Philosopher Hannah McHugh on how to understand the rise and strategies of the far-right.

What kind of future do contemporary far-right movements promise, and why does it resonate now? Philosopher Hannah McHugh (UU) argues how figures such as Trump, Modi, and Bolsonaro thrive in times of crisis. But rather than solving the crises at hand, such as increasing inequality and the destabilising effects of capitalism, they offer a compelling political experience, rooted in identity and belonging. What does meaningful democratic resistance to the rise of the far-right mean?