New Books in Political Science
David Broder, "Mussolini's Grandchildren: Fascism in Contemporary Italy" (Pluto Press, 2023)
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Quick takeaways
- Italian far-right parties have maintained connections with other far-right movements globally and have incorporated elements of the fascist past while presenting themselves as post-fascist.
- Fratelli D'Italia has successfully transformed from a neo-fascist party to a mainstream right-wing party while appealing to a broader electorate and maintaining support of its far-right base.
Deep dives
The Persistence of Italian Far-Right Tradition
The podcast episode discusses the historical continuity and genealogy of the Italian far-right tradition, specifically focusing on the MSI (Italian Social Movement) and its successor, Fratelli D'Italia. It highlights how this political tradition has persisted over time and has maintained connections with other far-right movements globally, including admiration for dictators in Latin America. The discussion delves into the ideological evolution of these parties and the ways in which they have presented themselves as post-fascist while still incorporating elements of the fascist past. The episode also explores the party's attempts to distance themselves from specific actions of the historical fascist regime while maintaining ties to its political tradition.
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