: This research uses the "Joker" metaphor to examine Zelenskyy's career, his Russophone entertainment background, and how the TV series served as a masterclass in political communication and storytelling.
: This paper investigates how Zelenskyy’s party won a majority by capitalizing on the weakness of discredited existing parties rather than major ideological shifts. Thematic Discussions & Media Papers Servant.of.the.People
: This paper analyzes the populism of the Servant of the People party. It argues that Zelenskyy's success is a manifestation of "valence populism," which emphasizes cleaning up corruption and government competence rather than a specific left-right ideology. : This research uses the "Joker" metaphor to