Recorded, November 7, 2017.

Growth of Right Wing Nationalism and Collapse of the Central Left

The growth of right-wing nationalism being witnessed on a global scale in both transitioning and established democracies is having an unprecedented impact on democratic values and institutions, recalling a dark time in Europe’s history.

This panel will explore the implications of the collapse of the centre left in a number of recent elections worldwide, the impact on Europe more widely, the dynamics driving this trend as well as measures to safeguard the rule of law and democratic principles central to a thriving democracy.

Moderator:

Fintan O’Toole

Fintan O’Toole has been an op-ed columnist for the Irish Times since 1988. His column on political and social affairs appears every Tuesday. He also writes for the Culture Shock slot on Saturdays. A former literary editor of The Irish Times, he has written more than a dozen books; most recently he edited the book of the newspaper’s series Modern Ireland in 100 Objects. Awards include the AT Cross Award for Supreme Contribution to Irish Journalism.

‘From Enoch Powell to Donald Trump: White Nationalism in the U.K. and U.S.’

Dr Daniel Geary, Trinity College Dublin

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Professor Juergen Barkhoff, Trinity College Dublin

‘Illiberal Democracies and the EU’s Eastern Borderlands: The Endgame for Democracy?’

Dr Balázs Apor, Trinity College Dublin

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