In a recent episode of Voices on Global Populism, Professor Nitasha Kaul, Chair of Politics and International Relations at the University of Westminster, shares compelling insights into the global rise of right-wing nationalism, its intersections with neoliberalism, gender politics, and the erosion of democratic norms.

You can ⁠read more⁠ about her work and books, along with links to her publications and see her ⁠website⁠.

In this episode, we’re unpacking the complex, ever-evolving populist landscape in Turkey with Dr Tuğçe Erçetin Sabuncu.How does fear shape political messaging? Why do voters turn to populist leaders in times of crisis? And what role do nationalism, security, and anti-elitism play in Turkish elections?From Erdoğan’s populist strategies to the opposition’s own populist rhetoric, Dr Ercetin Sabuncu breaks down the many faces of Turkish populism—and what it reveals about the future of democracy around the World.

With contested vote counts, repression, and international calls for transparency, Venezuela exemplifies the challenges faced in an era of rising populism. In this episode of the Voices on Global Populism podcast Begum Zorlu hosts Tamara Adrián, an opposition activist who offers unique insights into populist and repressive strategies employed by the Venezuelan regime.