Professor Natasha Lindstaedt

By falsely declaring victory in the US Election before all votes be counted, Donald Trump takes leaf out of autocrat playbook. Dr Natasha Lindstaedt explains that, indeed, prematurely declaring election victory is a hallmark of non-democratic regimes.

From wrestlers to movie stars, celebrities have risen to some of the highest political offices around the world. What makes them so appealing?

President Donald Trump has appealed to his base by attacking four Democratic Congresswomen of colour. His racist tweets also have global ramifications.