PhD in Latin American Studies - Political Science in Albuquerque United States | University of New Mexico

The Political Science program provides a grounding in Latin American political systems, alongside theoretical frameworks from comparative politics and international relations. Courses explore key themes including transitions between authoritarian and democratic systems, how institutional structures affect democratic processes, differences in social policies and economic outcomes, development political economy, challenges of violence and instability, local government effectiveness, global impacts on national politics, and the origins and consequences of social movements.