Reports

Populism and the Future of Transatlantic Relations: Challenges and Policy Options 

January 26, 2026
Interviews

Prof. Costa Pinto: If Victorious, Ventura Would Pursue Orbán-Style Authoritarianism in Portugal

January 26, 2026
Commentaries

From Farce to Tragedy: The First Year of Trump’s Second Term and the Unmaking of America

January 24, 2026
Interviews

Professor Treisman: Trump’s Push for Executive Aggrandizement Puts Democratic Resilience to the Test

January 27, 2026
Interviews

Prof. Klingebiel: Trump’s US Is Actively Undermining Multilateralism—So We Should Push for a ‘Global Order Minus One’

January 27, 2026

Populism & Politics (P&P)

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Populism & Politics (P&P)

Discursive Violence and Moral Repair: The Promise and Limits of Non-Violent Communication Against Populism

DOWNLOAD ARTICLE Please cite as: Ozturk, Ibrahim & Fritsch, Claudia. (2025). “Discursive Violence and Moral Repair: The Promise and Limits ...

November 19, 2025
Populism and political marketing: An illustration of how populist rhetoric is often employed as a strategic tool to swiftly gain voter support. Illustration: Jakub Jirsak.
Populism & Politics (P&P)

Doing Populism with Words: A Philosophical-Linguistic Clarification of Empty Signifiers’ Role in the Post-Laclauian Approach

DOWNLOAD ARTICLE Please cite as:Mancin, Luca. (2025). “Doing Populism with Words: A Philosophical-Linguistic Clarification of Empty Signifiers’ Role in the ...

August 4, 2025
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Populism & Politics (P&P)

Populism and EP Elections – Case Finland: Populism Gone Mad from Scissors and Chopping-board to Firing Guns and Latino Rush

DOWNLOAD ARTICLE Please cite as: Lahti, Yannick & Palonen, Emilia. (2025). “Populism and EP Elections - Case Finland: Populism Gone ...

May 19, 2025
Disembarkation of 300 migrants from Libya from the German rescue ship Sea-Watch 3 in Pozzallo, Province of Ragusa, Italy, on June 9, 2022. Photo: Alec Tassi.
Populism & Politics (P&P)

The Role of Populism in Redefining Citizenship and Social Inclusion for Migrants in Europe

DOWNLOAD ARTICLE Please cite as: Yogo, Edouard Epiphane. (2025). “The Role of Populism in Redefining Citizenship and Social Inclusion for ...

March 4, 2025
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Populism & Politics (P&P)

Understanding Climate Skepticism: A Rhetorical Analysis of Climate Communication by PiS, AfD, and SD

DOWNLOAD ARTICLE Please cite as:  Lewis, Morgan. (2025). “Understanding Climate Skepticism: A Rhetorical Analysis of Climate Communication by PiS, AfD, ...

March 4, 2025
Muslim women wearing hijabs walking on the streets of Paris, France, June 15, 2012. Photo: Shutterstock.
Populism & Politics (P&P)

The Importance of In-group Favouritism in Explaining Voting for PRRPs: A Study of Minority and Majority Groups in France, Germany and the Netherlands

DOWNLOAD ARTICLE Please cite as:  van Oosten, Sanne. (2025). “The Importance of In-group Favouritism in Explaining Voting for PRRPs: A ...

March 4, 2025
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Populism & Politics (P&P)

Call for Papers & Panels — ‘We, the People’ and the Future of Democracy: Interdisciplinary Approaches

DOWNLOAD CALL for PAPER Date: July 1-3, 2025 Venue: European Studies Centre, Oxford University  Deadlines Abstract Submission: February 28, 2025 Decision ...

November 25, 2025
Easter festival in the folklore village of Hollókő, Hungary: On April 18, 2022, as part of the tradition, men sprinkle water on women in celebration. Photo: Shutterstock.
Populism & Politics (P&P)

Diasporas Intertwined: The Role of Transborder Hungarians in Hungary’s Diaspora Engagement

DOWNLOAD ARTICLE Please cite as: Molnar, Judit. (2024) “Diasporas Intertwined: The Role of Transborder Hungarians in Hungary’s Diaspora Engagement.” Populism ...

