Tag: Trump
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The Biggest Threat to Republican Control of the House is Not Trump but Congressional Republicans Themselves
Closer inspection of polling trends shows voters are even less favourably disposed to congressional Republicans than they are of the president and his actions says Dr Christopher Raymond.
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Trump’s Approval Remains Low, But Perhaps Just Large Enough for Him
Dr Christopher Raymond looks at some recent polling trends in the US and the President’s approval rating in light of the imminent midterm elections.
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Saudi Arabia’s standoff with Qatar continues – and Donald Trump has made it worse
The recent crisis in Qatar has highlighted profound weaknesses in Donald Trump’s approach to global politics says Prof Beverley Milton-Edwards.
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The roots of Trump’s “travel ban”
Since 9/11, there has been a shift from catching terrorists to policing Muslims says Dr Zaheer Kazmi.
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US strike on Syria swiftly ends talk of warmer relations with Russia
Following the recent US airstrikes on Syria, Dr Alexander Titov asks whether this has put an end to the recent thaw in relations between the US and Russia.
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What can we learn from the democratic upsets of 2016?
With Trump in office and opening positions being articulated ahead of Brexit negotiations, the important question of how we got here remains the subject of debate and analysis. Dr John Moriarty reflects on these major democratic decisions and what they have taught us, or reminded us, about ourselves and our society.
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Two ways Trump will stymie the emergence of a Palestinian state
Professor Beverley Milton-Edwards looks at what the election of President-elect Trump means for the situation in the Middle East, particularly in terms of U.S relations with Israel and Palestine.
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The Trump Presidency: What we know and what we might not
Dr Stefan Andreasson takes a look at some of the key appointments President-elect Trump has been making and what these signify for future policy developments.
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Trump and the cyclical nature of US-Russian relations
If history continues to repeat itself, a possible honeymoon period in U.S.-Russia relations at the start of Trump’s presidency could turn into a new crisis by the end of it says Dr Alexander Titov.
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A Word from our Experts: What Trump means for US trade and globalisation
Given the emphasis on trade policy during the US election campaign, Dr Billy Melo Araujo looks at the likelihood of Donald Trump following up on his trade-related promises.