Students are to select a theme and compare at least two or more countries. These themes can be found in your textbook

. Your final paper must be comparative in nature meaning a minimum of two countries/cases(BRAZIL and SOUTHAFRICA) should be considered. Students are to select a theme and compare at least two or more countries. These themes can be found in your textbook.  Examples of themes may include but are not limited to:  Emerging Democracies, Ethnic Politics, Nationalism, Gender Politics, Political Economies, etc. Your paper must be 8-10 pages, type 12 font size, and Times New Roman style. All sources must be properly cited within the text. Students may use APA,  APSA, Chicago Style, or MLA format.