Political science is the study of everything that allows, encourages or impedes a society's collective life. As such it encompasses a wide variety of topics, including:
- The workings of government
- Voter behaviour
- Citizen representation
- International affairs
- Superpower diplomacy, etc.
Political science examines both local and global issues. It aims to explain major world conflicts but also how individuals with diverging interests can collaborate on a given policy. It compares the evolution of different political regimes and trends in citizens' behaviour and political culture. It is also interrelated with other disciplines, including:
- Law
- Communication
- History
- Economics
- Sociology
- Philosophy