The Rise of Populism in Europe

World Affairs Council Inland Southern California and the
Osher Lifelong Learning Program at UCR Extension
invite you to participate in an important international discussion

Windows on the World: The Rise of Populism in Europe
Featuring Dr. Steven Wuhs,  Assistant Provost for Internationalization
and Professor of Political Science at the University of Redlands. 

 
Picture Source: Foreign Policy Association

Tuesday, October 15, 2019
3:30 – 4:30 p.m.
UCR Extension Center, 1200 University Ave., Riverside CA 92507

Populist parties have surged in recent years across Europe, challenging democratic systems in countries as diverse as Hungary, France, the UK, and Italy.  What explains the rise of radical right parties at this moment in time, and what are the implications these new political forces have on how democracy is practiced in the region?  

 We will consider European populism in the context of immigration, welfare politics, the shift toward post-industrial economies, and the rise of social media.  Beyond understanding contemporary European politics, we will consider how similar forces are supporting populist turns in the United States and elsewhere in the Americas.  

Reserve a seat at the program by calling 951-827-4105
Program and Parking are Free

WAC-OsherRisePopulism.pdf