Stephen Hanson

Stephen Hanson is a professor in the Department of Government at the College of William & Mary.

Oct

‘This time, he has the cadres’

Feature: Is Donald Trump really deconstructing democracy in the United States? Steve Hanson on the American consolidation of patrimonial rule.

19 Oct 2025

11 min read

Apr

If Donald Trump isn’t an autocrat, what is he? Stephen Hanson on the old historical model for the new American presidency.

09 Apr 2025

12 min read