New Global Studies

There is a difference in opinion among member countries of the European Union (EU) despite years of shared commitment toward joint action. Why do nations like France, Germany, Italy, and the United Kingdom disagree over issues of public debt? How do major integration theories help in the understanding of European integration? What are the differences in the domestic politics of the four European member states of the G20? Given the disparities, do the members respond to societal ideas or material interests?

Populism Is a Distraction

What does the term populism imply? Has it experienced changes in meaning and usage over time? If yes, what are these changes that qualify the claim that the term has become weaponized? Different accounts regard populism as a transnational or global trend. They label the other side of the spectrum as “liberal.” What does liberal mean in this context? Populism, as a political style, has a widely varied agenda. Differences arise in the elements of style and substance. Thus, what is the significant difference between populism and leftwing movements and parties? Populism is a distraction from real issues for several reasons. What are some of these factors?

“The People Must Be Extracted from Within the People”: Reflections on Populism

A majority of people think they can identify populism based on observations of policies that populists articulate. Ignoring the hallmarks of populist rhetoric, what is the proper concept of populism? Populist politicians in democracies seek to appeal to the people. Is populism, then, a means to an end that political actors use to move their target audiences? What is the relationship between democracy and populism? There is a perception that pro-populists have a unique socio-psychological profile. What are some of the factors that motivate them? Why do populist contestants consistently and continuously deny the very legitimacy of their opponents? More importantly, can populists who rise to leadership govern as “populists?”