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Ashutosh Varshney
Sol Goldman Professor of International Studies and the Social Sciences and Professor of Political Science at Brown University. He explains the implications of Zohran Mamdani's win in the Democratic primary in New York.
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Opinion POD: The meaning of Zohran Mamdani's rise: Globalisation failed to lift all boats
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Ashutosh Varshney, a renowned political science professor at Brown University, discusses Zohran Mamdani's groundbreaking victory in New York's Democratic primary. The conversation highlights Mamdani's innovative campaign tactics, particularly his engagement with social media to resonate with diverse groups. Varshney explores the rise of left populism and its implications for the Democratic Party. He also delves into globalization's political effects, examining how elite interests interact with populist movements in the modern landscape.
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