Articles by Eran Amsalem

September 19, 2024

The stories we tell: how national narratives drive radical-right support

Eran Amsalem

How do national stories shape voting behaviour? Odelia Oshri, Eran Amsalem, and Shaul Shenhav reveal that voters who view their nation through an exclusionary lens are more likely to support populist radical-right parties, especially those marginalised in society. Their findings highlight the powerful role of national narratives in driving political polarisation.

Eran Amsalem

Assistant Professor, Department of Communication and Journalism, Hebrew University of Jerusalem

Eran's research examines the media coverage of politics and the way mass and interpersonal communications shape people’s political attitudes and knowledge.

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