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Expert list:American politics

At Aalborg University, you will find a number of researchers who are experts in American politics. They can contribute knowledge on everything from presidential elections, voter behavior, and political polarization to the Trump era, Project 2025, the US's relationship with China and Europe, and American security and foreign policy. Journalists and media outlets can contact the researchers directly for interviews, background information, or expert opinions.

Expert list:American politics

At Aalborg University, you will find a number of researchers who are experts in American politics. They can contribute knowledge on everything from presidential elections, voter behavior, and political polarization to the Trump era, Project 2025, the US's relationship with China and Europe, and American security and foreign policy. Journalists and media outlets can contact the researchers directly for interviews, background information, or expert opinions.

Ben Dorfman

Ben Dorfman conducts research on a broad range of topics at the intersection of human rights, history, international relations, politics, and cultural issues.

Ben Dorfman comments on:

  • The United States and international politics
  • The United States and human rights
  • America and its culture wars
  • Political culture in the United States

Associate Professor at the Department of Culture and Communication, Aalborg University
Mail: bdorfman@ikk.aau.dk
Phone: +45 9940 9179, +49 152096 46124
Research profile

 

Marianne Kongerslev

Marianne Kongerslev conducts research on a range of contemporary issues in American politics, including the so-called “hillbillies” (often perceived as part of Donald Trump’s core voter base) and women’s rights in the Trump era.

Marianne Kongerslev comments on:

  • Native Americans
  • Race relations
  • Trump
  • The so-called “hillbillies” (who are perceived as Trump's base)
  • Cultural and political sentiments
  • Women's rights in the Trump era
  • Masculinity
  • Male power
  • National myths
  • J.D. Vance and his background and family views

Associate Professor at the Department of Culture and Communication, Aalborg University
Mail: kongerslev@ikk.aau.dk
Phone: +45 9940 9198
Research profile

 

Susi Meret

Susi Meret conducts research on right-wing radicalism, populism, and political communication, with a particular focus on gender and anti-immigration/anti-Islam discourses.

Susi Meret comments on:

  • Project 2025 and its implications for Europe
  • The radicalisation of the Republican Party
  • Populism

Associate Professor at the Department of Society and Politics, Aalborg University
Mail: meret@society.aau.dk
Phone: +45 99 40 83 05
Research profile

 

Ditte Shamshiri-Petersen

Ditte Shamshiri-Petersen conducts research on voter and political behaviour.

Ditte Shamshiri-Petersen comments on:

  • Voter behaviour, including American voters
  • The personalization of politics

Associate Professor at the Department of Society and Politics, Aalborg University
Mail: dittep@society.aau.dk
Phone: +45 9940 7149
Research profile

 

Jesper Willaing Zeuthen

Jesper Willaing Zeuthen conducts research on Chinese politics and society, with a particular interest in China’s relationship with Greenland, urbanisation in China, China’s digital surveillance and control systems, Taiwan, and perceptions of mental illness and mental disabilities in China.

Jesper Willaing Zeuthen comments on:

  • Political relations between the United States and China
  • US–Taiwan relations

Associate Professor at the Department of Society and Politics, Aalborg University
Mail: zeuthen@society.aau.dk
Phone: +45 9940 9202, +45 2683 2905
Research profile

 

Jeppe Trautner

Jeppe Trautner conducts research on contemporary issues in military affairs and security policy.

Jeppe Trautner comments on:

  • Military affairs and military history
  • Political leadership
  • Theories of war
  • NATO and European security policy
  • European military affairs

External lecturer at the Department of Society and Politics, Aalborg University
Mail: jetr@society.aau.dk
Phone: +45 2991 1151
Research profile

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