Comparative politics is an essential component of political science that studies why other countries are how they are. Comparative politics doesn’t delve into the functioning of other countries. Instead, it compares political organizations, structures, and methods to make generalizations or draw conclusions about certain political features seen across the globe.

Comparing countries aids people in learning about other countries without making assumptions. Comparisons help explain performance dissimilarities when looking at countries of similar political regimes. Studying comparative politics enhances understanding why the world is where it is today and provides a background for current events.

For example, comparing political systems marked by religious fundamentalism or extremism with traditional democracy might illuminate issues like mass migration and the refugee crisis in many regions. Also, when comparative studies map changes in the political culture of a country alongside regime changes, it may assist scholars in identifying trends and explanations for such transformations.