David Runciman
United Kingdompolitical scientistMale5.0Global Dominance: 0.01%David Runciman is a British political scientist and professor at the University of Cambridge, well-known for his engaging discussions on politics and history through his podcast 'Past Present Future.'
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David Runciman described Starmer as someone weighed down with the burden of a huge majority he never quite knew how to use.
Frozen by the challenges of power: how Starmer turned triumph into tragedy | Keir StarmerThe Guardian·United Kingdom· 2026-06-23
United Kingdom· 2026-06-23
David Runciman discusses the implications of low birthrates on democratic societies.
The right is desperate for a solution to falling birthrates. Who’s going to tell them that the answer is immigration? | John HarrisThe Guardian·United Kingdom· 2026-05-31
United Kingdom· 2026-05-31
David Runciman points out the opportunity costs of having children rise with prosperity, leading to falling birthrates.
The facts are stark: Europe must open the door to migrants, or face its own extinction | George MonbiotThe Guardian·United Kingdom· 2025-12-12
United Kingdom· 2025-12-12
He argues the voting age could drop as low as six.
If they can pay taxes and join the army, it’s time to let 16-year-olds voteThe Sydney Morning Herald·
Australia· 2025-07-22
Australia· 2025-07-22
David Runciman warned those who celebrated the recent assumption of Donald Trump.
La irresponsabilidad de nuestras élitesClarín·
Argentina· 2025-03-30
Argentina· 2025-03-30
David Runciman is a political scientist whose podcast is recommended by Asal Dardan.
Erinnerungskultur in Deutschland: Arsal Dardan im Podcast bei Carolin Emcke - MeinungSüddeutsche Zeitung·
Germany· 2025-03-13
Germany· 2025-03-13
