Neoliberalism
Theory & ResearchIn many countries today states are intervening in social relations with more authoritarian policies in order to overcome economic, political, and social crises. Neoliberalism and authoritarianism are presented as polar opposites in main-stream liberal criticism. The purpose of this article is to emphasise the limitations of such an interpretation by considering the main arguments of the most prominent mainstream critical analyses of authoritarianism in Turkey
InterviewPierina Ferretti provides an analysis of recent events in Chile — from the mass uprisings that took to the streets of the country in 2019 and the construction of a new constitution, to the election of a far-right majority to the constitutional council that will have to rewrite the proposal to replace the Pinochet-era constitution
By Andrea Dip
Theory & ResearchThe recent electoral wins of social-democratic and liberal forces in several countries have brought the illusion of a democratic normalization. But it's only that — an illusion. The Far Right has deeply transformed the political culture and the ideological landscape in the long-term, and its emergence is closely related to the economic and social ravages of the past decades. This article explores the connections between global neoliberal transformations and the world becoming much more authoritarian.