December 22, 2024

Journal of Populism Studies (JPS)

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AI, artificial intelligence, and the concept of fake news, misinformation, and disinformation: A man uses his smartphone displaying the red text “Fake News,” surrounded by related keywords. Photo: Dreamstime.
Book Reviews

Post-Truth Populism: A New Political Paradigm

Please cite as: Syvak, Nikoletta. (2026). “Post-Truth Populism: A New Political Paradigm.” ECPS Book Reviews. European Center for Populism Studies. ...

January 19, 2026
Ferenc Gyurcsany at a meeting of European Social Democrats in the Willy Brandt House in Berlin on March 24, 2007. Photo: Mark Waters.
Journal of Populism Studies

Alcoholic Mobsters and Welfare Criminals: Xenophobia, Welfare Chauvinism and Populism in Gyurcsány Ferenc’s Facebook Posts on Ukrainian Citizens Prior to the War

Please cite as:Andits, Petra. (2026). “Alcoholic Mobsters and Welfare Criminals: Xenophobia, Welfare Chauvinism and Populism in Gyurcsány Ferenc’s Facebook Posts ...

January 10, 2026
The President of Tunisia, Kais Saied at the press conference with new Libyan Presidential Council head, Mohamed MenfiTripoli, Libya 17 March 2021
Journal of Populism Studies

Civilizational Populism and Migration Diplomacy: Tunisia, the European Union, and Italy 

Please cite as: Murphey, Helen L. (2025). “Civilizational Populism and Migration Diplomacy: Tunisia, the European Union, and Italy.” Journal of ...

November 23, 2025
Giorgia Meloni, leader of Brothers of Italy, Silvio Berlusconi, leader of Forza Italia and Matteo Salvini, leader of the League, attend a center-right coalition rally in Rome, Italy on March 01, 2018. Photo: Alessia Pierdomenico.
Journal of Populism Studies

‘Patriots to Defend Our Identity from the Islamisation of Europe’: How Populist Leaders Normalise Polarisation, a Multimodal Discourse Analysis

Please cite as: Reggi, Valeria. (2025). “‘Patriots to Defend Our Identity from the Islamisation of Europe’: How Populist Leaders Normalise ...

November 16, 2025
Malaysian politician Anwar Ibrahim delivering a speech on the eve of September 16, 2008 — the day he intended to take over the Malaysian government. Photo: Chee Sheong Chia.
Journal of Populism Studies

Anwar Ibrahim’s Civilisational Populism: The Gaza War and Malaysia

Please cite as:Shukri, Syaza & Hassan, Isyraf. (2025). “Anwar Ibrahim’s Civilisational Populism: The Gaza War and Malaysia.” Journal of Populism ...

October 9, 2025
Students and academics join a protest march in Haifa on September 9, 2023, against Israel’s controversial judicial overhaul. Photo: Dreamstime.
Journal of Populism Studies

Authoritarianism Curbed? Populism, Democracy and War in Israel

Please cite as: Ben-Porat, Guy & Filc, Dani. (2025). “Authoritarianism Curbed? Populism, Democracy and War in Israel.” Journal of Populism ...

September 24, 2025
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Journal of Populism Studies

Diversity, Rationality, and the Diffusion of Online Populism: A Study of Chinese Social Media Discussions

Please cite as: Su, Yu & Li, Tongtong. (2025). “Diversity, Rationality, and the Diffusion of Online Populism: A Study of ...

September 21, 2025
Several thousand protesters marched in Bristol, UK, on February 4, 2017, opposing President Trump's scheduled state visit to the UK and his executive order banning travel to the US from seven Muslim-majority countries. Photo: Dreamstime.
Journal of Populism Studies

Impact of Civilizational Populism on Intergroup Emotions, Social Cohesion, and Civility in the UK

Please cite as: Wathtuwa-Durayalage, Sudeshika. (2025). “Impact of Civilizational Populism on Intergroup Emotions, Social Cohesion, and Civility in the UK.” ...

June 11, 2025
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