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Analyse political systems across the globe to understand power, institutions, and governance.
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Section 1: Foundations of Comparative Politics
Section 2: The State and State Formation
Section 3: Democracy and Authoritarianism
Section 4: Political Institutions
Section 5: Political Parties and Electoral Systems
Section 6: Democratization
Section 7: Political Economy and Development
Section 8: Political Culture and Contemporary Issues
What you’ll achieve
Compare democracies, authoritarian regimes, and hybrid systems.
Study political institutions like parliaments, courts, and executives.
Analyse electoral systems and their impact on representation.
Explore case studies from Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Americas.
Develop critical skills for research, policy, and international affairs.

Course overview
Comparative Politics examines how governments, institutions, and political behaviour differ across countries. The course explores themes such as democracy and authoritarianism, electoral systems, political parties, state-building, revolutions, and public policy. Students learn how to compare and contrast political systems using case studies from diverse regions, developing analytical frameworks to explain why political structures succeed or fail. This course equips learners with the tools to critically evaluate global political trends and understand how culture, history, and institutions shape governance.
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