Qualitative methods in political science encompass a diverse set of research strategies designed to illuminate the processes, meanings and mechanisms that underpin political phenomena. Central among ...

Comparative analysis in political science examines political phenomena by juxtaposing cases or variables across units such as states, regions or periods. It encompasses a spectrum of methodological ...

Discussion of "alternative facts" has gained sad notoriety in US politics. Yet the question has been around much longer: How do people conduct political debates—is the focus more on facts or personal ...