LANDMARK STUDY EXAMINES FUNDAMENTAL TRANSFORMATIONS IN AMERICAN POLITICAL IDENTITY

Citation: Badawi, H. (2024). Crossroads of America: The Evolving Dialectic of Obamaism and Trumpism in Contemporary Political Discourse. Indian Strategic Studies Forum (ISSF). https://issf.org.in/2024/11/crossroads-of-america/

The Indian Strategic Studies Forum (ISSF), in collaboration with SwJ, announces the publication of a significant contribution to contemporary political theory. “Crossroads of America: The Evolving Dialectic of Obamaism and Trumpism in Contemporary Political Discourse ” presents a comprehensive analysis of the ideological realignment reshaping American democratic institutions and political consciousness.

Professor Habib Al Badawi 's research synthesizes multiple theoretical frameworks to examine how the dialectical relationship between Obamaism and Trumpism transcends conventional understanding of political polarization. Through rigorous empirical analysis and theoretical innovation, the study demonstrates how this dynamic represents a fundamental transformation in American democratic identity and institutional legitimacy.

“Contemporary political realignment reflects deeper structural tensions within modern democratic societies,” Professor Badawi sensei argues. “These competing political philosophies emerge from the complex intersection of technological disruption, economic transformation, and cultural change, fundamentally altering the nature of democratic discourse and governance.”

Key Theoretical Contributions:

1.???? Conceptualization of “identity-driven pragmatism” as a framework for understanding how cultural affiliation supersedes traditional economic interests in political behavior.

2.???? Development of a “new political geometry” model that transcends conventional left-right political taxonomies.

3.???? Analysis of digital media ecosystems' role in reconstructing political legitimacy and institutional authority

4.???? Theoretical integration of global-local dynamics in political identity formation

Methodological Innovation:

The study employs a mixed-methods approach combining:

·?????? Critical discourse analysis

·?????? Comparative historical analysis

·?????? Demographic and electoral data analysis

·?????? Cultural pragmatics framework

Research Implications:

The findings have significant implications for multiple domains of political analysis:

·?????? Democratic theory and institutional evolution

·?????? Political behavior and voter alignment

·?????? Policy formation and implementation

·?????? Strategic political communication

·?????? Comparative political systems

“Professor Badawi's research represents a significant theoretical advancement in our understanding of contemporary political transformation,” notes Dr. Sarah Chen, Director of Political Studies at WP. “The study's innovative theoretical framework provides crucial insights into the reconstruction of political identity in the digital age.”

The research draws upon extensive empirical evidence and integrates theoretical perspectives from political science, sociology, and cultural studies to illuminate how technological change, cultural transformation, and economic disruption generate novel forms of political solidarity transcending traditional class-based alignments.

“This work establishes a new theoretical paradigm for understanding contemporary democratic evolution,” observes Professor Andrea Thomson of Paterson University's American Studies Department. “Its implications for political theory and democratic practice will influence scholarly discourse for years to come.”

Keywords: Political Theory, Democratic Evolution, Cultural Transformation, Political Identity, Institutional Legitimacy, Digital Media, Political Behavior.

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