Populism Beyond the Far Right: From Anti-Populism to Green Articulations - Guest Lecture

Explore the complexities of populism beyond its association with far-right politics in this guest lecture by Théo Aiolfi. Delve into the core concepts of populism, examining its focus on the opposition between the people and the elite. Analyze the critical scholarship on anti-populism and understand why negative connotations of populism can be intellectually unsatisfying and politically dangerous. Investigate the dialectical tension between content and form in populist discourse, and learn about the discursive-performative approach to populism. Discover the three core features of populism: performance of agonism, transgression, and crisis. Examine the intersection between green politics and populist style, exploring both potential pitfalls and benefits of using populist repertoire in addressing climate crisis. Gain insights from Théo Aiolfi, a Marie Skłodowska-Curie / EUTOPIA-SIF post-doctoral fellow at CY Cergy Paris Université, as he challenges conventional understanding of populism and its applications in contemporary politics.