Populist Foreign Policy: Regional Perspectives of Populism in the International Scene

This book explores the global phenomenon of populism in relation to states' foreign policy, addressing how populists mold their policies and the factors that enable and constrain them. It brings together scholars from various regions to examine the drivers, patterns, and effects of populist foreign policies, shedding light on how populists' conception of a world divided influences their behavior towards multilateral organizations and regional powers. The findings contribute to debates on whether populism leads to a unified or radical shift in the liberal international order.

Format: Hardback
Length: 290 pages
Publication date: 11 May 2023
Publisher: Springer International Publishing AG

The phenomenon of populism has emerged as a global force that significantly impacts states' foreign policies. This comprehensive book delves into the intricate relationship between populism and foreign policy, addressing two central questions: How do populists shape their foreign policies? What are the domestic and external factors that enable and constrain these policies? To answer these questions, the book brings together a diverse group of scholars who have extensively researched populist foreign policies in various countries. These scholars contribute shared chapters that examine the drivers, patterns, and effects of populist foreign policies across different regions, including North America, Western Europe, Southern Europe, Central-Eastern Europe, Latin America, South-East Asia, the Middle East, Oceania, and Africa.

Through an empirical analysis, the book sheds new light on how populists' distinct worldview, characterized by a division between "the people" and "the elites," influences their behavior towards multilateral organizations such as the United Nations and the European Union, as well as regional or global hegemonic powers like the United States, Germany, Russia, and China. It also explores how ideas related to identity, ideology, status, and emotions shape populists' interactions with other international actors, and how national and international structures influence the implementation of populist foreign policies in regional, interregional, and global contexts.

The wide geographical diversity and regional representation in the book are valuable in identifying cultural similarities and differences, contributing to lively debates on whether populist leaderships exhibit a unified and coherent foreign policy. Additionally, the findings shed light on whether populism leads to a gradual "corrective" of transnational trends in contemporary politics or whether it signifies a more radical, structural shift in the liberal international order.

This book is a valuable resource for scholars, policymakers, and anyone interested in understanding the complex dynamics between populism and foreign policy in the contemporary world. It provides a comprehensive analysis of the factors that drive and shape populist foreign policies, and offers insights into the potential consequences of these policies for global politics and international relations.

Weight: 529g
Dimension: 210 x 148 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783031227721
Edition number: 1st ed. 2023