Political Consequences

Definition

Political consequences refer to the outcomes or effects that political decisions, events or actions have on society, economy or international relations.

Analogy

Imagine playing chess. Every move you make has consequences for future moves - some might put you in a stronger position while others could leave you vulnerable. Similarly, every political decision has potential impacts that can change the course of history.

Related terms

Political Geography: The study of geography in relation to politics - including boundaries, divisions and resources.

Public Policy: Government laws, rules and regulations designed to address certain issues within society.

International Relations: A field studying relationships between countries including roles of states, intergovernmental organizations (IGOs), non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and multinational corporations.