Inside the global network: why is populism rising around the world | Anatomy of Disinformation
As global instability and polarization are on the uptick, a key question emerges: Is radicalization a real, organic response, or is it driven by narratives and influence operations?
In this episode of Anatomy of Disinformation, we explore how populist and extremist movements are becoming interconnected – sharing strategies, language, and support across borders.
Klementyna Suchanow, author of This Is War, explains how transnational networks spread narratives around identity and culture, often linked to long-term influence operations connected to Russia.
Grzegorz Lewicki, philosopher and Vice President of the Comparative Civilizations Forum, outlines why populism thrives in times of fear and uncertainty – when emotions begin to outweigh facts and trust in institutions declines.
From political messaging to social media dynamics, this episode shows how narratives shape reality and why they are so effective today.
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction: Radicalization – Organic or engineered?
01:00 Interview 1: Imported narratives – From “gender” to culture wars
03:20 Interview 1: From Russia with hate – Agenda Europe and Vision Network
05:57 Interview 1: Post-Orbán challenges in Hungary
07:28 Interview 1: Recognizing the non-grassroots nature of the movement
09:07 Case Study: Religious populism around Trump
14:12 Interview 2: Defining populism
17:03 Interview 2: Fear and populist solutions as answers
19:06 Interview 2: Three historical outcomes of populist surges
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