The comparative method occupies a central place in political science, particularly within the subfield of comparative politics, as a tool for systematically analyzing similarities and differences across political systems, institutions, and processes. Rooted in the classical works of thinkers such as Aristotle and Montesquieu, and further refined in modern political science by scholars like Arend … Continue reading Critically analyze the significance and limitations of the comparative method in political analysis. Discuss its utility in understanding diverse political systems, institutions, and processes, and in developing generalizable theories in political science. At the same time, examine the methodological challenges it faces, including issues of case selection, cultural and contextual variability, and the difficulty of achieving causal inference in cross-national studies.