During the last two decades, political science in Colombia has not only cleared its way, but has also gained in autonomy and academic reputation. This has entailed a greater distance from party passions and intellectual polarizations, as well as the use of strategies to resist the wave of violence in the country.
There are over a dozen political science departments, with a diversity of undergraduate, specialization and master’s programs. The number of journals has also grown and the research agenda has expanded. However, in order to guarantee the quality of teaching and research there needs to be a greater debate
among Colombian political scientists, the links with the international academic community must be strengthened, and the mechanisms of evaluation and regulation institutionalized.