For papers focused on contemporary New York City politics, social movements, and the rise of democratic socialism, these essays and analyses are highly regarded:
: A staff editorial from the Columbia Daily Spectator that discusses the expectations of his youth-driven base and the civic participation required to enact his platform.
If you are looking for academic papers on political theory, colonialism, or African history, Professor Mahmood Mamdani is one of the most cited scholars in these fields. Key works include: amadani
: A piece in the Wall Street Journal highlighting the role of New York's public campaign financing system in his electoral success. 2. Mahmood Mamdani (Academic Research)
: A detailed analysis in Diggit Magazine exploring how a self-declared democratic socialist, migrant, and Muslim won the mayoral race in the "capital of capitalism." For papers focused on contemporary New York City
: This essay by Anand Giridharadas examines Mamdani’s shift from an "anti-establishment" candidate to a leader defined by proactive proposals, such as free public transit and rent freezes.
: His latest book/major paper which offers a provocative re-examination of Idi Amin’s regime and the legacy of colonialism in Uganda. : His seminal work on the permanent minority
: His seminal work on the permanent minority and the nation-state, often cited in papers regarding Israel-Palestine and post-apartheid South Africa .