“No One Can Make You Feel Inferior Without Your Consent”: Is Eleanor Roosevelt Right?
Can we truly choose not to feel inferior? In this thought-provoking commentary, Syed Yousha Haider critically examines Eleanor Roosevelt’s famous...
The ‘Pink Movement,’ Youth Vote, and the Future of Philippine Politics
The surprising midterm victories of Benigno Aquino IV and Kiko Pangilinan—both underdog candidates backed by the progressive Pink Movement—signal a...
From Fraud to Framing: Marine Le Pen’s Trial and ‘Alternative Truth’
Marine Le Pen’s conviction for embezzling EU funds might have marked a legal defeat—but politically, it became a narrative victory....
The Erdogan Regime and Its Future Amid Mass Protests: Prospects for Change?
Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s political journey reflects a dramatic transformation—from a reform-minded leader once hailed as a model for Muslim democracies...
The Future Course of German and Japanese Capitalism in a Multipolar World under Trump 2.0
In his compelling analysis, Professor Ibrahim Ozturk explores how “Trumpism 2.0” and a multipolar world order are challenging the foundations...
Trump and The New Capitalism: Old Wine in New Bottle
Trumpism 2.0 marks a fundamental shift in global capitalism, blending nationalist protectionism, corporate oligarchy, and digital feudalism. The US is...
The “Awkward Alliance” of the Left and the Right
The politics of immigration in the U.S. reveal peculiar alliances on both sides of the aisle. For Democrats, the coalition...
Gouveia e Melo and the Military Messianic Zeitgeist in Portugal
Vice Admiral Gouveia e Melo’s rise from COVID-19 vaccination leader to potential presidential contender reflects Portugal’s cultural heritage of military...
How Identity Shapes Perception in a Polarized World: Insights from an Online Survey Experiment with AI-Enhanced Media
Who do people trust in politics, and why? Our online survey experiment reveals that trust and credibility are driven less...
The Transmission of Nostalgia, Threat and Unity in Populist Communication: Using AI to Analyze Erdogan and Supporters’ Speech
How does Erdogan’s populist rhetoric resonate with his supporters? Our study dives into his use of nostalgia, threat, and unity...
Agent-Based Simulation and Linguistic Analysis of Populist vs. Non-Populist Rhetoric: Insights on Polarization and Cohesion
Our agent-based simulations show that non-populist rhetoric, exemplified by former New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, fosters societal cohesion through...