Populism and the Emotional Logics of Political Conflict

Abstract

Populism has become one of the central lenses through which contemporary political change is interpreted, debated, and contested. Beyond its institutional or ideological dimensions, however, populism also operates through emotional, moral, and relational dynamics that shape how citizens perceive political opponents, evaluate authority, and define the boundaries of “the people.” This panel brings together contributions that examine populism as a multifaceted phenomenon linking attitudes, narratives, moral judgments, and counter-reactions within democratic societies.

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