Digital Populism: The Internet and the Rise of Right-wing Populism
This article is an attempt to critically assess the utilization of internet platforms by right-wing populists. Analysing both primary and...
Far-right female extremism and leadership: Their power of framing reality in the European context
Female populist followers, members and leaders are becoming an unexpectedly increasing reality, especially in Europe. While social and economic insecurities...
Are deindustrialization and European integration fostering populism?
Deindustrialization and deeper European integration seem to be two of the several hazardous factors leading to the development of populism...
Islamophobia and the pandemic: How these two salient public issues have invigorated the contemporary Australian far-right
The anti-Islam groups have played a significant role in the trajectory of far-right activity in Australia. However, the way these groups operate signifies a...
Radicalisation and Violent Extremism by Dr. Daniela Pisoiu
The session introduces the definitions of and differentiation between radicalism, radicalization, extremism and fundamentalism, as well as the main approaches...
Environment and Populism by Dr. Kai Bosworth
How are scholars considering the relationship between populist social movements and the politics of climate change? What are the terrains...
Gender, Race and Populism by Dr. Haley McEwen
This session will examine the emergence of ‘anti-gender’, or ‘pro-family’ ideology and transnational countermovement building against sexuality and gender-related rights....
Populism and Religions by Dr. Jocelyne Cesari
Throughout the January 6th 2021 "Save America" March, also known as the Jericho March, and the ensuing attack on the...
Populist Discourse and Digital Technology by Dr. Majid Khosravinik
The session starts out by providing a brief overview of notions in critical discourse studies. It elaborates on how discursive...
Populism, Democracy and Authoritarianism by Dr. Tsveta Petrova
Over the past decade, a number of European populist parties have become increasingly competitive in key votes, and in Eastern...
Introduction to Populism by Dr. Anthoula Malkopoulou
This session introduces the concept of populism by discussing what it is and how it relates to other key political...