The country has often been praised for its democratic elections and economic growth, but where do things stand now?
Ghana: From Model of Democracy and Economic Growth to a Country in Crisis
What Could Have Been: Why Kamala Harris’ campaign fell short?
The results of the election contrasted the predictions, raising an inevitable question amongst Democrats: Could have Kamala Harris actually won the presidential election?
Lessons learned from the US Presidential campaigns
Can we learn something from the elections? Are there some hidden lessons in political rhetoric or communication?
Reckoning and Realignment: The Future of the Two Parties Post-2024
The election results clearly capture a stunning failure for the Democrats and while Trump’s victory is not really unexpected, the margins by which he won are to an extent stunning. So what happens now, post-election?
Pennsylvania, Swinging for World Order
The stakes in swing states are always high, but in a tight election like the one taking place on the 5th of November, both candidates understand that states like Pennsylvania could decide who gets the keys to the Oval Office.
Trump vs. Harris: The Future of Women’s Bodily Autonomy
In the past, Republicans were the primary advocates around abortion, aiming to overturn Roe and end the federal right to abortion. They sought to disrupt the status quo, while Democrats largely defended it. Post-Dobbs, however, the tables have turned: abortion is an issue that mostly concerns the Democrats since they are now in the position of pushing for drastic change.
Breaking barriers or building them? Trump and Harris on Immigration
Immigration has long been a key issue in U.S. politics, and as the 2024 election approaches, the debate is more intense than ever
How blue-collar unionists are not so much loyal Democrats anymore?
The final phase of this neck-and-neck presidential race is influenced by “blue-wall” states Pennsylvania, Michigan and Wisconsin and their workers’ vote (if they will vote at all), since the low-income population is notoriously more undecided and prone to abstention than any other group due to a progressive loss of confidence in both economy and politics.
“The Veepstakes”: The Role of the Running Mate
The Vice President may not always get much attention or credit, but in some cases they have been absolutely crucial to the function of the Union.