

A movie based on the true story of a pretend film production served as cover for a CIA rescue mission in Iran. Although a shocking and interesting story, we hope this will inspire you to also start investigating the interesting history of US/Iran relations.

A limited series of interview with key leaders from our time. Get inspired by some of the world’s most effective changemakers.

Following the two journalists who uncovered the Watergate Scandal that took down the Nixon Presidency. When you watch this, reflect on how the media industry has changed and ask whether the press now would have the capacity to uncover such well-hidden scandals.

A Channel 4 dispatches show asking exploring how much of a world leader in the fight against climate change the UK is.

This evocative film covers the fight to give women the vote in the UK. Demonstrating the huge personal toll that campaign took on many involved.