Reilly SwennesThe Populist Underpinnings of the Trump CampaignWhile there are clear differences between the populist leaders in Latin America and President-elect Donald Trump, there are a few common…Nov 16, 2016Nov 16, 2016
Reilly SwennesThe Role of Minorities in Shaping Latin AmericaThe United States has once again gone back on the promises they have made to the Native Americans with the construction of the Dakota…Nov 16, 2016Nov 16, 2016
Reilly SwennesPopulism and the ChurchDepending on the nation in question, some may argue that populism brought brief periods of stability to the nation, while others will argue…Nov 16, 2016Nov 16, 2016
Reilly SwennesThe Consequence of Neoliberalism in Latin AmericaPolitical scientists like Samuel Huntington agree that it is not the form of government that distinguishes one country from another, but…Oct 23, 2016Oct 23, 2016
Reilly SwennesPopulism Does More Harm Than GoodPopulist leaders come to power under the guise of inclusion where the middle and lower classes are excluded from political processes by the…Oct 17, 2016Oct 17, 2016
Reilly SwennesHow Colonization Breeds InequalityThe history of Latin America is marked by periods of colonization and conquest. Recently, society has followed a trend of denouncing the…Oct 9, 2016Oct 9, 2016
Reilly SwennesWhy Bad Politicians Get ElectedThe upcoming Presidential election is projected to have one of the lowest voter turnouts in United States history. However, turnout has…Oct 2, 2016Oct 2, 2016
Reilly SwennesDon’t Blame the Tree, Blame its RootsThe 113th and 114th Congress of the United States will go down in history not for their strides in policymaking, but for their lack of…Sep 24, 2016Sep 24, 2016
Reilly SwennesThe Diminishing Role of the Civil SocietyStates and society are bound by a social contract. The social contract is an agreement between members of society and those ruling them…Sep 11, 2016Sep 11, 2016
Reilly SwennesThe Plight of Developing Countries in a Rapidly Shrinking WorldGlobalization has demanded from the world a greater level of interaction and interdependence. The rise of social media, faster modes of…Sep 8, 2016Sep 8, 2016
