Politics (from Greek: Πολιτικά, politiká, 'affairs of the cities') is the set of activities that are associated with making decisions in groups, or other forms of power relations between individuals, such as the distribution of resources or status. The branch of social science that studies politics and government is referred to as political science.
It may be used positively in the context of a "political solution" which is compromising and non-violent, or descriptively as "the art or science of government", but also often carries a negative connotation. For example, abolitionist Wendell Phillips declared that "we do not play politics; anti-slavery is no half-jest with us." The concept has been defined in various ways, and different approaches have fundamentally differing views on whether it should be used extensively or limitedly, empirically or normatively, and on whether conflict or co-operation is more essential to it.
A variety of methods are deployed in politics, which include promoting one's own political views among people, negotiation with other political subjects, making laws, and exercising force, including warfare against adversaries. Politics is exercised on a wide range of social levels, from clans and tribes of traditional societies, through modern local governments, companies and institutions up to sovereign states, to the international level. In modern nation states, people often form political parties to represent their ideas. Members of a party often agree to take the same position on many issues and agree to support the same changes to law and the same leaders. An election is usually a competition between different parties.
A political system is a framework which defines acceptable political methods within a society. The history of political thought can be traced back to early antiquity, with seminal works such as Plato's Republic and Aristotle's Politics in the West, and Confucius's political manuscripts and Chanakya's Arthashastra and Chanakya Niti in the East.
The Quantum Leap: Revolutionizing Tanzanian Democracy through Women's Political Empowerment
Tanzania faces ongoing challenges such as poverty and inequality, highlighting the need for a new approach. One significant but often overlooked factor is women's political empowerment, which is closely...
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Announcement Number: DaresSalaam-2024-031
Hiring Agency: Embassy Dar Es Salaam
Position Title: Political (Zanzibar Affairs) Specialist (All Interested Candidates)
Open Period: 05/09/2024 – 05/23/2024
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Vacancy Time Zone: GMT+3
Series/Grade: LE – 1605 10
Salary: TZS...
Tanzania Isiyo na Rushwa: Ni Ndoto au Ukweli?
Utangulizi
Tanzania ni nchi yenye fursa nyingi na uwezo mkubwa. Hata hivyo, nchi yetu pia inakabiliwa na changamoto kubwa ya rushwa. Rushwa ni kizuizi kikubwa kwa maendeleo yetu, kwani inakatisha tamaa uwekezaji, inasababisha ukosefu wa usawa, na...
Political will’ needed to kick-start Inga 3 construction, per AfDB president
African Development Bank Group President Dr Akinwumi Adesina has called for a major political commitment to kick-start construction work on Democratic Republic of Congo’s Inga 3 dam and hydro plant, which has the...
I’m just curious to know what inspires my fellow Tanzanians?
In the US, the American Dream has inspired many to work hard, taking calculated risks in order to achieve greatness. Those who commit their lives to making America great are highly motivated and valued. Everyone seeks to make...
Asalaam Aleikum,
Kama kichwa kinavyojieleza. In Tanzania currently, sio ruling party wala watu wa opposition parties, wote hao wanatafuta political mileages kupitia kumuongelea MZ. Ni kwamba sera za kuongelea na hoja za kisiasa zimeisha au ndo mvuto wa kisiasa wa hao wagombea wenu hakuna...
Kwa Watanzania wengi Muslim Brotherhood unaweza isiwasitue sana hasa ukizungumzia ubaya wa Ugaidi. Lakini tusichojua ni kuwa Muslim Brotherhood ndiyo ambao wamekuwa nyuma ya panzia ya utendaji wa Alqaida, ISIS Salafi na kwa sasa Hamas.
Muslim Brotherhood ilianzishwa mwanzoni kabisa mwa Karne ya...
The Flop of Tanzania's Chadema Party Public Demonstrations: A Detailed Assessment of the Political Landscape
Mmusi Mosimane Nthuli
Today January 24th 2024, a pivotal political episode unfolded in Tanzania when Chadema, a significant opposition party, staged public demonstrations. Intended as a...
Ni vyema na ni wakati muafaka Freeman Mbowe akapewa hii heshima, kwani anaistahili vilivyo.
Natumai vyombo husika wataliangalia hilo.
Freeman Mbowe ana mchango mkubwa sana kwenye siasa zetu Tanzania
Toa maoni yako
Picha ya Freeman Mbowe
Tatizo kubwa la umeme Tanzania linaanza na msimamo wa wanasiasa. Magufuli alisema hakuna kukatika kwa umeme na akaweza kwa sababu aliweka nadhiri yakutokula matapishi yake. Akakata mirija yote ya wauza majenereta na mafuta waliokuwa wananufaika na mgawo wa umeme.
Sasa hivi kila mtu anafungua...
Position: Political, Cultural and Public Relations clerk.
GENERAL INFORMATION
1. Position title
Political, Cultural and Public Relations clerk (There is only one post available.)
2. Period of performance
・One year (renewable. Subject to a three-month probationary period.)
・Full time (40 hours...
(Bachelor's of art in philosophy and political science)
mdog wang amechaguliw hii koz ninaomba ufafanuz wa mambo atakayo jifunza na fursa zake kweny soko la ajira!
PRESS RELEASE 05th September, 2023.
In a joint press statement issued by Tanzania Media Women’s Association (TAMWA Zanzibar), Media Council of Tanzania (MCT) Zanzibar, Union for Journalists who write Development Stories Zanzibar (WAHAMAZA), and Zanzibar Press Club (ZPC) in collaboration with...
1. A leader takes people where they want to go. A great leader takes people where they don't necessarily want to go, but ought to be.
2. If you do not take an interest in the affairs of your government, then you are doomed to live under the rule of fools.
3. Politics determines who has the...
By 2030, Africa's populace is supposed to top at 1.6 billion and ladies' populace will represent 58% of that populace. However the mainland is a long way from accomplishing half ladies' portrayal in governmental issues.<br><br>
Sadly, the ongoing political environment around Africa appears to...
The Tanzania Media Women's Association, Zanzibar (TAMWA-ZNZ), urges women to remain steadfast in their attempt to vie for political leadership position, overcoming any possible challenges that women often face when entering leadership positions to increase their participation in decision-making...
Is Samia metamorphosing into a Magufuli?
Tumultuous moments are a good test of genuineness. In these situations, good people may turn bad and vice versa. If good people turn bad, one may wonder if they were at all good.
The DP World saga has rated our politicians’ ability to debate...
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