Populism and the crisis of democracy

What it covers

This unit will provide you with an understanding of one of the defining political phenomena of our times – populism. Several of the most prominent and controversial leaders, parties and movements of recent years have been labelled as 'populist’ – but what does populism actually mean? Why is it so controversial? What unites populists of different ideological stripes across the world? What explains its success and failures? And is populism ultimately a threat or corrective to democracy? To answer these questions, you will familiarise yourself with cutting-edge debates on populism and examine a truly global array of case studies of the phenomenon.

Assessment

When and where

Not offered in 2027, or offerings not published yet.