Welcome to Politics in 60 Seconds. You can't boil an egg in less than 60 Seconds, so how can you explain a political concept? We challenged our experts to define political concepts in a minute or less.

Welcome to Politics in 60 Seconds

In 2009, we challenged our politics experts to define or dicuss a political concept in a minute or less.

The result is a small library of political ideas explained (and a whole host of bloopers!)

We may produce more in the future, but for now, enjoy!

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Dr Matthew Goodwin takes up the challenge and explains why the right wing is important and why it's important to understand it.

Why is the right wing important?

Dr Matthew Goodwin attempts to describe the kind of people who support right wing extremist parties.

Who supports right wing extremism

Dr Matthew Goodwin takes up the challenge and defines right wing extremism.

What is right wing extremism

Professor Wyn Rees takes up the challenge and chooses to focus on Britain's miltary role on the global stage.

Defence: Britain's role internationally

In this 60 second challenge Professor Wyn Rees looks at the changing nature of conflicts.

Welcome to Politics in 60 Seconds

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