it seems people in general do not have proper grasp of the word 'politics' - politics actually implies managing the society by means of a viable political system using advanced civic rules for interaction between dif groups. Diplomacy between countries is a part of politics (geo politics). Advancing a countires cause and interest and planning for the same is also part of political process of the state.( Yes, but common man tend to understand politics as "petty politics of vested interests and horse trading etc..)
