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What does it mean?
Politics serves as a peaceful alternative to physical conflict or war.
In plain terms
Using politics prevents people from fighting violently.
What can you take from it?
Choose negotiation over force to resolve disputes.

Where it applies

  • international relations
  • domestic policy
  • civil strife

Putting it to work

  • diplomacy
  • mediation
  • legislation

Questions to consider

  • When does politics fail to prevent violence?
  • Is politics always better than force?

Another view

Politics can sometimes fail and violence may still occur.

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