Explore a unique perspective on site reliability through the lens of political science in this 30-minute conference talk from SREcon21. Discover how empirical research on social change can enhance understanding of team dynamics and evolution, and learn how analyzing political systems as self-organizing entities can provide insights for simplifying modern production environments. Gain fresh approaches to everyday software engineering challenges without requiring prior political science knowledge. Delve into topics such as team building, social change, international relations theories, game theory, and system complexity. Uncover the connections between political science concepts and software engineering practices, offering a novel framework for addressing site reliability issues.