They always liked to be interested in politics. News about the situation in the world and the country is the most discussed. Overcoming the crisis, increasing GDP, martial law are questions that everyone “knows” the right answers to, up to and including grandmothers on the bench. However, professionals from politics, before making any decision, must take into account many circumstances and predict the consequences for the future.
Political situation - what is it?
The political situation is the state of affairs in the country and the world for a specific period of time. The internal and external situation is affected by the country's territorial position, its relations with neighbors and other states, the authority of the country's leader among the political elite, military force and armaments, etc.
The socio-political situation depends on the political system that is adopted in the country, its constitution, the ruling party and the opposition. The ideology cultivated in society, social interests and living standards also affect the balance of power.
Types of Political Situations
Political conditions are constantly changing. Changes occur due to the relationship of countries and the ambitions of their leaders. Situations are formed on the basis of reasonable or adventurous decisions made by official authorities and individuals, etc.
For example, a student from Siberia delivered a speech in the Bundestag, where he apologized for the killed Germans during World War II in the USSR. The boy did not want anything bad. However, a wave of popular outrage swept through the country with such force that the administration of President Vladimir Putin had to reassure citizens.
Here are some types of political environment: conflict, extreme, stable, uncertain, etc.
Political Impact Options
The characteristic features of the current situation affect the adoption of political decisions, the development of tactics and strategies. For this, the following parameters are taken into account:
- demographic situation in the country - birth rate and mortality rate;
- social status - the standard of living and freedom of citizens;
- groups of people influencing the creation of a socio-psychological atmosphere in society (in the USSR - workers and peasants, in Russia in the 90s - bandits, in Russia in the 2000s - businessmen, etc.);
- the position of these groups in the public vertical;
- prevailing socio-political ideas;
- who and how conveys information to the population;
- ideology;
- the attitude of voters towards the chosen government and its course;
- the degree of satisfaction of citizens in certain areas of life and the situation in the country as a whole;
- the strength of the opposition.
The political climate on the planet
The political balance of power determines the position of each country in international relations. Hegemonic countries determine the current state of the socio-political situation in the world.
These include the United States, Canada, Britain, Germany, Italy, France and Japan. Economically strong countries, such as the Australian Union, South Africa, New Zealand, although they have a highly developed market economy, do not affect the political situation in the world.
Economically developed countries include states with a GDP per capita of less than $ 25,000 - these are Ireland, Greece, Spain, Portugal, etc.
Developing countries are characterized by strong economic dependence, large external debt, low living standards, and undeveloped economies. On the territory of such countries wars and internecine conflicts are not uncommon. Most of these countries. The three leaders with high potential included India, Mexico and Brazil.
The ratio of military forces
The international political situation is highly dependent on the military-industrial complex. In other words, how much the state spends on maintaining the army, equipping it, the number of equipment and people called up for military service. The degree of application of new technologies, the availability of military developments, the possession of nuclear weapons also strengthens the country's position.
The alignment of forces for the availability of nuclear weapons pushed America and the Soviet Union to leading positions after the end of World War II. In recent decades, there have been changes in the military-political situation. The development of the economies of many countries has led to the emergence of nuclear weapons in China, India, North Korea, Pakistan, and Israel, which deprives recognized leaders of military superiority.
The state of affairs is such that a militant group can seize a nuclear warhead, which jeopardizes a fragile settlement.
The position of Russia in the international arena
The situation in Russia changed with the change of power and system. Being the Soviet Union, the country was considered a superpower possessing nuclear weapons and achievements in many areas, including in space exploration.
The political situation changed after the collapse of the USSR. The state has weakened from the loss of territories, and, accordingly, the loss of some industries and raw material bases. Political instability within the state, the lack of a market economy brought Russia to the position of a third world country, which is not necessary to reckon with.
At the turn of the millennium, when other political forces came to power, the political situation in Russia began to slowly but surely change. The country's exit from the socio-economic crisis has led to an increase in the standard of living of citizens and their social security. The positions of Russia in foreign policy also began to strengthen.
