Comparative government and politics is the systematic study of political systems, institutions and behaviours across diverse national contexts. It examines how constitutions, electoral rules, party ...

Political party systems are the frameworks through which organised interests compete for power in democratic and non-democratic regimes alike. Their dynamics encompass the emergence, decline and ...

The international relations and comparative politics minor offers students a unique perspective of global issues and key political systems around the world. Our students take unique, exciting courses ...

The public sees a number of specific problems with American politics. Partisan fighting, the high cost of political campaigns, and the outsize influence of special interests and lobbyists are each ...