Ben Ansell
Ben Ansell is a professor of comparative democratic institutions at the University of Oxford, known for his research on political behavior and the dynamics of populism. In a recent news article, he discussed the implications of Donald Trump's policies on global populism, highlighting how linking populist leaders to external adversaries, rather than framing them as enemies of the political system, has proven to be a more effective strategy in countering their influence.
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Ben Ansell, a professor at the University of Oxford, discusses the broad cost of living crisis and its impact on young people.
La vivienda decanta el voto en Occidente | Internacional
Spain· 2025-11-13
Ben Ansell comments on how Trump's presidency has hindered the advancement of populism in Europe.
El ‘efecto Trump’ impacta resultados electorales a nivel mundial, partidos de derecha son los grandes perdedores
Colombia· 2025-05-27
Ben Ansell, professor of comparative democratic institutions at Nuffield College, Oxford, calls the impulse to vote for radical right policies Fadfo.
It’s not poverty that’s breeding the new populism. It’s wealth | Phillip Inman
United Kingdom· 2025-04-19
Ben Ansell noted that European populists may be learning the wrong lessons from Trump's victory.
Marine Le Pen verdict fuels debate that Europe’s ‘rule of law’ is throttling the ‘will of the people’
United States· 2025-04-05
He commented on the electoral successes of the far-right in Europe.
Líderes centristas brillan gracias a un inesperado impulso de Trump
Honduras· 2025-03-21
Ben Ansell explained that linking populists to external enemies is more effective than labeling them as enemies of the political system.
¿Cómo las medidas de Trump están cambiando el rumbo de la política mundial?
Guatemala· 2025-03-14