The End of Moderate Conservatism: Foreign and Domestic Ramifications
As a tumultuous year comes to a close, Senior Fellow Iskander Rehman takes a deep look at some of the more profound transformations underway under the Trump administration—whether in the realm of politics or foreign affairs. Rise of the Reactionaries: The American Far Right and U.S. Foreign Policy Many of Trump’s core foreign policy beliefs are less unique than they seem at first, stemming from a longstanding reactionary tradition … Read More
Who Stole Conservatism?
The American political system has always cycled through periods of progress and conservatism. As voters grapple with just which course they favor in 2016, Mario DiNunzio, professor emeritus of history at Providence College, kicked off the Pell Center’s 2016-2017 lecture series with a discussion of his new book, Who Stole Conservatism? DiNunzio outlined a history of conservatism from the 18th century to today, crediting the structure of classic conservatism to political … Read More
Who Stole Conservatism?
Mario DiNunzio, Ph.D., Providence College Traditional conservatism was captured, distorted, and harnessed to the service of laissez faire capitalism. In the process classic conservatism virtually disappeared from the American political scene and remains largely absent. Mario DiNunzio is professor of history (emeritus) at Providence College. Dr. DiNunzio is the author of several books including American Democracy and the Authoritarian Tradition of the West; Theodore Roosevelt: An American Mind; Theodore Roosevelt; … Read More
Fall 2016 Event Series Announced
Today the Pell Center announced a wide array of events for fall 2016, encompassing topics ranging from the ethical challenges of new technologies to the history and legacy of slavery in New England. In addition, there are several events covering the 2016 presidential race. Tickets to Pell Center events are free. Please RSVP in advance for each event on the Pell Center’s Eventbrite page, as seating is limited to 100. Call 401-341-2927 with any questions … Read More