Political Forums / Political World

There are few Forums on the web that are capable of attracting a balance of political persuasions from around the world. This is precisely what World Political Forums has done. Each Global region has its own section; and even while the Middle East, Europe/Russia, and the United States are the most active, if you are from New Zealand or Indonesia, you have your place there too. The common language is English. The Forums run V-Bulletin software and has a unique global aesthetic. The Forums are fast and I have never experienced any down time there.

In a way, the forums are still a bit focused on domestic US politics and on US foreign policy, but you can find posts addressing articles related to the EU, the UN, political and economic conditions in the Near East and Persia, and a variety of other interesting topics peculiar to other nations and cultures. This is one of the few boards where I didn't really come away with an impression of their moderation staff, largely because the need for moderation isn't as obvious there. The quality of the post content makes for a relaxed read and discussion, for the most part. That said, the congregation there seems to possess a higher than average level of maturity and intelligence.

I think many Americans will still prefer to frequent their more contentious, American-centric political forums, but maybe not. I see a lot of potential in a Forum dedicated to broadening the discussion to include thinkers from all over the world. Each nation effects the others and so there is something important about sharing ideas across borders, in a spirit of pluralism and not competition (as we have been accustomed to seeing on many forums across the world wide web).

Political Forums / Political World has a great staff, an aesthetically pleasing environment, and a great conglomeration of regulars from all around the world. If that appeals to you, why aren't you already a member? As far as a global political Forum, this is the best around.