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Populism and its rise in 21st-century democracies
Quick fact
A striking feature of contemporary populism is that while the specific grievances vary by nation, the core framing is remarkably similar: a pure, homogeneous people verses a selfish, untrustworthy elite. This has led to the election of populist leaders on several continents in the last two decades.
Why this is interesting
You’ve seen the term ‘populist’ thrown around, but why do so many citizens suddenly feel that the system is rigged against them?