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Political Context

Definition

Political context refers to the political environment that influences decision-making processes, policies and outcomes within which something occurs.

Analogy

Imagine you're playing chess. The rules of the game are your political context - they determine what moves you can make and influence your strategy for winning.

Related terms

Political Landscape: This term describes the current state of politics – who holds power, what ideologies are influential etc., much like describing what pieces are currently on your chess board and where they stand.

Geopolitics: Geopolitics studies how geographical factors impact politics and international relations - just as in chess where different positions on the board can greatly affect your gameplay.

Political Culture: This refers to the attitudes, beliefs and values that underpin any political system. It's like the unwritten rules or etiquette of chess - how players generally behave beyond just the written rules.