Understanding Comparative Politics: Then & Now is a distinctive text that critically assesses contemporary and historical methods in comparative politics. This field has evolved from a state-focused, descriptive analysis to a more theoretically varied, methodologically advanced, and globally oriented discipline, deepening our understanding of political phenomena in an interconnected world. This academic endeavor offers a concise overview of various modern methodologies used in Comparative Politics, its evolution, debates about the nature of the state, perspectives on state, democratic and authoritarian regimes, globalization's impact on state sovereignty, analysis of constitution and constitutionalism, party and electoral systems, and the concept of Consociationalism. It provides a comprehensive understanding of political trends, concepts, and exposure to politics across various nations, introducing students to key field debates.