Brandeis Stories

Brandeis faculty on the 2024 election

In the run-up to the presidential election, Brandeis Stories asked university faculty to provide expert analysis and insight into some of the issues raised during this campaign season.

Illustrations by Jessica Tanny

Red, white and blue striped background. A person holds a newspaper with Kamala Harris and Donald Trump on the front page along with words in Arabic.

Iran’s currency was already tumbling — and then news of Trump’s victory broke

By Nader Habibi
Red, white and blue striped background. Two people working under the hood of a truck.

How will a Trump vs. a Harris presidency affect U.S.-China relations?

By Elanah Uretsky
Red, white and blue striped background. People are holding signs written in Arabic.

U.S.-Iran policy: What are the challenges and opportunities for the next president?

By Nader Habibi
A map of the United States labeled with swing state percentages

Can Jewish voters decide the election?

By Len Saxe
Red, white and blue striped background. People in the foreground are shaded with blue. One person wears armor, and a shield reads: Trump Army Operation Flag Drop

Should we expect post-election violence?

By Jytte Klausen
Red, white and blue striped background. The back of a person's shirt reads, Ceasefire now.

Can the next U.S. president help bring about de-escalation or a ceasefire in the Israel-Gaza war?

By Gary Samore