Vivien Ann Schmidt | The Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies

Schmidt Unpacks Populism and its Rise in the West

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Professor Vivien Ann Schmidt, in a new video, explained how populism is gaining relevance in mainstream politics and its effects on democracy.

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Schmidt on Trump’s Impact on Far-Right Leadership in Europe

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Prof. Schmidt was quoted in a story for Expresso, where she commented on how Trump’s foreign policy is affected the far-right allies in Europe.

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Schmidt Explains Trump’s Dwindling Appeal Among International Right-Wing Populists

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Prof. Schmidt provided key insights about Trump’s rising unpopularity among right-wing leaders abroad for an NPR news article.

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