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Beware! Populism in Conjunction with Conspiracy Theories Might be Bad for Your Health (Part 3)

The situation described in my previous two pieces appears to be similar in Italy. Recent polls suggest that among the general Italian public, there is a high propensity to get…

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8 min

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The Aftermath of the Constitutional Referendum in Italy: Stability for the Conte Executive, Lega on the decline & Fratelli d’Italia on the rise?

In their latest CARR Insights article, Dr Valerio Alfonso Bruno, Dr James F. Downes and Alessio Scopelliti argue that despite the recent constitutional referendum result in favour of reducing the…

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4 min

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Is Italian right-wing populism in decline?

On February 12 2020, the Senate chamber of the Italian Parliament approved the go-ahead to revoke parliamentary immunity for the former Interior Minister Matteo Salvini – leader of the Italian…

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4 min

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After COVID-19: will Matteo Salvini lead Europe’s radical right?

Salvini’s showcasing of religious devotion and rhetoric about the pandemic are part of a political strategy aimed at taking over the reigns of power. Unlike the Rassemblement National (RN), formerly Front National,…

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8 min

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Matteo Salvini – Italy’s salvation?

Is it entirely unreasonable to expect that Italy’s populists in power, though unavoidable, will end up like many governments before them – mugged by harsh reality? One of the most…

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5 min

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The EU’s Putin Wannabes

The Austrian Habsburg Empire was famous for its motto: ‘not to lead wars but instead, to marry [and to colonize more territories]’; frequently repeated in Latin, bella gerant alii, tu felix Austria,…

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Beware! Populism in Conjunction with Conspiracy Theories Might be Bad for Your Health (Part 3)

The Aftermath of the Constitutional Referendum in Italy: Stability for the Conte Executive, Lega on the decline & Fratelli d’Italia on the rise?

Is Italian right-wing populism in decline?

After COVID-19: will Matteo Salvini lead Europe’s radical right?

Matteo Salvini – Italy’s salvation?

The EU’s Putin Wannabes

Why Are Members Of The Military Susceptible To Far-Right Extremism?

How Authoritarians Erode Democracy Under The Guise Of Defending It

Panel Of Extremism Experts Answer Questions On How To Counter Extremism (Episode 6)

How Conspiracy Theories Can Lead To Extremism And How To Combat Them (Episode 5)

The Community Factors That Drive Extremism And How To Counter Them (Episode 4)