Diverse Governance: Begins with a captivating visual presentation showcasing the diversity of political systems across the globe, highlighting different forms of government and their impact on societies.

Program Overview: An outline of the learning objectives and emphasize the importance of understanding comparative politics in an interconnected world.

Democracies: An exploration of the characteristics of democratic systems, including:

1. Types of Democracies: Parliamentary, presidential, and semi-presidential systems.

2. Key Features: Free and fair elections, rule of law, separation of powers, protection of civil liberties.

3. Examples: Analyze case studies of established democracies, such as the United States, the United Kingdom, and India.

Authoritarian Regimes: An examination of the characteristics of authoritarian systems, including:

1. Types of Authoritarianism: One-party states, military dictatorships, and personalist regimes.

2. Key Features: Limited political freedoms, centralized power, suppression of dissent, and lack of accountability.

3. Examples: Analyze case studies of authoritarian regimes, such as China, North Korea, and Saudi Arabia.

Hybrid Regimes: Open discussion about the characteristics of hybrid regimes, which combine elements of democracy and authoritarianism.

1. Key Features: Elections with limited competition, restrictions on civil liberties, and weak rule of law.

2. Examples: Analyze case studies of hybrid regimes, such as Russia, Turkey, and Venezuela.

Structures of Government: Compare and contrast different structures of government, including:

1. Unitary vs. Federal Systems: Centralized vs. decentralized power distribution.

2. Presidential vs. Parliamentary Systems: Separation of powers vs. fusion of powers.

3. Electoral Systems: Proportional representation vs. winner-take-all systems.

Political Institutions: An analysis of the role of key political institutions, such as legislatures, executives, judiciaries, and political parties.

Citizen Participation: Open discussion about the various ways citizens participate in different political systems, including voting, protesting, and engaging in civil society.

Current Events: An analysis of current political events and trends in different countries, applying comparative frameworks to understand their significance.

Political Change: Open dialogue about factors that contribute to political change, including democratization, revolutions, and political reforms.

Globalization and its Impact: An exploration of the impact of globalization on political systems and international relations.

Intercultural Understanding: Emphasis placed on the importance of understanding and respecting diverse political systems and cultures.

Global Cooperation: General discussion about the role of international cooperation in addressing global challenges and promoting peace and security.

Citizen Diplomacy: Encourages participants to engage in citizen diplomacy and contribute to building bridges between nations.