Malawi Background
Vocabulary
Seige Mentality
100

What type of government exists in Malawi?

Democratic Republic

100

What does the MPUC stand for?

Malawi Peace and Unity Commission

100

What is zero-sum competition? (does not have to be exact)

political wins are seen as existential risks by opposing camps

200

When did Malawi gain its independence?

1964

200

What does "Kuyenda okwiyakwiya" mean?

"to walk while angry"

200

What causes Siege Mentality?

leadership, historical experiences, or previous community mistreatment


300

What percentage of individuals currently fears political violence during elections?

38%

300

What is siege mentality? (does not have to be exact)

a belief held by group members stating that the rest of the world has highly negative behavioral intentions toward them

300

Who is the father of the concept "Siege Mentality"?

Daniel Bar-Tal

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