Focus 80 - Nationalism and Populism

Focus 80 - Nationalism and Populism

This edition of Focus looks at the global rise of nationalist politics and populist policies. Against the backdrop of numerous major international events, that have brought these issues back firmly onto the global political agenda, this edition will explore the ramifications of this political and social shift for South Africa and the world. In doing so, it will look at the history of these concepts, their theoretical foundations, the social and economic factors that drive them and their potential impact.