Ben Stanley
Political scientist and associate professor at SWPS University in Warsaw. He is also the co-author of the forthcoming book Good Change, the rise and fall of Poland's illiberal revolution.
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May 10, 2025 • 34min
The Trump factor
Latika Burke, an editor at The Nightly in Australia, discusses the unexpected electoral challenges faced by conservative leaders in Australia, influenced by Trump’s rhetoric. Ben Stanley, a political scientist, examines the effects of Trumpism on Polish and Romanian elections, highlighting the rise of candidates with similar ideologies. Michael Blanchfield, a Canada policy reporter, reflects on how Trump’s influence shaped Canadian politics and public sentiment, connecting the dots between shifting dynamics in Australia, Canada, and Eastern Europe.
Sep 8, 2025 • 40min
Stanley Bill and Ben Stanley, "Good Change: The Rise and Fall of Poland's Illiberal Revolution" (Stanford UP, 2025)
Stanley Bill, a Professor of Polish Studies at the University of Cambridge, and Ben Stanley, an Associate Professor at SWPS University in Warsaw, delve into the complexities of Poland's recent political evolution. They analyze Jarosław Kaczyński's Law and Justice Party's attempts at combining diverse political ideologies while dismantling democratic norms. The discussion also covers the challenges Donald Tusk's liberal government faces unpicking illiberal policies without alienating voters, and how Poland's unique political context shapes its future.
