Introduction to Political Analysis

• Definition of Political Analysis:
  • Understanding the basic concepts and features of political analysis.
• The difference between political analysis and political interpretation.
• Factors affecting political analysis:
  • Internal and external forces and their influence on political analysis.
• The relationship between national and international politics.
• Schools of thought in political analysis:
  • Marxist analysis, Realist analysis, Liberal analysis, and others.

Tools and Methods of Political Analysis

• How to use political analysis tools such as SWOT analysis (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats).
• Event analysis using political models and theories.
• Comparative analysis: Comparing political systems across countries to understand political strategies.
• How to collect and analyze data:
  • Interviews, surveys, historical data, government reports, etc.
• Analyzing data using statistical tools.
• The role of international organizations in influencing global policies.

Domestic and International Political Analysis

• Analyzing internal political forces:
  • Political parties, social movements, and the political system.
• The role of media and political elites in shaping public opinion.
• Studying external forces that impact domestic policy:
  • Economic and military powers on domestic politics.
• Understanding global political dynamics and regional conflicts.

Political Report Writing

• The fundamentals of political report writing.
• How to organize political reports effectively:
  • Introduction, main topics, conclusion.
• How to write a clear and objective executive summary.
• How to include political data and analyses accurately.
• Writing analytical reports that include objective evaluations of the political situation.
• Formulating recommendations based on political analysis.
• Avoiding bias and superficial analysis.
• Focusing on objectivity and clarity in political reports.
• The role of political reports in guiding government and institutional decision-making.

Political Research Techniques

• How to gather political information from multiple sources:
  • Studies, press reports, interviews, archives.
• Qualitative and quantitative data analysis.
• Using tools for quantitative data analysis such as surveys and statistical analysis.
• Comparing political situations across countries to understand similarities and differences.
• How to present research findings clearly and supported by evidence.