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.

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.

US primacy will survive COVID and Donald Trump

Despite its current troubles, the US is still the most powerful nation in the world and retains the military strength to defend its interests globally. Until that changes, America’s ‘Suez moment’ will still be a long way away.

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.

Trump stands firm in a time of crisis

Well-meaning protestors, violent activists, lawless criminal gangs, and opportunistic looters have taken to the streets of American cities, but Donald Trump’s firm response is enraging the media.

Arvanitakis on American politics: Three key developments this week

Another frenetic week in American politics has seen gaffes from Joe Biden, urban rioting and a twitter temper tantrum from President Trump, but the most significant development may be China’s power grab in Hong Kong.

Arvanitakis on American Politics: Voting in a time of a pandemic

It did not take long for the fragile peace between the Democratic and Republican leaders brought on by coronavirus to breakdown and, as America risks reopening for business, attention is turning to the election in November.