Niccolo Machiavelli and his political influence today

The primary aim of this study is to examine the fundamental principles of Niccolò Machiavelli's political philosophy, its historical context, and its impact on contemporary politics. As a thinker shaped by the political turbulence, foreign interventions, and internal conflicts of 16th-century Italy, Machiavelli developed his political theory on a practical and realistic foundation, independent of moral norms. In this context, Machiavelli's conception of power, authority, and leadership, as presented in his work The Prince, has become a key reference point influencing contemporary politics across a wide spectrum, from authoritarian regimes to populist movements.