To many an observer, far-right political parties represent a direct political threat to democracy. This threat is predominantly associated with authoritarian tendencies of the far-right, their ultra-nationalism, and populism that fuels distrust in democratic institutions.
There are, of course, many other concerns about potential dangers of the far -right shapi...
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Already a member? Login hereAnton Shekhovtsov is director of the Centre for Democratic Integrity in Vienna, visiting professor at the Central European University, and author of three books: New Radical Rightwing Parties in European Democracies (2011), Russia and the Western Far-Right: Tango Noir (2017), and Russian Political Warfare (2023).
Anton Shekhovtsov is director of the Centre for Democratic Integrity in Vienna, visiting professor at the Central European University, and author of three books: New Radical Rightwing Parties in European Democracies (2011), Russia and the Western Far-Right: Tango Noir (2017), and Russian Political Warfare (2023).