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Subjectivity & Ideology

Neoliberalism at War and the Authoritarian Turn

Theory & Research The 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.

By Gustavo Robles

Neoliberalism at War and the Authoritarian Turn

„Brazil is experiencing a fascist uprising“ Interview with Vladimir Safatle

Interview On January 8, more than 4,000 supporters of former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro invaded, looted, and vandalized public buildings, in what the professor Vladimir Safatle claims to be a "fascist insurrection" with the support and collaboration of the military police.

„Brazil is experiencing a fascist uprising“ Interview with Vladimir Safatle

Contesting Authoritarianism: Perspectives from the South

Theory & Research During one week, "Contesting Authoritarianism: Perspectives from the South" gathered scholars, activists, students, journalists and many other to discuss the various manifestations of authoritarian neoliberalism, reactionary populism, and strategies of resistance. Here you find the video recordings of our discussions.

Contesting Authoritarianism: Perspectives from the South

Contextualizing Global Authoritarianism

Theory & Research Right-wing movements do not simply appear out of nowhere, but are usually present and politically active as one of the basic socio-political tendencies. They generally have organizational structures, a leadership team and an ideology, boast national and international networks, and work on developing alliances.

By Alex Demirovic

Contextualizing Global Authoritarianism

Latin American Neoconservatisms and Antifeminism: Freedom, Family, and Life

Theory & Research In Latin America, the re-neoliberalization of political and economic systems has intensified an ongoing process of de-democratization, strengthening the onslaught by neoconservative religious and secular groups, which have been growing more powerful since around 2013. These two processes—re-neoliberalization and the growth of neoconservatisms—are connected.

By Ailynn Torres Santana

Latin American Neoconservatisms and Antifeminism: Freedom, Family, and Life