The Post-Trump American Order: The Resurgence of Liberal Democracy and the Ideological Decline of Trumpism
The liberal political ideals associated with Obamaism appear increasingly poised to outlast and politically eclipse the far-right ideological project advanced by Trumpism. The latter, characterised by radical nationalism, populist authoritarianism and an exclusionary conception of American identity, has struggled to articulate a sustainable vision of justice, democratic pluralism and political order for an increasingly complex, postmodern American society. The post-Trump political landscape may witness a renewed ascendancy of Democratic ideals, particularly those associated with liberal democracy, institutional pluralism, social inclusion and progressive political reform. What is emerging is not merely a contest between two political personalities, but a deeper ideological struggle over the meaning, direction and future of American democracy. In this unfolding historical contest, I see the possibility of a post-Trump America increasingly shaped by the normative commitments and po...