Wannabe Fascists by Federico Finchelstein
A Guide to Understanding the Greatest Threat to Democracy
A concise historical and comparative analysis of how today’s far-right leaders emulate the myths, symbols, and violent impulses of interwar fascism while adapting them to electoral politics. It argues these actors aspire to authoritarian rule by weaponizing conspiracy theories, racialized nationalism, disinformation, and leader cults to erode institutions, intimidate opponents, and normalize political violence, yet often stop short of abolishing elections. Through global case studies, it clarifies the continuities and differences with classic fascism, traces how populism can slide toward dictatorship, and outlines how democracies can recognize, contain, and resist this escalating threat from within.
- Published
- 2023
- Nationality
- Unknown
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 220-260
- Original Language
- English
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