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Is Fascism Coming Back?

Ideas

CHAPTER

Challenges for Centrism and the Rise of Extremism

This chapter examines the difficulties faced by centrist parties in managing economic insecurity linked to neoliberal policies. It discusses the rise of right-wing extremism post-2008 financial crisis, the political shifts from workers to suburban influences, and the unsettling similarities between today's political landscape and the fascist movements of the 1930s. The chapter ultimately reflects on the role of wealth in politics, the risks to democracy, and the enduring need to uphold liberal democratic values.

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