Political Sociology and Its Implications on Contemporary World Politics

Abstract

The paper aims to understand the field of political sociology and its relevance in contemporary world politics, focusing first on the theoretical debates surrounding the concept. The article discusses the Cold War era by exploring the civilizational dimension of the Cold War, how the Cold War was interactive, and how it shaped the global order. Moreover, globalization and its impacts, the rise of non-state actors, specifically IOs and terrorist organizations, and the emergence of populism have also been discussed in political sociology. The paper has also discussed the contemporary paradigm shift in the context of political sociology. Lastly, to further illustrate the implications of political sociology, two case studies, – India and Pakistan, through the rise of Hindutva in India and sectarian polarization in Pakistan, have been taken into consideration.