POL 466 The Cold War and the Populist Aftermath
The Cold War established long-standing foreign policy alliances (e.g. Nato) and re-shaped US domestic Politics. From 1952-1988, there were 10 presidential elections and the Republicans won 7 of them. The end of the Cold War coincided with changing demographics within the US electorate that resulted in the election of Barack Obama. However, a strong populist strain developed and elected Donald Trump. This new normal has spread throughout Europe and has disrupted politics as we know it.