How global is the far right?

There is an increasing recognition that the far right is becoming a global phenomenon, evident by recent terrorist attacks inspired by like-minded others across the world, or the collaboration between political parties and leaders at the international level.

Frequently unacknowledged, however, is the extent of this global phenomenon, which reaches far beyond Western countries. In this presentation, Eviane Leidig will discuss the historical emergence and contemporary manifestations of the far right in India, focusing on the transnational connections between far right actors and organizations in India with their counterparts in the West. She will highlight how discourses and narratives prevalent on social media have played a particularly significant role in bridging these disparate far right movements, united by an anti-Muslim agenda. In short, this presentation will situate the importance of understanding how the far right operates, and ultimately succeeds, in countries beyond the West, providing insights from India as a case study.

This webinar is hosted by the Consortium for Research on Terrorism and International Crime at the Norwegian Institute of International Affairs. Please sign up on the host’s webpage.