Research Ethics in Comparative Politics

Comparative politics studies are significant and the increasing number of research conducted portrays a growing challenge in discussing research ethics in comparative politics. The aim is not to cause harm but should involve well-informed information and awareness. How will comparative politics research impact the world? How do we weigh their ethical and moral concerns in research? In Oman, it is a critical issue and considered ‘rare’ or ‘inexistence’ to address these ethical considerations in comparative politics. At some point, it is unique to be highlighted. How to effectively incorporate research ethics into academic research agendas remains a highly contested question.