The Comparative Politics subfield dives into the complexities of political systems and processes across the globe. Our faculty explore pressing issues like democratization, authoritarianism, political institutions, political economy, public opinion, social movements, public policy, human rights, race and ethnic politics, immigration, citizenship, and environmental politics.
With expertise spanning North America, Latin America, Europe, Africa, and Asia, we analyze political dynamics at both global and local levels. By comparing diverse systems, we uncover how political structures evolve, respond to challenges, and shape societies.
People
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- Irene Bloemraad
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- Sophie Borwein
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- Maxwell Cameron
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- Antje Ellermann
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- Terri Givens
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- Kathryn Harrison
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- Kurt Huebner
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- Calla Hummel
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- Alan Jacobs
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- Christopher Kam
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- Xiaojun Li
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- Kai Ostwald
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- Lisa Sundstrom
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- Yves Tiberghien
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- Michael Weaver
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- Matthew Wright
Full-time Faculty
- Irene Bloemraad
- Sophie Borwein
- Maxwell Cameron
- Antje Ellermann
- Terri Givens
- Kathryn Harrison
- Kurt Huebner
- Calla Hummel
- Alan Jacobs
- Christopher Kam
- Xiaojun Li
- Kai Ostwald
- Lisa Sundstrom
- Yves Tiberghien
- Michael Weaver
- Matthew Wright
Research Areas
Our Comparative Politics faculty conduct research in a wide variety of areas.