Comparative foreign policy is a field of study that examines the foreign policies of different countries and how they compare to one another. This field seeks to understand the underlying factors that shape a country’s foreign policy, including its domestic political system, its economic interests, and its place in the international system.

Comparative foreign policy scholars use a variety of methods to analyze and compare the foreign policies of different countries, including case studies, statistical analysis, and theoretical frameworks. They may focus on specific policy areas, such as trade, security, or diplomacy, or they may take a more broad-based approach that looks at a country’s overall foreign policy posture.

In addition to examining the foreign policies of individual countries, comparative foreign policy scholars also often seek to understand the ways in which different countries interact with one another and the impact that these interactions have on the international system as a whole. This includes analyzing the role of international organizations, such as the United Nations and the European Union, in shaping global politics, as well as the ways in which different countries cooperate or compete with one another on the international stage.