Problem
Power politics
Experimental visualization of narrower problems
Other Names:
Dependence on power politics Nature:
The use of power politics implies the unscrupulous use of issues to make political capital for a particular party in order to obtain or maintain power. It differs from political opportunism in being a long-term activity, an undeclared part of party policy or a trend, and in being solely a group activity. The ultimate implication of power politics is political dictatorship, but it more often constitutes a barrier to political progress, inducing political apathy and alienation and serving to maintain existing social inequalities.
Broader Problems:
Domination Narrower Problems:
TotalitarianismDisempowerment Political opportunismUndue political pressurePolitical barriers to effective legislation Aggravates:
Grey liesPropagandaDictatorshipOfficial secrecyPolitical apathyPolitical conflictPolitical burglaryPolitical injusticePolitical inequalityGovernment limitationsDefamation of characterUnethical practices in politicsNational political disintegrationImproper financing of political partiesUnequal distribution of fame and honoursPromotion of negative images of opponentsMisuse of electronic surveillance by governments Values:
IndependencePowerDependence References:
Bernholz, Peter: International Game of Power: past, present and futureSchott, Kerry: Policy, Power and Order Subject(s):
Government → Politics??Metapolitics → Metapolitics ??
Societal Problems → Dependence??
Related UN Sustainable Development Goals:
Problem Type:
A: Abstract Fundamental Problems Date of last update
16.04.2019 – 13:56 CEST