The University of Chicago’s Ph.D. in Political Science program fosters deep analytical thinking across all subfields of politics. These dissertation topics allow students to interrogate power, institutions, conflict, and behavior across historical, theoretical, and empirical lenses.
Populism and Democratic Backsliding in Western Democracies
Electoral System Design and Minority Representation in Multiethnic States
The Role of Political Institutions in Post-Conflict State Building
Climate Policy and Global Governance in the Age of Multipolarity
Authoritarian Regimes and the Strategic Use of Disinformation
Public Opinion and the Rise of Nationalist Movements
Comparative Analysis of Welfare State Retrenchment in OECD Countries
Foreign Aid Effectiveness in Fragile States: A Political Economy Approach
Judicial Activism in Emerging Democracies
Social Movements and Political Change in the Digital Era
Elite Bargaining and Constitutional Design in Transitional Regimes
The Politics of Taxation and Redistribution in Latin America
Human Rights Norm Diffusion Across Authoritarian Regimes
Media Freedom and State Repression in Competitive Authoritarian Systems
Public Trust in Institutions and Policy Compliance During Crises
Decentralization and Local Accountability in African Democracies
The Political Economy of Education Reform in Developing Nations
International Sanctions and Domestic Political Resilience
Gender Representation Quotas and Party Behavior
Deliberative Democracy and Political Polarization
State Capacity and the Control of Corruption
Technocracy vs. Democracy: Governance in the Age of Expertise
Political Behavior in Hybrid Regimes: A Voter Psychology Perspective
Security Sector Reform and Civil-Military Relations
Constitutional Courts and the Balance of Powers in Semi-Presidential Systems
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