Political Conflict
Definition
Political conflict involves disagreement among individuals, groups, or states in which they seek to attain opposing political goals.
Analogy
Imagine two siblings arguing about who gets control over the TV remote. Each sibling represents different groups with opposing goals - just like in political conflicts where different parties are fighting for their own interests.
Related terms
Civil War: A war between citizens of the same country due to political disagreements.
Sectarianism: It refers to strong support for one particular religious group that often leads to conflict with other religious groups within a society.
Political Instability: A situation where there is uncertainty or change in leadership within government structures.
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