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Comparative politics research aims to identify the fundamental patterns shaping political processes across various countries and global regions. This exploration encompasses diverse political phenomena, including but not limited to globalization, governance structures, democratic transitions, civic engagement, and grassroots political dynamics.
The faculty profiles in the sidebar showcase our specialized teaching and research expertise. Our department excels particularly in studying developing democracies, voter behavior, activist networks, Islamic political movements, and international economic systems. Our regional expertise spans Southeast Asia, Western Europe, Russia, Africa, and East Asia.
A significant number of our faculty and graduate students concentrate on the complexities facing new democracies. What sets us apart is our strong concentration of comparative politics scholars with specialized knowledge of Southeast Asian political systems.