The dog whistle was brought out fairly frequently in 2025 as rightwing political figures tested our limits.
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Radical parties are now more numerous than any other category in 31 countries.
Immigration is often a sticking point between rightwing politicians and the businessmen who fund them.
When rightwing politicians talk of bringing back greatness, they are doing it for a reason.
Even the most firebrand politicians find they need allies when they reach office, and Meloni’s predicaments make that even more true.
Gains in Bavaria and Hesse mark new territory for a radical-right party that once only really enjoyed support in one region.
Brothers of Italy want streets named after fascist figures and the far-right’s ‘contribution’ to democracy recognised on national days of memory.
The South African pressure group Afriforum and its allies want to be the only voices speaking on behalf of Afrikaners.
In a society like South Africa’s that is increasingly becoming polarised, simplified opinions should be approached with caution.
The idea of white victimhood played an important part in Donald Trump’s rise. The South African brand of white supremacy has made a tangible contribution to this narrative of victimhood.
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Research fellow, University of the Free State
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Professor, Sociology, University of the Western Cape, Nelson Mandela University
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Professor of Politics and Co-Director of the Centre for Britain and Europe, University of Surrey
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