Omar Encarnación Writes About Pedro Sánchez for the New York Times
Omar G. Encarnación, Charles Flint Kellogg Professor of Politics.
Omar Encarnación, Charles Flint Kellogg Professor of Politics in the Division of Social Studies, wrote about the trajectory of Spain’s president Pedro Sánchez for the New York Times. Discussing “Sánchezismo” or the belief that Sánchez’s politics are populist and amoral, Encarnación argues that instead the Spanish president’s approach has effectively protected social democracy in the country “by mixing ambition, idealism and pragmatism.” Although repeating his success elsewhere will be difficult, Encarnación says, his global significance drew “like-minded leaders, navigating a tumultuous world, [to] pay him homage and to see for themselves how they can learn from Spain.”
Encarnación teaches in Bard’s Politics Program, which gives students a well-rounded understanding of political theory, American politics, comparative politics, and international relations, studying the choices we can make as individuals and the fates of communities, nations, and states.
Post Date: 05-19-2026
Encarnación teaches in Bard’s Politics Program, which gives students a well-rounded understanding of political theory, American politics, comparative politics, and international relations, studying the choices we can make as individuals and the fates of communities, nations, and states.
Post Date: 05-19-2026