I think Alicia doesn't like politics, but she likes power. She liked that about being married to Peter, enough that she made personal sacrifices to hold onto it. But now she wants to be powerful in her own right, even if it's uncomfortable for her, and to be clear I think that's wonderful. Last season after she was…

I think Kalinda does care deeply about Cary, but she doesn't show her true feelings through traditional ways
such as monogamy or intimacy. It's like in
earlier seasons when she couldn't be the confidante friend Alicia
wanted, but she secretly helped Alicia, trying to ensure her happiness by
encouraging Will, finding…