Politics of another country?

[Nebulous]

Do the politics of another country affect your life in any way?

Is it important to keep up on them?

 

[Henrywrites]

Major economies are a must to keep an eye on. You need to know what is happening there as it affects most other economies. Take the situation in Russia and Ukraine as an example with regards to oil production and price.

 

[Shortie]

I agree with keeping an eye on major economies. I am always told by Americans when I voice my opinion on their politics "Why are you so bothered, you don't live here" and my answer is always "I have to be bothered because what happens in your country may very well affect us as well" and it's very true.

 

[~ True Legend ~]

I think it could potentially help you make better life choices, if you're aware of the economical situation. For example, what jobs to go for, what country to live in to maximise your income and pay the least tax.

It depends on the person though, to a more or less extent as for the level of interest displayed. I enjoy debating topics with people, it's interesting to learn views and perspectives of others.

However, I do feel that being exposed to so much negativity in the news can desensitise you... just because you hear about it so much! It's a defence mechanism. Do you feel that happening to you? I also feel like I sometimes need a break from the news as it can drive you insane! So, every fortnight or so, I'll take a break for a few days. However, in generally, I feel impatient to catch up with the daily news just as I like to be in the know of all juicy gossip. Do you feel you need a break from the news and politics?

 

[Nomad]

Politics in another country, especially big economies, affect your country as well. When Russia and Ukraine went to war, food prices went up in my home country because we were importing so many things from Ukraine.

 

[~ True Legend ~]

Politics in another country, especially big economies, affect your country as well. When Russia and Ukraine went to war, food prices went up in my home country because we were importing so many things from Ukraine.

Yeah it's frustrating that we're affected by it more than Russia isn't it? Since Russia still unfortunately have their Asian friends to not so low-key fund their war

 

[Heatman]

Whatever that happens in US politics that affects their currency dollars , always affects almost the whole world except for a few countries like Russia and the rest. My country depends on dollars so much for their import and export.

 

[Nebulous]

I'd say we need to pay attention to the major economies in the world (China, Japan, Russia, Germany, UK, India, etc). What they do effects us directly.

 

[Varlot]

Well, yep. Major economies is one things, another thing is the politics of all NATO countries, then there's the politics of Russia (I live in a country bordering Russia, so gotta watch out).

 

[Jason]

One time a white South African commented that unless a person lived in a country (for a minimum amount of time), that country's affairs was none of their business. Well, it's obvious this was a reaction to criticism of South Africa. Anyway, though, it's difficult to totally ignore the internal affairs of other countries when the situation there is very dramatic.