So they often perceive us primarily as political adversaries or allies, rather than people primarily motivated by beliefs. (christianitytoday.com)
Regarded by political adversaries as a strongman of northern Manhattan, Mr. Espaillat is criticized for operating in the mold of bullheaded machine politicians. (observer.com)
Inspired by a 1943 book by David Mitrany, A Working Peace System, political scientists developed the concept of «functionalism,» the idea that a lasting peace can be achieved if political adversaries learn to cooperate on a functional, rather than a political, project. (religion-online.org)