USA: Democratic party’s progressive wing ‘can win primaries’, but can they win in swing states?

Stuart Norval is pleased to welcome Steven Ekovich, Professor Emeritus of Political Science at American University of Paris. The Michigan Democratic Senate primary offers a revealing case study of the struggle between ideological conviction and electoral pragmatism. Ericovich argues that while…

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US pledges $1 billion security aid to Colombia as Trump-endorsed president takes office

The US State Department announced late Friday that President Donald Trump’s ​administration plans toprovide $1 billion in security assistance to Colombia as the country’s new right-wing President Abelardo De La Espriella was sworn into office. De la Espriella, who calls himself “The Tiger”, vowed…

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Michigan race: El-Sayed victory shows progressive candidates can be highly competitive

Delano D’Souza is pleased to welcome Ian Reifowitz, SUNY Distinguished Professor Historical Studies at SUNY Empire State University. The Michigan Democratic Senate primary illustrates a broader tension reshaping American politics: the contest is not simply between progressive and establishment factions,…

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