The author of a paper on political issues should not only be a student of political science but also have a good understanding of history, psychology, and economics. The political process can only be fully understood if one has a deep understanding of the society in which it takes place.
It is important to limit the time you have and not eat too many pages. You should choose a specific event from a country at a given time and thoroughly study it. Be aware that events occurring at the same time on opposite sides may have different causes depending upon cultural context.
It is important to remember that facts do not change, but that society’s interpretations of them changes. You may be wrong about what you thought a year ago, but recent research may have shown the truth. It is important to remember that your attitude can be manipulated or changed by others, so you should not trust it.
You don’t have to include every possible cause for the political event in your writing. Keep your focus on the important aspects. You don’t want to overwhelm your readers with all of the possible causes and theories. For research papers, you might choose to present a single theory or aspect.
You can browse our samples to find inspiration.
– The History of Politics: How it was Created and How It Changed
– Politics and War History: Is every military decision a political one?
Overview of political science. Methodology and basics
The psychological effects of politics
– The influence that cultural norms have upon politics
– Is politics rational or irrational?
– Top political figures (choose a country and a timeframe).
– The political decisions which changed history
– Civil wars: Causes and consequences
– Is Terrorism a Political Instrument?
– Social movements and their importance in politics
– Populism: What is it? How does it work?
– Differences and similarities between Totalitarian Regimes
– Divided Governments: Examples and Principles of Work
– The specialities and types that make up electoral systems
– Confederalism & Federalism. How do they work?
– Presidential republics verses parliamentary countries
The modern and ancient examples
– Interstate affairs. Diplomacy and war
– International politics economy
– International politics. Conservation of the environment and resources
– The code honorable and loyal oaths
– Open Society and Politics
– Political corruption and how to get rid of it
– The pros and the cons of Positivism
Constructivism: Pros and Cons
– Politics and media
Public relations and politics: The Role of Public Relations
– Nationalism versus globalization
Rational Choice Theory looks at how individuals make decisions based on their own self-interest.
– Does politics change as society’s morals evolve?
– Cultural pluralism
– The concept and impact of the common good on politics
– Politics during wartime and peacetime
– International political arena: Non-state actors
– Exit poll results are often different from actual election results.
– The philosophy behind politics
– Political scandals and their impact
– Political Anthropology
– Worldwide political dependencies
