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.
Tag: Post-Colonialism
How does neo-colonialism explain the persistence of unequal power relations between developed and developing countries in the post-colonial era?
Introduction The formal dismantling of colonial empires following the Second World War marked one of the most significant transformations in international politics. Between the late 1940s and the 1970s, Asia, Africa, and the Caribbean witnessed an unprecedented wave of decolonization, resulting in the emergence of numerous sovereign states. Political independence, however, did not necessarily translate … Continue reading How does neo-colonialism explain the persistence of unequal power relations between developed and developing countries in the post-colonial era?