ThoseUS elections –
What is at stake today for Europe and Switzerland
The choice between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump will have consequences for democracy and security in the West. Political scientist Christoph Frei explains the reasons.
Published today at 3:20 a.m.
“There are issues in favor of Harris, such as abortion. On the other hand, Trump scores points on immigration. The differences are obvious when it comes to foreign policy,” explains political scientist Christoph Frei.
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Christoph Frei, aged 64, has taught the history of ideas and international relations at the University of St. Gallen since 2006. He carried out long research stays in France and the United States and wrote his doctoral thesis on the political scientist Hans Morgenthau. At the time, even Henry Kissinger read his book and praised it, something the professor is still proud of today. “Few scientists can say the same in Switzerland,” he confides with a laugh. He came into contact with the legendary American Secretary of State when he worked, as a younger man, for the former St. Gallen Federal Councilor Kurt Furgler. Today, his courses are among the most popular at the University of St. Gallen.
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