Abstract

This paper explores the intersection of populism and anti-globalization in contemporary politics, focusing on the United States and Turkey as key case studies. It argues that the resurgence of populist leaders and movements in these countries has catalyzed a strategic reconfiguration of globalization—rejecting its liberal, multilateral foundations in favor of nationalistic, inward-looking policies. While neither state fully disengages from the global system, both exhibit clear shifts toward economic protectionism, sovereignty-based rhetoric, and skepticism of international institutions. The paper investigates how populist governments reinterpret global integration as a threat to national identity, economic independence, and democratic accountability, and how this shapes policy decisions in trade, immigration, and foreign affairs.

Presenters

Selin Ece Guner
Professor of International Affairs and Political Science, St. Edward's University, United States

Details

Presentation Type

Paper Presentation in a Themed Session

Theme

Networks of Economy and Trade

KEYWORDS

Populism, Anti-globalization, Economic nationalism

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