Partizipation – Seite 10

„Ein Gefällt mir für die AfD gefällt der CDU gar nicht”: Wie Rechtspopulisten Facebook regieren

15. November 2016 von Ferdinand Issels

Soziale Medien wie Facebook gelten nicht mehr nur als relevante Plattformen für Nachrichten. Auch im Bereich der politischen Kommunikation wächst ihr Stellenwert. Doch warum profitieren davon gerade rechtspopulistische Parteien wie AfD, Front National oder FPÖ?

Ein Beitrag von Ferdinand Issels

The Colombian Aftermath: Why the International Community Should Support Peace after the Referendum

13. November 2016 von Polis180

Last October, the Colombian people voted on a historic peace accord to end the armed conflict between the government and FARC rebels. The ‘no’ camp won by 50.21 % which shocked the international community as four distinct barriers block any further engagement. But what are these barriers made of and how can they be overcome?

A Comment by Leon Schettler and Sascha Menig

Donald Trump: The American Tragedy?

9. November 2016 von Polis180

Donald Trump’s surprise victory will lead to a redefinition of the transatlantic relationship. Now it is high time to ask what this means for Germany and how we should react to the challenges lying ahead in the Trump Era.

A Comment by Daniel Weimert and Sylvia Wittmer

That‘s it folks! Lessons and Red Flags from the Presidential Debates

23. Oktober 2016 von Polis180

After 25 primary and general election debates in total, Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump met on October 19th for the final presidential debate. I will try my best to distill some of the red flags we gather from this extraordinary election campaign.

A Comment by Sylvia Wittmer

The Diminution of Drama in the Political Theatre of Dreams

14. Oktober 2016 von Polis180

During their second TV debate, Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump have demonstrated rather little appreciation for political statements. Ultimately the spotlight fell on the personal conflict between both candidates. But what is so new about that?

A Comment by Kaloyan Halachev

The American Vice Presidency: The Most Powerful “Backbench” on Earth?

9. Oktober 2016 von Polis180

The position of the vice president seems to nowadays be more important than ever before. The vice president serves as a key political and policy adviser of the American president as well as an assistant governing the nation. That makes a careful examination of the two competing vice presidential candidates indispensable.

A comment by Jasmin Gabel und Kaloyan Halachev

Presidential Elections: Is the US on the Verge of a Third Party Revolution?

27. September 2016 von Polis180

In the United States, where the political scene has long been dominated by the Democratic and Republican parties, votes for a third party are considered ‚wasted‘ or ‚protest‘ votes. In an election season distinguished by the popularity of anti-establishment candidates, has the time come for a viable third party movement in the US?

A Comment by Kris Best

US Election Series VIII: Populismus mit Herz und Verstand

26. Juli 2016 von Polis180

Im Interview mit Polis-Mitglied Daniel Weimert spricht der ehemalige Wahlkampfmanager von Willy Brandt und Helmut Schmidt, Volker Riegger, darüber, warum gute PolitikerInnen auch ein wenig populistisch sein müssen und warum Gefühle in der Politik eine so wichtige Rolle spielen.

Ein Interview von Daniel Weimert

US Election Series VII: Is Hillary Clinton playing the ‚Woman Card‘?

8. Juli 2016 von Polis180

The upcoming U.S. election is not about undocumented immigrants. It is not about ISIS or gun control either. According to Hillary Clinton, this election is about women’s issues. Republicans snap she’s playing the ‚Woman Card‘. But there is more to it.

A comment by Amelie Hipp and Sarah Günther

Stürzt die Babyboomer, Millennials an die Macht!

6. Juli 2016 von Polis180

Denn sie zerstören nicht nur Europa, sondern auch unsere Zukunft. Wir Jungen wollen die europäische Politik mitgestalten. Doch die alte, angepasste und sich ins Nationale zurücksehnende Generation lässt uns bislang keine Chance dazu. Das werden wir ändern.