On November 5, 2024, the United States elected a new president. Donald Trump defeated Kamala Harris in the race for the presidency. How did our researchers interpret this major event? Read about it here!
“We must not exaggerate the president's influence”
While Trump's win is breaking news for many Dutch people, whether received with great cheers or huge outrage, the mood in America is remarkably indifferent. Americanist Peter van der Heiden noticed this.
Video: Radboud Explains the American Elections
On 5 November, elections will take place in the United States. But how do elections work in America, and when will we know who the winner is? In this Radboud Explains, researchers explain to you what you can expect on election night.
This is how US elections affect international relations
For centuries, close ties have existed between Europe and the United States. What is the relationship like ahead of the upcoming elections?
Can the Netherlands become as divided as America?
As the US elections approach, sociologist Jochem Tolsma examines the divisiveness in the Netherlands compared to that in the United States.
Is choosing between two people human?
Cognitive neuroscientist Hanneke den Ouden explains that your brain has to simplify the situation during almost all your choices; you can barely ever consider all the details at play during a choice.
U.S. election thrilled by theatrical show Trump
'Trump for President? How is it possible that in the country with the best universities, a lying and misogynistic man has a good chance at the highest office?'
The power of Trump's contempt
Jonathan Van 't Riet studies why politicians like Donald Trump can win over the voters by being hated. He calls this approach political incivility: disrespectful communication in politics.
What to do after retiring? This is a question even American presidents must find an answer to
It may just become a tradition: in the run-up to the US elections, parliamentary historian-cum-Americanist Peter van der Heiden likes to treat readers to a juicy glimpse into the lives of the presidents of the USA.