Focus: Populism

The epidemics of populism threatens to invade democracies and turn them into illiberal, hybrid or authoritarian regimes. Fueled by nationalism, nativism and xenophobia populism ails democratic principles, civil society and human rights. Around the world, both established and emerging democracies have not been immune.

Is a cure in sight? How can we fend of the epidemics of populism and strengthen democracy’s immunity? How can we preserve existing and capture new democratic civic spaces?In order to answer these questions and respond to its challenges, we must first endeavor to understand the phenomenon of populism and its repercussions. Here, we offer our contribution to this ongoing task.

Populism, Nationalism and Illiberalism

E-Paper

A decline in democratic quality can be observed worldwide. The terms populism, nationalism, illiberalism, and authoritarianism are omnipresent in attempts to explain and describe this development. The e-paper examines overlaps, differences and their relationship to one another, highlights global and regional trends of autocratization and highlights the consequences of this development for civil society in the affected countries.

Civil Society Innovation and Populism in a Digital Era

Innovation Report: "Civil Society Innovation and Populism in a Digital Era"

Across 14 case studies from international and national civil society organisations, networks and movements from populist contexts around the world, the report highlights their innovativeness, effectiveness in countering different elements of populism, and responsiveness to the potential of digital media in the specific context.

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Website of the Innovation Report

Nationalism and Populism in Asia

Perspectives Asia: Nationalism and Populism in Asia

The latest issue of Perspectives Asia aims to draw a fine line between different forms of nationalism. The articles from various Asian countries focus on strategies and political styles adopted by populist leaders and explain how nationalistic and religious ideas are distorted by politics.

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