Julia Sonnevend

The utilisation and weaponisation of charm in contemporary global politics. Politics is a site of performance, and contemporary politicians often perform the role of a regular person—perhaps someone we would like to have a beer with. They win elections not because of the elevated rhetorical performances we often associate with charisma ('ask not what your country can do for you'),...

The utilisation and weaponisation of charm in contemporary global politics. Politics is a site of performance, and contemporary politicians often perform the role of a regular person—perhaps someone we would like to have a beer with. They win elections not because of the elevated rhetorical performances we often associate with charisma ('ask not what your country can do for you'),...