Diplomacy & Politics Glossary
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2 termsCentrist Ideology
A political perspective favoring moderate policies that incorporate elements from both liberal and conservative viewpoints to appeal to a broad electorate.
Civic Nationalism
A form of nationalism based on shared citizenship, values, and political rights rather than ethnicity or culture.
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6 termsPolitical Cleavage
Deep and lasting divisions in society, such as class, religion, or ethnicity, that shape political party systems and voter alignments.
Political Entrepreneurship
The process by which individuals or groups create new political issues or movements to gain support or influence.
Populism
A political ideology that pits 'the people' against elites and emphasizes direct popular control.
Populist Movement
A political movement claiming to represent the common people against elites or established institutions.
Populist Nationalism
A political ideology combining populist appeals to ordinary people with nationalist emphasis on national sovereignty and identity.
Populist Rhetoric
Political messaging that appeals to ordinary people against perceived elites or establishments. It often simplifies complex issues to gain mass support.
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2 termsSocialism
A political ideology advocating for collective ownership or regulation of the means of production to promote social equality.
Soft Paternalism
Policy approaches that nudge individuals toward beneficial choices while preserving freedom of choice, often used in democratic governance.