This is happening on Thursday at 7pm CEST! During this @populismstudies seminar, @EmekaTN and @SaskiaBrech will discuss how counterterrorism measures are shaping the spaces and actors of civil society organisations in Nigeria. Registration required. https://www.populismstudies.org/the-closing-of-civic-spaces-in-the-time-of-terrorism-in-nigeria-june-17-2021/

Interested in understanding populism and its link to nationalism, democracy, religion, media, technology, environment, gender, extremism? Submit your applications before 20 June to attend unique lectures by a great lineup of speakers! Further information: https://www.populismstudies.org/civic-leadership-program-july-5-9-2021/

"The Five Star Movement (M5S) is one of those populist parties that is often misunderstood. Media as well as well-known academics and commentators have struggled to define this 'strange political creature'." See M5S's profile written by @varriale_amedeo https://www.populismstudies.org/institutionalized-populism-the-strange-case-of-the-italian-five-star-movement/

New interview! @takisspappas on the characteristics of #populism, the role of the charismatic leader, and connections with #illiberalism
@IERES_GWU

https://www.illiberalism.org/takis-s-pappas-on-conceptualizing-populism/