Introduction The emergence of the Global South as a distinct field of inquiry transformed Comparative Politics by challenging the Eurocentric assumptions that had long dominated political analysis. Prior to the Second World War, comparative political studies focused primarily on Western liberal democracies and their constitutional institutions, treating European historical experiences as universally applicable. The wave … Continue reading Examine the evolution of theoretical and methodological approaches to the study of politics in the Global South, and assess their contribution to the discipline of Comparative Politics.