Focusing on the role of populism in shaping global change, this work integrates insights from international politics, sociology, and global studies. It explores how populist movements influence societal dynamics and political landscapes, offering a comprehensive analysis of their impact on contemporary issues and trends across the globe.
The narrative of populism as a "rising tide" has enjoyed currency at least since the election of Donald Trump in 2016 and the success of the "Leave" campaign in the UK referendum on membership of the EU earlier in that year. And yet, on the eve of what proved to be President Trump's election defeat some four years later, the British journalist Nick Cohen felt able to muse "(w)e're endlessly told why populism works. Now see how it might fail" (October 10, 2020). So, one might be forgiven for thinking that what goes around must eventually come around. However, things are not that simple, and the runes are harder to read.
Focusing on the concept of globality, the author explores its multifaceted nature as a consciousness, condition, framework, and system. This work aims to advance global theory by critically examining the complexities and contestations surrounding the idea of globality, offering insights that challenge traditional perspectives and encourage deeper understanding of global interconnections.