Contemporary Populists in Power

Besides Europe and Latin America, where populism is well established, populists are today—or have been recently—in office in the Middle East (Turkey, Israel), Asia (India, Thailand, the Philippines, Pakistan, Sri Lanka), and the United States.

Format: Hardback
Publication date: 04 February 2022
Publisher: Springer International Publishing

Populism is a growing phenomenon, and academic studies on populism are expanding in response. The study of populism has traditionally focused on how its spokespersons have acted as an opposition force, particularly in Western countries. While discourses and practices of populists protesting still hold significance, this volume shifts the attention to populists in government positions. The most remarkable development of the past decade is the rise of many populists to power, both in Europe and other regions worldwide. This book aims to pioneer geographical and analytical perspectives on this phenomenon.

In addition to Europe and Latin America, where populism has firmly established itself, populists are now or have recently held office in the Middle East (Turkey, Israel), Asia (India, Thailand, the Philippines, Pakistan, Sri Lanka), and the United States. In many cases, their rule has given rise to authoritarianism, creating a new regime that combines elections, which populists need to maintain their legitimacy, with attacks on institutions responsible for checks and balances, including the judiciary. While most populist rulers have consolidated their power, democratic resilience has occasionally prevailed in rare instances.

Weight: 0g
Dimension: 210 x 148 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783030840785