Thoughts

Stephon J. Boatwright / Political Scientist / Advocate

Internationalizing Elections: Lessons from Populism's Recent Defeats

Populism’s defeats in Canada and Australia signal a global shift. Internationalizing elections and confronting elite-driven nationalism are proving effective in response.

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May 3

Glaciers and Unions: What Iceland Taught Me About the Future of Democracy

Due to a confluence of factors, Iceland’s government has promised a referendum on EU membership by 2027.

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Mar 30

The Brain Drain: How Ideological Cuts to Research and Government Are Driving Talent Abroad

America’s brightest minds are eyeing opportunities abroad—what’s driving them to consider leaving, and what does it mean for the future?

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Mar 13

Has Trump Disrupted Transnational Populism? Canada's Poilievre May be an Indication

In early February, right-wing populist party leaders gathered in Madrid under the banner of “Make Europe Great Again.” Attendees sported...

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Mar 1

The Orwellian Nature of Transatlantic Populism

The contradiction inherent in transatlantic nationalism has long produced odd, if not outright antagonistic, bedfellows. It is hard to...

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Feb 23

Cosmopolitanism or Chaos — Defending Atlanticism in the Age of Nationalism

"Nationalism is an infantile disease. It is the measles of mankind." - Albert Einstein The conclusion of the Second World War opened a...

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Feb 16