Main principles of political analysis: 1. "Objectivity and impartiality"; 2. "Comprehensive approach"; 3. "Rationality and logic"; 4. "Prediction of consequences"; 5. "Practical applicability"; 6. "Consideration of the interests and views of all participants"; 7. Critical thinking – intellectual audit. Traps of political analysis: 1. Ignoring alternative viewpoints. 2. Underestimating long-term consequences. 3. Relying on outdated data. 4. Overestimating the importance of individual factors. 5. Incorrect interpretation of data. 6. Excessive simplification. 7. Overestimating the role of state intervention. Main goals of political analysis: 1. Problem identification. 2. Evaluation of alternative solutions. 3. Providing recommendations for decision-making. 4. Assessing the consequences of already made decisions. 5. Predicting future trends.