Modernization Theory as a Framework for Political Development in Afro–Asian Societies: Adequacy, Limits, and Post-Colonial Critiques Introduction The concept of modernization has long occupied a central place in comparative political analysis, particularly in explaining the trajectories of political development in Afro–Asian societies emerging from colonial rule. Modernization theory, broadly associated with post-World War II social … Continue reading Does modernization constitute a valid comparative framework for analysing political development in Afro–Asian societies, or does it inadequately capture their historical and cultural specificities? Critically discuss.