Alex Keyssar

Alex Keyssar is a prominent historian and professor at the Harvard Kennedy School, specializing in American political history and the evolution of democratic institutions. He has authored several influential books on the topic of democracy, including 'The Right to Vote: The Contested History of Democracy in the United States', which explores the historical struggles for suffrage and the implications for contemporary politics. His recent commentary highlights concerns about the potential constitutional crisis arising from the actions of the Trump administration, drawing parallels with historical threats to democracy.