Major Difficulties Encountered by Political Theorists in Cross-State Comparative Studies Abstract Comparative political theory is a subfield of political science that seeks to understand and evaluate political ideas and institutions across different cultural and civilizational contexts. Engaging in cross-state comparative studies presents a range of methodological, epistemological, and normative challenges. These include issues of conceptual … Continue reading What are the major difficulties encountered by political theorists when engaging in cross-state comparative studies?