Articles on Political Science

Definition, Scope and Importance of Political Science

Overview and Definition of Political Science Political science is that branch of the social sciences that studies the state, politics,...

Political Science and Other Social Sciences

Political Science and Other Social Sciences As mentioned in the introductory article in this module, political science is the systematic...

The Global Political Economy and its Evolution through the Decades

The Evolution of the Global Political Economy The global political and economic system has undergone many changes over the last...

Power: Its uses and Abuses in the Practice of Political Science

The Uses and Abuses of Power No discussion on political science is complete without a study of how power is...

The Political System – Meaning and Important Concepts

A Pillar of Democracy The political system in any country is that part of the state apparatus that is in...

Political Systems Around the World

Different Political Systems around the World There are many different types of political systems around the world. Whereas the political...

States: Formation, Development and Change

State Formation The previous articles discussed the basic concepts of political science including how the concepts of nation states and...

The Phenomenon of Failed States and Consequences for the Global Political Economy

The Phenomenon of Failed States The previous articles discussed how state formation and state development takes place in the world....

The Rise and Growth of Modern Nation States

The Birth of the Modern Nation State In earlier centuries, it was the norm for kings to rule and kingdoms...

The Dynamics between the Executive, Legislature, and the Judiciary

The Three Arms of the Modern Nation State It is commonly understood that the political economy in any country actualizes...

The Role of Institutions in State Development

The Importance of Institutions and their Role in State Development The previous articles in this module have briefly discussed the...

Is the Nation State in Decline Because of Globalization ?

Global Crises Need Global Solutions Global crises require global solutions, so goes the new motto of policymakers around the world....

Political Revolutions

The Nature of Political Revolutions An often-overlooked aspect of the modern political economy is the capacity for change and renewal...

Why Effective Governance is the Only Way to Sustained Economic Growth

Effective Governance is a key reason why Nations Grow or Fail Nations and societies grow for a variety of reasons...

What is Sovereignty ? – Meaning and Concept

The Concept of Sovereignty Sovereignty is a term that is used to refer to the independence and autonomy of modern...

Monist and Pluralist View of Sovereignty

The political framework and the structure of the legal systems anywhere across the world depend on the concept of sovereignty....

Concept of Property in Political Science

The Concept of Property throughout the Ages Most of us have a fair idea what property means and what the...

The Mystery of Capital: Property Rights and Records of Ownership

The Mystery of Capital In previous articles, we discussed the concept of property and how the measure and nature of...

What is Bureaucracy? – Definition and its Purpose

Definition and Purpose of Bureaucracy What comes to your mind when you encounter the term bureaucracy? More often than not,...

Political Science in the Age of the Internet and Digital Revolution

The Digital Revolution and Powershift Ever since the first personal computers began to make their presence felt in the late...

Rise of Identity Based Politics and their Impact on Countries

Globalization and Parochialism Concomitant with the globalization of the world there has emerged a trend wherein in countries around the...

The Political System and Civil Liberties: Theory and Practice

The Concept of Civil Liberties and Human Rights An important topic in political science concerns the provision of civil liberties...

Political Systems around the World and the Causes and Consequences of Gridlock

Political Systems and Gridlock around the world There are different types of political systems in different countries around the world....

The Problem with Economic Theories

The world has been in economic turmoil for the past century. One crisis after other has struck in different parts...

Different Types of Economic Systems

What is an Economic System? Any system that involves the mechanism for production, distribution, and exchange of goods apart from...

Democracy is Superior to Autocracy in Achieving Economic Development

In the 21st century, it is being increasingly recognized that Democracy has emerged as the alternative to other systems of...

Problems Faced by Less Developed Countries

Population Growth Among all the developing countries, population growth remains one of the reasons for these countries to remain poor....

The Great American Pyramid Schemes

Donald Trump has promised to make America great again. He may have a bigger task on his hand than he...

Are We Really Capitalists ?

Critics have been claiming the recent economic crises are the proof the capitalist system is inherently flawed. The underlying assumption...

What is Compassionate Capitalism and Why We Need it in These Times of Planetary Crisis ?

What is Compassionate Capitalism and What Does it Entail for us? In recent years, there has been much talk about...

Will Capitalism Destroy Itself?

Karl Marx was one of the most influential philosophers and economists during the 18th century. His ideas relating to economics...

Vulture Capitalism: An Introduction

The fall of American giants such as Sears and Toys R Us has brought the focus back on vulture capitalists....

Democracy or Dictatorship? Which is Better for Economic Growth of Nations

Dictatorship or Democracy? The Debate Continues over Which System Promotes Growth If we look at the history of economic development...

Is Too Much Democracy Bad for Business? Does Democracy Help or Hinder Growth?

Why the Statement about Democracy Sparked a Huge Debate among the Indian Elites Recently, the Vice Chairperson of the NITI...

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