Study political science to:

•  Understand why countries go to war, and how to help maintain and foster cooperation.
•  Learn the basics of the new political data science and research design that is driving campaigns and is providing the evidence for policy.
•  Figure out what people mean when they talk about “freedom" or “equality."
•  Debate about whether a presidential system is better than a parliamentary system.
•  Think about what is needed to have a well-informed citizenry.
•  Work out the reasons for authoritarian coups and democratic transitions.