The right-wing radical vision of a multipolar world: Specifics of anti-globalist rhetoric of leaders of contemporary right-wing politicians in the EU and the United States

Vasyl Dudar

The right-wing radical vision of a multipolar world: Specifics of anti-globalist rhetoric of leaders of contemporary right-wing politicians in the EU and the United States

Vasyl Dudar

Abstract

The study was devoted to the analysis of the specifics of the anti-globalist rhetoric of contemporary right-wing politicians in the European Union and the United States in the context of their vision of a multipolar world. The purpose of the study was to identify key elements and features of the anti-globalist discourse of right-wing political forces, and its influence on the development of an alternative vision of the world order. The main findings showed that the anti-globalist rhetoric of right-wing politicians is characterised by a complex combination of economic, political, and cultural aspects. It was revealed that the key elements of this rhetoric are criticism of international trade agreements, opposition to immigration, Euroscepticism, and calls for the protection of national sovereignty. It was established that the vision of a multipolar world in the discourse of right-wing politicians is presented as an alternative to global liberalism and American hegemony, focusing on the principles of national sovereignty and balance of power. The analysis showed significant differences in approaches to anti-globalist argumentation between politicians of different countries, due to the specifics of national political cultures and historical context. In particular, in France, anti-globalist rhetoric is closely linked to the idea of protecting national identity, in Italy it focuses on criticising EU fiscal rules, and in the United States it has taken the form of "economic nationalism". The study found that the anti-globalist rhetoric of right-wing politicians has significant mobilisation potential, resonating with feelings of discontent and uncertainty in certain segments of the population. However, it was established that this rhetoric often ignores the positive aspects of globalisation and may contradict the international obligations of countries. The results helped to better understand the mechanisms of development and spread of anti-globalist sentiments, and their impact on political processes in the EU and the United States

Keywords

economic nationalism; sovereignty; populism; identity; Euroscepticism; migration policy; protectionism

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Suggested citation

Dudar, V. (2024). The right-wing radical vision of a multipolar world: Specifics of anti-globalist rhetoric of leaders of contemporary right-wing politicians in the EU and the United States. Foreign Affairs, 34(5), 35-47. https://doi.org/10.46493/2663-2675.34(5).2024.35