According to the UN classification, the Russian Federation is one of the developed countries in terms of per capita GDP. But the real state of economic and political stability, the situation of society as a whole does not allow, according to international experts, to call Russia a developed country.
Political growth
The development of the political situation in the world is characterized by the following trends:
- The globalization of economic processes, which will lead the economies of countries to a single market for goods, information, services, etc.
- Another economic crisis may be triggered by a large dependence of developed countries on natural resources. GDP growth in many countries is based on petrodollar. The depletion of natural reserves will cause a decrease in production and purchasing power of the population.
- The desire of China to take a leading position provokes the country's leaders to take active steps in the development of the economy and military industry, filling the world market with cheap goods. The national currency of the country is displayed on the international market in its economic zone, moving the dollar and the euro.
- The growth of Muslim radical movements extends to both Muslim countries themselves and the rest of the world. Aggressive sentiments lead to terrorist acts and military conflicts.
- Russia is emerging from the shadows, demonstrating military and political strength.
Political situation today
The current situation in the world speaks of the impending redistribution of spheres of influence. For many decades, the United States of America has occupied the position of the main country on the planet, which determined the military-economic condition of all countries. She managed to tie the world economy to her currency, thereby taking control of world cash flows.
The military-political situation is changing due to the growth of anti-American sentiment. The US is finding it increasingly difficult to convince the world community of its exclusivity. Contradictions within the country, constant economic crises, aggressive pressure in foreign policy give rise to more and more discontent throughout the world.
In an effort to maintain a leading position, the US administration follows a favorite scenario: pressure, sanctions, military invasion.
Friendship with America
An external threat is needed to protect political ambitions and shift the attention of their citizens from internal problems. Tactics are not new, but effective for a short period of time. The role of the "enemy" this time went to Russia. To neutralize the competitor, economic sanctions were applied, which were supposed to hit a weak economy and make Putin’s government more obedient.
To aggravate the political situation in the Russian Federation and around it, the Ukrainian conflict was fanned, an informational and diplomatic war was launched. All actions were aimed at world isolation of the country in vital areas.
NATO countries supported their ally and "older brother." However, the alleged compliance of the Russian authorities did not occur. Sanctions designed to “scare” dragged on.
In addition, a wave of refugees from Arab countries swept over Europe, which disturbed the peace, causing discontent among the indigenous population. These are “gifts” of liberal policies imposed by the US administration. As a result, the allied countries suffer great economic and political losses. Friendship with America is expensive.
Russian response
Instead of adequately responding to all the attacks, the administration and the Russian president himself chose silence tactics. Russia was silent when the Slavic brothers were killed in the Donbass. She was silent even when the false patriots angrily called for the introduction of troops into the territory of Ukraine in order to protect innocent fellow citizens. Russia did not do what everyone expected from it - did not enter into an open military conflict, did not open borders for conducting military operations on its territory, which all provocations were designed for.
When Moscow showed reluctance to participate in hostilities at its borders, the war in the Donbass temporarily froze. The attack on Syria began. But here Russia showed what it is capable of, having defended the rule of Bashar al-Assad.
Economic and political sanctions designed to pacify Moscow led to a regrouping of forces. Russia has strengthened its ties with China, the DPRK, and India.
How everything goes further, time will tell.
And what about us
Somewhere a political hurricane is raging, and outside our window - the sun and birches gently rustle with leaves. How does the political situation affect us, ordinary citizens? Yes, we noticed that the economy is shaking, which is why prices are always jumping. Yes, I feel sorry for the Ukrainians, because they were sincere friends once. Yes, we are a little unhappy with one or the other, but, in general, everything remains the same, as many years before.
The Russian people have always been used to living between two fires: the need to survive in an atmosphere of external threats and social oppression by the authorities. Patriotism and the struggle for justice are the basis of the mysterious Russian soul. On that and stand.