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.
Global Media Ratings
Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 1 | 5.00 | 0.02% | +0% | 331,002,651 | 74,199 | $21,000,000 | 4,707$ |
| United Kingdom | 1 | 5.00 | 0.03% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 18,171 | $2,700,000 | 723$ |
| Totals | 2 | 398,888,662 | 92,370 | $23,700,000 | 5,430$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
United Kingdom:
Ben Ansell, professor of comparative democratic institutions at Nuffield College, Oxford, calls the impulse to vote for radical right policies Fadfo.
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United States:
Ben Ansell noted that European populists may be learning the wrong lessons from Trump's victory.
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Honduras:
He commented on the electoral successes of the far-right in Europe.
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Guatemala:
Ben Ansell explained that linking populists to external enemies is more effective than labeling them as enemies of the political system.
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