The rise of the populist right is a defining feature of contemporary world politics. In Europe and in the Americas, in particular, the political dimensions (illiberalism, cultural backlash, the reactionary international) of this epochal shift are relatively similar. Yet, this general political confluence masks important differences in the political economy of right-wing populism. Unlike the relatively homogenous socio-economic model of fascism in the 20th century, we find three general economic policy regimes within the modern far-right: Dependent Neoliberalism, with its Radical (Latin America) and National (Eastern Europe) versions, Neoconservative Mercantilism (US), and Welfare Chauvinism (Western Europe). We propose that a focus on how local ideas, interests and institutions interact with the influence of the international economy on each type provides a solid grounding for understanding both the commonalities and divergences of far-right socio-economic models. The presentation will include an analysis of Milei's government in Argentina as a case of Radical Neoliberalism within this framework.
This event is presented in collaboration with the Weatherhead Center for International Affairs.
LOCATION:CGIS South, Room S216 STATUS:CONFIRMED DTSTART:20261110T170000Z DTEND:20261110T183000Z END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR