Arvanitakis on American Politics: The third debate and 12 days to the election

The US election is already underway, as 40 million have already voted by mail, and the clock towards the most contentious election result in living memory is already ticking.

Arvanitakis on American politics: The first debate…

The First US Presidential debate – held before the President was diagnosed with COVID-19 – did nothing to elevate the level of public discourse, but its chaotic, rowdy nature may well have served Trump’s purposes in an increasingly fractious election campaign.

Arvanitakis on American politics: The judge, the President and the American public

Donald Trump’s selection of Judge Amy Coney Barrett to replace the late Ruth Bader Ginsburg on the U.S. Supreme Court has sparked political controversy just a month before the Presidential election.

Arvanitakis on American politics: The uncertainty of election night

The end of the Trump Presidency, if it comes, will be one of conflict, bitterness and resentment with little chance of an orderly handover or constructive transition. Whoever wins will be inheriting a deeply divided nation after the turmoil of recent events.

Arvanitakis on American politics: The National Conventions and three trends to watch

The 2020 election will no doubt be one that political scientists will use as a case study for decades to come: let’s hope it is for all the right reasons.

Why who gets to tell Australian stories matters

As a democratic society, we are reliant on a strong and representative fourth estate to balance power relations and hold the powerful to account. In a multicultural society, only a more inclusive approach will lead to greater relevance to the population.

Arvanitakis on American politics: the complexities of Kamala Harris

Joe Biden’s announcement of Kamala Harris as his running mate for President will bring both positives and negatives to his campaign.

Arvanitakis on American politics: Less than 90 days to the election

We are now less than 90 days away from the USA Presidential elections. Given the pandemic, associated economic downturn and continuing civil strife, the next three months are likely to get even more interesting.

Arvanitakis on American politics: Correction v cancel culture

Like the #metoomovement before it, the death of George Floyd has unleashed a much broader wave of social change, but some fear that freedom of thought and speech are being swept away alongside relics of the past.

Arvanitakis on American politics: How changing demographics are reshaping American politics

After one of the most traumatic years in American political history, less heralded, but still highly significant shifts in the demographic make-up of the United States are set to have a crucial influence on the outcome of November’s election.

Arvanitakis on American politics: Is an inclusive progressive turn possible?

The tumultuous events of the last fortnight in American politics have continued to surprise and confound commentators while simultaneously ratifying our suspicions.

Arvanitakis on American politics: Reconciling the past

Weeks of demonstrations over the death of George Floyd and pent-up frustration with racial injustice have spilled over into Australian streets, but today’s tumultuous events are merely the latest flare-up of racial tensions in the USA.