The current national political paradigm refers to the overall framework within which a country's politics operates. Synonyms for this term might include the current political landscape, the prevailing political philosophy, or the dominant political ideology. Other possible synonyms could include the prevailing political system, the prevailing political direction, or the prevailing political strategy. The phrase "current state of politics" might also be used to describe this concept. Regardless of the terminology used, the present national political paradigm refers to the prevailing set of beliefs, values, and principles that shape political decision-making at the national level.