- Transition from feudalism to centralized monarchies.Religious conflicts shaping politics (e.g., Crusades, Protestant Reformation).Early parliamentary developments (e.g., Magna Carta in England).

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1. Foundations of Political Science

4. Political Parties and Elections

2. Historical Political Development

8. Security and Defense

10. Political Challenges and Future Prospects

5. Policy-Making and Public Administration

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- Definition and Concepts: What is politics? What are power, authority, and governance?

- Constitution: Importance, purpose, and structure of the country’s constitution.

- Post-Independence Development: Challenges in state-building and governance.

- Early Political Structures: Tribal governance, city-states, or monarchies.

- State and Nation: Differences between states, nations, and nation-states.

- Sovereignty: Concept of state sovereignty and its evolution.

- Colonial or Imperial Rule: Impact of colonization or empire-building on governance.

- Revolutions and Independence Movements: Key events leading to political independence.

- Public Administration: Structure and efficiency of bureaucracy.

  • Policy Areas:

- Corruption and Accountability: Transparency and anti-corruption measures.

- Inequality: Addressing economic and social disparities.

- Corruption: Extent and impact on governance.

- Policy Development: How policies are drafted, debated, and implemented.

- Ethnic and Regional Conflicts: Historical and current tensions.

- Future Directions: Predictions for political reforms and developments.

- Global Challenges: Climate change, migration, and economic competition.

- Election Campaigns: Role of media, funding, and public engagement.

- Electoral Systems: Types of elections (e.g., first-past-the-post, proportional representation).

- National Security Policy: Defense strategies and doctrines.

- Voter Behavior: Trends in participation, turnout, and demographics.

- Major Political Parties: History, ideologies, and influence of key parties.

- Party Systems: One-party, two-party, or multiparty systems.

- Military Structure: Organization, funding, and capabilities of the armed forces.

- Economic policies (taxation, trade).

- Social policies (education, healthcare).

- Environmental policies (climate action, conservation).

- Internal Security: Law enforcement and intelligence agencies.

- Cybersecurity: Measures to protect digital infrastructure.

- Terrorism and Insurgency: Challenges and countermeasures.

6. Law and Judiciary

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- Human Rights: Enforcement of civil liberties and international obligations.

- Legal Framework: Constitution, civil law, criminal law, and administrative law.

- Landmark Cases: Key legal cases that shaped governance.

- Judicial Independence: Role of the judiciary in maintaining checks and balances.

9. Social Movements and Civil Society

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- Civil Rights Movements: Struggles for equality, freedom, and justice.

- Protests and Revolutions: Key events that led to political change.

- Freedom of Expression: Media and public engagement in politics.

- Role of NGOs and Activism: Influence of non-governmental organizations.

3. Political Systems and Governance

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- Political Ideologies: Dominant ideologies shaping the country (e.g., democracy, socialism).

- Government Types: Parliamentary, presidential, federal, or unitary systems.

  • Branches of Government:

- Executive: The head of state, government, and their powers.

- Legislative: Parliament or Congress structure, powers, and functions.

- Judiciary: Role of courts and legal systems.

- Administrative Divisions: Role of states, provinces, or regions in governance.

7. Foreign Relations and Diplomacy

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- Global Engagement: Membership in organizations like the UN, WTO, or NATO.

- Soft Power: Cultural diplomacy, education exchange, and influence.

- Trade and Aid: Economic diplomacy, foreign aid, and trade agreements.

- Diplomatic History: Key treaties, alliances, and conflicts.

- Regional Influence: Role in neighboring regions and alliances.

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Asia: Mountainous (Himalayas), deserts (Gobi, Arabian), forests (Indonesia, Russia), plains (India, Kazakhstan).

Africa: Deserts (Sahara), rainforests (Congo Basin), savannahs (East Africa), mountains (Atlas, Kilimanjaro).

Europe: Mountains (Alps, Pyrenees), coastal regions (Mediterranean), plains (Eastern Europe).

North America: Mountains (Rockies), deserts (Southwest US), forests (Canada), plains (Great Plains).

South America: Andes Mountains, Amazon Rainforest, Patagonia.

Oceania: Tropical islands (Polynesia), desert (Australia), coastal landscapes.