The political compass is a two-dimensional chart that plots an individual’s or a country’s political views on two axes: economic left-right and social libertarian-authoritarian. It is used to measure and compare political positions, and to understand the nuances of a country’s political landscape. This article takes a closer look at recent developments in international politics, and examines the importance of understanding the complexities of the political compass.
Recent developments in international politics are influencing the political compass. Meanwhile, the fortunes of Japan’s prime minister are ticking up again, elections will be held in Estonia, and fuel tax rates are creating debate in the Philippines. In Turkey, noise continues about a potential postponement of elections, while in Poland, judicial reform is a key issue.
To build a renewed working-class politics, the labor movement is trying to create a new political economy, which was left in the wilderness without a compass and without clear direction. Claims of monopoly are common in political discourse and have been made against Google by all sides of the political compass.