Columbia’s Ph.D. in Political Science encourages theory-driven, data-rich research across comparative politics, political theory, international relations, and public policy. These dissertation topics explore key challenges in democracy, governance, institutions, and security.
The Role of Social Media in Electoral Mobilization and Polarization
Comparative Analysis of Populist Movements in Latin America and Europe
The Political Economy of Universal Basic Income Experiments
Authoritarian Resilience in Hybrid Regimes: A Case Study Approach
Constitutional Design and Minority Representation in Divided Societies
Network Influence in Global Climate Governance Agreements
The Evolution of Judicial Independence in Emerging Democracies
Public Opinion and Policy Responsiveness in Parliamentary Systems
Nationalism and Identity Politics in the Post-Brexit European Union
Voting Behavior in the Age of Disinformation Campaigns
Decentralization and Public Goods Provision in Federal Systems
The Politics of Health Policy Reform in Developing Countries
Impact of Surveillance Technologies on Civil Liberties and Protest
Bureaucratic Capacity and Crisis Response During Pandemics
Gender Quotas and Political Representation: Global Impact Analysis
Political Legitimacy in Post-Conflict Transitional Governments
Influence of Diaspora Politics on Foreign Policy Making
The Rise of Illiberal Democracies in the 21st Century
Transnational Advocacy Networks and Human Rights Enforcement
Comparative Political Corruption: Institutions and Enforcement Mechanisms
Deliberative Democracy and Civic Participation in Urban Planning
The Role of International NGOs in Humanitarian Crisis Governance
Cybersecurity Policy and the Role of Nation-State Actors
Analyzing the Global Diffusion of Right-Wing Populism
Social Movements and Regime Change in Authoritarian Contexts
The Effect of Electoral Systems on Party Fragmentation
Big Data and Predictive Analytics in Political Campaigns
Islamist Political Parties and Democratic Participation in MENA
The Rise of Digital Sovereignty and Internet Governance Conflicts
Ethnic Conflict and the Design of Power-Sharing Institutions
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