Amadani May 2026

: His seminal work on the permanent minority and the nation-state, often cited in papers regarding Israel-Palestine and post-apartheid South Africa .

: 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." amadani

: 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 seminal work on the permanent minority

: His latest book/major paper which offers a provocative re-examination of Idi Amin’s regime and the legacy of colonialism in Uganda. : A critical examination of how colonial law

: A critical examination of how colonial law created the very "tribal" and "ethnic" identities that fuel modern conflicts. Summary of Current News (Zohran Mamdani)

: 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.

For papers focused on contemporary New York City politics, social movements, and the rise of democratic socialism, these essays and analyses are highly regarded: